British School of Bahrain
The British School of Bahrain (BSB) is a selective, coeducational, independent kindergarten-through-Year 13 school for students between the ages of 3 and 18 located in Hamala, Bahrain.[2] The school comprises three sections: the Infants provides for children in Key stage 1, from 3–6 years old; the Juniors for children in Key stage 2, from 7–10 years old, and the Senior School for children from 11–18 years old.
| The British School of Bahrain | |
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| School type | Private |
| Established | 1995 |
| Headteacher | John Maguire[1] |
| Grades | Nusery to Year 13 |
| Language | English |
| Accreditation | IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level |
| Website | www |
Curriculum
The school follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales with some adaptations to comply with local law and customs. Students sit IGCSE and GCE Advanced Level examinations in year 11 and 13 respectively. BTEC courses are also offered.[3]
Students
As of March 2021, the school has an enrolment of 2,898 students, comprising 88 nationalities, of which 1,023 are seniors, 973 are juniors and 902 are infants. The average class size is 26 students.[4]
School Houses
The school operates a house system with houses named after four mythical creatures: Pegasus, Phoenix, Dragon and Griffin. Students are allocated to a house upon admission.[5]
Notable alumni
- James Arthur, the 2012 winner of the ninth series of the British musical competition The X Factor was a student at the school for four years.[6]
References
- "About". British School of Bahrain.
- "Admissions". British School of Bahrain. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- "Academic". British School of Bahrain. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- "British School of Bahrain: Useful info for parents". www.international-schools-database.com. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- "Pastoral". British School of Bahrain. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- "Emotional victory for former Bahrain student : Gulf Weekly Online". www.gulfweekly.com. Retrieved 2021-03-23.