Beyond BSB - Global Business Etiquette Seminars

An innovative multi-faceted enrichment programme which aims to develop the skills and interests of all students within the BSB Senior School in order to ensure that they are successful when they enter their chosen university and careers.

A warm invite to Beyond BSB from the Head of Senior School A British School of Bahrain education is more than just the learning that occurs within its stimulating lessons. At the School’s heart is the development of a love of learning and the skills that make BSB students successful, not just at school, but when they graduate and begin their chosen career paths. Beyond BSB is part of this enriching provision and offers opportunities for every student to develop.

An essential part of the school’s ethos is embedding a passion for study and independent enquiry, which are vital to permit all students to develop beyond the confines of the curriculum. These principles

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Beyond BSB programme.

Mr Wayne Ridgway Head Teacher - Senior School

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The Inspired Project

What is this part of the Beyond BSB programme?

The Inspired project begins in Year 9 with all students encouraged to further develop their personal skills in researching, investigating and analysing the answers to questions that matter to them. Initally, students are encouraged to complete a mini-research project which can be presented through any medium including artefact, essay or even experimentation. Part of the project is for a student to choose how to highlight their research investigation in a manner which they deem to be most appropriate. As students progress through the school, their Inspired projects grow in scope and magnitude.

Who is it for?

Year 9 to lower 6th students

We aim to: 1. Prepare all students with the skills required for university.

2. Create opportunities to celebrate academic excellence within BSB and reward our students for their academic achievements.

3. Allow in-depth study in a particular topic, or field, which will differentiate a candidate from their peers in their university application.

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

Initially delivered in PSME and public speaking at periods throughout the year, by passtionate BSB teachers, students that lead on group, short term and long term independent projects using research and seeking expertise drawn from partnership links and friends of BSB.

The Beyond BSB Lecture Programme

What is this part of the Beyond BSB programme?

An enriching, regular university-level lecture programme, currently delivered via live streaming as a MOOC. Students take part in a variety of academic talks about exciting and engaging topics. The diversity of these seminars reflects the talents of the BSB staff and the School’s partners, with lectures such as astronomy, engineering, decision making, physiology and politics.

Who is it for?

All BSB Senior School pupils and especially those in Year 10 - Upper 6th

We aim to: 1. Further enhance BSB’s ethos of developing a love of learning in each child.

2. Ignite curiosity and interest in topics beyond the confines of the examination specifications.

3. Allow enthusiastic and passionate teachers to show their love of a subject.

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

Primarily, the lectures are delivered by passionate BSB teachers with additional input from experts drawn from partnership links with universities, embassies, other Inspired schools, and businesses and friends of BSB, in addition to supercurricular experts in areas of field arranged by our student forum leaders.

International Relations and Global Business etiquette seminars

What is this part of the Beyond

What is this part of the Beyond BSB BSB programme? programme?

A series of standalone seminars

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Who is it for? globally connected.

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Year 10 to Upper 6th students that wish to study, work, live or do business abroad.

We aim to:

1. to: Develop cultural awareness within BSB students.

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2. Nurture empathy and self-awareness.

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3. To further BSBwithin students of etiquette and cultural sensitivity.

2. Nurture empathy and self-awareness.

3. To further enhance BSB students understanding of etiquette

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

and cultural sensitivity.

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BSB Connect

What is this part of the Beyond BSB programme?

BSB Connect is an advantageous opportunity for students to build on their personal skills and personal profile as a foundation for the future. Within this five module series, they will create a professional online profile, develop a personal curriculum vitae and understand the processes and methods for building their professional image for application to Universities, Graduate programmes, Summer schools, work experience and knowledge of how to continue to adapt and build this in the next stages of their education.

Who is it for?

All BSB Students in Year 10 to Upper 6th As we progress into this next chapter of education, understanding the value in future readiness; Universities and workplaces are insistent on a students forward thinking and preparation for adaptable skills and future challenges.

We aim to: 1. Ensure that all BSB students graduate with their own LinkedIn profile.

2. Raise BSB students’ awareness of social media activity and it’s legacy impact on their careers.

3. Develop a successful Curriculum Vitae foundation.

4. Develop BSB students interview techniques.

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

Delivered by a range of BSB community experts at two points of the year.

Expanded and enriching University guidance counselling provision

What is this part of the Beyond BSB programme?

Outstanding university guidance counselling is delivered by highly knowledgeable and skilled BSB staff.

Who is it for?

As early as Year 10, students begin their path towards a successful university application, culminating in students being ready to apply for competitive university courses in the September of Upper 6th.

We aim to: 1. Encourage all BSB students to find their ideal university course in any country around the world.

2. Encourage BSB students to be ambitious in their applications.

3. Ensure that all BSB students are prepared for their application.

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

University guidance counselling is delivered by highly knowledgeable and skilled BSB staff. A purpose built 6th form structure enables students access to a first class guidance of UK, Non-UK and rest of the world applications with a collaborative support of curriculum and care specialist provision.

