Finding the right school for your children can be a complex experience. There are many different aspects to consider and questions to ask, which can make you feel completely overwhelmed. The most important thing is to find the right fit for your child, so choosing a school which embraces your child’s individuality and unleashes their potential is of the utmost importance. Keep reading to find out why parents consistently choose the British School of Bahrain.
Children learn through enquiry-based learning during their early years
Children in the BSB Infant School learn by playing and exploring, being active and through creative and critical thinking which takes place both indoors and outside. The curriculum for BSB Infants is divided into seven areas of learning. Of these seven, there are three prime areas which are the key focus: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication and Language; and Physical Development. The remaining four: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design are incorporated as appropriate within the overall curriculum and according to the needs of individual children.
Buzzy Bee Wrap Around Care Programme for working parents
Are you a working parent? Are you worried about your working schedule clashing with school drop offs and pickups? The British School of Bahrain offers a completely free of charge wrap-around care programme designed to suit the busy schedule of BSB parents. Buzzy Bee Wrap Around Care programme is another element to this outstanding school, which at BSB is inclusive of the fees, differing them from other schools.
Buzzy Bee Wrap Around Care provides:
- A nurturing, relaxed, and stimulating environment
- Safe and secure care at no additional cost
- Healthy snacks
- Familiar and qualified staff
A state-of-the-art beautiful campus
From Nursery to Year 13 – Your children’s entire education is comfortably located on one campus, so no more worrying about dropping off and picking up your children from different locations!
Situated in the ever-developing area of Hamala, the modern campus has all the facilities your child will need to discover their abilities and nurture their skills. The campus has a swimming pool, outdoor basketball court, science and technology laboratories, including their very own Food Technology Laboratory, and a cafe and canteen serving a wide selection of healthy foods and drinks, and the list goes on.
BSB’s wide range of excellent facilities provide students with a supportive and stimulating learning environment conducive with the school’s academic and personal growth. BSB has recently invested over BD600,000 to redevelop the entire Infant School. The new facilities will provide students with enhanced learning environments designed by a leading global school designer based in Milan, Italy. The school’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities is a reflection of dedication to delivering a premium education to its students and ensuring that the school remains at the forefront of educational excellence.
High emphasis on the Arabic language
At BSB they believe in the power of languages and culture, which is why the teachers are passionate about teaching the kids the benefits of learning Arabic! BSB students learn many things about their heritage and are equally passionate to learn Arabic, including the non-Arabic speakers. In addition to developing skills in critical thinking and social awareness, students develop their knowledge base of the Arab world while exploring its rich culture through events like Arabic week that is celebrated annually at the school, amongst other events such as the GCC Arabic Reading Challenge. In fact, a BSB student has recently earned the highest mark in the world for Advanced Level (A Level) Arabic.
But that’s not all.. Your child has seamlessly integrated into a school which goes up to Year 13 and they can start their next chapter in some of the world’s top universities.
Best Holistic UK based education in Bahrain
The highly accredited British School of Bahrain’s education nurtures the development and growth of each student as an individual, as well as their academic, sporting, and artistic talents. BSB ensures that students receive a world-class education that is recognised globally. BSB achieved the highest A level results in Bahrain for two years in a row, with a number of students achieving the highest mark in the world for various subjects including A Level Economics, A Level Arabic, A Level Fine Art, and GCSE Spanish.
The British School of Bahrain is known for opening doors to the best universities in the world including Cambridge University, London School of Economics, and University of California Berkeley, with a most recent acceptance of a Year 13 student into Cambridge University to study Economics.
The British School continues to be affirmed as one of the foremost “Outstanding Schools” in Bahrain by the Bahrain Quality Assurance inspectorate (BQA) and by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspectors who concluded that the school provides an excellent quality of education for all of its students. The school is a COBIS accredited member that achieved a 4-year trend of improving students. It also has memberships with and accreditations from renowned educational bodies such as Cambridge International Examinations and Pearson International Examinations.
BSB has also won the International School Award for student wellbeing, Bahrain Education Award for Innovation, and GESS Award for Ambassador of the Environment
Globally Connected to 85 Premium Schools
The British School of Bahrain is globally connected to a network of over 80 Inspired Schools, giving students access to a wealth of resources and expertise that enhances their education experience. Students are guaranteed seats in any Inspired School worldwide and access to exclusive summer camps, giving BSB students the chance to stay at some of the world’s top boarding and day schools and take part in programmes delivered by world-class partners.
A range of extra-curricular activities
The School’s core values of ‘Excellence, Responsibility, and Individuality’ underpin every they do and are epitomised by its three pillars of Academics, Sports, and Creative Arts.
The range of activities includes multi-sports, football, cookery, storytelling, scrap-booking, and construction!Each term, a selection of after school activities is provided for children starting in Year 1. Infant School clubs run from 2:30pm – 3:20pm and the range of clubs available can vary from term to term. The range of activities includes multi-sports, football, cookery, storytelling, scrap-booking, construction, and more!
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