Description

Modern Knowledge Schools was established in 1995. During this short period of time, we have grown and flourished because of our dedicated staff. We have much to be proud of, including our accreditation from the Middle States Association (MSA), and our affiliation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. As a result, students can choose an IB or American Diploma.

As an American curriculum school, MKS is committed to hiring experienced and certified staff members from the U.S. and Canada to teach the core subjects of Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. However, we are also committed to a strong Arabic studies curriculum that is taught by experienced Arab teachers.

Our mission and philosophy is to provide the best education possible to all of our students, and we are proud that our student population includes students from a variety of countries and nationalities. Although we have achieved much, we have much more to achieve. We intend to continue building and improving our school and staff for years to come.

The mission of Modern Knowledge Schools is to develop respectful, responsible, global minded individuals: lifelong learners who contribute towards a peaceful world.

Students are placed in an educational environment that challenges and enables them to explore, develop, and apply their intellectual, social, physical and creative abilities as well as critical thinking skills in order to function and interact in a dynamically oriented global society. This formal integrated program embraces all learning experiences to assist students in becoming lifelong learners who can positively and constructively have an impact on a rapidly changing international perspective.

All students have the potential to succeed. Everyone is valued and deserves respect. Everyone has the right to a safe, clean environment that is conducive to learning. Local culture and heritage are an integral part of the learning experience. Family and community support are vital for success. Learning is fun.

Our dream is to create a learning community that is exciting, challenging and a place where our students not only learn, but are also excited to come each day. We dream that our classrooms are exciting and invigorating environments; places where children not only look forward to being, but also do not want to leave. We dream of our students being the master of their learning by creating an atmosphere that allows them to own their own learning.

Curriculum

Kindergarten

The kindergarten (KG1-KG 2) is the foundation for all future learning. The MKS curriculum provides for the development of social skills, self-esteem, and academic success. Language and literacy development involves speaking, listening, writing and reading. MKS extends their oral language skills as students listen to and join in reading stories, poems, and songs. Students’ creativity is encouraged through play, art, drama, and kitchen science. Each class is planned by teachers who know the best way to encourage learning in young children. All instruction is in English. The Arabic language is taught as an integral part of the curriculum.

Elementary School

The elementary school (grades 1 through 5) expands the foundations for academic achievement, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. MKS values diversity and supports social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. The curriculum provides for the continuous development of knowledge, skills, and understanding in the areas of reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, music, library skills, technology education, Arabic, and physical education. Students remain in self-contained classrooms with their homeroom teacher for core subjects. All instruction is in English; Arabic language, Islamic Religion, and Arabic Social Studies are taught by specialist teachers and in accordance with the Bahrain Ministry of Education guidelines. Art, music, technology and physical education are taught by specialist teachers. Upper-level students participate in School Safety Patrol.

Middle School

The middle school (grades 6 through 8) curriculum at MKS is designed to meet the needs of a child as well as an adolescent during the transition from the elementary to the high school. Through a caring and secure environment, the MKS middle school program ensures that all students experience challenge and success. Highly qualified subject area teachers provide academic instruction in English, math, science and social studies. All core subjects are taught in English. French is a required subject for all students. Arabic Language, Islamic Religion, and Arabic Social Studies are mandatory for all students holding Arabic passports. Students participate in art, computer, music and physical education taught by specialist teachers. Students have the opportunity to participate in the Middle School Student Council.

High School

The high school (grades 9 through 12) curriculum follows a college preparatory curriculum and includes the IB Diploma program in grades 11 and 12. All students develop a personal four-year plan to help determine high school goals and objectives. Students in grades 9 and 10 follow the traditional college preparatory program of English literature with writing, French, Algebra l, Geometry, Ancient and Modern History, Biology and Chemistry. In grades 11 and 12 students have various options in all disciplines. Students may elect to enter the rigorous two year IB diploma program or continue on the college preparatory track. All high school students participate in physical education each year. Students may elect to study courses from the Fine Arts, Science or Social Studies. All instruction is in English. Arabic Language, Arabic Social Studies, and Islamic Religion courses are mandatory for all Arab passport holders and are taught according to the Bahrain Ministry of Education guidelines.

Modern Knowledge Schools Admission procedures:

Fill in required fields on the application and scan all documents. 

• Email scanned documents to Director of Finance and registration: aminakazerooni@mkschoolsbh.com
• In the subject line of the email indicate the division you are applying for and student name. (e.g. Subject: Application – High School – John Smith) 
• Alternatively, you may hand deliver all the documents in an envelope to security at the registration building (Gate 4).

Tuition & Fees

Modern Knowledge Schools does not discriminate in admissions with regard to race, gender, ethnic origin, or religion. The decision to admit a student is based on an assessment of the student’s ability to benefit both from the school’s academic program and also from the student life environment. The Principals in consultation with the Director of Financial Resources & Registration and Superintendent make all admissions decisions.

Students joining the school are placed in a given grade level according to their age. The cut-off date that determines grade placement is September 30th.

Children must be 3 years of age by September 30th of the current academic year to be placed in Nursery; 4 years of age to join Kindergarten 2; 6 years of age by September 30th to join grade 1, and so on at all grade levels throughout the school.

Other Fees

Important Notes:

Fees should be paid in advance in three installments in the first week of September, November, and February.

Registration fee is not refundable.

In case of student withdrawal during the semester the installment will not be refunded.

The total installment amount must be paid even if the student fails to attend the school.

In case of any delay in the payment of an installment and the following installment was due and both the installments were not settled by the parent, the student will not be permitted in school and will be considered expelled.