Our curriculum · KG1 – Grade 6

Two languages, one joyful journey

A dual American + Bahrain Ministry of Education programme where children build strong English and Arabic together — with early French and learning that reaches beyond the classroom.

The programme

The bilingual American + MoE programme

We weave together the best of an American curriculum and the Bahrain Ministry of Education framework — so children meet international standards while staying deeply rooted in their culture.

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Kindergarten (KG1–KG3)

From age 2 years 9 months, our youngest learners play, sing and explore their way into English and Arabic — building confidence, routine and a love of school.

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Grades 1–3

Children become readers and writers in both languages, growing in maths, science and discovery — with character and curiosity at the centre of every day.

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Grades 4–6 Grade 6 new

Pupils take on greater independence and deeper thinking — and with our new Grade 6, they now complete the full primary journey with us, ready for secondary school.

What children learn — core learning areas across the week
Learning area KG1–KG3 Grades 1–3 Grades 4–6
English language & literacyPhonics, stories & songsReading & writing dailyLiterature & composition
Arabic & Islamic studiesSounds, letters & rhymesReading, writing & valuesDepth, fluency & heritage
MathematicsPlayful number senseCore operations & problem-solvingReasoning & application
Science & discoveryHands-on explorationExperiments & natureInvestigations & projects
Social studies & Bahraini cultureMy family & my schoolMy community & my countryBahrain & the wider world
FrenchSongs & first wordsPlayful early exposureBuilding vocabulary
Art, music & PEWoven through every week, at every stage
A strong focus on character. Alongside academics, we nurture morals, discipline and good habits — because how children learn to treat one another matters just as much as what they know.
Languages

English, Arabic & French

Young children are natural linguists. We make the most of that window — gently, joyfully, every day.

English

A rich English-language foundation in reading, writing, speaking and listening, opening doors to learning across every subject.

Arabic

Arabic taught with pride and depth — connecting children to their language, heritage and the culture of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

French

Early exposure to French adds a playful third language, broadening horizons and building confidence with new sounds and words.

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Assessments

Renaissance STAR 360

We use the trusted Renaissance STAR 360 assessments in Early Literacy, Reading and Maths. They give a clear, gentle picture of each child's progress — and because they're benchmarked against pupils across the United States, you can see your child's growth in an internationally recognised context.

  • Short, age-appropriate and low-pressure for children
  • Three checkpoints a year to track growth over time
  • Clear progress reports shared with every family
  • Helps teachers tailor support to each child's needs
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Co-curricular & activities

Where learning extends beyond walls

Beyond the timetable, children discover their talents and passions through a busy programme of clubs, competitions and trips.

Spelling Bee

An annual celebration of words and courage, from KG to Grade 6.

Reading competitions

Friendly challenges that turn reading into a shared adventure.

Book club

A cosy community of young readers sharing favourite stories.

Library time

Dedicated time to explore, borrow and fall in love with books.

Field trips

Real-world learning across Bahrain — museums, nature, horses and even helicopters.

Scouts, arts & sports

Scouting, music, art, sports and seasonal celebrations all year round.

See it all in the gallery

See our curriculum come to life

Book a visit and watch our bilingual classrooms in action.