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98% of Bayan students come from Bahrain and neighboring GCC countries. As such, Bayan education is delivered in both English and Arabic. The school prides itself on having developed strong bilingual leaders that have an equally strong national identity. The Bayan family atmosphere is a description echoed by everyone on campus; this supportive environment between students, faculty, and administrative staff is one of the main drivers of its continuous achievements. Bahrain Bayan School provides students with a comprehensive bilingual education rooted in Arab identity and Bahraini culture. We develop internationally minded students with confidence in their abilities who embrace their responsibilities as national and global citizens. Bahrain Bayan School offers an innovative and dynamic international curriculum resulting in outstanding teaching and learning and preparing students for higher education. Our vibrant learning community is enriched by a distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, rich resources, and collaboration. We instill humanitarian values and a global perspective that enables students to discover pathways and thrive as citizens in a challenging and changing world. We believe that a nation of bilinguals, where diversity of tongues and cultures are embraced, is the actual movement towards prosperity. BBS has received various awards and achievements throughout the years and has been rated as 'Outstanding' in all categories by the QQA on Oct 16, 2016. In addition to the Middle States Association, International Baccalaureate Program, and THIMUN accreditations, BBS is well-diversified, employing multi-cultural Faculty and Staff. BBS was established in 1982 by Dr. May Al Otaibi and Mrs. Kathleen Acher Kaiksow in response to the perceived need for a bilingual national school on the island of Bahrain. In its first year, the school served students from nursery to Kindergarten with only 40 students enrolled. The school witnessed a growth in enrollment every year, which lead to a gradual expansion of curriculum and grade levels. In 1986, to accommodate the increasing enrollment, BBS relocated to its present site at the educational district in Isa Town, land granted by the late Amir of Bahrain His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. Over the years, Bahrain Bayan School continued working on providing highly exceptional education to its grades. As evidence of this, the school introduced its first batch of senior students with college preparatory courses such as the International Baccalaureate program and American Diploma. This was a significant mark in the history of Bayan School. Bahrain Bayan School is committed to raising strong bilingual leaders through maintaining a well-known international and local accreditation. Our educational excellence is drawn from vital programs developed and enhanced over the years to be among the best in the Kindom of Bahrain. BayMUN is proud to be accredited by The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN). Bayan School students won 1st Place in 1st Place in the esteemed Zayed Future Energy Prize Global High Schools - Asia Category. Bahrain Bayan School won 1st Place in the World Robot Olympiad Competition 2016 for the Senior Category, Third Place for Elementary and Junior Categories, and won Best Mechanism Robot Award for Highschool Category. In 2015, Bayan Students achieved a 100% pass rate in the IB Exams. View full school

Bayan College is the first college in Oman to offer degrees in Media Studies. Bayan College's programs include diplomas and Bachelor's degrees in Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations, and English Literature. The industry-oriented courses are designed to equip students for professional work environments. Offering over 40-degree programs, Purdue University Northwest is one of the world-respected Purdue University system's regional campuses in the State of Indiana, USA. It is dedicated to serving the professional, educational, and cultural needs of Northwest Indiana and beyond. Bayan College operates under the Ministry of Higher Education's supervision and is affiliated with Purdue University - Northwest USA. Our vision is to be a vital part of the higher education infrastructure in Oman and to make a significant contribution to the development of human resources in the Sultanate and the region. We aim to create students who are renowned for their ability to think, achieve, and excel. To be a crucial part of Oman's higher education infrastructure and contribute to the development of human resources in the Sultanate and the region. We aim to create students who are renowned for their ability to think, achieve, and excel. In today's increasingly interdependent global environment, such scholarly inter-institutional partnerships will undoubtedly benefit students and result in an appreciation for other peoples and cultures through personal exposure, learning, and interaction with diverse constituencies. These inter-institutional collaborative initiatives will promote cross-cultural friendship, develop mutual understanding, and contribute to stronger ties between our respective nations. Ours recently approved 2+2 agreement between Bayan and Purdue Northwest offers a unique opportunity to a few outstanding students to complete their first two years of course work (freshman and sophomore) at Bayan and the second two years (junior and senior) at Purdue Northwest. Furthermore, our respective communication and English faculty members have the opportunity to explore collaborative teaching, online course offerings, and other mutually-beneficial academic initiatives. Bayan College's well-equipped studio has everything student journalists and broadcasters need to create audio and visual productions that showcase their learning, abilities, and job-readiness. Equipment includes cameras for field and studio shoots, digital SLR cameras for still photography, blue/green screens, a range of professional-quality mixers, and a full editing suite. The television studio at Bayan helps to loan professional, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to faculty and students to fulfill class assignments. Professional technical staff and the administrative staff are available to provide technical support when needed to complete their projects in the studio. The English language lab is equipped with useful, attractive, and up-to-date software to help students with self-paced learning in speaking, reading, listening, vocabulary building, and