The Bahrain Education & Personal Development Guide 2018

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THE BAHRAIN

EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

GUIDE 2018

www.bahraineducationguide.com Including: SCHOOLS | UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES

TRAINING INSTITUTES | LEARNING CENTRES

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THE BAHRAIN

EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

GUIDE 2018

Red House Marketing is proud to present this annual education guide covering scools, universities, polytechnics, colleges, training institutes, learning and sports centres and related service providers.

06 | Foreword 07 | Schools www.bahraineducationguide.com Including: SCHOOLS | UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES TRAINING INSTITUTES | LEARNING CENTRES

Government and private schools cover the full spectrum of education from infants to teenagers.

09 | Private School Listings 19 | Government School Listings 38 | Universities and Colleges A tertiary education is seen as essential for students seeking to maximise their potential.

39 | University and College Listings 42 | Training Institutes These education providers offer highly specialised study options in an array of market segments.

43 | Institute Listings 49 | Learning Centres Outside the formal education structure, these centres offer adults and children personal support.

50 | Learning Centre Listings 58 | Service Providers A plehtora of businesses support the education sector with a host of products and services

59 | Service Provider Listings 3

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FOREWORD

George F. Middleton

It’s my pleasure to present the Bahrain Education & Personal Development Guide 2018. It’s the most comprehensive source of information on everything educational in the Kingdom and is linked to the regularly updated companion website bahraineducationguide.com With its young and vibrant population, Bahrain is well served at all levels of education. For children across all age groups there is a greater range of options available than ever before, ensuring there is an establishment to meet every requirement from special developmental needs to instruction in a child’s mother tongue.

There is also a huge variety of out-of-school activities available, from dance to football, some offered in specialist centres, others available through the schools themselves.

Adults too are abundantly well served with the kingdom’s wide range of universities and higher education institutes, many of which are internationally accredited or tied in with overseas counterparts. They offer degrees in careerspecific subjects such as medicine and law and also more broadly-based topics including management, construction and the sciences.

For those who want to cultivate a particular talent there are centres for arts, music, science and languages, to name but a few.

This handy pocket guide provides carefully researched listings on private and public schools, including kindergartens, universities, colleges, specialist institutes, learning centres and related services throughout Bahrain.

To make the guide user-friendly, we have laid out the schools in alphabetical order and age group across both private and public sectors while other listings include subject-specific sections for ease of reference. To help parents and students make their choices we’ve also included contact telephone numbers and websites.

Bahrain has long been known for its ethnic and cultural diversity, with people from dozens of nations peacefully co-existing alongside each other and there is no greater illustration of this than in its educational institutions where children and young people, Bahraini and expat, learn together in an atmosphere of acceptance and co-operation.

The Kingdom really does have education options suitable for all, though it may require a little research which is where this guide and bahraineducationguide.com come in.

We hope you find the Bahrain Education & Personal Development Guide 2018 useful in helping you explore the full range of offerings available. ■ 6

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ARLY years spent in school are some of the most important in a child’s whole life. The experiences he or she has there, whether good or bad, will stay with them for many years to come, if not for ever.

Thus, the choice of school your child attends is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for their future.

The impact of primary and secondary education cannot be highly enough stressed both in helping to cultivate and develop children into useful and productive members of society but also as a basis for continued learning at college, university and beyond.

Along with family input, school helps to develop the opinions and outlook of children and young people. In today’s climate, education is about so much more than simply academic subjects.

And, while these are undoubtedly important, school days are also crucial for building friendships, character and even future networks as well as keeping youngsters up to date with the latest technological and sporting developments.

Many children in Bahrain are what is considered ‘Third Culture’; that is, those raised outside the culture of their parents’ homeland.

For these youngsters, the educational setting, friendships

formed and extracurricular activities offered, go a long way towards helping them and their families form bonds both with their current home and their contemporaries, perhaps of different origins and cultures.

Making sure to choose a school that not only suits the needs of your child’s personality and abilities but also has the faculty and facilities to offer a first-class all-round education, as well as an engaging learning environment, has never been more important.

Bahrain has a well-established and thriving public education system and is fortunate to enjoy a wide range of internationally accredited private schools, each with a specific offering to suit a variety of needs.

Al Dana Nursery takes students from 18 months to five years and aims to help develop the child’s physical, cognitive, creative, 7

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imaginative, artistic and other skills through play-oriented programmes, which motivate the young children for better learning success.

Since 1995 the Bangladesh School has offered both the Bangladeshi national curriculum and the British International Curriculum for which fees are said to be among the lowest in the country.

EtonHouse International Preschool operates out of newly renovated buildings, with classes run by Western qualified teachers offering a unique programme for children aged 18 months to four years in an international environment.

Fairytopia Kids Club is one of the island’s newer offerings, housed in a large, welcoming building where youngsters aged two to 12 years are encouraged to develop and love of learning thanks to small class sizes and excellent facilities.

Established in 2000, Hawar International School provides a safe, segregated and stimulating learning environment for students of all ages from Nursery through Elementary, Middle and High School with a balanced educational programme in both Arabic and English languages.

Established in 1977, Nadeen School is well known for its childcentred, holistic approach to education. It is one of only two schools in Bahrain to be an accredited member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and an accredited British

School Overseas (BSO) school recognised by the British Department for Education.

The RIA Institute was established in 1999, with a commitment to education for all, catering to the needs of mainstream learners as well as students with special educational needs.

The British Preparatory School caters for youngsters aged 18 months to six years, offering British curriculum learning to prepare them for larger British schools.

The British School of Bahrain has provided more than two decades of outstanding education in the Kingdom and was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Bahrain’s Quality Assurance Authority in a recent inspection.

With such a wide selection, from those which cater for specific nationality and language groups to others which offer specialist curricula or special needs learning systems, there really is something to meet every requirement. This enables you to ensure your children receive the very best and most appropriate education for their needs and future development. ■ 8

private schools AL DHUHA................................ 17 423-101 Hamad Town

KINDERGARTENS & PRE-SCHOOL ABC PRESCHOOL..................... 17 785-795 Tubli

AL DUAA KINDERGARTEN........ 17 595-676 Jeblat Hebshi

ABJAD HAWAZ........................ 39 470-753 West Eker

AL EABEEA............................... 17 422-522 Hamad Town

AJYAAL MONTESSORI............. 17 613-144 Hamala www.ajyaalmontessori.com

AL EHSSAN KINDERGARTEN.... 17 467-790 Arad

AL AHAD KINDERGARTEN HOME....................................... 17 770-475 Riffa

AL EMAM AL HASSAN............. 17 441-229 Dar Kulaib

AL ANJAL................................. 17 660-558 West Riffa

AL EMAM AL HUSSAIN............ 17 484-166 Sanad

AL ATAA KINDERGARTEN........ 17 697-980 Diraz

AL ESDEQA KINDERGARTEN.... 17 254-435 Salihiya

AL AWAEL................................ 17 783-804 Jubailat

AL FAJR AL JADEED................ 17 773-788 East Riffa

AL BALABEL KINDERGARTEN.. 17 470-350 Dair

AL FARDOOS............................ 17 775-257 Bu Kuwarah

AL BARAKAH KINDERGARTEN....................... 17 332-434 Muharraq/1 other location

AL FAROOK PRESCHOOL.......... 17 780-540 Jid Ali

AL BASHAER KINDERGARTEN....................... 17 343-071 Muharraq/1 other location

AL FATEH ENGLISH PRESCHOOL............................. 17 722-144 Mahooz www.alfatehpreschool.com

AL BATOOL............................... 17 732-022 Sitra

AL FORQAN KINDERGARTEN... 17 779-617 East Riffa

AL BAWASIM........................... 17 324-141 Dair

AL GHADEER............................ 17 591-915 Jidhafs

AL BIADER PRESCHOOL.......... 17 415-150 Hamad Town

AL HADI................................... 17 699-418 Sa’ar

AL BURAQ KINDERGARTEN..... 17 553-977 Sanabis

AL HAKEEM.............................. 17 404-774 North Sehla

AL DANA NURSERY.................. 17 253-541 Gufool

AL HANAN................................ 17 402-454 Bilad Al Qadeem 9

private schools AL HANEEN KINDERGARTEN... 17 781-600 Isa Town

AL NUREAN.............................. 17 580-463 Karbabad

AL HEDAYA KINDERGARTEN.... 17 335-917 Busaiteen

AL QALAM................................ 17 600-066 Karzakkan

AL HUDA KINDERGARTEN........ 17 769-741 Bu Kuwarah

AL QAMAR............................... 17 736-192 Sitra

AL JENAN KINDERGARTEN...... 17 412-111 Hamad Town

AL QANADEEL.......................... 17 680-599 Jerdab

AL KHAIR KINDERGARTEN....... 17 790-905 Sa’ar

AL QUDS AL ARABI.................. 17 601-009 Karzakkan

AL KHAYRAT............................. 17 596-180 Jeblat Hebshi

AL RAYYAN.............................. 17 334-434 Muharraq

AL MAHA.................................. 17 422-365 Hamad Town

AL REAAYA............................... 17 441-465 Hamad Town AL SADEG................................ 17 737-880 Mahaza

AL MAJD.................................. 17 676-919 Busaiteen

AL SAFA................................... 17 342-088 Muharraq

AL MOROOJ............................. 17 594-717 Shakhura

AL SALAM KIDS....................... 17 713-960 Adliya

AL MUHANA KIDS.................... 17 644-808 A’ali

AL SEMAT................................. 17 699-693 Diraz

AL MUNTADHAR...................... 77 227-783 Malkiya

AL SHOMOOS........................... 17 624-868 Nuwaidrat

AL MUSTAFA............................ 17 791-595 Sa’ar AL NAHDA................................ 17 760-327 East Riffa

AL SHOROOQ PRESCHOOL....... 17 622-500 Riffa www.shorooq-bh.com

AL NAJAH................................ 17 410-069 Hamad Town

AL WAFA.................................. 17 331-721 Muharraq

AL NASIRIYAH.......................... 17 415-230 Hamad Town

AL WALAA KINDERGARTEN..... 17 697-859 Bani Jamrah

AL NAWRAA............................. 17 730-468 Wadiyan

AL YAQEEN............................... 17 620-494 Buhair/1 other location 10

private schools AL ZAHRA................................ 17 701-609 Nuwaidrat

BRITISH SCHOOL OF BAHRAIN............................. 17 610-920 Hamala www.britishschoolbahrain.com

AL ZALLAQ PRESCHOOL.......... 13 663-666 Zallaq

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES........... 17 633-525 Malkiya

ALADDIN.................................. 17 687-700 Jerdab

CHILDREN ISLAND KINDERGARTEN........................ 17 345-956 Muharraq

ALIMAM MOHAMED BIN SAUD KINDERGARTEN....................... 17 770-423 Riffa

CHILDREN’S GARDEN.............. 17 704-081 West Al-Eker

ALL BABY................................. 17 720-527 Abu Ashirah

CLEVER KID PRESCHOOL....... 17 227-997 Riffa www.cleverkidpreschool.com

ANWAR AL GHADEER............... 17 685-600 Jid Ali/3 other locations

DUNIA AL ATFAL KINDERGARTEN....................... 17 785-699 Isa Town

ARABIAN PEARL GULF SCHOOL.................................... 17 595-960 Bilad Al Qadeem www.apgschool.com

EARLY EDUCATION................... 17 778-821 Bu Kuwarah

AWAL KIDS.............................. 17 673-620 Arad

EARLY LEARNERS NURSERY.... 13 613-972 Sa’ar www.earlylearnersnursery.com

BAHRAIN CLUB........................ 17 322-223 Muharraq

ELEFRIENDS PRESCHOOL........ 77 991-111 Sa’ar www.elefriendspreschool.com

BAHRAIN PEARLS.................... 17 590-091 Jidhafs/1 other location

ETON HOUSE INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL............................. 33-604-244 Hamala www.etonhouse.me

BAMBINO DAYCARE................. 38 899-340 Al Qalaah

BIRDS SEDRA........................... 17 670-407 Arad

FASTRACKIDS BAHRAIN.......... 17 651-717 Janabiyah www.ftkbahrain.com

BLOOMING BUDS KINDERGARTEN .......................35 101-979 Riffa

FIRST STEPS CHILDREN’S NURSERY.................................. 17 780-760 Isa Town www.fsn-b.com

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS DAY CARE & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER........... 17 710-405 Adliya www.bb-daycare.com

GULF KINDERGARTEN.............. 17 251-124 Al Guful/1 other location 11

private schools HAPPY CHILDHOOD KINDERGARTEN........................ 17 774-504 East Riffa

LILLIPUT PRESCHOOL.............. 17 694-947 Jid Al Haj LITTLE ANGEL.......................... 17 596-050 Maqabah

HAWAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL.................................... 13 666-555 West Riffa www.hawarschool.com

LITTLE GEMS PRESCHOOL...... 17 694-356 Barbar www.little-gems-preschool.com

IBN AL HAYTHAM ISLAMIC SCHOOL..................... 17 271-694 Manama www.ihisbahrain.com

LITTLE LEARNER PRESCHOOL... 17 777-030 Riffa

INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL... 17 764-606 East Riffa

LITTLE STARZ PRESCHOOL...... 17 651-516 Bu Kuwarah

IQRAA KINDERGARTEN............ 17 600-312 Damistan

MADELEINE’S PRESCHOOL...... 17 720-290 Bu Ashira www.mps-bahrain.com

ISA TOWN KINDERGARTEN...... 17 781-197 Isa Town

MAJED AL ZAYANI................... 13 648-575 Riffa

JANA PRESCHOOL................... 17 596-165 Maqsha

MAMLAKET AL NAHAL............ 17 643-774 A’ali

KINDERGARTEN KIDS PRESCHOOL............................. 17 663-556 Riffa www.kgkids.com.bh

