Um Nasser Finland Preschool

Bahrain, Riffa

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 6 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2024

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Finnish Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic

Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten

Introduction

Um Nasser Finland Preschool is a Finnish-affiliated early childhood program located in West Riffa, Bahrain. It serves ages 2 to 6 and follows the Finnish Curriculum adapted for Early Childhood Education and Care, delivered in a bilingual environment that blends Finnish teaching practices with Bahraini cultural values. The school offers Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2, creating a clear progression for young learners. Facilities are newly renovated and organized into clearly defined learning areas that support holistic development, curiosity, and well-being. Calm spaces support listening, reflection, and focus, while hands-on areas invite play, exploration, creativity, and problem-solving. Outdoor play is included in daily routines, and meals and rest are integrated to support wellness. Classrooms feature flexible, movable furniture to adapt spaces for different activities. The program emphasizes well-being, creativity, critical thinking, and personalised learning within a caring Finnish-inspired framework, involving parents as partners in growth and learning for all.

umnasserfinland.edu.bh

West Riffa, Bahrain

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The Essentials

Location

West Riffa, Bahrain. Um Nasser Finland Preschool is located in West Riffa, Bahrain. The campus serves Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 2. Contact: +973 17722772; info@umnasserfinland.edu.bh.

Stages

Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2

Type

Preschool

Country affiliation

Finland

School day structure

7:00–8:00 Flexible arrival; 8:00–10:30 Morning circle time and activity-based learning; 10:30–12:00 Lunch, story time, rest or sleep, free play; 12:00–13:00 Activity-based learning in small groups; 13:00–14:00 Snack time, free play and flexible pick-up.

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Fees

Overview

No published fee amounts are available for the 2026/27 academic year or the 2025/26 academic year. Families are asked to contact the school directly for exact fee amounts and the instalment plan for 2026/27: phone +973 17722772 and email info@umnasserfinland.edu.bh.

Application fees

- No specific application or registration fee amounts are published. The admissions process requires payment of applicable fees to complete enrollment upon acceptance, but the exact application/registration fee is not listed.

Tuition fees by year group (Per term / Per year)

- Pre-Nursery (age 2–2 years 11 months): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts.
- Nursery (age 3–3 years 11 months): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts.
- Kindergarten 1 (age 4–4 years 11 months): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 5–5 years 11 months): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No detailed billing schedule or standard payment deadlines are published. The school mentions an instalment plan for the 2026/27 academic year; specific instalment dates, late-payment penalties, or payment deadlines are not published.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school offers early years provision only (Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 2) and does not describe any boarding provision; therefore no boarding fees are published or applicable.

Other costs and fees (uniform, transport, meals, activities, insurance, etc.)

- No published information is available for uniform fees, transport fees, meal charges, extra-curricular activity fees, learning resources, or student insurance. No amounts or schedules for these items are published.

Refund information

- No published refund, withdrawal, or fee-credit policy is available. Information about refunds (if any), conditions for refund, and timelines for processing refunds are not published.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online payment portal, etc.)

- Specific accepted payment methods are not published. An instalment plan is referenced but the permitted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, standing order, online portal) are not listed.

Brief summary of findings

- The school's publicly accessible admissions/fees information does not include numeric fee schedules, detailed instalment dates, or payment-method listings for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Parents should contact the school directly by phone (+973 17722772) or email (info@umnasserfinland.edu.bh) to obtain the current fee schedule, instalment plan, and payment instructions.

Academics

Curriculum

Adapted from the Finnish Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), the preschool blends Finnish teaching practices with Bahraini cultural values and provides a bilingual environment.

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Admissions

Admission is a five‑step process.

1) Complete the online application form. Ensure all fields are filled accurately and that the required documents are uploaded in English. Submit the following documents with the application: a copy of the child's passport and guardian's passport; a recent passport‑size photo of the child; a copy of the child's birth certificate; a copy of the child's and guardian's CPR (required for local residents and if available for other residents); a copy of the previous academic year report (if applicable); a medical record (if applicable); a copy of the child's immunization record aligned with the Ministry of Health Immunization Schedule for the Kingdom of Bahrain; and any other relevant educational or professional reports (if applicable).

2) Application review. The Admissions Team reviews all submitted materials and determines the appropriate grade level based on age and readiness. Grade placement is as follows: Pre‑nursery 2 years to 2 years 11 months; Nursery 3 years to 3 years 11 months; Kindergarten 1 4 years to 4 years 11 months; Kindergarten 2 5 years to 5 years 11 months.

3) Entrance interview. Each child participates in an entrance interview, either individually or in a small group. The interview uses a holistic approach to understand the child's needs and prospective learning. It evaluates cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, and motor development.

4) Offer. After the interview, admission status is confirmed. If a place is offered, a formal offer letter is issued.

