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| Number of students |
600 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No Homework till Grade 4. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
BIS strongly believes in the importance of letting children be children. Children’s home work should not interfere their home life. Hence, BIS does away with the homework up to grade 4. But at the same time BIS encourages its students to read a story at night and for toddlers BIS motivates them to listen to a bed time story read by either of their parent. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Screening and assessment. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of after school clubs and activities are planned for students at all levels.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bahrain Indian School, The distinguishing feature of BIS is its insistence on quality education. It aims at the highest standards of academic excellence. It is a child-centered school which ensures the all-round development of each learner . Special care is taken to develop a strong character and desirable values in all children. BIS is a progressive school where learning is not limited to the classroom. The students have a series of interesting activities to widen the horizons of their knowledge. A tranquil environment prevailing in the campus is conducive to creativity and learning. The four pillars of education – learning to know, learning to do, learning to live and learning to be are the focal points of attention. |