Description

Bilingual (Arabic/English) Education
An environment in which the child develops a positive attitude towards learning, independence and respect for the rights of others
A Bilingual (Arabic/English) Education for children of 2 to 6 years of age.
An equal time is spent in both ARABIC and ENGLISH speaking environments.
Madeleine´s Pre School was established in 1982 and incorporates the Montessori Philosophy and materials in a well planned environment where healthy, social, emotional and intellectual development takes place. The children leaving Madeleine´s Pre School are well prepared for primary education in private schools either in Bahrain or internationally.
The teachers are employed locally and are familiar with the Bahraini culture as well as being fully qualified and experienced in early childhood education.

About us

Madeleine’s Pre School was established in January 1982. The school is owned and managed by Mrs. Madeleine Almoayed. Madeleine is a Montessori Diploma graduate and incorporates the Montessori Methods and Philosophy in a well planned and safe  environment where healthy, social, emotional and intellectual development can take place.

• Children are given the opportunity to develop a positive attitude towards learning, independence and respect for the rights of others.
• We value the importance of implementing a learning foundation that is based on hands-on experience that allows the child to truly understand the basics of literacy and mathematics. Children are given the opportunity to follow their natural curiosity for learning by working with materials and activities that allow them to explore.
• We maintain a high standard of  bilingual education.
• We employ both Montessori and acceptable early childhood trained teachers to implement an environment and curriculum which meets the needs of our children.
• We support in-school and external training of Bahraini teaching staff in the Montessori method of education.
• We work with parents to allow children to gain the most from the school setting.
• Parents are kept informed of their child’s progress with a monthly newsletter.
• We devise strategies   for maintaining a  balance between encouraging children with academics and pushing too hard.
• We maintain a  good student/teacher ratio to ensure every child is given the care and understanding that is his right at this early age.
• The school is located in  the Adliya/Segaiya area of Manama.

Classes
Nursery (For children who turn two by December)
This class is essentially an introduction to school. Every child is given the care and understanding he/she requires in this new experience from the home environment.
Pre School classes (For children who turn three by December)
Emphasis is placed on creating a stimulating environment where children are guided in the development of skills required as a basis for learning for life. Building of self esteem is a priority as well as ensuring success in completion of tasks that interest the child.
KG 1 and KG 2 classes  (For children who turn four and five by December respectively)
These classes implement a language programme designed to ensure success in reading/writing and comprehension in both English and Arabic.
The mathematics programme is designed to ensure a strong understanding of basic mathematics and science and the ability to put the knowledge to use.
Montessori Classrooms
Many of the classrooms are fully equipped Montessori classrooms, following the Montessori method of education and taught by Montessori Diploma teachers.
Application and Registration Information

• Applications must be made at the school office  (no email or fax) (Putting in an application does not guarantee a place.)
• Registration to confirm a place in the school takes place in November/December for the following year starting in September.
• Places are allocated according to date of application.
• Priority is given to siblings of existing and previous students providing their application is received by December.

Current School Fees

Payment Schedule

Other Payments:

The school office accepts payments by cheque or cash. Please make cheques payable to Madeleine's Pre School.

Refund policy:

• 50% of 1st installment is refunded if child is withdrawn and school informed before end of the school year. NO refund will be given if school not informed before then.
• 100% refund if a child is withdrawn because the family is relocating outside of Bahrain, as long as the school is informed before the end of the school year. If informed later than this then 50% of 1st installment is refunded.

Fees are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change.

MONTESSORI uses uniquely designed learning materials to help the child to:

• Develop self confidence and independent learning
• Acquire habits of concentration and a positive self image.
• Develop an abiding curiosity to learn and sensitivity to others.
• Develop the foundations for success in reading writing and mathematics.
• The child in a Montessori program wil  learn to..
• Work and play well with others.
• Work and play well by himself.
• Share experiences,ideas, materials and games.
• Expand his ability to concentrate.
• Follow directions.
• Develop better listening habits.
• Appreciate books and other learning materials.
• Sing songs and express himself through creative play.
• Develop good personal hygiene.
• Develop better physical coordination.
• Acquire a sense of order.

Any child is free to work with any material displayed on the child level shelving as long as he uses it respectfully.
The child restores the material after completing the exercise.
No child interferes with another child’s activity.
The functional arrangement of the classroom and materials helps the child feel secure because he knows what to expect.
The order of the environment allows the child to do things without needing an adults assistance after the initial introduction of an exercise.
Within this framework of structure and order the child is free to direct his learning. He is given the opportunity for making decisions and choices about what work is to be done from a wide range of activities.