MANAMA CHILD HOME............ 17 723-494 Juffair

KID’S PLANET NURSERY.......... 17 601-167 Jid Ali

MODERN KNOWLEDGE SCHOOL.. 17 811-591 Juffair www.mks.edu.bh

KIDDY CARE PRESCHOOL........ 17 230-236 Zinj

MUHARRAQ CLUB.................... 17 670-046 Arad

KIDDY KIDS.............................. 17 230-236 Zinj

NADEEN SCHOOL..................... 17 728-886 Um Al Hassam www.nadeenschool.com

KIDS R KIDS PRESCHOOL........ 17 773-977 Riffa www.krkpreschool.com

NEW ZINJ KINDERGARTEN...... 17 233-693 New Zinj NOOR AL MAREF...................... 17 413-233 Hamad Town

KIDZWORLD KINDERGARTEN... 17 715-050 Adliya www.kidzworldkindergarten.com

QUALITY EDUCATION SCHOOL.. 17 277-984 Maqabah www.qualityeducationschool.com

KINGDOM BIRDS...................... 17 330-290 Busaiteen 12

private schools RAINBOWS FOR KIDS.............. 17 345-090 Muharraq www.rainbowsforkids.net

THE LEARNING TREE KINDERGARTEN AND NURSERY.......................... 17 611-823 Hamala www.thelearningtreebahrain.com

RAWDHAT AL SEEF.................. 17 694-911 Adliya

THE MODEL KINDERGARTEN..... 17 552-100 Jidhafs

REACH NURSERY...................... 39 993-523 Isa Town www.reachnursery.com

THE NEW HORIZON SCHOOL.... 17 262-139 Sugaiya/Jannusan www.nhsbahrain.com

REEF KINDERGARTEN.............. 17 633-556 Hamad Town

TWINKLE TWINKLE................... 17 700-412 Saar www.twinkletwinklecentre.com

RIA INSTITUTE......................... 17 716-871 Adliya www.ria-institute.com

TYLOS PRIVATE SCHOOL......... 36 124-445 Busaiteen www.tylosschool.com

SA’AR NURSERY....................... 17 002-009 Sa’ar www.saarnursery.com

VERY BERRY NURSERY............. 17 601 420 Sanad veryberrynursery.com

SACRED HEART SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN........................ 17 233-441 Manama/1 other location www.shsbahrain.com

ZINAT AL HAYAT....................... 17 430-884 Hamad Town

SARA KINDERGARTEN............. 39 156-794 Tubli

ZUROOF AL BANAFSAJ............ 17 580-881 Seef

SMALL BUDS........................... 17 410-044 Hamad Town/1 other location

PRIMARY SCHOOL A’ALIA PRIVATE SCHOOL......... 17 737-377 Al Hamriya

SMART BEGINNING.................. 17 764-572 Hajiyat

ABDUL RAHMAN KANOO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL........ 17 875-055 Salmabad www.kanooschool.edu.bh

TAREEQ AL KHAIR.................... 17 323-340 Muharraq THE BAHRAIN BAYAN SCHOOL.. 77 122-244 Isa Town www.bayanschool.edu.bh

AHLIA SCHOOL......................... 77 476-666 Al Qurayya www.ahliaschool.edu.bh

THE BRITISH PREPARATORY SCHOOL................................... 17 792-010 Sa’ar www.britishprepbahrain.com

AL FAJER PRIVATE SCHOOL.... 17 550-011 Barbar www.fajerschool.com

THE BUDAIYA PRESCHOOL...... 17 791-491 Sa’ar www.budaiyapreschool.com

AL FALAH PRIVATE SCHOOL.... 17 336-628 Muharraq/1 other location 13

private schools AL HEKMA INT’L. SCHOOL....... 17 620-820 Sanad www.alhekma.com

ALIA PRIMARY SCHOOL........... 17 737-377 Al Hamriyah www.aliaschool.com

AL HUDA INT’L. SCHOOL.......... 17 687-922 Isa Town

AMA INT’L. SCHOOL................ 17 598-444 Salmabad www.amais.edu.bh

AL IMAN SCHOOL BOYS........... 17 681-818 Isa Town www.alimans.com

ARABIAN PEARL GULF SCHOOL.................................... 17 403-666 Bilad Al Qadeem www.apgschool.com

AL IMAN SCHOOL GIRLS.......... 17 684-848 Isa Town www.alimans.com

BAHRAIN INDIAN SCHOOL....... 17 598-000 Abu Saiba www.bhavansbahrain.com

AL MA’ALI GATE SCHOOL........ 17 644-336 A’ali

BAHRAIN INT’L. SCHOOL......... 17 719-829 Juffair www.bahr-ehs.eu.dodea.edu

AL MAHD DAY BOARDING SCHOOL.................................... 17 792-422 Sa’ar/2 other locations www.almahdschool.com

BAWABAT ALMA’ALI PRIVATE SCHOOL.................................... 17 644-336 A’ali

AL MAJD SCHOOL.................... 17 272-715 Zinj www.almajdinternationalschool.com

BANGLADESH SCHOOL............ 17 257-745 Salihiya www.bangladeshschool.org

AL MANAR PRIVATE SCHOOL.. 17 789-303 Salmabad

AL NOOR INT’L. SCHOOL.......... 17 736-773 Sitra www.alnischool.com

BRITISH SCHOOL OF BAHRAIN............................. 17 610-920 Hamala www.britishschoolbahrain.com

AL RAJA SCHOOL.................... 17 254-414 Manama www.alrajabahrain.org

CAPITAL SCHOOL..................... 17 008-880 Zinj www.capitalschoolbahrain.com

AL RAWABI SCHOOL................ 17 595-252 Jeblat Hebshi www.alrawabi.edu.bh

CITY INT’L. SCHOOL................. 17 672-541 Hidd www.cityschoolbh.com

AL SALAM SCHOOL................. 16 167-777 Janabiyah www.alsalamschool.net

CREATIVITY PRIVATE SCHOOL.. 17 243-855 Salmaniya/1 other location www.cps-bh.com

AL WISAM INT’L. SCHOOL....... 17 699-595 Budaiya www.awis.edu.bh

DILMUN SCHOOL...................... 17 713-483 Adliya www.dilmunschool.com 14

private schools EASTERN SCHOOL................... 17 369-009 Adliya www.theeasternschoolbahrain.com

NASEEM INT’L. SCHOOL.......... 17 782-000 West Riffa www.nisbah.com

EBENEZER PRIVATE SCHOOL... 17 404-118 Bilad Al Qadeem

NEW GENERATION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL.................................... 17 235-000 Juffair www.newgenerationintlschool.com

ETON HOUSE INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL............................. 33-604-244 Hamala www.etonhouse.me

NEW MILLENIUM SCHOOL....... 17 272-700 Bu Ghazal www.nms.edu.bh

HAWAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL.................................... 13 666-555 West Riffa www.hawarschool.com

NEW VISION SCHOOL............... 17 691-505 Budaiya www.nvsbahrain.com

IBN KHULDOON NATIONAL SCHOOL.................................... 17 682-451 Isa Town www.ikns.edu.bh

PAKISTAN SCHOOL.................. 17 682-304 Isa Town/ 1 other location www.pakistanschool.org

PAKISTAN URDU SCHOOL........ 17 687-480 Isa Town

JAPANESE SCHOOL.................. 17 791-550 Al Markh

PALMS SCHOOL........................ 17 666-637 West Riffa www.palms.school

LYCEE FRANÇAIS MLF DE BAHREIN............................. 17 323-770 Muharraq

PHILIPPINE SCHOOL BAHRAIN.. 17 645-451 A’ali www.philschool-bh.com

MIDDLE EAST SCHOOL............ 17 241-138 Manama

QUALITY EDUCATION SCHOOL.. 17 277-984 Manama/1 other location www.qualityeducationschool.com

MODERN EDUCATION SCHOOL.. 17 695-855 Barbar

MODERN KNOWLEDGE SCHOOL.................................... 17 827-712 Juffair www.mks.edu.bh

RIFFA VIEWS INT’L. SCHOOL... 16 565-000 Riffa www.rvis.edu.bh

SACRED HEART SCHOOL......... 17 684-367 Isa Town/1 other location www.shsbahrain.com

MULTINATIONAL SCHOOL BAHRAIN.................................. 17 711-444 Adliya www.mns-b.com

SHAIKHA HESSA GIRL’S SCHOOL.................................... 17 756-111 West Riffa www.shgs.edu.bh

NADEEN SCHOOL..................... 17 728-886 Um Al Hassam www.nadeenschool.com 15

private schools ST. CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL.. 17 605-200 Muqabah www.st-chris.net

AL FALAH PRIVATE SCHOOL.... 17 336-628 Muharraq/1 other location

AL HEKMA INT’L. SCHOOL....... 17 620-820 Sanad www.alhekma.com

TALENT INT’L. SCHOOL............ 17 252-346 Manama/1 other location www.talentschools.com

AL HUDA INT’L SCHOOL........... 17 687-922 Isa Town

THE ASIAN SCHOOL................. 17 722-886 Juffair/1 other location www.asianschoolbahrain.com

AL IMAN SCHOOL BOYS........... 17 681-818 Isa Town www.alimans.com

THE BAHRAIN BAYAN SCHOOL.. 77 122-244 Isa Town www.bayanschool.edu.bh

AL IMAN SCHOOL GIRLS.......... 17 684-848 Isa Town www.alimans.com

THE INDIAN SCHOOL................ 77 377-000 Riffa/1 other location www.indianschool.bh

AL MAHD DAY BOARDING SCHOOL.................................... 17 792-422 Sa’ar/2 other locations www.almahdschool.com

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEFAT........................... 16 033-333 Amwaj Islands www.sabis.net

AL MAJD SCHOOL.................... 17 272-715 Zinj www.almajdinternationalschool.com

THE MODERN VISION SCHOOL.. 17 691-505 Muqabah

AL MANAR PRIVATE SCHOOL.. 17 789-303 Salmabad

THE NEW HORIZON.................. 17 595-372 Sugaiya/1 other location www.nhsbahrain.com

AL NOOR INT’L. SCHOOL......... 17 736-773 Sitra www.alnischool.com

THE NEW INDIAN SCHOOL....... 17 622-350 East Riffa www.thenewindianschoolbh.org

AL RAJA SCHOOL.................... 17 254-414 Manama www.alrajabahrain.org

TYLOS PRIVATE SCHOOL......... 36 124-445 Busaiteen www.tylosschool.com

AL RAWABI SCHOOL................ 17 595-252 Jeblat Hebshi www.alrawabi.edu.bh

SECONDARY SCHOOL A’ALIA PRIVATE SCHOOL......... 17 737-377 Al Hamriya

AL SALAM SCHOOL................. 16 167-777 Janabiyah www.alsalamschool.net

ABDUL RAHMAN KANOO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL........ 17 875-055 Salmabad www.kanooschool.edu.bh

AL WISAM INT’L. SCHOOL....... 17 699-595 Budaiya www.awis.edu.bh 16

private schools AMA INT’L. SCHOOL................ 17 598-444 Salmabad www.amais.edu.bh

IBN AL HAYTHAM ISLAMIC SCHOOL.................................... 17 591-449 Manama/1 other location www.ihisbahrain.com

ARABIAN PEARL GULF SCHOOL.................................... 17 403-666 Bilad Al Qadeem www.apgschool.com

IBN KHULDOON NATIONAL SCHOOL.................................... 17 780-661 Isa Town www.ikns.edu.bh

BAHRAIN INT’L. SCHOOL......... 17 727-828 Juffair www.dodea.edu

JAPANESE SCHOOL.................. 17 791-550 Al Markh

BANGLADESH SCHOOL............ 17 257-745 Salihiya www.bangladeshschool.org

LYCEE FRANÇAIS MLF DE BAHREIN............................. 17 323-770 Muharraq www.lyceefrancaisbahrain.com

BAWABAT ALMA’ALI PRIVATE SCHOOL.................................... 17 644-336 A’ali

MIDDLE EAST SCHOOL............ 17 241-138 Manama

BRITISH SCHOOL OF BAHRAIN............................. 17 610-920 Hamala www.britishschoolbahrain.com

MODERN KNOWLEDGE SCHOOL................................... 17 727-712 Juffair www.mks.edu.bh

CAPITAL SCHOOL..................... 17 008-880 Zinj www.capitalschoolbahrain.com

NASEEM INT’L. SCHOOL.......... 17 782-000 West Riffa www.nisbah.com

CITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL.. 17 672-541 Hidd

NEW GENERATION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL.................................... 17 235-000 Juffair www.newgenerationintlschool.com

CREATIVITY PRIVATE SCHOOL.. 17 243-855 Salmaniya/1 other location www.cps-bh.com

NEW MILLENIUM SCHOOL....... 17 272-700 Bu Ghazal/1 other location www.nms.edu.bh

EASTERN SCHOOL................... 17 369-009 Adliya www.theeasternschoolbahrain.com

NEW VISION SCHOOL............... 17 691-505 Budaiya

EBENEZER PRIVATE SCHOOL... 17 404-118 Bilad Al Qadeem

PAKISTAN SCHOOL.................. 17 682-304 Isa Town/1 other location www.pakistanschool.org

EDUCATION LINKS..................... 17 255-909 Mahooz www.educationlinks.com.bh

PAKISTAN URDU SCHOOL........ 17 687-922 Isa Town

HAWAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL.................................... 13 666-555 West Riffa www.hawarschool.com

PHILIPPINE SCHOOL BAHRAIN.. 17 645-451 A’ali www.philschool-bh.com 17

private schools QUALITY EDUCATION SCHOOL.. 17 692-917 Budaiya www.qualityeducationschool.com

AL HIDD SPECIAL NEEDS REHAB CENTRE........................ 17 465-080 Hidd

RIFFA VIEWS INT’L. SCHOOL... 16 565-000 Riffa www.rvis.edu.bh

ALIA CENTRE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION......................... 17 730-960 Hamriya www.childbehavior.org

