Description

Welcome to Bahrain Indian School, Bahrain approved by the Ministry of Education Bahrain. Among the prestigious educational institutions of the Kingdom of Bahrain . Bahrain Indian School occupies a place of pride from our modest beginning in April 2014 we have been able to achieve the states of being one of he premier institutions of the country.

We are committed to provide the best educational experience for each student not only in academics but  in co-curricular activities and sports & games too. Our highly qualified,experienced and dedicated staff from different countries help us to achieve the end.

Vision:

To prepare global citizens to provide leadership for future.

Mission:

To make the students mentally developed, physically strong, socially adjusted, emotionally balanced, and technically talented.

Academic Inputs:

Smart Class Technology – To facilitate a better classroom teaching and for better understanding and learning of the students smart class technology has been incorporated in each class.

Language Lab: To teach the students to learn correct pronunciation, correct rhythm,intonation, voice modulation etc to enhance the communication skills of the students in English and other foreign languages.

PWS would be following the curriculum specified by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi and would be affiliated with the Board for Grades 9 – 12. There are presently close to 20,000 schools in India and around 2,000 schools outside of India, which follow the curriculum specified by the CBSE. Defined, structured and compact, the focus of the Curriculum is to help develop holistic individuals through co-scholastic school based evaluation, instill values through an integrated curricular approach, develop innovations in teaching-learning methodologies by devising student friendly and student centered paradigms, among others. The emphasis of the curriculum remains on the application of knowledge. The school would successfully link its vision with the CBSE curriculum rationale to ensure that the foundations of the curriculum is meticulously followed in the school.

Kindergarten

Our kindergarten aims to nurture each child’s potential, through love, care and encouragement. The early years have a crucial influence on later development and learning. Early childhood foundation makes a great difference to the future achievement of children. Whether our children become self-motivated learners and face the world with confidence, depends to a great extent on the stimulation, guidance and nurturing they receive early in life. The kindergarten programme The Bahrain Indian School Kindergarten offers the following groups – Pre KG KG1(LKG) KG2 (UKG) Curricular practices in kindergarten

Integrated Thematic approach: Each theme is taught through a unit of inquiry. Within these themes children learn all the major subject areas likeWriting, Letter Recognition,Beginning Sounds, Number Recognition and Counting, Reading Readiness, Attention and Following Directions language, social skills, art and craft. Our kindergarten education aims to promote a love for leaning. Children are encouraged to become independent learners with a whole range of skills to ensure that a firm foundation is built for the next stage of learning.

Language: The language programme at the Kindergarten is an exciting blend of phonics and the whole language approach. Children work and play with words and objects to develop and improve speaking and language skills. The success of this unique programme reflects in the Kindergarteners’ confident communication skills and their ability to read fluently and write with confidence.

Kindergarten Assessment: A gradual and comprehensive assessment of the child’s personality, physical and emotional development is done through the year. The primary aim of this assessment is to make the child feel happy, secure and loved and to make learning an exciting and happy experience.

Kindergarten Activities: A whole range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are organized for the KG kids throughout the year. The co-curricular activities include a fruit day, vegetable salad day, puppetry shows, theatre shows, story telling sessions etc. The colorful and exciting extra curricular include a day in the week for water play, mother’s day, father’s day, Music classes, Dance classes, recitation classes, PE classes.

Circle Time or Carpet Time: Skills of social interaction, listening, conversing, feeling, thinking, empathy and patience are learnt by sharing ideas and experiences with each other during Circle Time which is a thought provoking period of reflection and learning

To achieve this strong foundation, young learners need to be nurtured in a safe and happy environment, one where they can lead their learning, take risks and make mistakes, and learn from every new experience.

Primary School

The primary school curriculum at Bahrain Indian School is fuelled by the natural curiosity that children exhibit at this age. Children share ideas and experiences, and develop a sense of community and discipline through interactions with nature, people, objects and the environment. They explore and investigate, consolidate and connect what they learn, ponder over and question it, and then demonstrate their learning in multiple ways. Teachers have many roles too: they are facilitators, learners, guides and mentors. The classrooms and bulletin boards in school reflect the energy generated at this stage by the students. The displays are an explosion of ideas, creativity and pride, illustrating discoveries in languages, math and science. Insights in to concepts are expressed using dance, theatre and movement as well. Each class sets its own rules for expected behaviors, guided by a school-wide discipline policy. Responsibilities and expectations are clearly defined by the students themselves.

The Primary School Programme. At the primary level, we follow an Integrated Thematic Curriculum based on NCERT (National council of Education Research and Training)

Curricular Practices in Primary School

1. Integrated teaching through Themes and projects: our integrated curriculum views learning and teaching in a holistic way (rather than as compartmentalized subjects) through meaningful themes and projects that reflect the wider world. This approach prepares children to take responsibility for their own learning and become lifelong learners. It also facilitates a sharing of ideas and a strong sense of community because student activities are done in collaborative ways.

