Online School & Homeschool in Muharraq

Online school in Muharraq

Cambridge IGCSE and A Level for Bahraini families in Muharraq, Hidd, Arad and Diyar Al Muharraq, alongside Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Muharraq, Bahrain's old capital and second city, is home to many Bahraini families who want an English-medium international qualification for their children without losing Arabic and Islamic Studies. New communities in Diyar Al Muharraq and Hidd have added young families who work in Manama or at the airport. Smartious teaches Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel live online on Bahrain time, including Cambridge IGCSE Arabic and Islamic Studies, as a full online school or alongside a local school.

Challenges Muharraq families face

Families who want IGCSE and A Level for university abroad, but also strong Arabic and Islamic Studies.
Bridge traffic between Muharraq and Manama at school times.
New Diyar Al Muharraq families whose preferred schools are on the main island.
Students in national schools who want to add Cambridge IGCSE English or Mathematics.

Why Muharraq families choose Smartious

Arabic and Islamic Studies included: Cambridge IGCSE Arabic and Islamic Studies sit alongside English, Mathematics and the sciences in one timetable.
A Cambridge registered school: Smartious is a Cambridge International registered school and a Pearson Edexcel approved centre, teaching to the current Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel syllabuses. Certificates are issued by Cambridge and Pearson, the same as for students at any other school.
Clear on university entry: The University of Bahrain's published admission policy recognises secondary certificates on the Ministry of Education's attestation and lists GCSE/IGCSE, AP and IB among the certificates it accepts. Students starting university in Bahrain need their secondary certificates authenticated, as the Higher Education Council requires, and the Ministry's Private Education Directorate issues equivalency letters. Requirements change, so check the university and the Ministry before choosing subjects.
Clear fees: Online school is from USD 423/month for Primary (≈ BHD 159/month at about BHD 0.376/USD, Oct 2026 rate), payable termly. Secondary, IGCSE, A Level and IB fees vary by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition is USD 15/hour (≈ BHD 5.6). Fees are non-refundable once the assessment is done, the timetable created and lessons started.

Full-time Muharraq students get a personal timetable, live lessons, marked work and termly reports. Online school is from USD 423/month for Primary (≈ BHD 159/month at about BHD 0.376/USD, Oct 2026 rate), payable termly. Secondary, IGCSE, A Level and IB fees vary by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition is USD 15/hour (≈ BHD 5.6). Fees are non-refundable once the assessment is done, the timetable created and lessons started.

One-to-one online tuition at USD 15/hour (≈ BHD 5.6), for example IGCSE English or Mathematics alongside a national school.

Bahrain is on Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3), the same time as our teachers in Nairobi. A 9:00 lesson is 9:00 in Manama, so live lessons fall in normal school hours, Sunday to Thursday, and every lesson is recorded.

Muharraq families increasingly want international qualifications for universities abroad while keeping Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Family situations we work with

Bahraini families planning for universities in the UK, Canada or the Gulf.
Diyar Al Muharraq families with young children who want Cambridge Primary at home.
Hidd and Arad families with a student who needs one IGCSE or A Level subject.
Families who want to understand Ministry of Education equivalency before choosing subjects.

Muharraq communities and nearby areas

Muharraq · Hidd · Diyar Al Muharraq · Arad · Busaiteen · Galali · Samaheej · Al Dair · Amwaj Islands

Common questions from Muharraq families

Can my child study Arabic and Islamic Studies with you?

Yes: Cambridge IGCSE Arabic and Islamic Studies are part of our Cambridge timetable.

Will Bahraini universities accept online IGCSE and A Level?

The University of Bahrain's published admission policy recognises secondary certificates on the Ministry of Education's attestation and lists GCSE/IGCSE, AP and IB among the certificates it accepts. Students starting university in Bahrain need their secondary certificates authenticated, as the Higher Education Council requires, and the Ministry's Private Education Directorate issues equivalency letters. Requirements change, so check the university and the Ministry before choosing subjects.

Is homeschooling legal in Bahrain for Bahraini citizens?

Bahrain's education law makes basic education compulsory. The rules for homeschooling and online schooling are not set out in detail and can differ for Bahraini citizens and expatriate residents. Expatriate families commonly use international online schools, especially for IGCSE and A Level. Check your own situation with the Ministry of Education.

What does it cost?

Online school is from USD 423/month for Primary (≈ BHD 159/month at about BHD 0.376/USD, Oct 2026 rate), payable termly. Secondary, IGCSE, A Level and IB fees vary by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition is USD 15/hour (≈ BHD 5.6). Fees are non-refundable once the assessment is done, the timetable created and lessons started.

How do we start?

The January 2027 intake is open: Term 2 starts on 5 January 2027. Students can also join during the year after an assessment. Admissions: +254 745 021 212 (call or WhatsApp). Academic office: +254 182 071 920. Email: hello@smartioushomeschool.com.

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