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The Kingdom’s private educational institutions gathered for an evening of celebration as Gulf Insider hosted the Bahrain Education Awards 2025. 23 winning institutions, their representatives, educators and students, as well as leading names from around Bahrain, made their presence known at the Grand Ambassador Ballroom of The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa. The awards, as always, celebrated the institutions and their contributions to student development and innovative teaching methods. The initiative dates back to 2022, when the Bahrain Education Awards were first launched with an aim to showcase creative solutions that schools and universities are implementing to tackle modern educational challenges. The quality of projects, now in the fourth year, has continued to grow, with themes such as skill building, ethical AI use, sustainability, global connections, mental health, and inclusive education. The shift is clear: it’s no longer just about exam results. It’s about preparing young people to think critically, adapt confidently, and contribute meaningfully wherever life takes them. It was this spirit that the Bahrain Education Awards 2025 honoured at the gala ceremony. A Celebration of Academic Progress The evening featured various live performances that highlighted the talents of students from different educational levels. Students from Nadeen […]
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James Batts, Principal of Nadeen School Bahrain, discusses the institution’s focus on student belonging, using neuroscience-based learning approaches, expanded curriculum choices, and community events to help learners thrive. When we talk about school improvement, it’s easy to get caught up in exam results and league tables. But what if we focused instead on whether every young person genuinely feels they belong? While operating within the BQA and BSO frameworks, Nadeen School has been exploring what it means to create an environment where learners don’t simply attend classes but participate, grow, and be their unique selves. We’re rethinking some fundamental assumptions about how we support learning and thriving. Learning About Learning One shift that’s made a real difference is helping learners understand their own brains. The High Performance Learning approach weaves insights from neuroscience and performance psychology. When embedded throughout the Nadeen School curriculum, not just as an add-on subject, learners become more intentional learners. As students begin to grasp how memory works or why practice matters, they stop seeing struggle as failure and start recognising it as part of the process, part of life. A word of advice for any educator considering this approach: start small. A simple conversation about […]
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Education_BH: Innovation and Excellence celebrates the remarkable innovations implemented in Bahrain’s schools and universities. We learned about these innovations, the process, the challenges, and the lessons learned from some of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom. Read all about the Nadeen School‘s innovation below. High Performance Learning and Launching of Post 16 Nadeen School has earned High Performance Learning accreditation and launched the post-16 provision, offering A Level and BTEC pathways. The HPL framework develops academic skills and character from early years through to post-16. Please share a brief background of your innovation. High Performance Learning is an internationally recognised framework designed to develop learners who combine strong academic performance with advanced learning skills and well-developed character. It places equal emphasis on Advanced Cognitive Performance development, such as meta-cognition, strategic thinking, and collaboration, and on VAAs that underpin long-term success. HPL fits Nadeen particularly well because it complements the school’s commitment to inclusion, personalised learning, and high expectations for all. As Nadeen grows into a full-through and post-16 school, HPL provides a coherent, shared language of learning that supports progression from early years through secondary, specialist, and post-16 pathways. Over the past two years, Nadeen School has made sustained and measurable […]
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General Assembly runs Tech Bootcamps in Bahrain, designed to help graduates with practical and applicable skills to thrive in an increasingly technical world. Success in today’s job market comes down to the technical expertise – no matter how strong your knowledge base is, what matters most is what you can actually do. Employers across sectors seek talent who can step into roles with practical, applicable skills rather than purely theoretical knowledge. The shift has created demand for training models that focus on hands-on experience and real-world application. Tech bootcamps have emerged as one response to this need. In Bahrain, the General Assembly has been operating this model since July 2022 and has graduated over 2,500 people through bootcamps in coding, AI, data analytics and UX design. The format runs across several disciplines. Full-time programmes span 12 weeks at around 40 hours per week, while part-time versions stretch to 24 weeks to accommodate those with busy schedules. Practitioners in the Classroom What distinguishes the approach is who’s teaching. General Assembly brings in industry practitioners who’ve worked at companies like Netflix, Spotify, McKinsey, and others. These instructors are still active in their fields, which means the curriculum reflects current industry practices rather […]
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Fatima AlDallal, Head of the Counselling Centre at the American University of Bahrain, highlights the need for mental health and wellness initiatives and how AUBH is addressing student anxiety, stress, and emotional health through counselling services, mindfulness programmes, and support systems. University years are often described as a journey of growth, independence, and possibility. Yet worldwide, more students are grappling with stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Academic expectations, family pressures, and constant comparison, often intensified by social media, significantly influence mental health and how young people experience university life. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified these pressures, leaving many emotionally fatigued and socially unprepared. At the American University of Bahrain, we recognise that these pressures do not stay outside the classroom door. In my work as a licensed clinical psychologist overseeing the AUBH Counselling Centre, students frequently share the weight of needing to excel academically, secure employment, and manage family expectations while navigating their own identities. Although it has been years, the pandemic’s effects on mental health have remained, especially on this generation’s young adults. It disrupted routines, increased isolation, and created a lingering sense of unpredictability. For many, returning to campus meant playing catch-up both academically and […]