2. Curriculum based on age- specific learning goals.

3. Differentiated learning: learning plans that cater to at least three levels of learners in a class.

4. Small group instruction.

5. Individual learning plans.

6. Presentations at the end of themes and projects.

7. Assessments: relevant, formative and continuous, they are based on observations, projects, activities, worksheets, research and presentations, and weekly reviews- linked to learning experiences in term of FA (formative assessment)

8. Summative reviews: To check for end of unit understanding.

9. Special activity weeks: including visual and performing arts, literary activities, math, and science activities.

10. Accelerated learning reading programs for math and English.

11. Reading enrichment programmed.

12. Circle Time.

13. Extended learning opportunities in the form of Field trips and workshops.

14. Vertical learning groups: where students across grades work on activities together, enabling younger ones learn from their seniors, and the older ones to learn soft skills likes leadership, teaching patience and understanding. E.g. Assembly time.

15. Technology integration.

16. Ideal teacher-student ratio.

17. Weekly student-led assemblies.

To achieve this strong foundation, young learners need to be nurtured in a safe and happy environment, one where they can lead their learning, take risks and make mistakes, and learn from every new experience.

Admission Process

The enquiry for admission is via ETH Digital Campus, the online student registration system for Bahrain Indian School in Bahrain. Access to admission is located on www.bhavansbahrain.com school website.  The Admission(s) Team is committed to working together with families in determining the educational placement that is best for each student.

The admission process has been designed to ensure students are appropriately placed at School, while maintaining the integrity and consistency of the school program and policies.  A student’s application will pass through different stages facilitated by effective communication, between the parents and the school’s admission team.

SCREENING & ASSESSMENTS

Our school will undertake screening and assessments to determine the right placement of an applicant.  After a student has been registered and required paperwork submitted, students entering Grade 1 and above will be asked to complete a placement test.  Students entering Pre Kg to Kg 2  will meet in groups with a member of the Educational team.

Grade Placement

Bahrain Indian School seeks to make the most appropriate grade placement for each student based on his or her age, as well as academic, social and emotional development within policy guidelines. For this reason, new students may be required to complete an appropriate level assessment to determine placement and fit.

Previous Schooling

All new students must provide official documentation of previous school experience, report card, and test scores. All documents provided must be in English. The school may request certification of translation from the Consulate of the country in which the student last attended to meet admission requirements.

Age Requirements

To meet the age requirements of the admission policy for Bahrain Indian School, a student must have turned the age listed next to the grade level by March 31st of the Academic Year. The age criteria given below, is also specified by the Ministry of Education, Bahrain.

Requirement of Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain

Parents are requested to comply with the following procedures of Ministry of Education once admission formalities are completed with the school. Approval from Ministry of Education is mandatory for all students joining Grade 2 and above.

TRANSFER FROM SCHOOLS WITHIN THE GCC

Transfer Certificate should be authenticated/ stamped by The Ministry of Education (of the country of issue).

Report Card signed and stamped by the School (Original).

Present the above documents to Examination Directorate, Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain to receive an equivalency letter.

Submit the Equivalency Certificate and Transfer Certificate (both original copies) to School to complete the remaining formalities with Ministry of Education.

TRANSFER FROM SCHOOLS IN INDIA

Transfer Certificate should be authenticated from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi

(APOSTILLE ATTESTATION).

Report Card signed and stamped by the School (Original). For Grade 9 and above, Mark sheet (final mark sheet of previous grade) also need apostille attestation along with TC.

Present the above documents to Examination Directorate, Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain to receive an equivalency letter.

Submit the Equivalency Certificate and Transfer Certificate (both original copies) to School to complete the remaining formalities with Ministry of Education.

( If transfer is from Board other than CBSE, the TC should be counter-signed by the District Educational Officer of the state/ Union Territory concerned in addition to the Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi).

Fee Structure

Note 1 : Transportation (Optional) has been outsourced to Almoayyed Transportation. Parents are requested to fill the transport forms and hand them over to the school. Transport fees will be collected in the school by the Co-ordinator from Almoayyed Transportation.

Note 2 : ICT service (Optional) has been outsourced to ETHDC . Parents are requested to sign the contract directly with the ETHDC to avail the service. ICT fees will be collected in the school by the ETHDC coordinator.

Fee Refunding Scheme:

1. In case a student does not attend the class, all fees will be refunded.
2. If a student attends one month or less, 50% of fees will be refunded.
3. If a student attends for more than one month, no fees will be refunded.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

The school uniform is a discipline in itself and should be worn with pride by all the students. All students are expected to wear the specified uniform. Parents are expected to ensure that their wards are in proper uniform before leaving home.

Special Attention