SACRED HEART SCHOOL......... 17 684-367 Isa Town/1 other location www.shsbahrain.com

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS DAY CARE & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER........... 17 710-405 Adliya www.bb-daycare.com

SHAIKHA HESSA GIRL’S SCHOOL.................................... 17 756-111 West Riffa www.shgs.edu.bh

HAWAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL.................................... 13 666-555 West Riffa www.hawarschool.com

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL... 17 605-300 Isa Town www.st-chris.net

KAYAN SPECIAL EDUCATION... 33 680-999 Salmabad

TALENT INT’L. SCHOOL............ 17 252-346 Manama/1 other location www.talentschools.com

LITTLE VILLAGE CENTER......... 13 104-746 Umm Al Hassam www.littlevillagebh.com

THE ASIAN SCHOOL................. 17 728-886 Juffair/1 other location

RIA INSTITUTE......................... 17 716-871 Adliya www.ria-institute.com

THE BAHRAIN BAYAN SCHOOL.. 77 122-244 Isa Town www.bayanschool.edu.bh

SNEHA - INDIAN LADIES ASSOCIATION............................39 850-372 Hoora

THE INDIAN SCHOOL................ 17 684-166 Isa Town/1 other location www.indianschool.bh

TAFAOL CENTER....................... 17 467-725 Hidd www.tafaolcenter.com

THE INTERNATONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEFAT........................... 16 033-333 Amwaj Islands www.sabis.net

THE CHILDREN’S ACADEMY.... 17 613-234 Janabiyah www.childrensacademybahrain.com THE DUHA & NANS CENTER.... 17 300-286 Barbar

THE NEW INDIAN SCHOOL....... 17 622-350 East Riffa www.thenewindianschoolbh.org

THE HOPE INSTITUTE............... 17 680-815 Isa Town

SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL AL AMAL SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTITUTE................................. 17 680-815 Isa Town

THINK INC CENTER.................. 77 111-101 Sa’ar www.thinkince.me 18

government schools AL BILAD AL QADEEM PRIMARY GIRLS....................... 17 403-561 Bilad Al Qadeem

PRIMARY SCHOOL A’ALI PRIMARY BOYS.............. 17 640-084 A’ali

AL BUDAIYA PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.............. 17 691-328 Budaiya

A’ALI PRIMARY GIRLS............. 17 641-931 A’ali

AL BUDAIYA PRIMARY BOYS... 17 691-332 Bani Jamrah

AMINA BINT WAHAB PRIMARY GIRLS....................... 17 324-030 Muharraq

AL BUSAITEEN PRI BOYS......... 17 322-688 Busaiteen

ABDULRAHMAN AL NASSER PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE BOYS........... 17 341-411 Muharraq

AL BUSAITEEN PRI GIRLS........ 17 322-799 Busaiteen

ABU AL ALAA AL MAARI PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 344-363 Muharraq

AL DAIH PRI & INT GIRLS........ 17 551-938 Daih

AL DAIR PRI & INT GIRLS........ 17 320-360 Dair

ABU BAKER AL SIDDIQ PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 253-959 Manama

AL DAIR PRIMARY BOYS......... 17 323-818 Dair

ABU OBAIDAH PRIMARY BOYS.. 17 340-038 Muharraq

AL DHIYA PRIMARY BOYS....... 17 642-297 A’ali

ABU FIRAS AL HAMADANI PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 344-920 Muharraq

AL DIRAZ PRIMARY GIRLS...... 17 691-349 Diraz

ABU SAIBA PRIMARY BOYS..... 17 593-310 Abu Saiba

AL HIDD PRI & INT BOYS......... 17 671-315 Hidd

AHMED AL FATEH PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE BOYS............... 17 771-251 East Riffa

AL HUNAINIA PRI GIRLS.......... 17 779-413 Riffa Al Hunayniyah

AIN JALOOT PRIMARY GIRLS... 17 689-775 Isa Town

AL JASRA PRIMARY BOYS...... 17 611-141 Jasrah

AL ALAA AL HADRAMI PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 275-721 Sugaiya

AL JAZEERA PRIMARY BOYS... 17 730-424 Nabih Saleh

AL KHALEEJ AL ARABI PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.......... 17 663-725 West Riffa

AL ANDALUS PRI GIRLS........... 17 620-540 Buhair 19

government schools AL KHAMIS PRIMARY BOYS.... 17 404-202 Khamis

AL RASHEED PRIMARY BOYS.. 17 233-174 Manama

AL KHANSA PRIMARY GIRLS... 17 684-284 Isa Town

AL RAWDAH PRIMARY BOYS... 17 420-684 Hamad Town

AL KHAWARZMI PRI BOYS...... 17 675-091 Arad

AL RAWDAH PRIMARY GIRLS.. 17 422-303 Hamad Town

AL MAAMOON PRI BOYS......... 17 255-796 Manama

AL RAZI PRIMARY BOYS.......... 17 551-963 Daih

AL MANHAL PRIMARY GIRLS.. 17 422-568 Hamad Town

AL SAFA PRIMARY GIRLS........ 17 642-022 A’ali

AL MUHARRAQ PRI GIRLS....... 17 340-691 Muharraq

AL SALAM PRIMARY GIRLS.... 13 358-402 Jidhafs

AL SANABIS PRIMARY BOYS... 17 550-076 Sanabis

AL MUNTHER AL TAMIMI PRIMARY BOYS....................... 77 022-107 West Eker

AL SANABIS PRIMARY GIRLS.. 17 550-452 Sanabis

AL MUSTAQBAL PRI GIRLS...... 17 490-551 Bu Kuwarah

AL SEHLA PRI & INT BOYS...... 17 400-043 Bu Quwah

AL MUTANABI PRI BOYS......... 17 273-143 Gudaibiya

AL SEHLA PRIMARY GIRLS...... 17 400-086 Bu Quwah

AL NABIH SALEH PRI GIRLS.... 17 730-630 Nabih Saleh

AL WADI PRIMARY BOYS........ 17 430-409 Madinat Hamad

AL NUZHA PRIMARY GIRLS..... 17 440-530 Hamad Town

AL YARMOOK PRIMARY BOYS... 17 731-747 Sitra

AL OROBA PRIMARY GIRLS..... 17 670-296 Arad

AL ZALLAQ PRI & INT BOYS.... 17 631-116 Zallaq

AL QADISIA PRIMARY GIRLS... 17 730-674 Kharjiyah

AL ZALLAQ PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.............. 17 631-037 Zallaq

AL QUDAIBIYA PRI INT BOYS... 17 712-465 Gudaibiya

ALEMAM ALI PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE BOYS............... 17 701-632 Ma’ameer

AL QUDS PRIMARY GIRLS....... 17 727-460 Juffair 20

government schools ALIMAM AL TABARY PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 689-679 Isa Town

BURI PRIMARY GIRLS............. 17 642-460 Buri

EAST RIFFA PRIMARY BOYS... 17 771-359 Riffa Al Hunayniyah

ALIMAM BIN ANAS PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 624-062 Al Bahair

EAST RIFFA PRIMARY GIRLS... 17 778-205 East Riffa

AMMAR BIN YASER PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 622-502 Isa Town

FATIMA AL KHATTAB PRIMARY GIRLS....................... 17 779-660 Bu Kuwarah

ARAD PRI & INT BOYS............. 17 466-789 Arad

FATIMA AL ZAHRA PRI GIRLS.. 17 255-160 Manama

ARAD PRIMARY BOYS............. 17 671-238 Arad

FATIMA BINT ASAD PRI GIRLS.. 17 595-108 Hajer

ARAD PRIMARY GIRLS............ 17 672-468 Arad

GHARNATA PRIMARY GIRLS.... 17 730-632 Wadiyan

ASKAR PRI & INT BOYS........... 17 830-098 Askar

HAFSA PRIMARY GIRLS........... 17 687-314 Isa Town

ASMA THATALNETAQAIN PRIMARY GIRLS....................... 17 670-344 Hidd

HAJAR PRIMARY GIRLS........... 17 690-702 Bani Jamrah

AYESHA UM ALMOMENEEN PRIMARY GIRLS....................... 17 211-536 Central Manama

HAMAD TOWN PRI BOYS......... 17 410-739 Hamad Town

BADER AL KUBRA PRI BOYS... 17 687-457 Isa Town

HAMAD TOWN PRI GIRLS........ 17 410-730 Hamad Town

BAIT AL HEKMA PRI GIRLS..... 17 620-963 Isa Town

HASSAN BIN THABET PRI BOYS.. 17 324-050 Muharraq

BALQEES PRIMARY GIRLS...... 17 600-615 Damistan

HATTEEN PRIMARY BOYS........ 17 246-322 Suwayfiyah

BAR BAR PRIMARY BOYS........ 17 690-718 Barbar

HIDD PRIMARY BOYS.............. 17 671-243 Hidd Town

BURI PRIMARY BOYS............... 17 643-389 Buri

IBN AL NAFEES PRI BOYS........ 17 735-493 Sitra 21

government schools IBN SINA PRIMARY BOYS........ 17 411-285 Hamad Town

OQBAH BIN NAFEA PRI BOYS.. 17 772-634 Bu Kuwarah

IBN TUFAIL PRIMARY BOYS..... 17 441-281 Hamad Town

OSAMA BIN ZAID PRI BOYS..... 17 421-912 Hamad Town

ISA TOWN PRIMARY BOYS...... 17 681-700 Isa Town

PRIMARY RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE... 17 825-583 Juffair

JABBER BIN HAYAN PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 693-049 Duraz

QALALI PRIMARY BOYS........... 17 671-242 Galali

JAW PRI & INT GIRLS.............. 17 840-002 Jau

RABEAH AL ADAWIYA PRIMARY GIRLS....................... 17 258-960 Gudaibiya

JIDHAFS PRIMARY BOYS......... 17 551-186 Jidhafs

ROQUYA PRIMARY GIRLS........ 17 672-751 Galali

KARRANA PRIMARY GIRLS...... 17 591-472 Karranah

SA’AR PRIMARY BOYS............. 17 790-420 Sa’ar

KARZAKAN PRIMARY BOYS..... 17 600-527 Karzakkan

SA’AR PRIMARY GIRLS............ 17 790-709 Sa’ar

KHALID AL WALID PRI BOYS... 17 684-282 Isa Town

SAAD ABI WAQAS PRI BOYS... 17 422-503 Hamad Town

MARIAM BINT OMRAN PRI GIRLS... 17 344-623 Muharraq

SABA PRIMARY GIRLS............. 17 441-282 Hamad Town

NUSAIBA BINT KAAB PRIMARY GIRLS....................... 17 422-382 Hamad Town

SAFIYA ABDUL MUTTALIB PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.......... 17 411-286 Hamad Town

NUWAIDRAT PRIMARY GIRLS.. 17 700-295 Nuwaidrat

SAFRAH PRI & INT BOYS......... 17 750-876 Riffa

OMAR BIN ABDUL AZIZ PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 340-216 Muharraq

SAFRAH PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.............. 17 754-152 Riffa

OMAR AL KHATAB PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE BOYS............... 17 322-436 Muharraq

SAKINA AL HUSSAIN PRIMARY GIRLS....................... 17 534-840 Manama 22

government schools SALAHUDDIN AL AYOUBI PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 771-552 Bu Kuwarah

UM AL QOORA PRI & INT GIRLS... 17 701-925 Nuwaidrat

UM AYMAN PRIMARY GIRLS... 17 294-707 Hoora

SALMABAD PRIMARY GIRLS... 17 784-322 Salmabad

WEST RIFFA PRIMARY BOYS... 17 661-215 West Riffa

SAMAHEEJ PRI & INT BOYS.... 17 322-707 Samaheej

SANAD PRIMARY BOYS........... 17 621-494 Sanad

WEST RIFFA PRIMARY GIRLS.. 17 669-460 West Riffa

SANAD PRIMARY GIRLS.......... 17 624-341 Sanad

ZUBAIDA PRIMARY GIRLS....... 17 340-548 Muharraq

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

SH. MOHAMMED BIN ISA PRIMARY BOYS........................ 17 330-750 Muharraq

A’ALI INTERMEDIATE BOYS..... 17 640-950 A’ali

SH. MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE BOYS........... 17 699-084 Budaiya

A’ALI INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.... 17 641-274 A’ali

SHAHRAKAN PRIMARY GIRLS.. 17 632-701 Shahrakkan

ABDULRAHMAN AL DAKHIL INTERMEDIATE BOYS.............. 17 291-150 Muharraq

SITRA PRIMARY BOYS............. 17 730-492 Sitra

ABDULRAHMAN AL NASSER PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE BOYS........... 17 341-411 Muharraq

SITRA PRIMARY GIRLS............ 17 732-781 Sitra

AHMED AL FATEH PRI & INT BOYS.. 17 771-251 East Riffa

SUMAYA PRIMARY GIRLS...... 17 252-551 Al Guful

AL BILAD AL QADEEM INT BOYS.. 17 403-387 Bilad Al Qadeem

TUBLI PRIMARY BOYS............. 17 784-815 Tubli

AL BUDAIYA PRI & INT GIRLS.. 17 691-328 Budaiya

TUBLI PRIMARY GIRLS............ 17 786-567 Tubli

TULAITOLA PRIMARY GIRLS.... 17 431-365 Hamad Town

AL BUSAITEEN INT GIRLS........ 17 324-090 Muharraq

UM AL HASSAM PRIMARY BOYS... 17 720-519 Umm Al Hassam

AL DAIH PRI & INT GIRLS........ 17 551-938 Daih 23

government schools AL DAIR PRI & INT GIRLS........ 17 320-360 Dair

AL ZALLAQ PRI & INT BOYS.... 17 631-116 Zallaq

AL DURAZ INT BOYS................. 17 692-805 Diraz

AL ZALLAQ PRI & INT GIRLS... 17 631-037 Zallaq

AL DURAZ INT GIRLS................ 17 695-580 Diraz

ALEMAM ALI PRI & INT BOYS.. 17 701-632 Ma’ameer

AL FARABI INT BOYS............... 17 440-180 Hamad Town

ARAD INTERMEDIATE GIRLS... 17 677-489 Arad

AL HIDD INT GIRLS.................. 17 005-927 Hidd

ARAD PRI & INT BOYS............. 17 466-789 Arad

AL HIDD PRI & INT BOYS......... 17 671-315 Hidd

ASKAR PRI & INT BOYS........... 17 830-098 Askar

AL IMAM AL GAZALI INT BOYS.. 17 421-716 Hamad Town

AWAL INTERMEDIATE BOYS.... 17 730-063 Sitra

AL KHALEEJ AL ARABI PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.............. 17 663-725 Isa town

