The New Indian School
Secular, Founded 1990
Updated July 2026
CBSE (India)
Established in 1990, The New Indian School is a leading CBSE-affiliated institution in Bahrain serving over 2,500 students from Kindergarten to Senior Secondary. It provides an international standard of education focused on academic excellence and holistic student development.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
The school strives to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through appropriate instruction. It focuses on the all-round development of the child’s personality, emphasizing character formation, self-discipline, and a secular outlook. The institution aims to nurture growth, responsibility, and productivity by celebrating diversity within the school community.
Programmes
The school follows the curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, offering education from Kindergarten through Senior Secondary levels. The academic programme includes core scholastic subjects, with specialized streams available at the Senior Secondary level, including Science and Commerce (with options for Informatics Practices). The faculty regularly updates their skills through in-service training, workshops, and seminars.
Outcomes
The school has a long history of preparing students for the CBSE Board Examinations, having sent eighteen batches for Class X and fifteen batches for Class XII. Students consistently achieve excellent results, including national and island-level toppers. The school aims to foster responsible global citizens with a secular outlook.
Student support
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does The New Indian School offer?
- The New Indian School offers CBSE (India).
- How much is tuition at The New Indian School?
- Annual tuition at The New Indian School is BHD 385–BHD 550. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Is The New Indian School a day or boarding school?
- The New Indian School is a day school.
- Is The New Indian School co-educational?
- The New Indian School is a co-ed school.
- Where is The New Indian School located?
- The New Indian School is an international school in Al Muharraq, Bahrain.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2024-2025| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| LKG-STD I | 3–6 | BHD 385 |
| II - III | 7–8 | BHD 418 |
| IV- IX | 9–14 | BHD 442 |
| X | 15–15 | BHD 497 |
| XI & XII SCIENCE | 16–17 | BHD 550 |
| XI & XII COMMERCE | 16–17 | BHD 461 |
| XI & XII COMMERCE WITH IP | 16–17 | BHD 516 |
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Other fees(2)
| Materials· Textbooks and notebooks must be purchased from the school (amount not specified) | — |
|---|---|
| Bus / transport· Air-conditioned transport facilities available (amount not specified) | — |
Admissions
Admission is open to all Indian nationals, with places for other nationalities subject to availability. Applicants must meet age requirements—for example, children must be at least 3 years and 6 months old by March 31st for entry into Lower Kindergarten. Prospective students transferring from other schools are required to submit a transfer certificate and previous report card, and must pass an entrance test in English and Mathematics.
Calendar
The academic year is divided into three terms: the first term runs from April to June, the second from September to December, and the third from January to March. The school operates from Sunday to Thursday for Kindergarten through Grade VIII, and Saturday to Thursday for Grades IX to XII. School hours are 7:40 am to 12:45 pm for Kindergarten and 7:40 am to 1:10 pm for Grades I through XII.
About the campus
The campus features spacious, well-equipped classrooms and a technologically advanced new block. Students have access to a comprehensive library and reading room, as well as dedicated laboratories for science and computer studies. The school also provides transport services and food services managed by Sodexo.
Co-curriculars
The school emphasizes holistic development through a variety of non-scholastic and extracurricular activities. Students participate in sports, games, and inter-school events, with recent achievements including success in chess, badminton, and cricket at the national and regional levels. The school also hosts events such as International Yoga Day, environmental awareness initiatives, and activities focused on health and hygiene.
- Mr. GOPINATH MENONPRINCIPAL
Mr. Gopinath Menon is the Principal of The New Indian School. He emphasizes the importance of creating a strong support system for students and focuses on character building, leadership, and scholastic target setting.
- Mr. P. MOHANVICE PRINCIPAL
- Mr BAIJU GEORGEVICE PRINCIPAL
- Dr. T T THOMASFOUNDER CHAIRMAN
- Dr. JAAN M. T. THOTTUMALILCHAIRMAN
- Mrs. JEMI THOTTUMALIL THOMASEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Mr. GANESH RAVI PILLAIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Mr. JOBY AUGUSTINEDIRECTOR