5) Acceptance. To confirm enrollment, the offer letter must be signed and the required documents returned. The applicable fees are requested to complete the enrollment process.

Admissions policy. Rolling Admissions allows applications to be accepted on a rolling, first‑come‑first‑served basis throughout the academic year, subject to availability, with families encouraged to apply early to secure a spot. Age, development, and readiness are assessed during the entrance interview to place students in the most appropriate environment. Children must meet the age requirements for their desired grade. Siblings of current students have priority if they meet the age and academic criteria. If a class is full, a child is placed on the waiting list, with placement based on application date, age, and readiness.

Fees. For the 2026/27 academic year, fees and the instalment plan are available by contacting the school.

Waitlist

The school uses a waiting list when a class is full. Placement on the waiting list is based on the date of application, the child's age, and readiness.

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FAQs

Where is Um Nasser Finland Preschool located and what ages does it serve?

Um Nasser Finland Preschool operates two campuses in Bahrain: West Riffa and Amwaj. It serves children from Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 2, roughly ages 2 to 6. The school opened in 2024 and follows a Finnish-inspired early childhood curriculum in a bilingual environment.

What curriculum does the school follow and how is it delivered?

The curriculum is adapted from the Finnish Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). It blends Finnish teaching practices with Bahraini cultural values and is taught in a bilingual environment. The program aims to support holistic development, well-being, creativity, and critical thinking.

Is Um Nasser Finland Preschool co-educational and what levels are offered?

Yes, the school is co-educational. It offers Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Kindergarten 1, and Kindergarten 2.

Are tuition fees published for 2025/26 or 2026/27?

No public fee amounts are listed for those years. Families should contact the school directly to obtain the current fee schedule and the instalment plan.

What are the steps in the admissions process?

The process has five steps: complete the online application with the required documents in English; admissions reviews and places the child by age and readiness; conduct an entrance interview; issue an offer if there is a match; and to enroll, sign the offer letter and submit required documents and fees.

Is there a waitlist and how is it managed?

Yes, when a class is full the school uses a waiting list. Placement on the waiting list is determined by application date, the child's age, and readiness.

What makes Um Nasser Finland Preschool's academics distinct?

The program is built on Finnish ECEC principles while incorporating Bahraini cultural values, in a bilingual setting. It emphasizes holistic development, well-being, creativity, critical thinking, and personalized learning, all delivered through play-based activities.

Are there published details about class sizes or exam results?

There are no published details on class sizes or exam results. The focus at this age is on holistic, developmentally appropriate learning rather than traditional exams.

How are age groups mapped to grades?

Pre-Nursery is for ages 2 to 2 years 11 months; Nursery is 3 to 3 years 11 months; Kindergarten 1 is 4 to 4 years 11 months; Kindergarten 2 is 5 to 5 years 11 months. This mapping guides placement during the admissions review.

What do the learning spaces and facilities look like?

Classrooms follow a Finnish ECEC approach with flexible, movable furniture and clearly defined learning areas. There are calm spaces for listening and reflection alongside hands-on areas with open-ended materials. The environment is newly renovated and supports both indoor and outdoor play.

What meals are provided during the day?

Breakfast is provided on arrival, a warm lunch is served, and a snack is offered in the afternoon. Meals are integrated into the daily timetable with flexible pick-up times.

What wellbeing and social-emotional supports are available?

The school prioritizes mental, physical, social, and emotional well-being, supported through collaborative activities and respectful interactions. The bilingual setting also supports emotional development and language growth.

Is there language support for learners who are new to the language of instruction?

Yes—the bilingual environment supports language development in both Finnish and Bahraini contexts; specific EAL programs are not listed.

Is there a uniform policy?

There is no published information about a uniform policy. For exact details, parents should contact the school.

Is there a house system or boarding provision?

There is no information about a house system or boarding; the school offers early years only.

What languages are taught or used in instruction?

Instruction is delivered in a bilingual environment that blends Finnish ECEC practices with Bahraini cultural values. Specific languages taught beyond this are not listed.

Does the school have accreditations or awards?

No accreditations or awards are published. The curriculum is delivered under EduCluster Finland's oversight.

How can parents engage with the school community?

The school describes a learning community involving students, teachers, and parents. There is no published information about a formal PTA, but you can inquire about involvement opportunities when you contact admissions.

Who oversees the Finnish curriculum at the school?

EduCluster Finland oversees the Finnish Early Childhood Education Curriculum delivered at Um Nasser Finland Preschool in Bahrain. This ensures alignment with Finnish pedagogical practices.

How can I get in touch to learn more or arrange a visit?

You can contact the West Riffa campus at +973 17722772 or via email at info@umnasserfinland.edu.bh. You can also inquire about the Amwaj campus when you speak with the admissions team.

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