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| Number of students |
2,653 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Bahraini |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
100 to 1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, American Diploma, AP |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on what the homework is, it could take between 30 minutes to two hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Enroll them in AP classes, make them leaders between the students (student council, senior committee, etc...) We also inform them of special programs and competitions we have nationally and internationally so that we can enroll them in such things. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students applying for admission to Modern Knowledge Schools for the first time are required to take the school-sanctioned placement tests. These tests vary by grade level. However, all students will take a reading test and math test (KG and Grade 1 students will be tested on phonemic awareness). Grade 3 and above students will also be required to complete a writing assessment. The tests will help the school determine proper placement of individual students (grade level or course assignment). |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
June which is the last month of the academic year before entering a new academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes only in extenuating circumstances |
| School start time |
7 |
| School finish time |
3 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Math Club, Chess Club, Art Club, MUN, and many more |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, Football, Volleyball, and more |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Auditorium, Science Labs, Theater |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football Field, Basketball Court, Indoor gyms |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school's mission and philosophy is to provide the best education possible to all of its students, and TKS is proud that the student population includes students from a variety of countries and nationalities. |
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