EAST RIFFA INT GIRLS............. 17 775-827 East Riffa

HALIMA AL SADIYA INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.............. 17 255-188 Sugaiya

AL KHALIL BIN AHMAD INTERMEDIATE BOYS............... 17 600-562 Karzakkan

AL QAYRAWAN INT GIRLS....... 17 442-023 Hamad Town

HAMAD TOWN INTERMEDIATE & SECONDARY GIRLS.................. 17 410-434 Hamad Town

AL QUDAIBIYA PRI INT BOYS... 17 712-465 Gudaibiya

HAMAD TOWN INT BOYS......... 17 412-039 Hamad Town

AL RIFFA INTERMEDIATE BOYS.. 17 779-115 Bu Kuwarah

IBN RUSHD INT BOYS.............. 17 770-246 Riffa Al Hunayniyah

AL SALMANIYA INT BOYS........ 17 252-306 Salmaniya

INT & SEC RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE... 17 712-434 Al Fateh

AL SANABIS INT GIRLS............ 17 552-202 Sanabis

ISA TOWN INT BOYS................ 17 681-336 Isa Town

AL SEHLA PRI & INT BOYS...... 17 400-043 Bu Quwah

ISA TOWN INT GIRLS............... 17 681-335 Isa Town 24

government schools JAW PRI & INT GIRLS.............. 17 840-002 Jau

UM SALAMA INT GIRLS........... 17 291-812 Hoora

JIDHAFS INTERMEDIATE BOYS.. 17 590-061 Jeblat Hebshi

WEST RIFFA INT GIRLS............ 17 661-234 West Riffa

KHADIJA AL KUBRA INT GIRLS.. 17 344-213 Muharraq

YATHREB INT GIRLS................. 17 420-096 Hamad Town

OMAR AL KHATAB PRI & INT BOYS.. 17 322-436 Muharraq

ZAINAB INTERMEDIATE GIRLS... 17 691-390 Barbar

OTHMAN BIN AFFAN INT BOYS... 17 680-435 Isa Town

ZANOOBIA INT GIRLS............... 17 323-725 Muharraq

QURTOBA INTERMEDIATE GIRLS... 17 403-415 Bilad Al Qadeem

SECONDARY SCHOOL AHMED AL OMRAN SECONDARY BOYS................... 17 531-656 Manama

SAFIYA ABDUL MUTTALIB PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.......... 17 411-286 Hamad Town

AL AHAD AL ZAHER SECONDARY GIRLS.................. 17 440-193 Hamad Town

SAFRAH PRI & INT BOYS......... 17 750-876 Riffa SAFRAH PRI & INT GIRLS........ 17 754-152 Riffa

AL ESTIQLAL SEC GIRLS.......... 17 340-635 Muharraq

SAMAHEEJ PRI & INT BOYS.... 17 322-707 Samaheej

AL HIDAYA AL KHALIFIYA SECONDARY BOYS................... 17 322-336 Busaiteen

SH. MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE BOYS........... 17 699-084 Budaiya

AL HIDD INT & SECONDARY GIRLS SCHOOL......................... 17 671-422 Hidd

SITRA INTERMEDIATE GIRLS... 17 730-372 Wadiyan

AL JABERIYA SECONDARY & TECHNICAL BOYS................. 17 230-207 Manama

TARIQ BIN ZEYAD INTERMEDIATE BOYS............... 17 322-548 Muharraq

AL MARIFA SEC GIRLS............ 17 771-963 Bu Kuwarah

UM AL QOORA PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE GIRLS.......... 17 701-925 Nuwaidrat

AL MUHARRAQ SEC BOYS....... 17 331-865 Muharraq

UM KALTHOOM INT GIRLS....... 17 622-639 Isa Town

AL NAIM SECONDARY BOYS.... 17 253-770 Manama 25

government schools AL NOOR SECONDARY GIRLS.. 17 621-043 Isa Town

ISA TOWN SECONDARY GIRLS.. 17 686-733 Isa Town

AL SHUROOQ SEC GIRLS......... 17 693-419 Janabiyah

JAFFERYA RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE................................ 17 728-860 Juffair

AL TA’AWEN SEC BOYS............ 17 623-497 Sanad

JIDHAFS SEC & TECHNICAL BOYS.. 17 590-048 Jeblat Hebshi

AL TADHAMUN SEC GIRLS....... 17 440-813 Hamad Town

JIDHAFS SECONDARY GIRLS... 17 551-079 Jidhafs

AL WAFAA SEC GIRLS.............. 17 621-066 Isa Town

KHAWLA SECONDARY GIRLS... 17 742-942 Gudaibiya

AL WEHDA SEC BOYS.............. 17 760-338 Bu Kuwarah

MANAMA SECONDARY GIRLS.. 17 253-966 Manama

BAHRAIN VOCATIONAL SECONDARY BOYS................... 17 870-943 Isa Town

MUHARRAQ SEC GIRLS............ 17 322-683 Muharraq OMAIMA AL NOAMAN SECONDARY GIRLS.................. 17 681-963 Isa Town

EAST RIFFA SEC BOYS............. 17 775-381 Bu Kuwarah EDUCATION LINKS.................... 17 255-909 Mahooz www.educationlinks.com.bh

SA’AR SECONDARY GIRLS....... 17 697-838 Janabiyah SH. ABDULAZIZ BIN MOHAMMED SECONDARY BOYS................... 17 729-615 Adliya

GHAZI AL GOSAIBI SEC GIRLS.. 17 009-495 Hamad Town HAMAD TOWN INT & SEC GIRLS.. 17 410-434 Hamad Town

SH. ABDULLA BIN ISA SECONDARY & TECHNICAL BOYS................. 17 686-931 Isa Town

HAMAD TOWN SEC BOYS........ 17 413-890 Hamad Town SH. ISA BIN ALI SEC BOYS...... 17 681-826 Isa Town HAMAD TOWN SEC GIRLS....... 17 420-431 Hamad Town SH. KHALIFA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY........................... 17 460-200 Busaiteen

HOORA SECONDARY GIRLS...... 17 294-003 Hoora

SITRA SECONDARY GIRLS....... 17 731-606 Sitra

INT & SEC RELIGIOUS INSTITUTE.. 17 712-434 Al Fateh

WEST RIFFA SECONDARY GIRLS....................................... 17 661-384 West Riffa

ISA TOWN SECONDARY BOYS.. 17 681-512 Isa Town 26

Fairytopia

Developing Skills and Talent

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AIRYTOPIA has been running for 10 years, with its newest branch, Fairytopia Kids Club, established just a year ago.

The four-storey building at Buhair can hold up to 400 people at one time, but the centre’s emphasis is on quality rather than quantity and it promises small class sizes (average 15 children) in which students “have fun on every visit”.

Fairytopia offers pre-school classes for two to six-year-olds in the morning, and afternoon club for two to 12s from 4pm to 8pm.

The international Early Years Foundation curriculum uses both English and Arabic, and covers maths, reading, writing, music, social skills and studies and music.

The Early Years Foundation curriculum is developmental and designed to support young children in developing language, play and social skills through a combination of structured language, communication activities and adult-supported play.

Highly qualified and motivated educators look carefully at each child and consider their needs, interests, challenges and their stages of development to help plan successful experiences across all areas of learning and development.

Children work towards long-term development maps based on modules focused on the child’s

individual needs.

Careful record-keeping and input from therapists allow parents to assess their child’s progress with parent-team meetings at least twice per term.

In terms of facilities, Fairytopia Kids Club is second to none, with academic classrooms, art and science rooms, more than one gymnasium and an indoor jungle playland.

The centre’s mission is “To do great things for kids by: creating an environment where children love to learn and accept new challenges; building confidence through accomplishments; teaching respect for others; ensuring that kids have fun on every visit.”

And to help achieve this, instructors have extensive training both in and out of the classroom and Fairytopia Kids Club is constantly updating both its training and curriculum to ensure students benefit from the latest techniques.

As well as academic subjects, youngsters can get involved in gymnastics, martial arts, cooking, art, drama, science and dance.

And the club can also offer a range of different Birthday Adventures which allow parents to sit back and relax while a party host takes the guests through fun-filled activities, with the centre organising everything from set-up and cleanup to paper goods and entertainment. ■ 27

Nadeen School

Ongoing Development

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ADEEN School, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is well known for its childcentred, holistic approach to education. It follows the English National Curriculum, is a founding and accredited member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and is an accredited British School Overseas (BSO) school recognised by the UK’s Department for Education.

Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Bahrain’s Qualifications and Quality Assurance organisation, it was the only school in the Middle East to bring home an award from the British International School awards this year for ‘Best Pastoral Initiative’.

It also obtained the Kingdom’s highest scores in the recent international PIRLS examination for reading and literacy.

The mission statement: “Since 1978 Nadeen School has been dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, stimulating and encouraging environment in which children of all ages, nationalities, abilities and strengths can develop a lifelong love for exploration and learning,” and school motto of “Small School – Big Family” are infused through all facets of the establishment.

Four hundred children aged two to 11 years are enrolled from PreNursery to Year 6 and the school is truly international with more than 50 nationalities represented. The campus boasts four buildings, two

playgrounds, beautiful garden areas, a school farm with chickens and ducks, an organic garden and interactive outdoor learning stations.

Alongside the English National Curriculum, its ‘8Cs’ (confidence, communication, collaboration, creativity, curiosity, commitment, craftsmanship and critical thinking) are the foundation of all teaching.

The school believes that if children are equipped with these interrelated skills, they can learn anything and will be successful, lifelong learners.

This philosophy ties together the curricula across the year groups as all children work on these same skills. Originality, expression and development of character are also encouraged.

Students thrive academically, socially and emotionally under the staff ’s expert care. The faculty instills a love and excitement for learning in the children through dynamic and creative lessons. Staff members are dedicated to developing each child’s abilities to the fullest. Nadeen School sets high expectations for behaviour, conduct and communication, and the children are well-known for being eloquent, confident, and wellmannered. The school also fosters a proactive and involved homeschool relationship and parental participation is encouraged.

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We offer a child-centered, holistic approach to education

Since 1978, Nadeen School has been dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, stimulating and encouraging environment in which children of all ages, nationalities, abilities and strengths can develop a lifelong love for exploration and learning.

We have 50 nationalities in Primary School, Pre Nursery up to Year 6.

Tel: 17 728886 Email: info@nadeenschool.com www.nadeenschool.com Accredited member:

Bangladesh School Bahrain

Dual Options

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ANGLADESH School Bahrain is a community school established in 1995 to provide education for the children of Bangladeshi parents in Bahrain.

The School offers both the National Curriculum of Bangladesh and the Cambridge International Curriculum. The National Curriculum of Bangladesh is offered from Grade 1 to 12, while the Cambridge International Curriculum is offered from Grade 6 to Grade 10 as an option. Students who follow the Bangladeshi curriculum sit for public examinations in Grades 5, 8, 10 and 12 conducted by the Dhaka Education Board.

The school’s kindergarten section admits students of four and five years and follows a self-made syllabus. Students up to age 18 can be admitted into the higher

secondary classes.

Fees for the British International Curriculum are among the lowest in the Kingdom and the school has reached a milestone of enrolling more than 1,000 students.

The School has nearly 75 teachers and classroom assistants and boasts facilities such as an IT lab, science lab and library.

The school day runs from 7.30am to 2.30pm operating around 180 days in any academic year. â–

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The British School of Bahrain

British School – Bahraini Heart

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HE British School of Bahrain (BSB) is unique. It strives to prepare students, aged three to 18, for some of the world’s best universities. Whilst the typically ‘British’ values of integrity, responsibility and resilience are embedded in the school’s ethos, the ‘Bahrain’ part of the name and identity is equally important.

Bahrain has always been ahead of its time in the region. That warm Bahraini welcome and appreciation for diversity and individuality is a spirit that pervades the BSB. Ensconced in magnificent facilities in Hamala, the school caters for more than 70 nationalities with 2,600-plus students.

Student-staff relationships are particularly strong, with teachers

taking the time to get to know each individual in their care. As part of the Inspired family of international schools, the BSB is outward looking with a global perspective.

Students are encouraged to have a sense of global responsibility and are active in raising funds for local and international charities. They are proud participants in international MUN (Model United Nations) conferences, World Scholar’s Cup and international sports competitions. ■

A welcoming school community for students aged 3-18, the BSB is a member of the Inspired family of prestigious international schools.

Excellence, Responsibility, Individuality Excellence, Responsibility, Individuality Admissions: +973 1761 0944

admissions@thebsbh.com

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EtonHouse International Pre-School

Shaping the Future

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TONHouse International Education Group has been established 23 years and operates more than 100 schools globally. Housed in newly renovated buildings in Janabiya, with Westernqualified teachers, who are themselves lifelong learners, the school offers a unique programme for children aged 18 months to four years in an international preschool environment.

The early years are vital in children’s mental, physical and social development. It is important that their individual needs are identified through observation and documentation of their interests, development and progress. The school’s early childhood curriculum is inspired by internationally accepted best teaching practice from around the world, such as the Reggio Emilia educational project of northern Italy.

