For families comparing international schools in Bahrain who want a long established British education with a clear route to A Levels and the IB Diploma, St Christopher's School is one of the first names they meet. Founded in 1961, it is among the oldest British curriculum schools on the island and has grown into a large co educational school spread across more than one campus in the north of Bahrain. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
St Christopher's School follows the British curriculum through the primary and secondary years, with students working towards IGCSE examinations in the middle of secondary school. The sixth form is where the school stands out, because it offers two parallel routes at the top of the school: traditional A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme. That choice lets families pick the broad, six subject Diploma or the more specialised A Level path depending on the universities a student is aiming for.
Teaching is in English and the school is co educational across the full age range. As one of the established British schools in the Gulf, it sits naturally alongside the names in our roundup of the best British schools in Bahrain, which is a useful next read when you are drawing up a shortlist.
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St Christopher's School fees
St Christopher's School fees sit in the mid to upper band for Bahrain, in line with the established British schools that carry A Levels and the IB Diploma through a full sixth form. Tuition rises with each stage and is highest in the senior and sixth form years, and the school publishes a current schedule each year, so confirm the live figures with the admissions office before you budget rather than relying on a number found second hand. The cross island picture of what families actually pay is set out on the Bahrain city hub.
- Registration: a one off application or registration charge, normally non refundable
- Deposit: a place deposit on acceptance to confirm enrolment
- Examination entry: IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma entry fees in the senior years
- Extras: the school bus, uniform, lunches and trips
Admissions
St Christopher's School admits for a September start in line with the academic year, and considers applications through the year where places exist. Admissions reviews a child's previous school reports and sets assessments suited to the year group, with entry into the sixth form weighed against the demands of the A Level and IB Diploma courses. Places at the most popular stages can be limited, so applying early matters.
Because the school runs more than one campus, the point of entry can depend on a child's age and the campus that serves their stage. Ask admissions which site your child would join and whether occasional places exist if you are relocating outside the standard cycle.
Location and who goes there
The senior school sits in Isa Town, while the infant and junior campus is in Saar, a residential area popular with international families. These northern districts put the school within a manageable commute of much of the northern half of the island, which is where most expatriate households are based.
The community mixes British and other expatriate families with Bahraini and wider Gulf families who want a recognised British education and the flexibility of choosing between A Levels and the IB Diploma at the end of school. For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fees across the island, see the Bahrain city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are St Christopher's School fees?
St Christopher's School sits in the mid to upper band for Bahrain. Tuition rises with each stage and is highest in the senior and sixth form years, and the school publishes a current schedule each year. Registration, a deposit and extras such as transport and examination entry sit on top, so confirm the live figures with admissions.
What curriculum does St Christopher's School follow?
It follows the British curriculum, the English National Curriculum, with IGCSE examinations in secondary school. The sixth form then offers both A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme, so students can choose the route that suits their university plans.
When was St Christopher's School founded?
St Christopher's School was founded in 1961, which makes it one of the oldest British curriculum schools in Bahrain.
Does St Christopher's School offer A Levels and the IB?
Yes. The sixth form runs both A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme in parallel, which is unusual and gives families a genuine choice at the top of the school.
Where is St Christopher's School in Bahrain?
The senior school is in Isa Town, with the infant and junior campus in Saar, both in the north of the island and within a manageable commute of much of the northern half of Bahrain.
