Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
250 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
23 |
| Most common nationality |
Bahrainis, American, British and Canadian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50 percent local and 50 percent Expats |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes for Early childhood and KG 1 and KG 2 sections |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Apple integrated systems. Each learner from Grade 3 upwards has an idividaul Ipad. |
| 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 very efficielntly adapted to the Hybrid learning and also when schools were completely online. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No under the CGC system we do not have homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Not Applicable |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes as class numbers are limited |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessment depend on the age group and each level is different |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions so we do not have a deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Rolling admissions |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We are only till grade 9 this year |
| External examinations or assessments available |
TIMSS |
| Results in these examinations |
100 percent |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Inclusive school |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Special Eds teachers |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiation |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:50 |
| School finish time |
KG1 - KG2: 12:40
|
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Ballet, Football, Gymnastics |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Sports activities included |
Football |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- 2 basketball courts, that provide for volleyball and other games.
|
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beacon Private School is a top international school in Bahrain offering world class teaching and learning with modern facilities and resources. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BPS is committed to enhancing the intellectual and personal development of students and preparing active responsible global citizens. |