For Indian and South Asian families comparing international schools in Bahrain on cost and community, The Asian School is one of the longest running CBSE names on the island. It runs the Indian CBSE curriculum across a large Tubli campus and educates several thousand students. 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 sales page. The Asian School is known for scale and value, so the practical questions for parents are usually about class sizes, board results and the total annual cost once ancillaries are added. Where we could not confirm a detail we mark it as not published.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The Asian School 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. The senior school offers the science and commerce streams that lead into Indian competitive entrance routes and regional universities, which is what draws many families to a CBSE school abroad.
Scale is central to the school's character. With a reported enrolment of several thousand students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, it can run a broad timetable of subjects, activities and sports on its large Tubli site. For the wider comparison against the other Indian options on the island, see our roundup of the best schools for Indian families.
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The Asian School fees
The Asian School sits in the affordable band for Bahrain, which is one of its main draws. Directory listings we reviewed report annual tuition in the region of BHD 420 to BHD 900 depending on the grade, among the lower fee levels in the kingdom. Treat the figures below as a planning band rather than a quote, and confirm the current schedule with the school. Our Bahrain fees pages set the CBSE band against the British and American schools.
- Tuition: reported around BHD 420 to BHD 900 per year, rising by grade
- Registration and assessment: an application and admission charge applies before a place is confirmed
- Ancillaries: budget for uniform, books, examination entry and optional 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
The Asian School runs an April academic year in line with the Indian calendar, with the main intake at Kindergarten and higher grade places subject to availability. Families apply through the school office, and entry to the upper grades usually depends on prior school records and a placement check so the school can judge stage and readiness.
Because it is one of the most popular value options on the island, the busiest grades can fill early, so register your interest in good time 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 confirm availability for your child's grade as soon as you have a relocation date.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Tubli, on a site of around ten acres to the south of Manama, within easy reach of the capital and the surrounding residential districts. The location suits the many Indian and South Asian families who live across Manama and the central governorate.
With a large, predominantly Indian student community, The Asian School combines an affordable CBSE education with a strong community link, which is why it remains a mainstay choice for families relocating to Bahrain on a budget. For how the school clusters compare and where each community tends to live, our international schools in Bahrain hub maps the catchments.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for The Asian 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 the school, 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 The Asian School fees?
The Asian School sits in the affordable band for Bahrain. Directory listings we reviewed report annual tuition in the region of BHD 420 to BHD 900 depending on the grade, among the lower levels in the kingdom, with 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 The Asian School follow?
The Asian School follows the Indian CBSE curriculum from Kindergarten upward, with the AISSE board examination at Class 10 and the AISSCE at Class 12. Science and commerce streams at senior level lead into Indian competitive entrance routes and regional universities.
Is The Asian School a good school?
The Asian School is one of the oldest and largest CBSE schools in Bahrain, opened in 1983, with several thousand students. 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 The Asian 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 depends on prior records and a placement check. Apply early because the busiest grades fill quickly.
Where is The Asian School located?
The campus is in Tubli, on a site of around ten acres to the south of Manama, within easy reach of the capital.
