Bahrain’s Ministry of Education has announced the opening of online registration for new Grade One students for the 2027–2028 academic year.

According to an announcement reported by Bahrain’s Al Bilad newspaper on Saturday, October 17, 2026, the registration period begins on Sunday, October 18, at 9:00 a.m.

The ministry has set Saturday, October 31, 2026, as the closing date for the announced registration window.

The registration announcement covers children born between January 1 and December 31, 2021, making the child’s date of birth an important eligibility consideration.

Parents and guardians can access the registration process through Bahrain’s national electronic portal or the official Ministry of Education website.

The announcement is intended to help families prepare for the 2027–2028 academic year and complete the relevant application procedures within the specified timeframe.

It is particularly important for households with children approaching primary school age, as the application window is limited.

Parents should carefully review their children’s personal information and ensure that the details submitted through the electronic service are accurate.

The availability of online registration allows families to begin the application process through official digital channels.

However, the published announcement does not provide a complete list of required documents or detailed eligibility rules for every applicant category.

Families should therefore consult the instructions displayed on the official registration service before submitting an application.

It is also important to distinguish the opening of the registration process from the beginning of the school year itself.

The current announcement concerns applications for the 2027–2028 academic year and does not state that classroom attendance will begin in October 2026.

Parents may wish to submit applications well before the closing date to allow sufficient time to address questions or technical difficulties.

The Ministry of Education website and Bahrain’s national portal remain the appropriate official channels for checking registration requirements and any subsequent updates.

The announcement forms part of the preparations for admitting a new group of primary school students during the forthcoming academic year.

Source: Bahrain Ministry of Education