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Protected: An Evolving Legacy: Marking Thirty Years of The British School of Bahrain

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Bahrain Education: A Brief History Since 1919

Quranic Schools, or Kuttab, were the only form of education in Bahrain during the beginning of this century. These are schools based on the teachings of the Holy Quran, the youth would be taught to read and understand the scriptures. Parents who could afford to fund their children’s studies often sent them to schools in Bombay or Baghdad. Families of a predominately religious background often sent their children to religious institutions in the region, to madrasas in Mecca and Al-Hasa in mainland Arabia for Sunni students and to Najaf and Karbala for Shia students. After the First World War, Bahrain became more open to influence from the western world. The people felt that the Quranic Schools did not fulfill the academic needs of the youth, and thus the future of Bahrain, for a rapidly evolving world. The war has also brought political and social changes within the country, causing the rise of social and cultural awareness among the people. A demand for modern educational institutions was asked. Prominent citizens discussed and agreed to establish a modern formal school, in terms of system, curricula, and objectives. The Bahrain royal family also endorsed and sponsored the establishment of these institutions. The year […]

4 years ago

BSB: Developing Bahrain’s next generation of leaders

The British School of Bahrain was established in Adliya in 1995 to provide British education within Bahrain. It was founded as a school with a family feel that supported individual students through pastoral care. The school has evolved from its humble beginnings as a villa school in Adliya and transformed considerably into one of the most sought-after schools in Bahrain – now serving over 2800 students from over 90 nationalities in its Hamala campus. Today, the British School of Bahrain is a proud member of the Inspired Education, a leading global schools group operating on five continents with over 70 schools worldwide. By being a member of Inspired, the British School of Bahrain is able to access global partnerships and programs which individual schools cannot access. Reflecting Bahrain’s vision BSB shares the Ministry of Education’s ambitions to further develop the quality of education in all schools across the Kingdom. Through their diverse and innovative network of Inspired schools, they are able to quickly learn new pedagogical practices and apply them to Bahrain. At this time, the use of technology to support learning and the development of 21st Century Skills is at the forefront of every school’s strategic plans. Additionally, the […]

5 years ago

Bahrain Raid Xtreme announces internships for Bahraini students

One-month, all expenses paid internship giving students comprehensive insights into the operations of a world-leading motorsport and engineering group. Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX) has announced a university competition for which the prize will be an all-expense paid, one-month internship at Prodrive in the UK, which runs the BRX team. The announcement was made by BRX team director & Prodrive Chairman David Richards and his team at the state-of-the-art American University of Bahrain (AUBH) campus, in front of a delegation of students and faculty from AUBH, University of Bahrain (UoB), and Bahrain Polytechnic University, attending both in-person and online. With the launch of this competition, winners will be gaining a comprehensive insight into how a world-leading motorsport and engineering group offers the students the opportunity to enhance creativity, ingenuity and problem-solving skills and fulfills their motorsport and racing passion in this collaborative activity. Prodrive is a world-leading motorsport and advanced technology business. Since 1984, Prodrive has won six FIA World Rally titles; five Le Mans titles; four British Touring Car titles and six FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles. Prodrive is currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Aston Martin Racing and supporting a number of customer programs around […]

5 years ago

Bahrain: Behind ASB’s Early Childhood Education

Gulf Insider meets Sandra Al-Ajmi, Early Childhood Lead Teacher at American School of Bahrain. We recently had a chat with Lead Teacher Sandra who joined ASB after a 12-year tenure at The Learning Tree. With over 30 years of educational experience, Sandra has also served as principal, vice-principal, and has taught at the middle school, high school, and university levels. Can you walk us through a day in your life at ASB? What does it look like? My day begins at seven o’clock. I go through my emails and make sure that I’ve attended to parents’ and teachers’ concerns. From 7:30, I then head outside to welcome the kids and greet the parents. After that, I usually go into a meeting with other senior leadership team members to discuss learning support, budget, daily needs and all the administrative things that need to get done. If I’m not in that meeting, I am going from class to class guiding and mentoring some of the teachers. I also would usually have technology check ins and parent interviews and assessments with students coming in for next year. That goes throughout the entire day. By the end of the day, at around five, I’m […]