Its Reggio Inquiry-based IB/ PYP curriculum is designed to welcome both local and international children to discover the joy of learning and playing together. Learning a second language with children from other cultures opens a world of horizons for EtonHouse students, enabling them to see the world through eyes other than their own.

EtonHouse provides a bilingually English/Arabic enriched programme in a carefully resourced environment that stimulates the learning and development of children aged two to four years.

As part of this inquiry-based learning approach, young children at EtonHouse are respected as competent thinkers and communicators and are offered many opportunities to engage with a range of materials and resources that extend and challenge their thinking.

The school believes that children have a right to a respectful environment. Through careful choice of colour, natural materials and the use of natural light, it aims to not only build relationships between the indoor and outdoor learning spaces, but to ensure our classrooms are aesthetic as well as functional spaces. The outdoor playground has been designed specifically to ensure children build deep relationships with the natural world.

Facilities include sensory gardens as well as a children’s kitchen or vegetable garden, a water course and digging and construction areas. There is also a range of mobile climbing equipment which can be used flexibly and ensures our teachers can plan for a variety of different climbing and coordination challenges.

The EtonHouse vision is “Shaping the future through education” and its mission statement includes developing confident and capable global citizens who are competent, sophisticated, respected, strong, curious, interested and communicative. ■ 32

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Hawar International School

Laying the Foundations

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STABLISHED in 2001, Hawar International School (HIS) provides nearly 1,000 students with an awareness and understanding of their own culture and values, as well as those of others.

HIS provides a safe, segregated and stimulating learning environment for students of all ages from Nursery through Elementary, Middle and High School with a balanced educational programme in both Arabic and English languages. HIS is recognised for its Special Education Department which offers specialised programmes to students with additional learning needs. The school also offers classes in Chinese as a foreign language.

Monitoring students through assessment is an important aspect

of the school’s approach to the curriculum, linking all learning programmes and validating all school grades. Personal and social development programmes are designed to promote the personal growth and welfare of each student.

The programmes allow children to grow with a positive attitude and be active participants within the school community.

Hawar International School is laying the foundations for the success of future generations and strongly believes that learning today is for a better tomorrow. ■

“Striving Together For A Better Tomorrow…”

PO Box 38338 West Riffa | www.hawarschool.com | info@hawarschool.com | phone +973 13 666 555 | fax +973 13 666 554

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Al Dana Nursery

All-Round Development

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ITH more than 25 years of expertise in pre-school and kindergarten education, management and staff at Al Dana Nursery & New Zing Kindergarten believe that early childhood education is the cornerstone of children’s future.

With this aim in mind, they follow a programme that focuses specifically on the development of the cognitive, listening, speaking, reading, pre-writing and writing, fine and gross motor skills, social, emotional, creative, imaginative, artistic and other skills.

Children from the age of one and a half to five years are admitted to the Nursery, Pre-KG, KG1 and KG2 classes.

Al Dana’s premises are safe and

secure, with spacious classrooms and indoor and outdoor playing areas.

All the teaching and non-teaching staff are carefully selected and given in-house training to meet the special needs and requirements of children entrusted to their care.

Al Dana Nursery is licensed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and New Zing Kindergarten is licensed by the Ministry of Education.

For more information, please contact 17 253-541 and 17 233-693. ■

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RIA

Education for All

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IA, or Regional Institute of Active Learning, was established in 1999 with the ethos of “Education for All”, offering inclusive educational services for all students from age two upwards and catering to both mainstream learners and those with special educational needs.

The centre started with just seven students. Over the years it has grown substantially and now has a senior group of students with intellectual difficulties, many of whom have attended RIA all their lives.

As well as a regular, mainstreamstyle, nursery set-up, with experienced and friendly staff, the centre has specialist staff including speech, behaviour and physical practitioners to help guide the

students to develop the skills needed in the classroom and the wider community.

The well-qualified staff take regular professional development courses to keep updated with the latest innovations.

RIA has recently relocated to a new and improved facility within the Adliya area, close to the Al Andalus Plaza Hotel, which has the added bonus of a swimming pool and the imminent launching of a swimming club.

Other activities include sports, yoga, music and movement. ■

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The British Preparatory School

Building Firm Foundations

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HIS school, which caters for children from 18 months to six years in a stimulating environment, is a British curriculum establishment which aims to help each child attain their full potential in a positive and encouraging atmosphere, which develops self-confidence and a love of learning.

In keeping with the definition of the word “preparatory” the school is: • Preparing the children for future learning by building firm foundations, confidence and selfesteem.

• Preparing them for entry into the larger British curriculum school.

The school is run by Mrs Sandra Whitford, MBE, who was head of

St Christopher’s School for 21 years. Her main area of experience is with children aged two to 11 years, with a particular interest in two- to seven-year-olds.

The teaching staff are all British trained and take pride in producing well-rounded, polite and enthusiastic children.

A great emphasis is placed on the safety of the children as well as providing them with colourful and stimulating learning and play areas. ■

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universities & colleges

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ITH the country’s workforce expected to double in the next decade, competition for jobs and career development will be fierce, and young people aiming for their dream job need to offer qualifications that will give them a head start on the career ladder.

Even really good high school exam results are often no longer enough for sought-after positions, and the percentage of the workforce bringing degrees and other further education certifications to the table is higher than ever.

According to the United Nations Development Programme, 4,000 Bahrainis a year currently enter the job market with at least a college degree. And these figures don’t take into account the children of expatriates who are often born and educated in the Kingdom, so it is clear that continued study and higher education qualifications are more important than ever.

Many of the Kingdom’s degree courses are run by or accredited to internationally recognised academic institutions offering qualifications that are accepted the world over. Virtually every speciality is offered right here in the Kingdom.

The most recent addition to the Kingdom’s higher education sector is the British University of Bahrain which opened in April

2018. Tied up with the UK’s University of Salford, Manchester, it offers British degrees in areas including engineering, business and information communications technology.

The Applied Science University is one of the leading private universities in the Kingdom, providing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to more than 3,000 students across disciplines including law, political science, business, management, accounting and finance, computer science and graphic and interior design and engineering. It is affiliated with various overseas courses.

The University of Bahrain is the country’s largest university and the Kingdom’s only national university.

It offers a huge range of courses and 20 specialised learning centres including Japanese, German and American studies and many more.

Ahlia University, established in 2001, was the first private university to be licensed by the government and its six colleges include arts, science and education and health studies.

The Arabian Gulf University offers medical qualifications and is aimed particularly at Gulf nationals, and the Royal University for Women is the country’s first purpose-built university dedicated solely to women. ■ 38

universities & colleges INDIAN ACADEMY.................... 17 822-103 Manama

UNIVERSITY (PUBLIC) UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN........ 17 438-888 Sakheer www.uob.edu.bh

GULF UNIVERSITY.................... 17 620-092 Sanad www.gulfuniversity.edu.bh

EDUCATION LINKS...................17 255-909 Mahooz www.educationlinks.com.bh

KINGDOM UNIVERSITY............. 13 300-001 East Riffa www.ku.edu.bh

UNIVERSITY (PRIVATE) ROYAL UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN............................ 17 764-444 West Riffa www.ruw.edu.bh

AHLIA UNIVERSITY................... 17 298-999 Hoora www.ahlia.edu.bh AMA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.............................. 17 787-978 Salmabad www.amaiu.edu.bh

TALAL ABU GHAZALEH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS........... 17 383-000 Suwayfia www.tagucb.com

APPLIED SCIENCE UNIVERSITY..............................17 728-777 East Eker www.asu.edu.bh

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BAHRAIN.................................. 17 790-828 Sa’ar www.ucb.edu.bh

ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY.......... 17 407-077 A’ali www.aou.org.bh

MEDICAL ARABIAN GULF UNIVERSITY.... 17 239-999 Salmaniya www.agu.edu.bh

ARABIAN GULF UNIVERSITY.... 17 239-999 Salmaniya www.agu.edu.bh

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES................................. 17 285-910 Manama www.uob.edu.bh

BAHRAIN TEACHER’S COLLEGE ..................................17 437-660 Sakhir www.btc.uob.edu.bh

RCSI BAHRAIN......................... 17 351-450 Busaiteen www.rcsi-mub.com

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCE.......... 17 815-555 Juffair www.bibf.com

POLYTECHNIC BRITISH UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN............................17 130-303 Sa’ar www.bub.bh

BAHRAIN POLYTECHNIC.......... 17 897-000 Isa Town www.polytechnic.bh

EDUCATION LINKS...................17 255-909 Mahooz www.educationlinks.com.bh

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Applied Science University

The International Option

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PPLIED Science University (ASU) aims to mould human resources by reinforcing theoretical knowledge with the practical skills essential for career success in the disciplines chosen by its students.

Established in 2004, ASU is one of the leading private universities in the Kingdom, providing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to more than 3,000 students across disciplines including law, political science, business administration, accounting, management information systems, computer science and graphic and interior design and engineering.

The university currently offers 12 undergraduate and five postgraduate programmes, all of which are approved by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Education, and ASU uses a system of credit hours with each programme taking four years.

By keeping abreast of developments in science and technology, the university guarantees students a high-quality learning experience, providing them with the leading edge required to excel in today’s competitive and global environment.

ASU appreciates the importance of providing internationally recognised qualifications/British

degrees and has established a College of Engineering in partnership with London South Bank University offering: B Eng (Hons) Architectural Design Engineering and B Eng (Hons) Civil and Construction Engineering. In addition, ASU offers British Degrees in: BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance and BA (Hons) Management and Business Studies from Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Further highlighting the university’s commitment to international excellence, 30 ASU academics have become Fellows of the UK’s Higher Education Academy (HEA), 23 as Fellows and seven as Senior Fellows.

This makes ASU the first private university in Bahrain with HEA Fellows. It provides international recognition of a commitment to professionalism in teaching and learning in higher education. ■ 40

The British University of Bahrain

An Industrial Focus

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HE British University of Bahrain (BUB) is the Kingdom’s newest university.

Established in 2018, BUB represents a new concept in higher education in Bahrain. Through an exclusive partnership with the University of Salford, Manchester, BUB aims to bring the very best of British university education to Bahrain. All degrees taken at BUB are awarded by the University of Salford and are identical in content to those offered on Salford’s Manchester campus.

Because the degrees available at BUB are identical to those offered in Manchester, students are able to transfer to Manchester at any stage in their studies; alternatively they can complete their entire degree in Bahrain.

The University of Salford has a distinguished 50-year history of innovation in higher education and has achieved a distinctive position in the UK’s higher education landscape. One of Salford’s most notable achievements is the very close relationships it enjoys with the world of industry. As Salford’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Helen Marshall put it: “The University of Salford is truly an international university, but we have always stuck to our founding principles. Our research is relevant to businesses and governments, our graduates are work-ready and our academics

put collaboration with industry at the heart of what they do.”

Echoing Professor Marshall’s comments, Professor Keith Sharp, BUB’s Vice President, added: “Although a new institution, BUB will build on this distinctive tradition of the University of Salford, through our close partnerships with industry in Bahrain and the Gulf region, through our distinctive approach to learning through active participation and through our focus on research and knowledge transfer which is relevant to local industry and the wider economy of Bahrain.”

BUB is housed in a purposebuilt, state-of-the-art campus, adjacent to the Atrium Mall and Towers in Saar. The modern learning environment has been designed around the principles of active and collaborative learning.

BUB has three colleges: Engineering and the Built Environment, Information and Communication Technology and Business which, between them, offer nine separate undergraduate programmes chosen for their direct relevance to the economy of Bahrain and the region. In 2019, BUB will add a suite of University of Salford Master’s programmes to its portfolio to meet the needs of graduates who wish to enhance their knowledge and qualifications. ■ 41

training institutes

Lifelong Learning

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HILE good school grades and higher education qualifications are almost pre-requisites in the workplace these days, keeping up to date with the latest developments in one’s chosen field is equally as important.

In fact many employers say a programme at a specialised training institute not only adds value to your resume but also demonstrates passion for your profession and willingness to go the extra mile.

Professional certificates bridge the gap between the knowledge gained at university and that needed to progress in the workplace, and there is a range of institutes across the Kingdom aimed at developing virtually every commercial and practical skillset.

Training institutes and establishments provide a wide range of specialised courses targeted at those who are looking to progress their careers. Many of them run in conjunction with specific industries and offer the types and levels of training those industries are seeking. Accreditation via organisations such as the UK’s world-recognised City & Guilds is a good indication of an establishment’s quality standards.

In the airline industry, BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Centre operates the most specialised aviation training centre in the region. It is an EASA-approved

Part-147 training organisation, internationally accredited and operated under the auspices of Bahrain Airport Services.

Bahrain Institute of Hospitality & Retail has been providing training for students from across the Gulf and beyond for almost 20 years.

Berlitz is an international organisation with a local feel, offering language courses for business in a huge range of tongues, while the National Institute of Technology was set up to meet the Kingdom’s IT needs and is a pioneer in delivering the latest in Microsoft innovations.

And Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF) covers a wide spectrum of subject matter, with over 300 different courses offered to the financial and corporate market — tailormade training solutions based on organisational requirements; specialised programmes taught by leading market specialists; and professional qualifications and degree programmes in partnership with major international organisations.

