St Christopher's School, Bahrain
St Christopher's School is a consistently top-ranked international institution that has served the Bahrain community since 1961. As a non-profit school, it reinvests all income into student development, maintaining a reputation for academic excellence and a broad range of extracurricular opportunities. The school operates across two campuses: the Primary School in Sar and the Senior School in Isa Town, providing a seamless educational journey for children of over 70 nationalities.
The curriculum follows the British model, culminating in GCSE/IGCSE and a choice between A-Levels or the IB Diploma Programme in the sixth form. St Christopher's is recognized globally, frequently appearing in the Spears Schools Index as one of the best private schools in the world. Its philosophy emphasizes 'Education for a Shared Humanity,' focusing on character building, global citizenship, and leadership.
Notable for its high university placement rates into Ivy League and Russell Group institutions, the school also boasts state-of-the-art facilities. These include specialized science labs, a dedicated sixth-form center, and extensive sports complexes. It is a founding member of the BSME (British Schools in the Middle East) and is accredited by several international bodies, maintaining the highest standards of the British Schools Overseas (BSO) framework.
Key Information
Curriculum
IB (DP)
British
IGCSE
A-Levels
International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Diploma Programme (DP)
Ages 16–19
British National Curriculum
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Advanced Level Qualifications
Language
English
Age Range
3 - 18 years
Boarding
Day only
School Calendar
Northern Hemisphere
Established
1961