5 years ago

One Team, One Run: AUBH completes 5K at 3rd annual President’s Run

Over 200 runners, and more than 200 attendees and visitors joined the American University of Bahrain (AUBH) for this year’s President’s Run. The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) just concluded their annual President’s Run held on 18th October, marking the beginning of the new academic year. The event was under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who attended the Run’s opening ceremony and blew the horn for the runners to start their race. Dr. Susan Saxton, AUBH Founding President and President of the Bahrain Schools & Collegiate Athletics Association, Dr. Sh. Sager Al Khalifa, kicked off the opening ceremony and welcomed the guests and commemorated His Highness’ esteemed presence with a frame of appreciation. The University’s ethos is “Sound Mind, Sound Body” – this annual sporting event aims to put emphasis on confidence, positive thinking, and resilience necessary for success. Students, experienced runners, faculty, and influencers were put to the challenge of completing a 5K and enjoyed working as a team. Senior officials in the Kingdom and youth from national high schools and universities also joined the AUBH Community at the fitness extravaganza. During the race, the runners received great support from the volunteers and […]

5 years ago

AUBH – Ready for the Spring Semester!

Just recently, the American University of Bahrain (AUBH) welcomed its students to campus as they start the new academic year. Gulf Insider visited the campus on the first day of classes to talk to some of the students and faculty about how they felt to be back and what they are looking forward to this academic year. Here’s what they had to say: How did it feel to be back on campus? “We’ve been at home for a long time, we have missed human interaction! We met a lot of new people, made new friends, and are really excited for what’s ahead”, Student Council Vice President, Ali Al Toblani said. “I love sports – so the Sports Club was the first thing I signed up for. We’re looking forward to the ‘Students vs Professors’ football match coming up” he added. “The University has done so much to keep us safe. It’s so exciting to have so many new faces in the classroom. We also had the opportunities for our hybrids – students who are off campus – to be here as well virtually”, Sociology Associate Professor, Dr. Paula Smith Hawkins, said. “We’ve been waiting a long time to have a […]

5 years ago

Bahrain: AUBH opens enrollment for new bachelor’s degree programs

The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) has expanded its portfolio of academic offerings with the introduction of three new degree programs at the undergraduate level. A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Marketing & Social Media, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources will be offered in September 2021 and enrollment is now open. The AUBH admission process is open for the 2021-2022 academic year and the University has already launched additional admissions services to support AUBH students. Such services cater to those who are based abroad and cannot yet travel to Bahrain, including the ones based in Saudi Arabia who wish to cross the King Fahd Causeway. The University’s flexible attendance, based on a dual-modality learning model which the University has been running for the past year, gives students the option to attend classes on campus or online through an immersive camera system with multiple views of the classroom. In addition to providing a safe and flexible learning environment for students, this setup has also facilitated the transition for international students who began their learning online and plan to join in-person, once they are able to travel to the Kingdom. […]

5 years ago

Batelco signs MOU with American University of Bahrain

Batelco signed an MoU with the American University of Bahrain (AUBH), the Kingdom’s first American-style University, to jointly launch academic and extracurricular initiatives, which aim at enriching the students learning experience and prepare them for their future. The signing ceremony took place at the AUBH campus in Riffa in the presence of a number of officials, and the MoU was signed by Shaikh Bader bin Rashid Al Khalifa, General Manager, Corporate Communications and CSR at Batelco, and Mr. William D. Hurt, Chief Operating Officer at AUBH. As part of the agreement, the AUBH student body will have the opportunity to take part in summer and semester-long internships at Batelco, and join executive experience programmes, giving them a chance to work on some of Batelco’s current projects. Students will also be able to volunteer for and help organise projects that fall under Batelco’s CSR programmes. The two institutions also plan to create initiatives to benefit the community and intend to hold panel discussions on topics of interest, as well as movie screenings on subjects like technology, and events that range from cultural and artistic to seasonal and athletic.

5 years ago

Here’s How AUBH is Pioneering Innovation & Student Centricity

AUBH launches Alexa Skills to connect with students through voice technology. Just recently, the American University of Bahrain (AUBH) launched two Alexa Skills, adding voice technology to its campus. This is aimed towards providing the students, parents, and educators alike with the ability to use their voice to deepen the learning experience and enrich university life whilst also providing critical academic and campus information. The AUBH Campus Alexa Skill offers convenient ways to navigate the campus. It also provides help in learning about what the University has to offer by asking questions to Amazon Echo devices installed inside the campus buildings. Students will also be able to connect to campus information and events through the AUBH student Alexa Skill. It also integrates with the University’s system, allowing students to access coursework, grades, and other school communication through the Alexa smartphone app. Committed to their promise to offer an innovative, high-tech experience to their students and faculty, AUBH launched these Alexa Skills in confidence that they will provide a unique, customized, and unmatched campus experience. The launch of the new Alexa Skills represents another milestone for the University in driving innovation, not just locally, but also regionally. It is in line […]

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