Bahrain School

 

Bahrain School

The Bahrain School - is a US accredited school that offers quality American education for Kindergarten through Grade 12.

bulletOver 40 years of unparalleled excellence.
bulletAccredited by the North Central Association of Schools & Colleges.
bulletRich Multicultural environment wit 37 different nationalities.
bulletOffering International Baccalaureate, Adavanced placement courses and American Diploma programs.
bulletSelective admission procedures.
bulletDormitory facilities for boarding students from grade 8 - 12.

The Center of Academic Excellence

Established in the 1960's the Bahrain School is a member of the elite Department of Defense Dependant Schools System that operates in 14 countries worldwide. By offering a curriculum of the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement Courses and the American Diploma, the Bahrain School ensures that students have the best options to continue their academic aspirations anywhere in the world.

Learning Options at the Bahrain School

Besides providing the core basics in quality education, students can choose from a wide range of specialization and career education programs.  Currently, the school offers the following specialization and career education programs

bulletMusic
bulletArt
bulletPhysical Education
bulletEnglish, German, French, Spanish
bulletEnglish (as a second language)
bulletIndustrial Arts
bulletAccounting
bulletArchitecture
bulletEconomics
bulletBusiness Management
bulletComputers and Internship
bulletCareer practicum

Facilities that enhance the learning process

Set on 28-acre site the Bahrain School is committed to providing facilities that work to enhance the learning process. Like:

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bulletA well stocked library consisting of over 25,000 volumes
bulletMultimedia material and equipment
bulletSeparate Arabic Library
bulletDrama and musical production (One major production per year)
bulletGuidance services for SAT, ACT, PSAT, TOEFL dates and locations
bulletBasketball and Volleyball courts, Soccer and Softball fields
bulletSwimming Pools
bulletFour Tennis Courts and an Athletics Track
bulletTwo large Sports Halls

Dormitory facilities

The aim of the Dormitory is to provide a safe, happy and harmonious home-away-from-home, where students can develop academically and personally.

The Dormitory is situated on the campus of Bahrain School, although it is not directly connected to the US Department of Defense. Supported by BISA, it provides accommodation for up to 52 girls and 64 boys from grades 8 through 12.

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Boarding Students
As the Bahrain School is a college preparatory high school, Dormitory students are selected on the basis of academic records and references provided by the applicants' previous school.  Prior to acceptance, the Dormitory Director must be satisfied that an applicant has the motivation and ability to benefit from the type of education offered at the school.  The Director must be convinced that the students can comfortably live and interact in a multicultural, well-disciplined community.

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Accommodation
Spacious and attractively decorated, the Dormitory combines basic necessities with modern conveniences. Boys and girls live in separate wings on both sides of the main reception area, and each wing has its own comfortable lounge, well-supplied kitchen area and laundry rooms.  Bedrooms are designed to accommodate two students but when possible students are allocated rooms of their own.  All bedrooms have Wireless Internet connections. Dormitory students also enjoy a large study hall and computer room, co-ed lounge and recreation room.  All students are responsible for keeping their own rooms and public areas tidy.

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Dormitory Personnel
BISA takes pride in the valuable Dormitory Personnel who ensure a safe and supportive environment, providing the social and personal needs of boarders.  The Dormitory Director is responsible for the everyday aspects of Dormitory life; overseas the resident House Parents, some of who are experienced teachers, and various part-time staff.  House Parents see themselves not only as supervisors but also as surrogate parents, counselors and teachers.  This leads to a strong family and community feeling. The Dormitory also has a full time activity coordinator. There are four fully qualified nurses to attend to students, and health insurance is available with the reputable American Mission Hospital in Bahrain.

Working together, boarders and Dormitory Personnel create an environment for quick adjustment of new arrivals and continued growth of long-term residents.

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Typical Daily Routine:

bullet7am Breakfast wake up call
bullet8am Classes begin
bullet2.50pm Classes end
bullet3-5pm Optional extra-curricular activities
bullet5pm Dinner
bullet6-8.15pm Compulsory study time
bullet8.15 - 10pm Optional extra-curricular activities
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Weekday and weekend activities include:

bulletSoap soccer
bulletGo karting
bulletPaint war
bulletMovies theatres
bulletShopping malls
bulletRestaurants
bulletBeach resorts
bulletVarious festivals, exhibitions and performances

School facilities such as the weight room, basketball and soccer are available with supervision. Students are also able to travel home if they so choose. Private transport is arranged every weekend to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia for the convenience of students with family in the region.

For more information, please call (+973) 17729926 or visit  www.bisadormitory.com.bh.

Admission Procedures

Admission to the BISA Dormitory and the Bahrain School are based on the following criteria:

bulletGrades of the previous 3 years
bulletFavorable behavior reports
bulletCompleted application form
bulletGrades from the previous 3 years in officially sealed envelopes
bulletOriginal immunization records
bulletCopy of father and student's passport
bullet50 Bahrain Dinar Deposit

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Contact Information
Tel: (+973) 17729926
Fax: +973)  17729570
e-mail: bisabah@batelco.com.bh

Mailing address:-

BISA Dormitory
P.O. Box 23241
Muharraq
Kingdom of Bahrain