St Christopher's School

St Christopher's School Bahrain operates across two campuses in Bahrain: the Infant and Junior campus in Muqabah (Gate 790, Road 1322, Muqabah 513) and the Senior campus in Isa Town (Building 119, Road 4109, Isa Town 841). A new Senior School facility is planned for spring 2026 at a site in Al Raffa. The postal address is St Christopher's School, PO Box 32052, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Infant School and Junior School portion serves children from Nursery to Year 6 (ages approximately 3–11) on the Saar/Muqabah campus. The Senior School serves students from Year 7 to Year 13 (ages approximately 11–18) at Isa Town, with a Sixth Form component within the Senior School.

Co-educational day school; it does not publish a boarding provision.

Approximately 70 nationalities are represented at the school; the most common nationality and the local-to-international ratio are not published.

The school maintains a Learning Support Department to assist students with learning challenges, aiming to contribute to the progress and inclusion of learners across the Senior School.

Kingdom of Bahrain

No formal religious affiliation; the school emphasises Education for a Shared Humanity and an inclusive environment.

Nursery operates with a flexible option: register 07:45–08:00, with half-day finish at 12:15 or full-day finish at 14:25. Reception to Year 2 start at 07:45–08:00 and finish at 14:25. Junior School (Years 3–6) runs from about 07:40–08:10 start with a 14:25 finish. Senior School starts with 07:10–07:50 AM language options, registration 07:50–08:10, and a regular school day typically running from 08:10 to 14:00, with lunch 11:05–11:45 and periods continuing to 14:40 (Enrichment Day may finish at 14:40).

A dedicated in-house bus service is not listed publicly. Public transport serves the area, with bus lines 15 and 19 stopping near Isa Town; nearest stops include Isa Town Terminal and Sacred Heart School/Isa Town.

St Christopher's Bahrain operates a Future Ready Curriculum across the Infant, Junior and Senior sections, designed to develop six competencies: Academic, Metacognition, Service, Enterprise, Digital, and Wellbeing. The Infant School uses the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework with a play-based approach that emphasises communication, language, physical development, and early literacy and numeracy, with specialist Arabic, PE, Music and swimming. From Year 7 to Year 9, the curriculum follows the English National Curriculum (adapted to the local context); Years 10–11 offer GCSEs with broad subject choices, and Post-16 provides either A-levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In the Sixth Form, students can study A-levels, the IB Diploma Programme, or BTEC courses (stand-alone or in combination with A Levels), with entry requirements and university guidance provided by the school. The Arabic department delivers Arabic, Islamic Studies and Bahrain Citizenship under the Bahraini MOE curriculum, with non-Arabic-speaking students able to study Arabic as a second language and GCSE Arabic as a Second Language where offered.

St Christopher's Bahrain integrates wellbeing into everyday school life to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. The core values guiding this approach are Caring, Honesty, and Mutual Respect. A dedicated counselling team provides proactive support across all phases, addressing emotional, social, and behavioural challenges with tailored interventions. Wellbeing is embedded in the curriculum, co-curricular programmes, and school events, with staff across form groups and subject areas sharing responsibility for students' welfare. The Wellbeing Framework focuses on Balance, Resilience, Belonging, and Self-Regulation to promote healthy habits, resilience, and positive mental health.

St Christopher's Bahrain offers Learning Support via a dedicated department staffed by specialist teachers and learning support assistants. The department provides targeted in-class support, small-group interventions (LS Clubs), and short one-to-one sessions, with withdrawal groups to help students access the curriculum with greater independence. Senior School also provides in-class support and targeted withdrawal sessions as needed to foster inclusion across the curriculum. The Learning Support team works in close partnership with families, the school counselling team, class teachers, and outside agencies to deliver an integrated service across the school. Specific categories of Special Educational Needs (SEN) supported are not itemised publicly on the site, and it is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

English is the language of instruction at St Christopher's Bahrain, as reflected in external programme profiles. EAL support is referenced in the Fees schedule as an optional extra for specific Infant students. Details about staffing or formal EAL programmes beyond this note are not publicly listed on the site.

Mental wellbeing is supported through a robust counselling provision and comprehensive wellbeing procedures. The counselling team offers specialised support across all phases and works proactively with students, families, and staff to address emotional, social, and behavioural challenges. Wellbeing is a cornerstone of the school's strategy, integrated into classroom practice, co-curricular activities, and school events. The Wellbeing Framework emphasises Balance, Resilience, Belonging, and Self-Regulation to help students develop healthy habits, cope with challenges, and engage confidently with the school community.

St Christopher's Bahrain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care. The school follows safe recruitment practices, and appointments are subject to vetting including reference checks, identity verification, and criminal record checks. The safeguarding ethos is reinforced across the school's policies and staff practices, with explicit safeguarding statements appearing in the school's recruitment and employment materials. External indicators of safeguarding focus include regular inspections and accreditations that emphasize child protection and welfare.

1. Enquiry and campus visit. The school offers British-style education for children aged 3–18 and has been rated Outstanding by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) and Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority (BQA) for four consecutive years. Prospective families visit the Saar Campus for Infant/Junior and the Isa Town Campus for Senior to experience facilities, with the Admissions Team guiding the process. 2. Application submission. Complete the online pre-registration form; an application fee of BD 100 per child applies. Submit required documents (passports, CPRs, recent school reports, vaccination records) with requirements varying by year group. 3. Assessment and offer. Applicants undergo age-appropriate assessments (play-based observations for younger children; formal tests for older students). An offer pack is issued by email, and the non-refundable registration fee of BD 1,250 must be paid with acceptance. 4. Age-specific admissions details. Nursery (Age 3) may offer half-day or full-day options, with SPARTA sessions for full day and on-site play-based assessments; Reception to Year 2 (Ages 4–7) use play-based assessments focusing on social, emotional, and early academic skills; Years 3–6 (Ages 7–11) assess English, Mathematics, and general ability with possible interview and review of previous reports; Years 7–13 (Ages 11–18) involve formal testing in core subjects and general ability with consideration of prior records and potential interviews. 5. Placement timing and contacts. Applications are accepted up to one year in advance of entry, and placement depends on assessment outcomes and available places.

St Christopher's offers three scholarship categories: academic, sport, and music. Scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Committee, which comprises three Board members, the Principal, and the Head of Senior School, to ensure transparency and fairness; families receiving fee reductions are not entitled to additional financial gain. Scholarships may be available to current students or to students from other schools, with renewal contingent on maintaining high standards. Fee reductions awarded range from 0% to 20% and may include waivers of some participation fees (e.g., music or sport). Information regarding opportunities for the 2026/27 academic year will be released in early 2026.