pronunciation. Media labs offer media students the software needed to create a range of publications for the World Wide Web and print. Students work in a studio environment as they assess and organize their photos, artwork, and layouts. Student Affairs Department is concerned with all matters about students' welfare. The Department contributes towards the refinement of each student's personality through a package of extra-curricular activities catering to a variety of tastes and interests. College life is not limited to lectures and classes but extends to hobbies and talent development that highlight a student's personality. The Department also plays an essential role in guiding students and preparing them for their entry into the labor market. It directs all its efforts towards producing a generation of young skilled talents with entrepreneurial abilities to cope with modern times' challenges. An academic advisor from the student's Department is appointed to each student. The academic advisor participates in selecting courses, follows up on the student's progress, and guides him to excel in his studies. Course registration form or Add/Drop form for the students at risk will not be processed by the Admission and Registratvariousnt unless signed by the academic advisor and the Head of Department. Bayan College's library holdings include a wide array of literature, non-fiction writing, periodicals, course-specific textbooks, and more in Arabic and English. A specific section for books on media – journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and graphic design. Students and faculty of various departments are encouraged to borrow books and use other facilities at the library regularly. Library content and facilities are updated regularly. View full university

We are pleased you have chosen Bayan Gardens School (BGS) for your child. We look forward to working with you in ensuring that s/he will be a happy and successful learner. At BGS, parents are an important part of our school community. We thank you for allowing us to join you in the care and nurturing of your developing child. Students at Bayan Gardens School range in age from 3 to 18 years. Class groups are generally organized by age at the beginning of the school year (early September). Learn from the past. Integrate with the present. To prepare for the future. Our goal at BGS is to achieve excellence in education without compromising the basic skills and values of life. We believe that: Students need an environment that is nurturing, engaging, and dynamic. Students need the inspiration to challenge themselves towards innovation. Students and educators need a positive, supportive environment that allows them to feel safe and comfortable at school to make it their second home. Students are integral and critical in the assessment of their school. Students need to be happy both socially and academically and be able to work in groups to prepare them for the social challenges they may face in college or at work. Students and all stakeholders need an environment that supports tolerance, respect, diversity, acceptance, and equality. Students should have access to a platform that allows them to research, connect, discuss and brainstorm with peers beyond the school boundaries locally and globally. We must not only keep up with educational changes, but we must also drive the change through creativity and continuous professional development. We must provide a viable learning environment in multi disciplines to maximize learning opportunities for students to face 21st-century challenges. In Primary school, the maximum for each class is 18 students with two or more instructors (one classroom teacher and one assistant teacher). In addition, the program director and the classroom supervisor are available as needed. Children must be reliably toilet-trained before they attend school. Students at Bayan Gardens School experience a developmentally appropriate program that includes instruction in both Arabic and English. Our goal is to encourage each student to succeed through project-based learning. Located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al-Khobar is a thriving commercial and industrial center. The main industry is oil. Parents of students are employed in medical, business, banking, and engineering fields. Over 90% of the parents have a college degree. The majority of the student body is primarily Saudi nationals. Boys are enrolled from Pre-School 1 to Grade 3 and girls are from Pre-School 1 to Grade 12. Bayan Gardens School is a college preparatory K-12 private school with a student body of over 600 students and 200 faculty members. The school opened in the fall of 1999 and its first senior class graduated in the spring of 2012. Students continue to be accepted in universities and colleges worldwide. Bayan Gardens School is accredited by the Saudi Ministry of Education and AdvancED Global for the American Diploma Program and STEM Program. BGS has a unique dual Arabic and English curriculum. In grades 1-3, the day is organized into 10 periods, with five periods taught in Arabic and five periods taught in English. In grades 4-12, BGS follows the American Diploma Program, where 7 periods are offered in English and 3 in Arabic. The elementary core curriculum consists of English Language Arts, Math, Science, Information Technology, Arabic Literature, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. In addition to the core academic subjects, students engage in project-based learning in the Maker Space, Math Lab, and Science Lab. Art, Guided Reading, and P.E are also included during the instructional day. BGS Middle and High school (MHS) offer 2 programs: a Regular Grade-level Program and an Honors accelerated program through the Math and Science Academy (MSA). MHS core curriculum consists of English Language Arts, Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, Statistics), Science (Integrated Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Gateway to Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Principles of Engineering), Economics and Personal Finance. All High School students from Grades 9-12 are required to take college preparatory classes. Bayan Gardens School offers a challenging and Viable Curriculum. We are truly committed to the concept of equity in education. A broad and balanced curriculum is planned and taught in a happy and stimulating environment. Independent and collaborative skills are encouraged in all year groups and Computing is readily used and embedded across the whole curriculum. View full school