The Indian Schools, Bahrain

• Methodically based on the internationally recognized Indian Central Education Program (CBSE).

• Providing a co-educational environment that promotes diversity and openness.

• Offering a wide range of modern facilities to serve various educational and sports needs.

• Diversifying fee payment methods to suit the needs of parents.

• Providing integrated educational programs from kindergarten to twelfth grade.

• The school has received academic, sports, and cultural awards.

• Classroom and extracurricular activities that support the comprehensive development of students.

• Following precise procedures to ensure the health and safety of students.

• Organizing health and cultural events to enhance students' awareness and development.

• Providing continuous supervision and psychological and social support services for students.

• Long experience and strong reputation in the educational community in Bahrain.

Registration Steps:

1. Electronic registration for admission.

2. Admission test:

• For the new academic year: One test covering all subjects studied in the previous year (based on the full curriculum).

• For admission during the middle of the academic year: One test covering all subjects based on the parts taught so far at the Indian School in Bahrain (please refer to the test parts uploaded on the website).

3. Admission test result.

4. Interview with the Vice Principal / Principal.

5. Obtaining student registration number (G.R. No.), class, section, house, bus number, parent membership number, and data entry into the system based on the information form.

6. Parents head to the fee payment window to pay the fees.

7. Receiving the bus badge after paying the fees.

First Day at School:

• The admission card and fee receipt must be shown to the class teacher.

• The student must attend in school uniform.

Details of Documents Required for Registration:

• Classes: Lower Kindergarten (LKG), Upper Kindergarten (UKG), and First Grade (I):
  
  

• Copies of the first and last pages of the passport and valid residence permit page.

• Printed copy of the identity card (CPR).

• Vaccination details - Vaccination/immunization record must be brought during the admission test for review.

• Mandatory vaccination schedule of the Ministry of Health.

• Recent passport-sized photograph.

• Copy of birth certificate (for Bahraini citizens only).

• Membership card (yellow card) and the latest fee receipt for siblings studying at the school, for the siblings admission category.

• Classes: From Second Grade (II) and above:
  
  

• 3 copies of the first and last pages and residence permit page of the student's passport.

• 3 copies of the student's identity card (CPR).

• For Classes from Second Grade (II) to Eighth Grade (VIII):
  
  

• Original transfer certificate authenticated by the following authorities (with two copies):

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the student last studied.

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain (not required if the transfer certificate is stamped with the Apostille stamp from the relevant ministry).

• Original and copy of the latest transcript (for classes from second to eighth grade).

• For Classes from Ninth Grade (IX) to Twelfth Grade (XII):
  
  

• Original transfer certificate and original transcript, authenticated by the following authorities (with two copies of each):

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the student last studied.

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain (not required if the Apostille stamp is from the relevant ministry).

• Copy of vaccination card.

• Recent passport-sized photograph.

• Copy of birth certificate (for Bahraini citizens only).

• For the siblings admission category: Membership card (yellow card) and the latest fee receipt for siblings currently studying at the Indian School Bahrain (ISB).

The Indian School provides several methods for parents to pay fees, which are:

• Online payment through the official website.

• Payment via STC Pay application.

• Payment via SADAD electronic service.

• Payment via BFC Pay application.

• Cash payment at school offices.

In the Riffa branch of the Indian School in Bahrain, which serves students from kindergarten to third grade (LKG to Grade 3), a range of educational programs and activities are offered specifically designed to meet the needs of this age group.

Educational Programs Offered:

• Indian Central Curriculum (CBSE): The curriculum approved by the Indian Central Board of Education is applied, focusing on developing basic skills in English, mathematics, and environmental studies.

• Diverse Classroom Activities: Interactive classroom activities that aim to enhance learning through play and active participation.

• Seasonal Celebrations and Events: The school organizes events such as "Red Day," "Blue Day," and "Yellow Day" to enhance learning through fun activities.

• Health Week: A week dedicated to spreading health awareness among students through educational and awareness activities.

• Extracurricular Activities: A range of extracurricular activities are integrated into the educational program to enhance the social and creative skills of students.

These programs aim to provide a comprehensive educational environment that enhances the academic and social growth of students in their early educational stages.

Yes, the Indian School in Bahrain is a co-educational school, where male and female students study together in the same classrooms across all educational stages, from kindergarten to twelfth grade.

You can view the full details of tuition fees through the school's page on the mdares.ai platform.

• Gold medals for outstanding students in the tenth and twelfth grades.

• Two medals in the under-17 hockey championship.

• Awards for winners in the "Aalekh'24" arts carnival.

• "Gyan Deep" award from the Kerala Social and Cultural Association (KSCA).

Library Week

Books are invaluable treasures. The journey of knowledge seeking at ISB begins with Library Week. Hundreds of students and parents review and discover new books. Seeing a good book encourages one to buy and read it. Book Week is a land of unlimited opportunities in the quest for knowledge.

Environmental Summit

ISB is committed to the community. Environmental awareness and the Environmental Summit at ISB ensure our commitment. Transformation comes with awareness, and ISB's environmental warriors spread the green message with the help of environmentalists in Bahrain and various government agencies. Student ambassadors spread the message of a clean and green environment: "We care because we care."

