1. Welcome to the British School of Bahrain

2. Excellence Responsibility Individuality
OUR MISSION
Excellence Responsibility Individuality

3. OUR MISSION

4. Outstanding Academic Attainment
Headline Data
The British School of Bahrain - A2 results 2016  % A*
A* to A
A* to B
A* to C
A* to D
A* to E
Average UCAS points per subject
2016 22
43.1
62.4
79.8
92.7
100
2015 5
25.4
44.3
71.3
85.2
98.4 87
2014
14.3
42.9
69.1
84.9
93.6
99.2 96
2013 7 27 59 98 95
2012 10 32 66 84
Excellence

5. Outstanding Academic Attainment
UK Comparison
The British School of Bahrain - A2 results 2016  % A*
A* to A
A* to B
A* to C
A* to D
A* to E
Average UCAS points per subject
BSB 22
43.1
62.4
79.8
92.7
100 UK
8.1
25.8
77.4
98.1
Excellence

6. Excellence School Structure Infants Age 3 – 7 Juniors Age 7 – 11
Seniors Age 11 – 16
Sixth Form Age 16 – 18
Excellence

7. Excellence Curriculum Age 3 –5
Early Years Foundation Stage National Curriculum of England and Wales adapted to the local context GCE ‘A’ level, or International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, or BTEC
Age 5 –16
Excellence
Age 16 –18

8. Excellence Faculty Rigorous recruitment
Fully qualified teachers with a wealth of experience
Regular CPD opportunities, both internal and external
Associate member of COBIS
Strong collaborative approach to planning, teaching and learning
Excellence

9. Excellence Facilities State of art classrooms Indoor swimming pool
Basketball and tennis courts
Astroturf football pitch
Four sports halls and a running track
Gallery
Outdoor play areas
Access to latest technology across the school
Excellence

10. Excellence 21st Century Learning
A wide range of mobile technology including robotics
All students have access to Google applications through their accounts
Staff have been supported through the Google educator program
Students are empowered to use technology effectively in their learning
Development of infrastructure needed before introduction of BYOD
Excellence

11. Service to the Wider Community
The school plays a pivotal role in the local community culturally, socially and economically.
Sports Academy
Basketball Tennis
Football Taekwondo
Gymnastics Swimming
Responsibility

12. Service to the Wider Community
Academy of performing arts
Music (Individual instruments and group sessions)
Drama
Dance
Responsibility
Learning Academy
Creative academy

13. Contribution to Society
The school instills a strong sense of social responsibility in the students
Student lead charity fundraisers
Community service as part of the CAS and international Award
Beach clean ups
Responsibility

14. Environmentally Friendly
Eco-rangers
Eco garden
Green Flag award - working towards international recognition
Recycled fashion parade
PCA table top sale
Responsibility

15. Responsibility Healthy Living
Healthy meals are provided in the school cafeteria
Regular healthy lifestyle weeks
Over a hundred after school clubs at no extra charge
Responsibility

16. Responsibility Staying Safe
Right from the start, students are taught responsible behavior and the importance of making the right moral choices.
Zero tolerance to bullying
Regular cyber safety evenings
Spearheaded buckle up Bahrain campaign
Responsibility

17. Individuality Diversity
Reflecting the essence of the diversity that is Bahrain, the multicultural make up of the school is not just about tolerance, but deep appreciation.
Whilst there is a culture of global citizenship, the broad range of cultural heritage is celebrated.
Individuality

18. Academic Individuality
The variety of pathways at Sixth Form Level, IBDP (A) level or BTEC provides choice to suit the individual learning needs of each student.
Individuality

19. Individuality Student Voice
There are many leadership opportunities for students – members of parliament, sports perfects house captains, digital leaders, bi-lingual buddies, art participators.
Musical and sporting achievements, in and out of school are celebrated in school assemblies.
Individuality and taking risks are commended in a wide range of themed days.
Individuality

20. Individuality Quality of Care
Teachers take the time to really get to know each individual in their care.
A strong pastoral system in place with parents teaching assistants from tutors counselors and Head of Year working in tandem with the academic tutors to ensure the best outcomes for each student.
Open, honest communication at all level is vital-particularly between parents and teachers as they work alongside each other with the child’s best interest at heart.
Individuality

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