Opening Doors to the World

BSB students access some of the best universities in the world: UK

Durham University Imperial College London King’s College London London School of Economics (LSE) Newcastle University University of Bath University of Bristol University of Cambridge University College London (UCL) University of Edinburgh University of Exeter University of Leicester University of Nottingham University of Sheffield University of Southampton University of St. Andrews University of Oxford Warwick University

Europe

Charles University, Prague Erasmus University Rotterdam Rome University of Fine Arts University College Utrecht University of Amsterdam Vatel Management School, Paris

Australia

University of Melbourne

USA

Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Duke University New York University (NYU) Purdue University Pennsylvania State University University of Florida

Canada

Calgary University Concordia University McGill University McMaster University University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of Toronto

Asia

Taylors University, Malaysia Aga Khan Medical School, Pakistan

Bahrain

American University of Bahrain Bahrain University The Royal College of Surgeons

The BSB Mini-MBA

What is this part of the Beyond BSB programme?

A fifteen-week voluntary mini-MBA

What is this part of Beyond BSB course forthepassionate and committed Year 13 BSB students, programme? who aspire to a career in Business or Business Management.

A fifteen-week voluntary mini-MBA course for

passionate and committed Upper 6th BSB students, Who is it for?

who aspire to a career in Business or Business

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Management. develop a comprehensive to develop a comprehensiveset setofof

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business-related skillsininpreparation business-related skills preparation for their career. for? for their career.

Lower and Upper 6th BSB students that wish to We aim to:

develop a comprehensive set of business-related 1. Develop students with a broad range of business-related skills skills in preparation for their career.

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Enhance BSB students’ skills We aim to: 3. communication Nurture analytical and critical thinking 1. Develop4.students with a broad range of Develop leadership styles and understanding business-related skills

2. Enhance BSB students’ communication skills

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

3. Nurture analytical and critical thinking

Each of the five three-week modules will be led by a team of BSB Staff 4. Develop leadership styles and understanding with support from local business partners, parents and university lecturers.

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

Each of the five three-week modules will be led by a team of BSB Staff with support from local business partners, parents and university lecturers.

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Subject Enrichment courses

What is this part of the Beyond BSB programme?

Each academic department within the BSB Senior School will deliver a What is this part of the Beyond BSB programme? subject-specific enrichment course that will prepare them for: Each academic department within the BSB Senior School will deliver a •subject-specific An application to a highly competitive university course. enrichment course that will prepare them for: • An interview to gain entry to competitive university courses.

• An application to a highly competitive university course.

• •An entrance examination for specific courses. university courses.

An interview to gain entry to competitive

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An entrance examination for specific courses.

Who is it for?

Who is it for?

Lower 6th and Upper 6th students that wish to apply for highly competitive Year 12 and Year 13 students that wish to apply foretc. highly competitive courses courses at university, e.g. Oxbridge, Ivy League, MIT at university, e.g. Oxbridge, Ivy League, MIT etc.

We aim to: We aim to:

1. Ensure that all student have developed 1. Ensure that all student have the breadth and of knowledge developed thedepth breadth and required a successful required application to depth offorknowledge a successful application to afor highly competitive university course. a highly competitive university 2. Prepare course. students for subject specific 2. examinations Prepare students subject e.g. TSA,for HAT, MAT. specific examinations e.g. TSA, MAT. this aspect of the Who HAT, delivers

Beyond BSB programme?

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

Highly skills subject specialist BSB

Teachers will prepare through Highly skills subjectstudents specialist BSB Teachers sessions, will prepare students enrichment guided reading and through enrichment sessions, debate. to entrance guided Exposure reading and examination debate.

Exposure to entrance examination assessments will be provided. assessments will be provided.

Student led ECA programmes

Student Led Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs).

What is this part of the Beyond BSB programme?

Extra Curricular activities (ECAs) that provides students with opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of a world Beyond BSB. These are already an integral element of a BSB education which is further enhanced through student leadership of different ECAs.

Who is it for?

All students in Lower 6th and Upper 6th

We aim to: 1. Use pupil experience to inform a learning process can be essential to some students in obtaining a fresh outlook on an extra curricular programme.

2. Increased fervour in social opportunities such as book clubs for the contemporary student and rise in strategic thinking through chess clubs and Deep thinkers for those young Socratic students.

3. Develop leadership skills.

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

Students who are keen to be mentors and gain leadership skills

Student Led Forums What is this part of the Beyond BSB programme?

Student Led Forums are an excellent opportunity for students to early prepare for their chosen career pathways and gain confidence from like minded peers.

Who is it for?

Forums are targeted at students in Year 9 and Upper 6th who have a strong inclination of which course or specialist career area they are enthused about and engaged to persure.

We aim to: 1. To expand students’ horizons to the world that awaits them.

2. Encourage students to think about future learning.

3. Prepare students for their chosen career industry with modern and International update and research 4. To enrich the students super curricular activities.

5. To work in partnership with our professional community.

6. To form early network connections which will enable them in their future carer.

Who delivers this aspect of the Beyond BSB programme?

The forums are overseen by a student leader who promotes the super curricular activities, guest speakers, career and course discussions which take place with members.

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