The Nine Training Centre offers various training courses, Oasis Training Centre operates around the region in a range of areas from insurance to leadership skills, and there are new organisations setting up to take the mystery out of fintech. ■ 42

training institutes TALAL ABU GHAZALEH TRAINING GROUP..................... 17 001-738 Seef www.tagitraining.bh

FINANCIAL SERVICES AL ADHWA INSTITUTE............. 17 683-055 Isa Town

THE GULF ACADEMY................ 17 728-000 Adliya

AL ATHEER BUSINESS GATE.... 17 382-877 Seef www.alatheer.com

HOSPITALITY & RETAIL AL MASHREQ TRAINING.......... 17 140-144 Seef www.almashreqbh.com

AIT CENTRE.............................. 17 820-959 Mahooz

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCE.......... 17 815-555 Juffair www.bibf.com

AL ADHWA INSTITUTE............. 17 683-053 Isa Town

AL ATHEER BUSINESS GATE.... 17 382-877 Seef

BITRIX..................................... 77 110-110 Seef www.bitrixme.com

AL BADEEL FOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT..................... 17 532-884 Hoora

CAPITAL KNOWLEDGE............. 17 211-311 Bahrain Financial Harbour www.cklearning.com

AL BANNA TRAINING INSTITUTE................................ 39 897-205 Salihiya

ERNST AND YOUNG................. 17 535-455 Seef www.ey.com

AL MOALEM INSTITUTE........... 17 553-808 Seef www.almoalem.net

GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT & SCIENCE...... 17 740-940 Umm Al Hassam www.globalbahrain.com

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE................ 17 779-993 Riffa www.bahrain-institute.com

GULF INSURANCE INSTITUTE.. 16 030-303 Seef www.giionline.net

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCE.......... 17 815-555 Juffair www.bibf.com

LONDON TRAINING CENTRE.... 17 596-561 Jidhafs www.londontc.com

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY & RETAIL............ 17 698-720 Barbar www.bihr.com.bh

MARVEL MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE (MMTI)................... 33 301-230 Diplomatic Area www.mmt-institute.com/bahrain

BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL RETAIL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE........... 17 727-620 Adliya www.birdc.com

TADREEB ISLAMIC BANKING.. 33 144-445 Muharraq www.tadreeb-ib.com 43

training institutes ILC............................................ 17 742-174 Adliya www.ilc.bh

BAHRAIN TRAINING INSTITUTE................................ 17 870-666 Isa Town www.bti.com.bh

IMPACT TRAINING................... 17 162-121 Juffair www.impact-bahrain.com

BITRIX...................................... 77 110-110 Seef www.bitrixme.com

LEADERS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT................. 17 580-988 Seef

BRIDGE TRAINING SOLUTIONS.............................. 17 877-223 Bilad Al Qadeem

LOGIC INSTITUTE..................... 17 556-020 Seef www.logic-institute.net

DYNAMICS TRAINING INSTITUTE................................ 16 667-711 Seef EMIC TRAINING........................ 17 317-000 Hoora www.emictraining.com

LONDON TRAINING CENTER.... 17 596-561 Jidhafs www.londontc.com

EXCELLENCE TRAINING SOLUTIONS.............................. 17 484-383 Sanad www.ets.bh

NEOVARTIS TRAINING CENTRE.................................... 77 777-714 Bahrain Financial Harbour www.nvi-me.com

GENETECH TRAINING & DEV.... 17 793-969 Seef www.genetechbh.com

SUCCESS TRAINING CENTRE... 17 820-944 Mahooz www.stcwebsite.com

GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT & SCIENCE...... 17 740-940 Umm Al Hassam www.globalbahrain.com

TALAL ABU GHAZALEH TRAINING GROUP..................... 17 001-738 Seef www.tagitraining.bh

GOLDEN TRUST........................ 17 644-955 Al Fateh www.gtrust.org

THE GULF ACADEMY................ 17 728-000 Adliya

THINKSMART........................... 17 746-746 Adliya/Zinj www.thinksmart.bh

GULF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE................................ 17 290-209 Hoora www.giibahrain.com

TYLOS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT......................... 17 626-484 Seef www.thd.bh

HORIZON FOR HR DEVELOPMENT......................... 17 643-663 Hoora www.horizons-hrd.com

VICTORY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE................................ 17 404-104 Seef www.vtdi.net

HUMAN PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT......................... 17 270-700 Sugaiya 44

training institutes YELLOW HAT TRAINING........... 39 067-062 Al Suwayfiyah www.yellowhattraining.com

IT & TECHNOLOGY AL BANNA TRAINING INSTITUTE................................ 39 897-205 Salihiya

AL GHAD TRAINING INSTITUTE................................ 77 115-511 Tubli www.gti.bh

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY........................... 17 310-013 Hoora GENETECH TRAINING & DEV... 17 793-969 Seef www.genetechbh.com

AL HAYAT INSTITUTE FOR HR... 17 595-523 Jeblat Hebshi

GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT & SCIENCE............................... 17 740-940 Umm Al Hassam www.globalbahrain.com

AL JAZEERA MODERN INSTITUTE................................ 17 422-264 Sitra

AL MASHREQ TRAINING.......... 17 140-144 Seef www.almashreqbh.com

GULF BUSINESS MACHINE...... 17 584-333 Seef www.gbmme.com

AL MOALEM INSTITUTE........... 17 553-808 Seef www.almoalem.net

I DESIGN TRAINING CENTER.....17 533-622 Hoora www.idesigntrainingcenter.com

APTECH BAHRAIN.................... 17 258-088 Zinj www.aptechbahrain.com

MARVEL MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE (MMTI)................... 33 301-230 Diplomatic Area www.mmt-institute.com/bahrain

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCE.......... 17 815-555 Juffair www.bibf.com

MICROCENTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY............................ 17 250-348 Bu Ghazal

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training institutes MODERN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY........................ 17 684-044 Jid Ali/3 other locations www.alhadeeth.bh

BAPCO...................................... 17 704-040 Awali www.bapco.net

BE FREE................................... 17 242-415 New Zinj www.befreepro.org

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - NIT................... 17 232-377 Manama www.nit.bh

BERLITZ BAHRAIN................... 17 827-847 Adliya/1 other location www.berlitz-bahrain.com

REGAL GULF TRAINING CENTER.................................... 17 551-666 Sanabis www.rgtc-me.com

BSE TRAINING CENTRE............ 17 727-100 Juffair www.mohandis.org

TALAL ABU GHAZALEH TRAINING GROUP..................... 17 001-738 Seef www.tagitraining.bh

BUREAU VERITAS TRAINING... 17 877-574 Tubli www.bureauveritas.com

TRAINING PLUS INSTITUTE...... 17 535-393 Hoora www.trainingplusbh.com

CULINA TRAINING.................... 17 178-951 Tubli www.culinabahrain.com

OTHER AFAQ INSTITUTE OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY........................... 69 990-100 Hidd www.afaq-aerotech.com

CUSTOMS TRAINING INSTITUTE................................ 17 359-999 Hidd www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh

AL MASHREQ TRAINING.......... 17 140-144 Seef www.almashreqbh.com

FAIRYTOPIA CLUB..................... 17 293-399 Riffa www.fairytopiabh.com

BAHRAIN AIRPORT SERVICES AIRCRAFT TRAINING CENTRE................... 17 321-875 Muharraq www.baetc.org

FASTRACKIDS BAHRAIN.......... 17 651-717 Janabiyah www.ftkbahrain.com

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.................... 17 383-838 Seef www.bipa.gov.bh

GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR MANAGMENT SIGNS................ 17 740-940 Umm Al Hassam www.globalbahrain.com

BAHRAIN MONTESSORI CENTRE.................................... 17 692-151 Budaiya www.bahrain-montessori-centre.com

GULF AVIATION ACADEMY....... 17 357-777 Muharraq www.gaa.aero

BAHRAIN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT..................... 17 825-518 Adliya www.bstdbh.org

INDUSTRIAL PETROLEUM TRAINING................................. 17 681-198 Jid Ali www.iptsbh.com 46

training institutes

INSPIRE................................... 39 047-734 Sa’ar www.inspirebahrain.com

PROJACS TRAINING CENTRE.. 17 228-066 Manama www.projacs.com/training

KUMON BAHRAIN.................... 17 695-070 Janabiya/2 other locations www.kumonbahrain.com

ROSHCOMM.............................. 17 365-044 Manama www.roshcomm.com

MARVEL MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE (MMTI)................... 33 301-230 Diplomatic Area www.mmt-institute.com/bahrain

RRC MIDDLE EAST................... 17 532-027 Hoora www.rrc.com.bh

NASSER VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE.................................... 17 111-171 Jau www.nvtc.edu.bh

SAFETY TRAINING & CONSULTANTS CENTER.................................... 17 400-707 Salmabad www.stc-bahrain.com

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIAL TRAINING............ 17 464-445 Hidd www.niitbah.com

SCOREPLUS-THE PRINCETON REVIEW.................................... 17 223-099 Segeya www.princetonreviewme.com

OASIS TRAINING CENTRE........ 17 330-823 Abu Saiba www.oasistrainingbh.com

STRATHCLYDE BUSINESS SCHOOL.................................... 33 992-779 Juffair www.strath.ac.uk

ORIGIN TRAINING CENTRE....... 17 552-878 Seef www.origin.com.bh

THE EUROPEAN INSTITUTE...... 17 781-415 Jid Ali

PHOENIX ED CONSULT............. 17 760-364 Diplomatic Area

THE NINE TRAINING CENTER...77 333-368 Zinj www.the9tc.com

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE................................ 17 720-114 Umm Al Hassam 47

bahrain institute of banking & finance Leading Business Education Provider

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HE Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF) is a semi-governmental training institute affiliated to the Central Bank of Bahrain. It plays a vital role in the training and development of human capital in the Kingdom, the Gulf region, the wider Middle East and North Africa. The BIBF’s commitment to excellence has strengthened its position as the leading educational provider across all major business disciplines. It serves as a partner to numerous world-class institutions; delivering thought leadership, assessment and training in the areas of banking, Islamic finance, executive development, accounting and finance, academic studies, leadership and management, insurance, information technology

and communication, project management and supply chain management; resulting in a complete business solution.

The BIBF covers a wide spectrum of subject matter, with more than 400 different courses offered to the financial and corporate market; tailor-made training solutions based on organisational requirements; specialised programmes taught by leading market specialists; and professional qualifications and degree programmes in partnership with major international organisations. â–

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learning learning&&sports sportscentres centres

From Languages to Life Skills

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HILE schools and colleges offer recognised learning methods for academic achievement, the style of instruction used in learning centres is often different and can be equally applied to children who need extra help, to adults wishing to pursue hobbies and to those hoping to study different languages.

Learning centres usually focus on a few core services and their purpose is to supplement existing educational establishments rather than compete with them – such as the offering of Sylvan Learning, which helps school students who need extra tuition to build confidence and understanding.

Courses will often include demonstrations from professionals, day care activities and tutoring.

They may offer professional qualifications, such as training to allow practice in a specific field, but may also provide courses and programmes simply for enjoyment or furtherment of an interest or hobby such as art or sport.

Significantly, both parents and employers are recognising the effectiveness of life-based learning.

There are various national associations which offer language tuition as well as the chance to experience other cultures, such as Alliance Française, which has books and French language films to borrow as well as a range of social activities, and The British

Council which conducts thousands of hours of language tuition throughout the year.

Language students can also take advantage of immersive learning at centres such as Berlitz Bahrain which offers day-to-day, real-life conversational simulations.

For those whose interest tends towards sports, the island has much to offer. From horse riding at the many private stables, to coaching ­ — including rugby, netball, football and Gaelic football — at Bahrain Rugby Football Club.

There are also various organisations which have tie-ins with international sporting clubs, such as the Juventus Academy and Arsenal Soccer School. And there’s a huge range of choice should you wish to study martial arts, from tai chi at Ki Train to kickboxing at Bahrain MMA. The island also has a good range of music and dance options such as Bahrain Ballet Centre and Victoria Dance, whose students gain invaluable experience with appearances in regular public shows, and Room 2 Rock which offers practice and recording space for musicians as well as a range of lessons. Bahrain Music Institute also has a great range of classes from classical to contemporary and some of the schools, such as the British School of Bahrain, have specialised arts academies. ■ 49

learning & sports centres STUDIO CERAMICS.................. 17 002-911 Seef Mall

ARTS AL MADRASA FOR ART............ 39 930-303 Hamala www.al-madrasa.org

SYLVAN LEARNING................... 17 400-227 Sehla www.sylvanlearning.com/bahrain

AL RIWAQ ART GALLERY......... 17 717-441 Adliya www.alriwaqartspace.com

THE BAHRAIN ARTS SOCIETY.. 17 590-551 Budaiya www.bahartsociety.org.bh/school.html

ART ZANIA CENTRE................. 17 640-663 Ramli Mall www.artzania.com

BEAUTY & FASHION BEAUTY FACE INSTITUTE......... 17 774-341 East Riffa

CELEBRATIONS........................ 17 595-791 Budaiya

FUTOON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEAUTY............................... 17 777-994 East Riffa

CRAFTZANIA............................ 17 281-788 Sa’ar craftzania.com

HANAN TRAINING INSTITUTE.. 39 696-740 Tubli

EZ ART POTTERY...................... 39 429-447 Jannusan www.ezartpottery.com

LIGHTS CAMERA FASHION...... 37 773-986 Diplomatic Area www.lightscamerafashion.net

FAIRYTOPIA CLUB....................17 293-399 Riffa www.fairytopiabh.com

ISLAMIC STUDIES

JUMPING CLAY......................... 32 211-179 Seef www.jumpingclaybh.com

AL MAWRED INSTITUTE........... 17 625-567 East Riffa www.almawred.org

KALABHAVAN MUSIC & ARTS CENTRE.......................... 17 717-271 Adliya www.kalabhavanbahrain.com

DISCOVER ISLAM LADIES........ 17 531-400 Hoora www.discoverislam.net

DISCOVER ISLAM MEN............ 17 537-373 Hoora www.discoverislam.net

L’ATELIER ART LOUNGE........... 17 551-144 Seef www.latelier-artlounge.com

WISE YOUNG GENERATION CENTRE.................................... 17 531-951 Hoora

PALITRA STUDIO...................... 34 115-037 Amwaj Islands jemnovik.wix.com/palitra

LANGUAGE CENTRES SARD CHILD’S CULTURAL HOUSE.................... 17 280-281 Jerdab www.sardculture.com

