For Indian and South Asian families weighing up international schools in Bahrain, New Millennium School is one of the established CBSE names in Manama. It runs the Indian CBSE curriculum from the early years to the Grade 12 board examinations and educates a large student body drawn mainly from the resident Indian community. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees, admissions and location.
We are independent and no school pays to be listed here, so treat this as a reference rather than a prospectus. NMS competes with the other big CBSE providers on the island, so the practical questions for parents are usually about class sizes, board results and the all in annual cost. Where we could not confirm a detail we mark it as not published.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
NMS delivers the CBSE curriculum from Kindergarten upward, with students sitting the All India Secondary School Examination at Class 10 and the All India Senior School Certificate Examination at Class 12. Science, mathematics and commerce streams are the mainstay at senior level, which suits families whose children plan to sit Indian competitive entrance tests or continue into Indian and regional universities.
The school reports a large enrolment of more than two thousand students and a science focused offer with dedicated laboratories, an auditorium and sports grounds. For the wider comparison against the other Indian schools on the island, see our roundup of the best schools for Indian families, which sets the CBSE options side by side.
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New Millennium School fees
NMS sits in the more affordable band for Bahrain, which is typical of the established CBSE schools. Directory listings we reviewed report annual tuition in the region of BHD 1,000 to BHD 1,700 depending on the year group. Treat the figures below as a planning band rather than a quote, and confirm the current schedule with the school. Our Bahrain fees pages put the CBSE band in context against the British and American schools.
- Tuition: reported around BHD 1,000 to BHD 1,700 per year, rising by grade, with the senior grades at the top of the range
- Registration and assessment: an application and admission charge applies before a place is confirmed
- Ancillaries: budget for uniform, books, examination entry and optional school transport on top of tuition
- Confirm before you budget: fee schedules change each year, so ask the school office for the current dinar figures for your child's grade
Admissions
NMS runs an April academic year in line with the Indian calendar, with the main intake at Kindergarten and places in higher grades subject to availability. Families apply through the school office, and entry to the upper grades usually depends on prior school records and, in some cases, a placement assessment so the school can judge stage and fit.
Because the popular CBSE schools in Bahrain fill quickly for the sought after grades, register your interest early and have your child's transfer certificate and previous reports ready. Mid year entry is more achievable in Bahrain than in the larger Gulf cities, but the busiest grades can still close, so confirm availability as soon as you have a relocation date.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in the Bughazal area of Manama, within the capital and convenient for the many Indian families who live in and around the city. The central location keeps the commute manageable for households based in Manama and the neighbouring districts.
With a large, mainly Indian student community, NMS is a natural choice for families who want a CBSE education and a strong community link while living in Bahrain. For how the Manama school clusters compare and where each community tends to settle, our international schools in Bahrain hub maps the catchments.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for New Millennium School, so we are not showing a star rating. We would rather show an honest empty state than an unverified score. If your family attends or has attended NMS, you can submit a first hand review through our school reviews hub and we will publish it once checked.
Frequently asked questions
How much are New Millennium School fees?
NMS sits in the more affordable band for Bahrain. Directory listings we reviewed report annual tuition in the region of BHD 1,000 to BHD 1,700 depending on the grade, with ancillaries such as uniform, books and transport on top. Treat that as a planning band and confirm the current dinar schedule with the school office before you budget.
What curriculum does New Millennium School follow?
NMS follows the Indian CBSE curriculum from Kindergarten upward, with the AISSE board examination at Class 10 and the AISSCE at Class 12. Science, commerce and mathematics streams are offered at senior level, which suits families continuing into Indian and regional universities.
Is New Millennium School a good school?
NMS is one of the larger established CBSE schools in Manama, with more than two thousand students and reported strong Class 10 and Class 12 pass rates. We do not publish our own rating without verified reviews, so we suggest visiting, checking the published board results and speaking to current families.
When do New Millennium School applications open?
The school runs an April academic year on the Indian calendar, with the main intake at Kindergarten. Families apply through the school office and upper grade entry usually depends on prior records and, at times, a placement assessment. Apply early because popular grades fill quickly.
Where is New Millennium School located?
The campus is in the Bughazal area of Manama, within the capital and convenient for families living in and around the city.
