For Indian families comparing international schools in Bahrain on value and results, The New Indian School is one of the best known CBSE names in Isa Town. It runs the Indian CBSE curriculum from the early years to the Class 12 board examinations and educates a large multinational student body. 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. NIS is known for scale, a STEM focus and value pricing, so the practical questions for parents are usually about class sizes, board results and the total annual cost. Where we could not confirm a detail we mark it as not published.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
NIS 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 school promotes a strong science, technology and mathematics focus, with specialist laboratories and computing facilities, which suits families whose children are heading towards engineering, medicine and related routes.
Scale is a defining feature, with a reported enrolment of several thousand students of many nationalities from Kindergarten to Class 12. That breadth lets the school run a wide subject and activity timetable on its Isa Town site. For the wider comparison against the other Indian schools on the island, see our roundup of the best schools for Indian families.
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The New Indian School fees
NIS sits in the affordable band for Bahrain, which is part of its appeal to Indian families. Directory listings we reviewed report annual tuition from around BHD 460, which is about 1,200 US dollars, with the figure rising by grade. Treat this 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 from around BHD 460 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
NIS 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 sought after value schools in Bahrain, the busiest grades fill early, so register your interest in good time and keep 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 the specific grade as soon as you have a relocation date.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Isa Town, a central district south of Manama that is home to several of the island's larger schools. The location is convenient for the many Indian families who live across the central governorate and the surrounding residential areas.
With a large, mainly Indian student community and a science led reputation, NIS is a natural choice for families who want an affordable CBSE education with a strong community link. For how the 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 The New Indian 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 NIS, 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 New Indian School fees?
NIS sits in the affordable band for Bahrain. Directory listings we reviewed report annual tuition from around BHD 460, roughly 1,200 US dollars, rising by grade, 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 New Indian School follow?
NIS follows the Indian CBSE curriculum from Kindergarten upward, with the AISSE board examination at Class 10 and the AISSCE at Class 12. The school has a strong science, technology and mathematics focus with specialist laboratories.
Is The New Indian School a good school?
NIS is one of the leading CBSE schools in the Gulf, established in 1990, with several thousand students and a science led reputation. 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 New Indian 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 New Indian School located?
The campus is in Isa Town, a central district south of Manama that is home to several of the island's larger schools.
