Bahrain
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Languages taught are English and Arabic as part of the bilingual programme. The English Language curriculum emphasizes speaking, listening, reading, and writing with structured progression, while the Arabic Language curriculum focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening, drawing on Bahrain's cultural heritage. The bilingual programme is delivered through the Cambridge Curriculum alongside the Bahrain National Curriculum. The site does not specify language levels (beginner to advanced) or explicit non-native speaker language support.
Palms School offers a high-performing bilingual programme for students from Grade 1 to Grade 6. The programme combines the International Cambridge Curriculum with the Bahrain National Curriculum to deliver bilingual instruction in English and Arabic. The English and Arabic language curricula are integrated within this bilingual framework. The aim is to develop strong language skills in both languages.
The Palms School is a co-educational primary school in West Riffa, Bahrain, established in 2004. It offers a bilingual curriculum that integrates the Cambridge International Curriculum for core subjects—English, Mathematics, and Science—with the Bahrain National Curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Citizenship. This dual approach ensures students develop proficiency in both English and Arabic while maintaining a connection to local culture. The campus features specialized facilities, including a multi-purpose gymnasium, a football field, and shaded outdoor play areas designed to support physical development. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Values-Based Education" program, which is embedded into daily learning to foster character alongside academic progress. The school operates with small class sizes to ensure personalized attention for every student from Grade 1 through Grade 6.