AL MASHREQ TRAINING.......... 17 140-144 Seef www.almashreqbh.com 50

learning & sports centres ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF BAHRAIN............................. 17 683-295 Isa Town www.afbahrain.com

GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT & SCIENCE...... 17 740-940 Umm Al Hassam www.globalbahrain.com

AMERICAN CULTURAL & EDUCATION CENTRE................ 17 729-997 Juffair www.acec.edu.bh

KUMON BAHRAIN..................... 17 695-070 Janabiya/2 other locations www.kumonbahrain.com

KUNOOZ AL ARABIYA CENTRE.. 17 792-192 Budaiya www.kunooz-bh.com

BAIT AL TALEEM...................... 17 643-199 A’ali www.baitaltaleem.com

LINGO EASE LANGUAGE CENTRE.................................... 17 590-895 Maqabah

BERLITZ BAHRAIN................... 17 827-847 Adliya/1 other location www.berlitz-bahrain.com

LONDON TRAINING CENTRE.... 17 596-561 Jidhafs www.londontc.com

BRITISH COUNCIL BAHRAIN.....17 266-166 Salihiya www.britishcouncil.bh/en

PHOENIX ED CONSULT.............17 760-364 Diplomatic Area www.phoenixedconsult.com

BRITISH LANGUAGE CENTRE... 17 791-468 Janabiyah www.britishlanguagecentre.co.uk

SCOREPLUS EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY......................... 17 223-099 Sugaiya www.princetonreviewme.com

CAPITAL INSTITUTE................. 17 740-088 Mahooz

DAR AL MA’ARIFA CENTRE...... 17 555-201 Sanabis www.daralmarifa.bh/en/

THE CONVERSATION CENTRE.. 39 067-062 Adliya

LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS CENTRE....................... 17 786-449 Tubli www.elscbahrain.com

AFFINITY CONSULTANCY......... 39 669-267 Sa’ar affinityconsultancy.org

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learning & sports centres AIESEC BAHRAIN..................... 17 358-819 Hidd www.bh.aiesec.org

INJAZ BAHRAIN....................... 17 225-050 Manama www.injazbh.org

BAHRAIN CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC INT’L. & ENERGY STUDIES................. 17 754-757 Manama www.derasat.org.bh

KUMON BAHRAIN..................... 17 695-070 Janabiya/2 other locations www.kumonbahrain.com

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION............... 17 556-613 Al Suwayfiyah www.bised.org

MAD SCIENCE.......................... 17 591-136 Abu Saiba www.bahrain.madscience.org

MANAGEMENT DEV. CENTRE... 17 216-002 Manama www.mdciedu.com

BAHRAIN SCIENCE CENTRE..... 17 686-466 Isa Town BECKETT MCINROY CONSULTANCY......................... 17 590-135 Manama Sea Front www.beckett-mcinroy.com

NEURAL MIND SPARK.............. 36 652-314 Budaiya

PHOENIX ED CONSULT.............17 760-364 Diplomatic Area www.phoenixedconsult.com

BERKSHIRE TRAINING SERVICES................................. 13 650-172 Seef www.bc-training.org.uk

PINGU’S ENGLISH.................... 17 002-977 Seef Mall www.pingusenglish.bh

BRAIN BODY DYNAMICS.......... 38 880-188 Sanabis www.brainbodydynamics.com

SCOREPLUS EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY......................... 17 223-099 Sugaiya www.princetonreviewme.com

CROWN PRINCE’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP.......................... 17 659-999 Riffa www.cpisp.bh

SHAMIL TRANSLATION............ 17 180-488 Manama shamiltranslation.com

DEENA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY........................... 17 465-008 Arad

SPANISH BAHRAIN.................. 39 992-678 Gudaibiya www.spanishbahrain.com

EDUCATION ZONE..................... 17 431-777 Seef www.ezone.ae EDUTECH.................................. 17 280-033 Diplomatic Area www.edutech.com

STEPPINGSTONE...................... 17 404-955 Budaiya www.steppingstoneglobal.com

FASTRACKIDS BAHRAIN.......... 17 651-717 Janabiyah www.ftkbahrain.com

TAMKEEN................................. 17 383-333 Seef/5 other locations www.tamkeen.bh 52

learning & sports centres THE SAUDI-BAHRAINI INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND........................ 17 780-818 Isa Town

KALABHAVAN MUSIC & ARTS CENTRE.......................... 17 717-271 Adliya www.kalabhavanbahrain.com

TÜV NORD TRAINING CENTRE.................................... 17 877-391 Hidd www.tuvnordtrainings.com

LIFE IN MUSIC INSTITUTE........ 17 625-583 Sanad www.lifeinmusicbahrain.com ROOM 2 ROCK.......................... 17 611-785 Sa’ar/1 other location www.room2rock.info

MUSIC & DANCE CENTRES BAHRAIN BALLET CENTRE...... 17 693-232 Barbar www.bahrainballetcentre.com

ROYAL COUNTRY CLUB............ 17 750-777 Riffa www.theroyalgolfclub.com

BAHRAIN MUSIC INSTITUTE.... 17 721-999 Mahooz www.bahrainmusic.com.bh

SCHOOL OF SPEECH & DRAMATIC ARTS..................... 66 690-030 St. Christopher’s School www.ssdabahrain.com

BALLARE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS................. 17 300-021 Sa’ar www.ballarestudio.com

VICTORIA DANCE BAHRAIN..... 39 876-215 Hamala www.victoriadancebahrain.com

BOLLYWOOD STEPS................. 39 323-453 Ramli Mall

SPORTS ACADEMIES ARSENAL SOCCER SCHOOL..... 17 561-615 Seef www.arsenalschoolbahrain.com

BRITISH SCHOOL OF BAHRAIN.............................17 610-920 Hamala www.britishschoolbahrain.com

AWALI GOLF CLUB................... 17 756-770 Awali www.awaligolfclub.com

FAIRYTOPIA CLUB....................17 293-399 Riffa www.fairytopiabh.com

BAHRAIN CHESS ACADEMY..... 17 554-424 Seef www.chess.bh

HARMONY MUSIC CENTER...... 13 622-002 Budaiya www.bahrainharmony.com

BAHRAIN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB...................... 17 695-809 Sa’ar www.bahrainrfc.com

IFP TRAINING........................... 17 210-138 Manama www.ifptraining.com

BAHRAIN TENNIS ACADEMY.... 39 697-114 Sa’ar www.bahraintennisacademy.com

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PERFORMING ARTS................. 17 231-717 Sugaiya www.iipabahrain.com

BAHRAIN TENNIS CLUB........... 17 729-561 Juffair www.bahraintennisclub.com 53

learning & sports centres

BRITISH SCHOOL OF BAHRAIN.............................17 610-920 Hamala www.britishschoolbahrain.com

SRX SPORTS ACADEMY............33 301-208 Manama

THE FOOTBALL ACADEMY....... 77 300-000 Sa’ar/1 other location www.tfabahrain.com

CHAOSS................................... 17 592-096 Sa’ar www.gymnasticsbahrain.com

WINNERS FOOTBALL CENTER.. 17 442-434 Isa Town www.gowfc.com

FAIRYTOPIA CLUB....................17 293-399 Riffa www.fairytopiabh.com

TUITION CENTRES JC’S TENNIS ACADEMY........... 17 233-111 Riffa Views www.jcstennis.com

AL FATEH INSTITUTE............... 17 778-373 East Riffa

KICK OFF ACADEMY................. 69 690-000 Sa’ar

AL MUHEET INSTITUTE ........... 17 610-660 Nuwaidrat

KI TRAIN.................................. 36 242-230 Seef www.kitrain.com

KUMON BAHRAIN..................... 17 695-070 Janabiya/2 other locations www.kumonbahrain.com

REAL MADRID FOOTBALL ACADEMY................................. 36 161-177 Riffa

LEARNING PLUS....................... 17 590-135 Sa’ar

ROYAL COUNTRY CLUB............ 17 750-777 Riffa Views www.theroyalgolfclub.com

PHOENIX ED CONSULT............. 17 760-364 Diplomatic Area www.phoenixedconsult.com

SPARTA.................................... 17 605-190 St Christopher’s School www.sparta-bh.com

SYLVAN LEARNING................... 17 400-227 Sehla www.sylvanlearning.com/bahrain 54

The British Council

A History of Opportunity

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HE British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It creates opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide.

The British Council has been present in the Kingdom for more than 80 years bringing the two countries close,r together through language and educational and cultural exchange.

It is widely recognised for the excellence of its English courses, and staff are proud to have taught multiple generations of Bahrainis and expatriates. The teaching centre deals with upwards of 6,500 students annually, with more than 19,000 class hours taught to the highest standard.

The British Council in Bahrain has also received the Child Safety Award in the past year and continues its efforts in maintaining both its facility and curriculum to the highest quality.

This summer, the British Council will once again open its doors to welcome thousands of children and adults into its English summer course, designed to boost anyone’s English skills over the course of one to two months.

For more information, please visit: www.britishcouncil.bh ■

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Alliance Française Bahrain

French Up Your Life!

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ORE than a language centre, Alliance Française Bahrain (AFB) is an independent, non-profit centre that has been promoting cross-cultural exchange for almost 50 years. It celebrates its half-century in 2019.

It is one of 819 Alliances Française, in 137 countries, offering members of the French and Bahraini communities the chance to participate in a yearround variety of educational, cultural and social activities.

There is a wide range of French language courses, from standard to tailored, to suit all levels and needs following the European Framework of Reference for Languages. AFB is also the Bahrain exam centre for DELF (Diploma in French

Language) and TCF/TEF/TEFAQ – the French language proficiency tests required for emigration to France, Canada and Quebec.

AFB works with private schools and is also working closely with the Ministry of Education to create French workshops for public schools.

Its mission is to promote both Bahraini and French culture. AFB has organised film premiers featuring Bahraini actors and directors and, for several years, Make Music Bahrain has offered local talents a chance to show their skills. ■

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Victoria Dance

Nurturing Future Talent

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IRST established in 2000, the school is owned and run by Victoria Shaban, who has more than 25 years of teaching experience. Pupils have gone on to prestigious establishments in the UK and US and several students have pursued a career in dance.

Victoria Dance has also appeared at various events and venues in Bahrain such as the opening of the inaugural Formula One Race in 2004, car launches and charity events.

The school caters for students aged three to 18 and all are invited to take annual examinations from the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) of which the school is a member. They are also invited to join in the annual show.

Victoria is supported by two highly qualified dance teachers, Suraya Mohamed and Robert Viljoen, and the syllabus allows children to progress at their own pace. For students who want to take dance more seriously, they have the option of following the organisation’s Major Syllabus.

The school also offers a complete range of other classes from tap and hip-hop to Irish dance, private lessons and adult classes. ■

BALLET POINTE TAP CONTEMPORARY HIP HOP MODERN JAZZ RIVERDANCE CHEERLEADING BOYS’ STREET DANCE MUSICAL THEATRE IDTA EXAMINATIONS OUTSIDE EVENTS PRIVATE LESSONS Tel: +973 17004382, Mob: +973 39876215 CONTACTUS@VICTORIADANCEBAHRAIN.COM Flat 11, Building: 450G, Road: 7906, Block: 579, Janabiya.

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service providers

The Backstage Players

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EARNING is not just about schools and colleges; there is a whole service industry behind the education ‘storefront’ without which it could not fully function.

Before kids even go to school, many parents will take them along to a playgroup to get a feel for the learning institutions. And when starting or heading back to school, children love the excitement of new equipment, from pencil cases to lunch boxes. Even adults taking up classes enjoy the thrill of kitting themselves out in new gear, whether it be gym clothing or maps to help in their language classes.

Behind the scenes a whole range of independent stores and services assist in contributing significantly to various schools, universities and learning centres in Bahrain.

Although not directly linked with the organisations, they play a notable role in the learning experience.

Though a great deal of study is now online, books are still an important tool in the learning process, and local bookstores are a great source for reference guides, textbooks, novels and self-help books to aid children, tutors, professionals and college students.

From Barnes & Noble to Words Bookstore Café and, of course, Jashanmal, the island boasts a range of booksellers who cater to

students’ various needs.

Arts and craft shops, such as Celebrations and Talent, are great for supplies for creative, extracurricular projects, while regular stationery can be found in both supermarkets and at specialist suppliers Union Stationery.

There is a plethora of sporting equipment providers, for anything from football boots to swimwear, whereas distinctive uniforms are offered by retail outlets like House of Uniforms for each educational institute in Bahrain.

Financial services are also strong in the education world, with security being imperative to secure the future education of your children. A school fees insurance policy has become an attractive scheme for those seeking to guard against the cost of future education provision. Several banks offer loans and insurance plans to support education at all levels and some offer a dedicated professional who helps you choose the right package, depending on your needs and anticipating those of your children.

