Bahrain
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Cambridge curriculum is taught for K–8 English-taught subjects and IGCSE is introduced for Grade 9. Arabic subjects follow Bahrain Ministry of Education standards. The KG section features a 50/50 split between Arabic and English subjects, with KG2 Arabic following MOE and English following Cambridge for other subjects. The school is an IB World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme since November 16, 2020, and the High School prepares students for university with a Careers Education Development Program (CEDP).
After-school clubs cover arts, languages, and media. Music/Guitar, Art & Painting, Graphic Design, Movie Making, Creative Writing/English, Arabic Calligraphy, and French Language are offered. Sports and fitness activities include basketball, handball, gymnastics, football, volleyball, and table tennis, and wellness-oriented clubs like Eat Healthy & Live Healthy exist. Recitation & Learning of Holy Quran and other creative activities provide opportunities for expressive learning.
Language of instruction is English. Arabic Language, Arabic Social Studies, and Islamic Studies are part of the core curriculum, with the KG 50/50 Arabic-English balance and KG2 Arabic following MOE alongside Cambridge English. French Language is offered as an after-school activity. The Diploma Programme is offered under the IB, with English as the language of instruction in the IB framework.
There are Chess, Table Tennis, Handball, Gymnastics, Football, and Volleyball clubs. Creative and cultural activities include Arabic Calligraphy, Recitation of Holy Quran, Movie Making, Creative Writing/English, and Graphic Design. Model United Nations and a range of leadership-oriented clubs are part of the high school offerings.
Student leadership opportunities include the Student Council and a variety of clubs. Model United Nations is offered as a leadership activity, and there are multiple leadership opportunities within clubs. The High School provides a Careers Education Development Program (CEDP) to prepare students for university and the workplace.
Sports, fitness, and wellbeing are supported through regular PE and a wide range of after-school clubs, including basketball, handball, gymnastics, football, volleyball, and table tennis. Wellness-focused activities include Eat Healthy & Live Healthy. The school also emphasizes leadership and community engagement through clubs such as Model United Nations.