Canadian School Bahrain

The Canadian School Bahrain (CSB) is a private school located in Diyar al Muharraq, offering a 21st-century curriculum with high academic standards. The school offers a unique education program teaching the British Columbia, Canada curriculum integrated with Bahraini Social Studies, Islamic Studies, and Arabic Language.

Opened its doors in 2019, the Canadian School Bahrain is certified by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and is the first certified BC offshore school in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The certified offshore schools have to ensure to compile a set of criteria that includes lesson planning, competency-based learning, and assessment that allows for ongoing feedback between teachers and students. Also, all teachers CSB go through strict accreditation to ensure they become BC certified.

Age range	Preschool ages: 3-5 years Elementary School ages: 6-10 years Middle School ages: 11-13 years High School ages: 14-17 years
Annual Fees	Nursery – BHD 1,850 Kindergarten I – BHD 2,000 Kindergarten II – BHD 2,150 Grade 1 – BHD 2,300 Grade 2 – BHD 2,450 Grade 3 – BHD 2,650 Grade 4 – BHD 2,850 Grade 5 – BHD 3,050 Grade 6 – BHD 3,300 Grade 7 – BHD 3,550 Grade 8 – BHD 3,750 Grade 9 – BHD 3,900 Grade 10 – BHD 4,100 Fee Extras Admission Form – 100 BD Non refundable Registration Fee – 250 BD
Admission Requirements	Ability to complete an English, Math, and Arabic entrance exam and Interview
Number of Staff	Over 115 staff and we are actively hiring
Extracurricular Activities	Ongoing throughout the school year, STEM, Sports, Arts, Technology

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Category	Private School
Curriculum	British Columbia Canada curriculum
Address	Building No: 4499, Road: 6447, Block: 264, Diyar Al Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain
Governorate	Muharraq
Telephone	+973 1369 1111
Email address	[email protected]
Website	https://canadianschoolbh.com/
Ownership	The Kooheji Family
Sex	Boys and Girls
Accredited	Yes
Language of Instruction	English and Arabic
Age Range	3 Years To 17 Years
Native English Teachers	Yes
Uniform Required	Yes
Transportation	No
Allows Late or Mid Term Enrollment	Yes
Year of Establishment	2019
Student Population	730
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Admission Requirements

Parents who wish their children to be registered at Canadian School Bahrain must:

Submit an application form with ALL supporting documents and signed forms.
Pay the application fee of BD 100.
Schedule an assessment with a member of our admissions team.
Once accepted, you will be asked to pay registration fees and all other fees to reserve the seat for your child.

Required documents for registration:

Previous School Records (Stating that the student has been promoted to the next grade)
Transfer Certificate/letter from the previous school (for grades 2 onwards) AFTER ACCEPTANCE
Student’s certified copy of a birth certificate
Student’s passport copy
Student’s CPR copy
Student’s CPR reader
Copy of Student’s immunization records
Five recent photographs for the student
Student’s Filled Medical Form (Grade 1 Only)
Mother’s Passport copy
Father’s Passport copy
Mother’s CPR copy
Father’s CPR copy
Signed Refund Fee’s Policy by parents (Provided by CSB)
Signed Parent Endorsement form (Provided by CSB)
Signed student consent form by parents (Provided by CSB)
Signed child photo release form by parents (Provided by CSB)

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FAQ

The Canadian School Bahrain being an offshore school has a set structure and guidelines to be followed from British Columbia Canada. Currently, the school offers virtual classes from Preschool to Grade-5, and all our staff are equipped with the latest tools and technology and have undergone training from BC in conducting online sessions.

They are 5 building phases to our school the elementary school is phase 1, we are currently established on the ground floor with a playground and outdoor lunch area. We will be operating the 2^nd and 3^rd floor from the 2020 – 2021 school year. The 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd floor will have a gym, canteen, science lab, home economics room, library learning commons, and our football field also will be ready outside.

All our classrooms are smart classrooms, they all have smart tv board or smart projectors. All our preschool classrooms have restrooms inside the classrooms and exit doors, these exit doors are used for pickups or any emergencies. Also, we have a school clinic with a certified nurse who is available at school all the time.

Canadian School Bahrain is a non-profit organization and we are very inclined towards nurturing young and talented Bahraini students to be future leaders. The school offers the Canadian School Bahrain Scholarship Program.

Scholarship Details

The scholarship covers 50% of tuition fees for 2-3 academic years and will be evaluated each year.

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini citizen
Ability to communicate both in Arabic and English
Moving to grade 4 or 5, a student attending or not attending the Canadian School Bahrain
Attain an academic average of 85% or above
Letters of reference from school and extracurricular leaders
Ability to complete a core competency exam
Should complete the English and Math assessment
Clear interview successfully

As per the instructions of the Ministry of Education – Bahrain, we all gearing up for the new academic year and opening of the school during September. We are following all procedures and recommendations directed by WHO, UNICEF, and IFRC and by the Bahrain Ministry of Education.

Our procedures for prevention of the Covid-19 virus are very stringent and rest assured our whole staff are on constant alert and have received training in best practices of dealing with the virus. Also, as per the WHO recommendations we have placed hand hygiene stations at entrances and exits, daily screening of body temperatures on entry into the building for all staff, students and visitors, regular cleaning, and sanitization of the complete school area. Apart from it, we rearranged all the furniture with increase disk spacing, social distancing stickers in hallways and classrooms, etc.

While coming to kindergarten pupil, we understand all the anxieties both for parents and children. Our school staff are here to support any student, or indeed family member, with all the practical support needed.

Our student’s safety is our highest priority at CSB. Our school staff are here to support any student, or indeed family member, with all the practical support needed. Our entire team is looking forward to seeing our youngest children again and helping them make this step safely and successfully.