Bahrain School - Overview

Overview

The school is operated by the Bahrain International School Association (BISA) with the United States Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and takes students from Kindergarten to Twelfth grade. Graduating seniors can earn an American diploma or an International Baccalaureate diploma.

Bahrain School is the only DoDEA school in the Persian Gulf area. The closest DoDEA school to Bahrain School is George C. Marshall School in Ankara, Turkey. It provides education primarily to the children of the United States Navy stationed in Bahrain, but historically about half of the student body has been local enrollment: Bahraini, ARAMCO, diplomatic personnel. The Navy dependent population declined in July 2004 when dependents were sent home due to security concerns. In July 2009, dependents were again authorized to return to Bahrain. Enrollment for SY2009-2010 was 503 students: 138 in Grades K-5 and 365 in Grades 6–12. Enrollment for SY10-11 was approximately 650.