Whatever your needs, the Kingdom offers a host of choices ranging from shops for school uniforms, stationery supplies, feessecuring schemes, or a playgroup for your child. ■ 58

service providers BARNES NOBLE....................... 17 592-193 Budaiya

ARTS & CRAFTS CELEBRATIONS........................ 17 595-791 Budaiya

BINT AL HUDA BOOKSHOP....... 17 415-330 Hamad Town www.bintalhuda.com

DAISO....................................... 17 686-101 Ramli Mall/1 other location www.daisome.com

DAR AL HEKMA........................ 17 336-032 Muharraq

KINGDOM PRIDE CENTER........ 17 402-856 North Sehla www.kingdompridecenter.com

DAR AL KITAB......................... 17 272-249 Manama

L’ATELIER ART LOUNGE........... 17 551-144 Seef www.latelier-artlounge.com

DAR AL YAQEEN BOOKSHOP.... 17 779-391 Bu Kuwarah

STUDIO CERAMICS.................. 17 002-911 Seef Mall www.studioceramics.me

ELMIA BOOKSTORE.................. 17 786-300 Sanad

SYLVAN LEARNING................... 17 400-227 Sehla www.sylvanlearning.com/bahrain

JASHANMAL BOOKSTORE....... 17 178-407 CCB/2 other locations www.jashanmalgroup.com

TALENT..................................... 17 594-050 Jannusan

KINGDOM PRIDE CENTRE......... 17 402-852 North Sehla www.kingdompridecentre.com

THINGS-TO-DO......................... 17 590-409 Jidhafs/1 other location www.thingstodobahrain.com

NATIONAL BOOKSHOP.............. 17 293-840 Exhibition Road/3 other locations

BOOKSHOPS NEW LIFE BOOKSHOP............... 39 295-482 Bahrain Mall

AL AYAM BOOKSHOP............... 17 716-611 Exhibition Road

THE BOOKCASE........................ 17 690-566 Sa’ar www.the-bookcase.com

AL BATRA BOOKSHOP.............. 17 540-027 Exhibition Road www.albatra.com

WORDS BOOKSTORE CAFÉ...... 17 690-790 Budaiya www.wordsbookstorecafe.com

AL DAAWA BOOKSHOP............. 17 771-516 East Riffa

AL ESHRAQ BOOKSHOP............ 17 791-215 Sa’ar

EDUCATION SOFTWARE APPS HOUSE............................ 17 443-320 Seef www.theappshouse.com

AL FAROOQ BOOKSHOP............ 17 273-464 Manama 59

service providers EDUCATION ADVISING

INSURANCE AL AHLIA INSURANCE............. 17 225-860 Manama www.solidarity.com.bh

AL AMAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES................................. 17 721-921 Umm Al Hassam www.alamal-aes.com.com

AL-WAZZAN INSURANCE BROKERS................................. 17 225-860 Hidd Al Jamal

AL MAWRED EDUCATION SERVICES................................. 17 625-567 Riffa

AMERICAN EXPRESS............... 17 557-777 Seef www.americanexpress.com.bh

EDUCATION AROUND THE WORLD.............................. 17 002-508 Adliya

ARMOUR INSURANCE SERVICES................................. 17 533-229 Diplomatic Area www.armourgulf.com

EDUCATION LINKS................... 17 255-909 Mahooz www.educationlinks.com.bh

ASHAZI SERVICES CO.............. 17 574-360 Sanabis

GLOBAL VISION....................... 13 617-216 Adliya www.visionedu.co.uk

AXA INSURANCE...................... 17 584-584 Ramli Mall/5 other locations bh.axa-gulf.com

IDP EDUCATION BAHRAIN....... 17 689-960 Isa Town Mall www.middleeast.idp.com

BAHRAIN FINANCING COMPANY................................. 17 228-888 Bab Al Bahrain www.bfc.com.bh

INDIAN ACADEMY.................... 17 822-103 Umm Al Hassam

INTUITIVE EDUCATION............. 16 030-711 Amwaj Islands www.intuitiveeducation.com

BAHRAIN KUWAIT INSURANCE.............................. 17 119-999 Seef/4 other locations www.gigbh.com

PHOENIX ED CONSULT............. 17 760-364 Diplomatic Area www.phoenixedconsult.com

BAHRAIN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE.............................. 17 587-300 Seef www.bnhgroup.com

TALAL ABU GHAZALEH ORGANIZATION........................ 17 383-000 Suwayfiyah www.tagorg.com

CITIBANK................................. 17 582-484 Seef/2 other locations www.citi.com

EDUCATIONAL TOYS COHERE INSURANCE SERVICES................................. 17 582-295 Seef www.cohereweb.com

LEARNEX.................................. 17 594-448 Al Maqsha www.lernx.bh 60

service providers CREDIMAX............................... 17 117-117 Seef www.credimax.com.bh

SAUDI NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY................................. 17 563-377 Seef www.snic.com.bh

CRESCENT GLOBAL INSURANCE.............................. 17 713-838 Adliya www.crescentglobal.com

T’AZUR..................................... 17 561-661 Manama/2 other locations www.tazur.com TAKAFUL INTERNATIONAL....... 17 565-656 Seef/4 other locations www.takaful.bh

GULF UNION INSURANCE & REINSURANCE.......................... 17 255-292 Salihiya www.gulfunion.com.bh

TAKAUD SAVINGS & PENSIONS............................. 17 511-611 Diplomatic Area

INTERSHIELD........................... 17 271-616 Manama www.intershieldbahrain.com

TRUST INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE.............................. 17 517-171 Diplomatic Area www.trustre.com

LIC INTERNATIONAL................ 17 210-610 Manama www.licinternational.com

UNITED GULF INVESTMENT CORPORATION.......................... 17 581-654 Seef www.ugiccorp.com

MEDGULF ALLIANZ TAKAFUL.. 17 568-222 Sanabis www.medgulftakaful.com.bh

PLAYGROUPS

METLIFE................................... 17 556-608 Sanabis www.metlife.bh

BAMBINO DAYCARE................. 38 899-340 Al Qalaah

NEC PAYMENTS....................... 17 203-000 Seef www.necpayments.com

BOOKWORMS........................... 36 063-666 Manama KIDS ACTIVITY CLUB............... 36 243-998 Mahooz

NEXUS FINANCIAL SERVICES.. 17 511-777 Seef www.nexusadvice.com

LALAPALOZA............................ 16 101-612 Al A’ali Shopping Complex www.lalapaloza.com

PATRICK YORK INSURANCE..... 17 587-031 Seef www.pybahrain.com

LANGUATOTS........................... 39 749-120 Amwaj Islands/1 other location

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS................................. 17 118-800 Seef www.pwc.com

MONKEYNASTIX...................... 39 998-090 Hidd www.monkeynastixonline.co.za

ROYAL SUN ALLIANCE............. 17 581-661 Seef www.royalsunalliance.bh

MOTHER GOOSE....................... 34 023-819 Adliya 61

service providers

MY GYM BAHRAIN................... 17 566-566 Seef www.mygym.com

AL AMEED STATIONERY........... 17 340-035 Muharraq AL ANDALUSE FRAME CENTRE.................................... 17 689-526 Jid Ali

PIRATE LAND........................... 17 231-282 Al Hayat Shopping Mall

AL BAHAR TRADING................ 17 272-134 Manama

PLAY BAHRAIN......................... 17 564-900 Seef Mall www.playbahrain.com

AL HIDD STATIONERY............... 17 678-674 Hidd

SARD CHILD’S CULTURAL HOUSE...................................... 17 280-281 Jerdab www.sardculture.com

AL JAMAHEER STATIONERY..... 17 552-135 Jidhafs

STICKY FINGERS...................... 36 431-822 Juffair

AL MAALI STATIONERY............ 17 413-979 Hamad Town

LITTLE VILLAGE CENTER......... 13 104-746 Umm Al Hassam www.littlevillagebh.com

AL MAFOODH STATIONERY...... 17 681-243 Isa Town AL MAHOOZI STATIONERY....... 17 251-651 Manama/1 other location

TRIBAL FITNESS...................... 39 473-710 Budaiya

AL MANAR STATIONERY.......... 17 291-985 Gudaibiya

YELLOW SUBMARINE............... 17 000-037 Sa’ar Mall www.yellowsubmarinekids.com

AL MANSOOR STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE................... 17 596-673 Abu Saiba

STATIONERY ABBASBHAI HATIMBHAI.......... 17 228-248 Bab Al Bahrain

AL NASFAH TRADING............... 17 223-493 Manama

ABUAHMAD STATIONERY......... 17 795-822 Budaiya

AL NAHAR STATIONERY........... 17 232-208 Gudaibiya 62

service providers AL QABAS STATIONERY........... 17 263-765 Manama

FM TAHER BHAI TRADERS...... 17 223-761 Manama

AL RAHIL STATIONERY............. 17 592-118 Karranah/1 other location

GREEN DESERT TRADING........ 17 281-012 Hoora

AL RASHID STATIONERY.......... 17 212-269 Manama

KANOO STATIONERY................. 17 281-002 Hoora www.kanoostationery.com

AL SHAFAQ STATIONERY.......... 17 594-005 Budaiya

MARIA STATIONERY & PHOTOCOPY.............................. 17 404-626 Hamad Town

ALMOAYYED STATIONERY........ 17 225-454 Manama/1 other location

MARK WELL INTERNATIONAL.. 17 369-832 Umm Al Hassam

ALWAN STATIONERY................ 17 786-286 Exhibition Road

MIDDLE EAST UNION STATIONERY............................. 17 731-343 Sitra

AMINA STATIONERY................. 17 254-697 Manama ARAA STATIONERY................... 17 210-365 Manama

NATIONAL TRADING HOUSE.... 17 736-363 Sitra/1 other location www.nattrad.com

ATLAS STATIONERY.................. 17 210-141 Bab Al Bahrain

NOBEL TRADERS..................... 17 231-752 Manama

AWAL STATIONERY................... 17 223-337 Manama

PAPER ART PRODUCTS............ 17 291-918 Hoora www.paperartproducts. com

AWALI STATIONERY.................. 17 296-373 Hoora www.awalistationery.com

RAIF STATIONERY.................... 17 677-242 Hidd

BAHRAIN PRIDE TRADING....... 17 624-212 Nuwaidrat

REGAL STATIONERY CENTER... 17 715-549 Adliya

CITY CENTRE STATIONERY....... 17 687-682 Jid Ali

ROYAL STATIONERY................. 17 280-288 Manama/1 other location

CLASS TRADING...................... 17 290-791 Hoora

SARAH STATIONERY................. 17 781-116 Jid Ali

DEENA STATIONERY................. 17 333-811 Muharraq

SHAKEEL TRADING.................. 17 261-566 Manama/1 other location www.shakeelgroup.com.bh

EVOLUTION STATIONERY.......... 17 003-724 Bilad Al Kadim 63

service providers

SINDABAD STATIONERY........... 17 441-082 Hamad Town

KHADIA SUFI FASHION............ 17 231-698 Gudaibiya

TAHERA STATIONERY............... 17 413-605 Hamad Town

KOOHIJI UNIFORMS................. 17 730-002 Manama

UNION STATIONERY.................. 17 714-461 Exhibition Road www.unionstationery.biz

LANDMARK UNIFORMS........... 17 293-600 Gudaibiya MY CHOICE.............................. 17 874-227 Salmabad/1 other location

UP TO DATE STATIONERY......... 17 292-811 Hoora

PLANETS LINE EMBROIDERY... 77 086-699 Manama www.planetsbh.com

ZAHRAT AL AJYAL STATIONERY............................. 17 704-101 Ma’ameer

REGENT TRADING CENTRE...... 17 293-688 Exhibition Road

UNIFORMS AKKSSA UNIFORM................... 13 615-915 Sa’ar

SHAKAR TAILORING HOUSE..... 17 292-822 Gudaibiya

ALL STAR UNIFORM CENTRE.. 17 729-099 Juffair/2 other locations

SHARIF GARMENTS FACTORY... 17 748-998 Adliya www.sharifgroup.com

DREAMS LINES FASHIONS...... 39 217-279 Hoora

UNIFORM EXPERTS AVENUE... 39 805-577 Adhari Park www.uniformave.net

DRESSCODE BOUTIQUE........... 17 162-635 Manama

UNIFORM EXPRESS.................. 17 234-146 Salmaniya

GEORGIA UNIFORMS................ 17 294-445 Budaiya www.georgiauniforms.net

ZAKS STORE BAHRAIN............ 17 590-139 Nakheel Centre www.zaksstore.com

HOUSE OF UNIFORMS.............. 17 245-177 Segaya www.uniforms.com.bh

ZEEBA UNIFORMS................... 77 199-905 Hamad Town 64

Kingdom Pride Center The Supply Staple

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HETHER kids are starting school for the first time or heading back after a break, one thing that’s sure to get them excited is getting kitted out with lush new supplies.

From notebooks and pens to pencil cases, school bags, lunchboxes and even diaries to log all those great after-school activities – you’ll find everything you need at Kingdom Pride.

With multiple branches across the Kingdom, at North Sehla, Madinat Hamad and Ar Rifa` Wa Al Mintaqah Al Janubiya, Kingdom Pride has been sending kids back to school happy for more than 10 years.

As well as its huge range of stationery, including themed pieces featuring the latest cartoon characters, the store has games to keep the youngsters entertained

after school, sporting equipment and even clothing to keep kids looking smart.

And, with some of the very best prices around as well as regular special promotions and discounts, Kingdom Pride is your one-stop shop for all your back-to-school and everyday educational needs, where the well-trained staff are always happy to help. ■

Kingdom Pride Centre aims to provide its customers with a wide range of affordable quality products.

We strive to grow our business with honesty and integrity, together with the best customer service.

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Supermarket & Department Store Tel: 17402852 / Fax: 17402856 Opposite Shk. Abdul Aziz Mosque, www.kingdompridecenter.com North Sehla 65

acknowledgements & advertisers Issue No.4, June 2018 COMMERCIAL INDEX Al Dana Nursery....................................................... 35 Alliance Francaise...................................................... 56

Publisher & Chairman George F. Middleton

Applied Science University.................................. IBC Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance........ 48

Editorial Director Liz O’Reilly

Bangladesh School.................................................... 30 British Council.............................................................. 55 British School of Bahrain........................................ 31

Research Roanna Fernandes

British University of Bahrain....................... BC, 45 City & Guilds............................................................... 4,5

Design & Layout Romeo San Miguel

Eton House................................................................... 33 Fairytopia...................................................................... IFC Hawar International School................................. 34

Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian

Kingdom Pride Center............................................. 65 Nadeen School............................................................ 29

Media Managers Anuradha Manhas, Gracy Mary

RIA Institute.................................................................. 36 Sylvan Learning Center........................................... 51 The British Preparatory School.......................... 37

Media Co-ordinator Sarah Ansari

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