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Education_BH: Innovation and Excellence celebrates the remarkable innovations implemented in Bahrain’s schools and universities. We learned about these innovations, the process, the challenges, and the lessons learned from some of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom. Read all about the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology‘s innovation below. Teacherless Classroom- AI in the Classroom The Teacherless Classroom is an AI-driven learning environment designed to empower students through independent, self-paced study. By leveraging machine learning to automate lesson generation and assessments, the platform provides personalised content and interactive activities that adapt to individual student needs. Please share a brief background of your innovation. A teacherless classroom is a learning environment where students can access and engage with educational content independently, with minimal or no direct teacher intervention. This often involves the use of technology and innovative learning strategies. With advancements in AI and machine learning, these classrooms can provide an independent learning environment where technology takes on traditional teaching roles. How was the innovation planned? Teachers create or curate educational content, such as lesson plans and interactive activities. Students gain access to the learning platform, which hosts the content. Students explore the content at their own pace, using tools and resources provided […]
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Education_BH: Innovation and Excellence celebrates the remarkable innovations implemented in Bahrain’s schools and universities. We learned about these innovations, the process, the challenges, and the lessons learned from some of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom. Read all about Abdul Rahman Kanoo School‘s innovation below. First school in Bahrain to integrate an AI Agent “Dana” Addressing a need within the admissions department, ARKS Diyar have implemented a virtual admissions guide to assist parents and students with their queries. The AI Agent, Dana, is the first of its kind in Bahrain, developed by DOO. Please share a brief background of your innovation. Abdul Rahman Kanoo School Diyar (ARKS) has become the first private school in Bahrain to integrate DOO’s AI Capabilities for its Admission Department. The school is proud to pioneer a new era in technological advancement with the support of our partners, DOO. This advanced capability to transform and enhance our admissions process, via “Dana,” a virtual admissions guide, who will assist prospective parents and students by answering inquiries, providing real-time support, and seamlessly guiding users through each step of the admissions journey. This initiative represents a major step forward in AI integration and digital transformation within the education sector. By […]
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Education_BH: Innovation and Excellence celebrates the remarkable innovations implemented in Bahrain’s schools and universities. We learned about these innovations, the process, the challenges, and the lessons learned from some of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom. Read all about the Bahrain Bayan School‘s innovation below. Pearl Guardian (حارس اللؤلؤ): Ethical Pearl-Scanning Robotics Project Student-designed innovation uses artificial intelligence to identify mature oysters, connecting Bahrain’s pearling traditions with responsible modern technology. Please share a brief background of your innovation. The innovation was officially launched at Bahrain Bayan School through a dedicated student showcase attended by key stakeholders, including representatives from DANAT (Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones), local pearl jewellery designers from across Bahrain, and officials from the education and sustainability sectors. This launch strengthened the connection between education, industry, and national heritage. Pearl Guardian is a student-designed robotics and AI innovation developed at Bahrain Bayan School to connect modern technology with Bahrain’s pearling heritage. The project reimagines traditional pearl diving through the use of an ethical AI-powered scanning device that helps identify mature oysters while protecting young and environmentally sensitive ones. The innovation reflects the school’s commitment to developing culturally aware, future-ready learners who use technology responsibly. Pearl Guardian was showcased in […]
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Education_BH: Innovation and Excellence celebrates the remarkable innovations implemented in Bahrain’s schools and universities. We learned about these innovations, the process, the challenges, and the lessons learned from some of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom. Read all about the Bahrain School‘s innovation below. R.A.W. Bites – School, Home, and Community Partnerships Bahrain School created R.A.W. Bites, a monthly family support programme partnering with community resources to help parents better support their children’s academic, social and emotional wellbeing. Please share a brief background of your innovation. The goal of this innovation is to build a partnership between our families, the school community, and other community resources – to build a sort of “hub” at Bahrain School where things happen and families can feel connected and supported. How was the innovation planned? This innovation was planned through the collaborative efforts of our school leadership, teachers, parents, and community resources to identify the needs of families and students. Informal conversations were used to gather feedback from the wider school community, ensuring that the program addresses real priorities and concerns among our students and their families. What were the challenges faced during implementation? Participation was a challenge we encountered early on in the implementation. Finding […]
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