Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
980 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
48 |
| Most common nationality |
Bahraini |
| Native English and Arabic speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
Nursery: 20
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| Average number of students per class |
Nursery - 11
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, each preschool class has an EA. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The integration of technology is critical in creating 21st Century learners. At CSB every classroom is a “smart classroom” fitted with the latest interactive screens. Students are provided access to iPads from grade 4 and up to further enhance their learning experience. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islamic studies are part of the curriculum for Muslim students |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students who do not practice Islam are enrolled in different classes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The last date for applying for the second term is February. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Nursery and KG1: 7:45
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| School finish time |
Nursery and KG1: 13:00 (Thursdays 11:30)
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
There is a school canteen that students can purchase lunches from; stocked with healthy options. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CSB offers many clubs and activities such as football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, cooking, Quran, robotics. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education is part of the student's weekly classes |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, students participate in matches across the island against other private schools. |
| Facilities at the school |
We have fully equipped science labs, a home economics room, an art room, a music room, an auditorium, 2 libraries, and a prayer room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 football fields, running track, 2 paddle courts, 1 swimming pool, indoor gymnasium, indoor sports hall and more opening soon. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Located in Diyar Al Muharraq, The Canadian School Bahrain is focused on providing high academic standards through teaching the British Columbia, Canada curriculum (BC Curriculum) blended with Arabic language studies, Islamic studies and Bahraini social and citizenship classes. The BC Curriculum is recognized around the world, ranking 1st in reading, 2nd in science and 6th in mathematics by the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The primary goal of CSB is to achieve unparalleled high academic standards by teaching the curriculum of British Columbia, Canada and integrating Arabic Language, Bahrain Social Studies & Citizenship, and Islamic Studies curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education in Bahrain. |
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