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Gulf Insider talks to Dr. Susan E. Saxton, Founding President of the American University of Bahrain. How is your organization contributing to the development of the Kingdom of Bahrain? In general, the AUBH quality of American-style education mirrors that of the best universities in the United States, and we are the first of our kind in the Kingdom. Through our unique academic philosophy, students will be equipped to identify their interests and passion and focus their attention on following the path they find personally suitable. This approach runs through everything we do, and so creates a unique caliber of graduate which AUBH will become synonymous with in Bahrain. What makes your University special? Many things! True to our Americanstyle curriculum, with AUBH, students can change their mind with regards to their major. They have two years of general education courses common across all colleges, giving them the skills to be productive, to find their own resources, to self-assess. We discovered that this way we can enable students to find their real passions rather than being forced to choose a path too early – they ‘learn to learn.’ We envision a new league of graduates, empowered with the ability to think […]
4 years ago
Known for offering a prestigious, holistic, UK based education, the British School of Bahrain is continuously innovating their practices to further develop the quality of education they are providing. With the support of Inspired, a global educational group of over 65 schools, BSB is supporting the development of education for all children and young people within Bahrain. When asked about what makes their school special, BSB said that their school is a caring and supportive community that places the child at the centre of all decisions. “The School strives to offer a vibrant and diverse international culture of endeavour and scholarship that empowers every child. Through this, we will encourage strong moral values and a feeling of community spirit”, they shared. For BSB, four factors have stood out as contributing to their success in 2020: the importance of collaboration, supportive parents who trust the school, resilient and grateful students, and a clear focus on longer term improvements. “While all schools have had to face the challenges that 2020 has thrown at them. BSB has continued to shine as a beacon of excellence not just within Bahrain, but within the international community. The success of our developments has been for the […]
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