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| Number of students |
420 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
44 |
| Most common nationality |
Bahraini |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
33% local : 67% international |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Microsoft 365 - specifically TEAMS |
| 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 can teach 100% online |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Online CAT4 Assessment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We will only graduate our first Year 13 group in the 2021-2022 academic year |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
Good to outstanding for IGCSE. We have yet to complete our first set of results for A Levels |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Bahraini students follow the Ministry of Education curriculum in Islamic Studies. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They have PSHE lessons (Personal, Social and Health Education) |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes we are approved by the Ministry of Education to offer learning support |
| Learning support offered |
Students in Learning Support are integrated as much as possible with their peers. In-class assistance is offered to students but withdrawal based Learning Support is also offered to those who need it. Students receive one-on-one support or are taught in small groups. The Multinational School provides IEPs (Individual Education Plans), which are differentiated to suit the needs of each student. In Learning Support, the students work towards the goals of their IEPs as well as building the fundamental literacy, numeracy and study skills required to cope with mainstream subjects. Learning Support classes help students by using a modified curriculum, which is designed to meet Learning Support targets, enabling the students to cope with their class work. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer after school clubs as well as differentiated, extension work for in class tasks. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We have two qualified school counsellors who attend to social and behavioral matters. |
| School start time |
7:40 |
| School finish time |
The school timing is staggered according to the different year groups. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Nursery and Reception children finish each day at 12:20 pm while Year 1 - Year 6 students are at school until 2:10 pm.
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer after school clubs with varied activities such as: chess, acapella group, arts and crafts, zumba and football; as well as early morning fitness |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have an on-site cafeteria where students may purchase food. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports court. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, locally. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Multinational School Bahrain is a co-educational, non-selective school located in Adliya. It is fully accredited by CIE & Edexcel for high school and it follows the Cambridge British curriculum, in the primary school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
MNS aims to develop independent and articulate young people who care for and respect others; and who are prepared to set themselves high standards and achieve them. |