Bahrain School is a member of the larger Department of Defense Dependent School System (DoDDS), operating in fourteen countries around the world. Our mission is to provide a quality American education for students, K-12. Established in the 1960’s, our school has a long history of academic excellence, preparing both DoDDS and international students to take their places as citizens of the world. We offer students the option of completing either the American or International Baccalaureate Diplomas, ensuring the broadest range of options for them around the world after graduation.

This school system was established to educate American military dependents as their parents serve their country away from the US. Bahrain School is unique in that many of our students are international in their origins. This offers our students the opportunity to experience the finest in American education within a rich multi-cultural environment. DoDDS refers to these students as “space available”(space A) students, meaning they are admitted if room permits.

Should you decide that you desire your student to join the proud tradition of Bahrain School, here are the steps to complete prior to testing:

Please bring the following items with you at least one week BEFORE your student tests:

Completed Bahrain School application.
Grades for the three previous years. These should be in officially sealed envelopes from the former schools.
Original official stamped immunization records. Parent or legal guardian will need to complete an interview with the nurse to review health history and immunization records.
BD 10 test fee

Test includes: English, Math, and Arabic & ESL (as appropriate). All above requested information MUST be completed before a prospective student can sit for the placement exam. Remember - Space A students can only be admitted provided we have room to accommodate them.

Grades for the three previous years
Results from placement tests
Favorable behavior reports
Review of records/results by the placement committee

Your student will have two opportunities in the spring to sit for the placement exams. The tests can take up to 4 hours. ONLY students moving to Bahrain over the summer will be allowed to sit for an August test.

Grade Levels	Test Dates	Application must be turned in to the Registrar before:
KN-5th	Sunday, May 5, 2013	Sunday, April 28, 2013
KN-5th	Sunday , June 2, 2013	Sunday, May 26, 2013
6th - 12th	Sunday, May 5, 2013	Sunday, April 28, 2013
6th - 12th	Sunday, June 2, 2013	Sunday, May 26, 2013

	Grades	Test Times
Elementary	KG & 1	TBA - Contact Registrar
Elementary	2 to 5	TBA - Contact Registrar

Middle & High School Testing, Gr 6-12, will be conducted in the Guidance Wing.

Middle School	6, 7 & 8	9:00 am
High School	9 -12	9:00 am

All admitted students will be notified by a school personnel.
Parents are then requested to pay building levy fee to the Tuition Clerk (currently set at BD 455) ASAP to reserve the student’s spot.This fee is not refundable if the parent pays and then decides not to enroll at the school.
Parents will be contacted when new tuition fees are posted.
Invoices wil be mailed out in June
Tuition fees must be paid prior to first day of school.
All immunizations must be completed prior to first day of school.

Student Immunization Program: Click HERE to visit the DODEA Immunization page. There may be additional immunizations required for Bahrain School. Please contact the Nurse for further information.