Bahrain - British schools

[Ahberdhoom]

Been offered places at both St Chris and BSB, any opinions on either school?

[WinterHeatWave]

I'm next door, and know several people at both.
St Chris's seems to have the better reputation.
Apart from shear size, (which comes with pluses and minuses) I've not heard anything negative about BSB.
Do you have housing?? It's much better if you live on the correct side of the highway for the school.
St Chris's being in 2 sites isnt so great if you are going to have a long time with both primary and secondary kids.
Intregingly, whilst St Chris's has the better rep, all the people involved with schools in KSA who have moved went for BSB.

[Ahberdhoom]

Thanks winter, will chose housing after the school. Won’t be here long enough for high school so that’s not a worry.
Class sizes and teachers seem to be similar (from what I can gauge!) and bsb traffic is worse.
Wondering if not for profit makes that much difference?

[PBobs]

Not for profit can make a massive difference. It depends if your head of school is a CEO/business type or an educator. If the latter a profit school isn't great but can work. If the former I wouldn't fancy it. Schools are businesses but they're a special kind of business and you need people who understand that if there is pressure from the board/governors to increase profits etc.

[Ahberdhoom]

Thanks PBobs