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| Number of students |
670 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
62 |
| Most common nationality |
British and European |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
25% local students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes - all are qualified teaching assistants. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have interactive whiteboards in all classes. All Year 3-9 students have their own Chromebook. IT and Computing is woven throughout all topics and subjects. |
| 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 offer fully virtual and hybrid learning in times of emergencies |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes - Muslims take Islamic Studies. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
When Islamic Studies classes are happening the other children remain in their classroom and pursue other activities. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent - above UK averages |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Very limited. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have fully qualified Learning Support staff within the school who run 1:1, small group, and in-class support. Each child's needs are assessed on entry and throughout their time at the school. Where necessary children are enrolled on to an Intermediate or Intensive program, which is reviewed every 4-6 weeks. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through individualized programmes and mastery |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We are the only non-selective Outstanding school in Bahrain and one of only two schools licensed to take learning support children. We assess children's strengths in literacy and numeracy and then enrol them on the proviso that we can meet their needs and that by meeting their needs we do not adversely affect the other children in the class. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Open all year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7.40am |
| School finish time |
Up to 3.30pm for clubs and activities after school |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports clubs; Subject-based clubs such as Art Club, Science Club, etc.; Dance and Drama Clubs; Ballet; Cooking Clubs; Speech and Presentation Clubs |
| Sports activities included |
PE 3 times per week plus after school sports clubs and teams. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Performance theatre, Swimming pool and learner pool, Science labs for Biology, Physics and Chemistry, Libraries, Large Multi-purpose/Sports Hall, Food technology rooms, Music rooms, Drama and Dance studio |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Large Sports Hall (for Basketball, Netball, Badminton, Futsal), Football Pitch, Padel court, Swimming pool |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We have an holistic approach to education and this approach is infused throughout everything we do. A recent school inspection by the British Government rated us Outstanding in all areas and said Nadeen School was "an oasis of educational excellence." |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We have a creative approach to the curriculum. We also ensure each child's individual needs are met, including their social, emotional, and well-being needs. |
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