Young Speakers Forum

It is the perfect place to train as a professional speaker. Challenge and uncertainty bring out the best in us, and the Young Speakers Forum trains young minds to excel as speakers.

French Day

It is a competition between different schools following the CBSE educational system in Bahrain where French is taught. Various competitions are organized such as poster design, French poetry recitation, speaking in French about a chosen topic, and competitions about France. Participating schools organize preliminaries in their schools, and 28 selected students participate in the finals at the Indian School Bahrain. Winners are awarded cups and certificates at the end of the ceremony. Apart from the competition section, there are also songs in French presented by students of the Indian School, and judges come from the French Embassy and the "Alliance Française de Bahreïn."

Model United Nations

Model United Nations is a program that gives students the opportunity to apply their unique individual skills in a dynamic and exciting forum that focuses on problem-solving skills, diplomacy, and global understanding. The Bahrain Model United Nations Program (BAHMUN) began in 1995 under the sponsorship of the Adliya Rotary Club, and the Indian School plays a key role in coordinating it. Students chair sessions in the General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, Human Rights, and Security Council. Students undergo a rigorous selection and training process before representing the school as delegates and press teams. The school also participates in the Cairo Model United Nations (CACMUN) in Egypt. This program simulates lively debates and multicultural interactions, and Mini MUN programs throughout the year and interaction with other schools provide students with appropriate exposure to develop their personal skills that are assets for their future lives.

ISB International Career Fair

The ISB International Career Fair provides students with an opportunity to explore many opportunities to choose their career paths. It is an annual event where prestigious universities and colleges from around the world come to our campus and meet with students. The exhibition provides a forum for networking between students and parents with representatives of participating universities and colleges.

Youth Festival at the Indian School

The Youth Festival at the Indian School is one of the prestigious events under the banner of the Indian School. A competitive environment is created where each student is given a platform to excel. This festival encourages participation, and the four houses into which the students are divided compete with each other for the famous moving cup. The Youth Festival is considered a mix of academic and non-academic activities.

Technofest

Technofest is an annual science fair for competition between classes from sixth to twelfth. The exhibition showcases live models made by students. Each class participates in the exhibition and the best presentation is selected.

Book Week

The annual Book Week organized by the library is a highly anticipated event at the school. Various publishing houses display books covering diverse topics. Approximately 30,000 books are displayed during this week. Beginners are introduced to the art of reading through Book Week, and a variety of competitions are organized during the week.

Annual Day

Annual days for both the Riffa campus and the Isa Town campus are held separately. A range of cultural programs are organized, and the goal is to highlight and showcase the talents of students in vibrant colors.

Hindi Day

The national language of India is a language of integration. Hindi Day is celebrated to renew our connection to the Hindi language and encourage children to learn and use it as a powerful communication tool in India. Many competitions and cultural programs are organized to celebrate this occasion.

Mathematics Day

Mathematics Day is celebrated in memory of the great mathematician Ramanujan. A special lecture on a mathematical topic is given by a mathematician, and the school organizes a cultural competition related to mathematics.

Annual Sports Day

The annual Sports Day is a perfect display of colors and talents. The show begins with a parade of students, houses, and the school band. The colorful display of yoga, gymnastics, pom-pom training, and aerobics adds special magic to the event. Athletes sweat on the special track prepared for this purpose. It is an enjoyable scene to watch sports from the stands as a spectator. The school has produced some of the best athletes at the national level.

Riffa Campus Activities

The Riffa campus for young children is a center for activities. A colorful show is organized throughout the year with celebrations such as "Red Day," "Blue Day," and "Yellow Day" which delight the children. The message of health is spread during Health Week and awareness is created from childhood. A range of academic and non-academic activities is added to the main teaching.

The school adopts the Indian Central Curriculum known as CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), which is characterized by its focus on scientific and literary subjects along with supporting life skills and personal development of students.

The school is located on Road 42, Complex 910, West Riffa, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Yes, all students and staff are transported by air-conditioned buses. The transportation department organizes the movement of buses from pickup locations to drop-off locations. The school owns 5 buses and 3 minivans, while contracting the operation of 200 additional buses.

• Computer laboratories

• Libraries

• Science laboratories

• Audio and visual laboratories

• Music rooms

• Dance rooms

• Art rooms

• Multipurpose hall

• Athletics track

• Basketball courts

• Football fields

• Tennis courts

• Volleyball courts

• Swimming pool

• Gymnasium

• School clinic

• Psychological counseling offices

• School cafeteria

• School transportation service

The Indian School in Bahrain follows a set of procedures to maintain student safety, including:

• Conducting periodic medical examinations for students.

• Providing an equipped school clinic.

• Organizing awareness events about health and safety.

• Providing continuous supervision in laboratories.

• Applying strict rules in computer laboratories.

• Conducting evacuation and safety drills.

• Providing supervision for sports activities.

• Providing safe transportation service for students.

• Implementing security procedures in school buses.

• Organizing traffic awareness campaigns.

• Providing security supervision at school entrances and exits.

• Applying strict rules to prevent bullying.

• Providing psychological counseling services for students.

• Implementing an effective school discipline system.

• Providing continuous supervision in corridors and yards.

• Organizing workshops on safety.

• Providing supervision for extracurricular activities.