Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1400 |
| Most common nationality |
98% of Bayan students come from Bahrain and neighboring GCC countries. |
| Native English and Arabic speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our school uses technology to support learning in meaningful and age-appropriate ways. Students work with tools such as tablets, laptops, interactive screens, and coding devices to explore ideas, practice skills, and create projects. Teachers use digital platforms to share resources, give feedback, and personalize instruction. We also introduce students to digital citizenship, online safety, and responsible use of AI so they build strong habits from an early age. Our goal is to make technology a natural part of learning that encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem solving across all grade levels. |
| 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 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, American Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
In 2015, Bayan Students achieved a 100% pass rate in the IB Exams. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exam. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entrance Exams for new applicants will be only in Arabic, English and Math. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
All applications must be submitted no later than March 1. |
| School start time |
7:30 am |
| School finish time |
2:30 pm |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BBS provides various after-school activities and sports clubs across its divisions. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education includes various sports like football, basketball, and padel. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Our school provides a variety of learning spaces that support academic, creative, and hands-on experiences. Students have access to modern science labs, a well-resourced library, computer labs, art and music rooms, and a theater for performances. We also offer dedicated innovation spaces and makerspaces equipped with tools such as 3D printers, robotics kits, coding devices, and basic engineering materials. These areas encourage problem solving, design thinking, and creativity. In addition, the school includes quiet study zones and collaborative areas that support group work and independent learning. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Two international standard gymnasiums
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bahrain Bayan School is an independent, non-profit, co-educational bilingual school serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school offers an Arabic and American English based curriculum and is accredited and licensed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education, accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, and rated “outstanding” by the Bahrain Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA). |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Bahrain Bayan School provides students with a comprehensive bilingual education - rooted in Islamic values, Arab identity, and Bahraini culture. BBS develops internationally minded students with confidence in their abilities who embrace their responsibilities as national and global citizens. At Bayan, no idea is too great to explore or too small to ignore. There’s only one word to describe that kind of thinking: BIG - BBS aspires to inspire! |
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