Bahrain School

 

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

• Over 40 years of unparalleled excellence.
• Accredited by the North Central Association of Schools & Colleges.
• Rich Multicultural environment wit 37 different nationalities.
• Offering International Baccalaureate, Adavanced placement courses and American Diploma programs.
• Selective admission procedures.
• Dormitory 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

• Music
• Art
• Physical Education
• English, German, French, Spanish
• English (as a second language)
• Industrial Arts
• Accounting
• Architecture
• Economics
• Business Management
• Computers and Internship
• Career 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:

• A well stocked library consisting of over 25,000 volumes
• Multimedia material and equipment
• Separate Arabic Library
• Drama and musical production (One major production per year)
• Guidance services for SAT, ACT, PSAT, TOEFL dates and locations
• Basketball and Volleyball courts, Soccer and Softball fields
• Swimming Pools
• Four Tennis Courts and an Athletics Track
• Two 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.

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.

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.

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.

Typical Daily Routine:

• 7am Breakfast wake up call
• 8am Classes begin
• 2.50pm Classes end
• 3-5pm Optional extra-curricular activities
• 5pm Dinner
• 6-8.15pm Compulsory study time
• 8.15 - 10pm Optional extra-curricular activities

Weekday and weekend activities include:

• Soap soccer
• Go karting
• Paint war
• Movies theatres
• Shopping malls
• Restaurants
• Beach resorts
• Various 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:

• Grades of the previous 3 years
• Favorable behavior reports
• Completed application form
• Grades from the previous 3 years in officially sealed envelopes
• Original immunization records
• Copy of father and student's passport
• 50 Bahrain Dinar Deposit

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