Frequently Asked Questions

Whenever you are considering a new school or school for the first time for your child, you are sure to have many questions. Hopefully you may find the answers to some of your questions here.

Absolutely! Capital School Bahrain encourages prospective parents and students to visit the campus to experience the school's nurturing environment firsthand.

  • School Tours: The admissions team is delighted to show families around the school. You can schedule an in-person tour or even a virtual meeting if you are currently abroad.

  • Meet the Leadership: Tours often provide an opportunity to see the school in action and, where possible, meet members of the senior leadership team to discuss the school's vision and your child’s educational needs.

  • Open Days: The school regularly hosts Open Day events (typically on weekends) where you can explore the facilities and speak with specialist teachers.

  • How to Book: * Online: Fill out the Admission Enquiry Form to request a suitable time.

    • Phone: Call the admissions team directly at +973 1700 8880 or WhatsApp +973 3366 5969.

    • Email: Contact the school at admissions@capitalschoolbahrain.com.

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Yes. We offer transportation to many areas in Bahrain as a service to our families. The transportation routes are run by a specialist company on behalf of the school.

All buses operate in compliance with the very highest health and safety standards.

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Yes, Capital School Bahrain operates a rolling admissions policy.

Students are welcome to apply and join at any time during the academic year, provided that there is an available seat in the requested year group. However, please keep in mind the following:

  • Availability: Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If a specific year group is full, your child may be placed on a waiting list.

  • Assessment: Every applicant must successfully pass an academic assessment (or an observation for Early Years) before an offer can be made.

  • Ministry of Education (MoE) Regulations: For students transferring from within Bahrain or internationally into Year 2 and above, the transfer is subject to approval by the Bahrain Ministry of Education.

Parents are encouraged to apply as early as possible to secure a place, especially for the start of the new academic year in September.

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Yes, Capital School Bahrain is fully accredited and recognized by several leading international and regional educational authorities. Its primary accreditations and memberships include:

  1. British Schools Overseas (BSO): The school is officially inspected under the BSO framework, which is endorsed by the UK Department for Education. This confirms that the school meets the same high standards in teaching, leadership, and safeguarding required of top-performing schools in the United Kingdom.

  2. British Schools in the Middle East (BSME): As a member of BSME, the school is part of a prestigious network of British curriculum schools, ensuring continuous professional development and adherence to international best practices.

  3. Authorized Examination Centre: The school is an approved center for globally recognized qualification bodies, including:

    1. Oxford AQA International Qualifications

    2. Pearson Edexcel

    3. IELTS Registration Centre (Authorized to facilitate English language proficiency testing).

  4. Local Regulation: The school operates under the oversight of the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Bahrain and is subject to inspections by the Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA) to ensure compliance with national educational standards.

Level Gates Open Classroom Doors Open Registration End of Day

End of Day - Tuesday
Nursery - FS1  07:15 AM 07:15 AM 8:00 AM 13:30 PM 12:15 PM
FS2 - Year 6  07:15 AM 07:15 AM 8:00 AM 14:30 PM 12:15 PM

 

Level 

Gates Open 

Registration 

End of Day 

End of Day  - Tuesday  

Secondary (Year 7 and above) 

07.15 AM

07.45 AM

14.50 PM

12:30 PM

 

We offer free childcare provision for pupils who need to wait for siblings inolder years.

Capital School Bahrain provides a rich and ambitious education based on the English National Curriculum, adapted to meet the unique cultural context of the Middle East. The curriculum is structured across several key stages:

  • Early Years (EYFS): Focuses on nurturing happy, creative, and confident learners through the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

  • Primary (Key Stages 1 & 2): Follows the English National Curriculum for core subjects like English, Maths (using the White Rose scheme), and Science, alongside Foundation subjects such as History, Geography, Art, and ICT.

  • Secondary & Sixth Form (Key Stages 3, 4 & 5): Students progress toward internationally recognized qualifications, including IGCSEs, AS, and A-Levels through boards such as Oxford AQA and Pearson Edexcel.

  • Local Requirements: In alignment with the Bahrain Ministry of Education, the school integrates mandatory subjects including Arabic Language, Islamic Studies (for Muslim students), and Social Studies & Citizenship.

  • Specialist Subjects: The curriculum is enhanced by specialist teaching in Physical Education (PE), Music, and Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish).

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