St Christopher's School
Location
Bahrain Isa Town

Bahrain
Information
TypePrivate
MottoEducation for a shared humanity
Established1961
PrincipalSimon Watson
GenderCo-educational
Websitewww.st-chris.net

St Christopher's School is a British private school located in Isa Town, Bahrain (senior campus) and Sar, Bahrain (infant and junior campuses), offering British curriculum education. It offers primary to secondary education ranging from reception to Sixth form. Students sit GCSE and A-level examinations.

In 2006, the Guardian newspaper listed St. Christopher's amongst the top eight best international schools offering a British curriculum around the world.[1]

In December 2013, Queen Elizabeth II awarded the school's long term principal, Ed Goodwin, with an OBE for his contribution to British education in the Middle East.[2]

In September 2021, Spear's Wealth Management Survey ranked St. Christopher's amongst the top 100 private schools in the world.[3]

The school that regularly hosts social events are regarded as one of the most reputable in the Gulf region.[4][5][6]

A new school building for the senior students is set to be constructed.[7]

School principals

DatePrincipal
2018Present Dr Simon Watson
19952018Mr Ed Goodwin OBE
19941995Mr Philip Johnston
19761994Mr Jim Wrench
19731976Mr E Philips
19671973Mr J W Adler
19651967Rev HJ Figg Edgington
19631965Mrs Jean Bull
19611963Mrs V Williams

Notable alumni

Yara Salman

See also

References

  1. ↑ The best international schools around the world - The Guardian - December 12, 2006
  2. ↑ http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=367854
  3. ↑ "The best private schools in the Middle East".
  4. ↑ "St Christopher's School Bahrain on world's top 100 private schools | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  5. ↑ "St Christopher's School Festive Fayre attracts 7,000 visitors | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  6. ↑ "Bahrain News: St Christopher's among world's best schools". www.gdnonline.com. 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  7. ↑ "Bahrain News: Top school finds new campus plot". www.gdnonline.com. 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2023-05-22.

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