20

Yes

Yes

At present, BSB does not provide any programmes to teach students for whom English is an additional language and who are at an early stage of acquiring English.

Arabic

Yes

Depends on the subject and grade level.

Yes

Waiting lists exist for most of BSB's year groups so parents are encouraged to apply early for a place at the school. Throughout the academic year students will be admitted where and when a place becomes available.

Assessment

Children applying to Nursery will be assessed on English language development, social skills and behaviour.
Children applying to Year 1 and Year 2 are given standardised tests in Math and English appropriate to their age.
Entry assessments for Year 3 – Year 6 are conducted under exam conditions. BSB allows students three hours to complete the assessments. These assessments are designed for the year group for which a student is seeking admission. They consist of a Math, English and Non-Verbal reasoning paper, and the applicant completes a short written piece.
Entry assessments for Year 7- Year 10 are conducted under examination conditions. These are online controlled assessments which consist of a Maths, English and Non-Verbal. Once completed the applicant completes a short written piece.
Entry assessment for Year 12 A Levels are more demanding than I/GCSEs and for that reason BSB has entry requirements. These requirements are based on good professional practice, BSB's own experience and are typical for most schools and colleges around the world.

Although BSB accepts students throughout the school year, the usual time to start the application process for a September start would be to apply in October through to January for the Infant School. You can apply for Juniors & Seniors from December through to March.

IB Diploma, IGCSE, A Levels

Yes

KG1 - G1: 8:00

KG1: 12:15
KG2: 12:30
KG3 - G1: 14:20

Multi-sports, football, cookery, storytelling, scrapbooking, construction.

Yes

Physical education.

Shaded playgrounds, sports hall

Yes

The British School of Bahrain is a coeducational international British curriculum school for ages 3-18 years. The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high quality, affordable international education.

A school’s curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences that a school plans for its students. The two key aims for a school curriculum are to provide a balanced and broadly based curriculum that:

- Promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of students.
- Prepares students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
BSB's curriculum is designed to ensure that its students develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to be confident, successful and independent individuals and members of society. BSB values academic excellence and it provides a learning environment in which all of its students can achieve their personal best, according to their abilities and talents.