At Beacon Private School, we embrace a culture where every student is valued and cherished. We firmly believe that each child possesses a unique set of needs, skills, talents, dreams, and interests, and it is our primary duty as educators to nurture and cultivate these aspects. By deeply understanding our learners, we empower them by teaching the significance of having a voice and making choices while instilling the values of responsibility and reflection.
Despite being a young school, we have already achieved significant milestones. We take pride in being qualified to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and obtaining accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed, following the innovative Common Ground Collaborative framework, with a focus on conceptual, competency, and character-based learning.
At BPS, our educational approach revolves around inquiry-based learning, fostering a spirit of curiosity, and encouraging our students to ask questions, seek answers, and draw their own conclusions. We also prioritize mindfulness and well-being, providing our learners with essential strategies to regulate their emotions and find inner calm. Moreover, we strongly advocate for multilingualism, offering daily classes in English, Arabic, Spanish, and French.
Dinis Alves Costa, Head of School
| Number of students |
274 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Most common nationality |
Bahraini, Kuwaiti, Saudi, British, Canadian, American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50 percent local and 50 percent Expats |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, or completely fluent in the instructional language. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer support in English for those whose first language is not English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Spanish and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes for Nursery, KG 1 and KG 2 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Apple technology and resources are integrated in all classrooms, and iPads are provided to each learner to work on throughout the year. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we have efficiently adapted to the hybrid learning method. We also use different online platforms when needed. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, we offer Islamic Studies to all Muslim learners. We also have prayer rooms for individuals who would like to pray during school hours. We uphold Bahraini and Islamic values at the school. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We offer Social Studies and Global Issues for non-Muslim learners. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
TIMSS, MAP Testing, and IB examination for learners in Grade 12. |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Under the CGC system, the school does not put a lot of emphasis on traditional homework. However, we do sometimes offer extended learning opportunities (ELO) which may include conducting research, preparing for a speech or working on a project. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
We do not do traditional homework, but in the case of ELO, time may vary. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
NA. Our first graduation from the school will take place in June 2024. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a learning support team as well as school counsellors. |
| Learning support offered |
Apart from the academic support, we provide wellbeing, mindfulness and counselling sessions for the learners. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The learning support team, counsellors and teachers identify gifted and talented academic students, and develop individual learning plans for them. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have elementary and secondary counsellors. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Upon completion of an online application form, learners are interviewed by the school counsellor and or admissions team. It is age-dependent and may include academic tasks or cognitive testing based on the age group. We assess preschool children based upon their personal development. |
| Waiting list |
There may be waiting lists for some grades. Please contact the school for more updated information. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling admissions which means we accept applications throughout the academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:50 am |
| School finish time |
Pre-Nursery to KG1: 7:50 am to 12:45 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
We have a cafeteria that learners can purchase meals from. It is accessible for Grade 4 - 12 learners. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes. Uniforms may be purchased from the on-campus uniform shop available all year long. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our after school activities include: ballet, football, writing, music, Minecraft, chess, drama etc. |
| Sports activities included |
In PE, learners participate in different sports such as football, volleyball and gymnastics. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, and they participate in tournaments with other schools. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, multiple science labs, IT lab, gym, outdoor learning spaces, patio, cafeteria, art rooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We currently have a gymnasium and a large football field as well as school playgrounds.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beacon Private School (BPS) is a school located in the Kingdom of Bahrain (Al Hidd) that was established in 2018. BPS offers education to students from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12. The school's mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every learner can thrive. We prioritize inquiry-based learning to develop successful, independent learners in an environment that promotes respect and responsibility. At BPS, all students receive equitable learning experiences that cater to their needs, interests, and learning styles, and are encouraged to embrace learning as a lifelong quest. BPS takes pride in complying with the Laws and Standards of the Kingdom of Bahrain and meeting the affiliation requirements of International Agencies and Organizations, including Common Grounds Collaborative (CGC), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and the International Baccalaureate (IB). The CGC represents the school's teaching and learning 'DNA', and is the school's founding and principal educational partner. In May 2022, BPS was accredited by the NEASC, choosing the 'ACE Pathway' that focuses closely on teaching and learning. Furthermore, in November 2021, BPS was authorized as an IB World School for the Diploma Programme by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB). The school believes that the shared philosophy among IB World Schools - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education - is essential for its learners. BPS strives to continue meeting these high standards and offering a top-quality education to its students. Our dynamic curriculum, inspired by the Common Ground Collaborative framework, has been designed to meet the needs of learners up to grade 10. This approach focuses on fostering conceptual understanding, developing essential competencies, and nurturing character growth, allowing us to tailor education to the unique strengths and learning styles of each student. This approach fosters a love for learning and an appreciation for knowledge. For our senior learners in grades 11 and 12, we offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), which provides a rigorous and well-rounded education that prepares students for higher education and beyond. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At BPS, the approach to education is tailored to each age group in various ways. For learners up to grade 10, our dynamic curriculum, inspired by the Common Ground Collaborative framework, focuses on fostering conceptual understanding, developing essential competencies, and nurturing character growth. This approach allows us to tailor education to the unique strengths and learning styles of each young person. Additionally, our teachers use differentiated instruction strategies to ensure that all learners are challenged at their appropriate level. For our senior learners in grades 11 and 12, we offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), which is a rigorous and well-rounded education that prepares students for higher education and beyond. IB DP allows learners to specialize in their areas of interest while developing the critical-thinking and research skills necessary for university-level studies. Furthermore, the program emphasizes the importance of community service, leadership, and intercultural understanding, preparing students to be responsible global citizens. At BPS, we strive to provide an education that is tailored to the unique needs and goals of each learner, preparing them for success in their future endeavors. |
At BPS we define learning as a process that leads to a sustained and demonstrable consolidation or extension of conceptual understanding, competencies and character. These types of learning interact and form the ‘triple helix’, the DNA of the curriculum.
The whole program at our school balances the development of the concepts, skills and character. Guided inquiry, collaboration and communication are the approaches to teaching and learning that requires learners to engage in higher level thinking and problem solving as well as subject competences.
The BPS curriculum is built on rich varied experiences in a safe, supportive and loving environment that encourages social emotional growth and enhances development of cognitive, perceptual and physical skills of the learner.
Some of the facilities are:
• Bright, spacious, colorful classrooms surrounding a social common area.
• Specialist rooms including Science, Art, Music and ICT areas are easily accessible.
• A 600 m2 library offers collections of print and digital material in English and Arabic.
• Facilities and equipment for exploration, and making are available in the Learning Common Area, in addition to a rich variety of resources.
• All classrooms and Learning Areas benefit from a network and are equipped with a large monitor connected to the teacher and all students.
• Specialist ICT Centers, and 13 science and technology laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Food Technology, Design Technology, Electronics and Robotics).
• A spacious library with multilingual collection of print and digital resources.
• A powerful network that covers all campus areas.
We’re delighted that you’re considering Beacon Private School for your child’s education.
Please call or email our admissions team, with any questions.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
