Yes.

Resource Room Support.

Arabic, AFL, and Spanish

Classes sizes are maximum 18 students in a class.

15

All homeroom teachers have educational assistants to support the teacher with the development of a student’s academic, behavioural and personal growth through the implementation of an appropriate, student-centered educational program that meets the student’s needs and builds on areas of difficulty.

The Instructional Technology program is designed to assist all students in learning the computer skills needed to be successful in school and in the real world. The elementary aged students use computer software to practice basic computer skills, develop appropriate technology vocabulary, learn touch-typing skills, conduct authentic research, select and utilize appropriate software to support learning, and become familiar with productivity software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and photo-editing software.

Middle school and high school students continue to learn touch-typing, but also develop advanced skills in research and presentation skills, word processing, database, spreadsheets, internet research, web page design, photo editing, and desktop publishing. In addition, the use of various software programs, internet resources, and various other technologies assist students in their learning through school-based projects, organizational management, and career planning.

E-learning at BIS is activated from last Spring due to a prolonged forced school closure.

Islamic religion, classes for muslim students.

All non-religious students are in AFL class and there are 2 teachers teaching them AFL. When the AFL students have Islamic, the non-religious students move to Arabic AFL class.

Currently our students who apply for university abroad have the option to take either the IELTS or TOEFL exam for English language proficiency. All students at BIS generally take the IELTS exam. If students go abroad to the US, the university may require SAT or ACT exam scores. Only one student take the ACT in the last two years. About 4 students took the SAT last year.

Students at BIS average between 5.0-6.0 overall on the IELTS exam. For the SAT exam, the average score was between 800-1000 for last year's graduates.

Assignment requirements outside of live class sessions will be limited and effort will be made to make the learning experience comparable to traditional class schedules.

It does not exceed 20 minutes each school day.

100%.

Yes.

Inclusion program guarantees all students to receive high quality instruction, interventions, and supports that enable them to meet social and academic success regardless of challenges and without restrictions or limitations.

Teachers receive coaching support from the instructional support and provide intervention for students.

The educational psychologist works closely with the entire school community: students, staff, and parents. The responsibilities include assessing student’s cognitive, achievement, social, and emotional functioning; recommending to teachers specific techniques to meet students' individual needs; and collaborating with teachers to design classroom behavior plans.

The educational psychologist also provide students with short-term counseling for issues that are negatively affecting their academic performance, and when necessary, make referrals to outside mental health professionals.

Entrance evaluation.

English and Math entrance evaluations have been designed by the school to evaluate basic language and math skills reflecting our curriculum. The English evaluation assesses reading, writing and oral language skills; while the Math evaluation assesses basic grade level mathematical skills.

Depends on the grade level, generally yes.

January

Yes.

7:25 AM.

Kindergarten: 12:35
G1 - G12: 14:00

1. Morning duty begins at 7:00 A.M. Each classroom assistant is assigned an area to supervise. The staff member should circulate within the assigned area, monitoring the activities of students. 2. Afternoon duty begins at 2:00 P.M. and ends at 2:30 P.M. All Elementary and Middle School students are to be escorted to the school’s gate by the Classroom Assistant. Children must not stand outside in the parking area. All staff members must remain at their duty location until 2:30 P.M.

3. Break: Proper supervision by staff is expected, with staff circulating among students. Supervision will be scheduled by the Principal and Assistant Principal.

4. Lunch: Staff are assigned regular lunch duty; a schedule will be created by the Principal and Assistant Principal.

Yes.

Yes, through the canteen.

No. The Healthy Canteen has been developed to support students making healthy food choices at school. All meals are Halal.

Student uniforms are mandatory for students at BIS from KG1 until grade 12.

Art, Music, Drama, Sport, Fitness and Academics.

The Sports and Physical Education program at Al-Bayan International School teaches students a wide variety of skills and places emphasis firmly upon enjoyment and active participation. In the KG program the students learn a variety of generic skills such as catching, throwing, rolling, jumping etc., all designed to improve awareness and hand-eye coordination.

As students move through the grade levels, are exposed to an extensive variety of team games. They have the opportunity to learn games such as soccer, basketball, short tennis and many more. They also have the opportunity to learn basic gymnastic and movement skills. The skills acquired in lower elementary are carried through Grades 4 and 5 and also expanded upon. Enjoyment and sportsmanship are emphasized in the students’ learning, as is the importance of teamwork and cooperation.

In middle and high school, students explore sports in blocks of 6-week activities. The sports include soccer, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, badminton, baseball, athletics, and tag rugby. Once again, emphasis is placed on participation, sportsmanship and enjoyment.

Yes.

Science labs, library, playgrounds, computer labs.

Big Sports Hall, 2 Small Sports Halls and Basketball Hall.

Al-Bayan International School is a private co-educational international non-profit, KG-12, American curriculum school dedicated to serving the individual needs of all children. BIS believes in a student-centered approach that is collaborative and plans cross-curricular.

BIS' students benefit from an American curriculum program that is designed to best meet each student’s individual learning needs. All students participate in a rigorous academic program, as well as having opportunities to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities. Students who attend BIS compete successfully with other students in the world. In addition, they exhibit strong character, leadership, and demonstrate compassion for others. BIS is committed to ensuring that its students not only get a personalized education, but also a life changing experience!