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Contents The Arabian Review
March 2013 • Higher Education April 2014
Education 8
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Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program From Small Acorns Grow Mighty Oaks Centre of Excellence Royal University of Women
Opinion 14 22
Higher Education: Crucial Decision VR Palaniswamy Bahrain’s Education Scenario Saeed Abbas Al Mandi
Features 16 42
Westside Story MASK Theatre Company Build Love and Friendship Christine Gordon
Health 40
New Term, New You
Fun and Giggles 44 46 52
Top 10 Documentaries Get Creative, Get Organised! Crazy Courses
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Listings 53
Government Schools, Private Schools, Special Needs Schools and Centres, Institutes and Educational Centres, Universities
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Higher Education Special Dear Readers, “School is a building with four walls and a tomorrow inside” – Lon Watters Bahrain Confidential brings for its readers a special educational supplement. This is written for the young minds that have opinions, can see the big picture and know it has places to go and new paths to discover. Our supplement is aimed at exercising your thought process, helping you take control of your student life and definitely keep you entertained while we are at it! Isn’t every kid special? We think so. Read about the love and friendship you can build with the adorable children at RIA. And you will be helping fill a very basic need, one that everybody has — the need for good friends. Ever been to the Bahrain Science Centre? Find out what it is all about. They were definitely right when they said “It is a safe place for dangerous ideas”. So get your fun caps on discover the talents you did not think you had. “Westside Story”-the most talked about musical is right around the corner. We had the opportunity to talk to the team in between all the craziness and rehearsals. Check it out! On a more serious note, we thought it was necessary to explain the importance of a good lifestyle amidst your stressful student life. Read all about the must do’s and don’ts that you should introduce into your life. As ever, have a great read and always remember “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing”.
Happy Reading!
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Feature AlNIS
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Al Noor International School Chairman, Ali Hassan
Al Noor International School-Catering to your child’s educational needs.
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“Knowledge is power.”
“We believe education is about building the future. Learning is a lifelong process that has to be made enjoyable so that students will regard the assimilation of knowledge as a lifelong process. The international approach of the school, its use of modern technology in teaching and the cosmopolitan environment it offers make studying more relevant”, said the proud Chairman of Al Noor, Ali Hassan.
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ounded in 1993, the school stands for-“Knowledge is Power: which underlines the fundamental truth that success in life depends on the never ending process of learning. It was a humble beginning and with the dedication of Ali Hassan, the school’s Chairman, the school has transformed into a leader in the field of education in Bahrain. The school offers a broad –based educational foundation which enables young people to confidently enter the competitive world, preparing them through different disciplines for the many options offered by a variety of institutions. It is the only school in the country that provides three types of curricula:
British Curriculum: IGCSE, AS &A Levels Bahraini Curriculum: Tawjihiya Certificate Indian Curriculum: CBSE upto Class XII The British Curriculum follows the IGCSE course that is offered
by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate. They also have the AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level), and A Level (Advanced Level) qualifications. Along with this, Cambridge IT Diplomas are also available which also includes the Cambridge Primary Programme (CPP) and the Check Point (CP) exam. The Bahraini Curriculum (Thawjihiya) is similar to what is offered by the Ministry of Education, Bahrain. This curriculum also includes subjects like English, Computer Science and French. The CBSE curriculum follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. With variety in education being provided, the students are educated
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Feature RCSI
RCSI Bahrain Going From Strength To Strength
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he Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) will be celebrating ten years of providing first class education from its state-ofthe-art campus in Busaiteen, Bahrain, next year. Founded in 2004, RCSI’s role is to provide healthcare education and world class training for students from Bahrain, the GCC Countries and beyond. With students from over 40 countries, student numbers are at an all-time high, with 1,186 currently undertaking courses in Medicine, Nursing and Postgraduate Studies and Research. The RCSI curriculum, examinations and supervision ensures the highest international standards. The courses that they currently offer are:
Medical Commencement Programme
It is a one year full-time programme which is designed to equip students with a greater knowledge of general science subjects, study skills, medical English and research skills.
School for Medicine
This 5/6 year full-time Medical Programme is open to school leavers and those who have undertaken an undergraduate degree in another discipline but now wish to pursue a career in medicine. The programme is designed to ensure students develop a balanced perspective of domiciliary, community and hospital care and
BSc Nursing Bridging Programme
acquire a sound knowledge of the principles of both the science and the art of medicine. Students are also provided with comprehensive training through exposure to a variety of specialities,thus, enhancing career opportunities at home and abroad. The medical programme is bench marked against the World Federation for Medical Education and is identical to that in RCSI Dublin.
“RCSI provides healthcare education and world class training for students from Bahrain, GCC and beyond.” Additionally, it aims to provide students with the appropriate knowledge to bridge the gap between second level education and that of a third level medical university. On successful completion of the Medical Commencement Programme students can progress to the Foundation Year of the Medical Programme. GI Student Guide April 2014 18 | BC Education Special | March 2013 6 Higher
degree programme, open to school leavers and graduates who have completed an undergraduate degree in another discipline and now wish to pursue a career in Nursing. Their programme aims to equip students with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes required to become competent and caring nurses. They also provide a strong foundation for continued personal and professional development.
Medical graduates are awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics (MB, BCh, and BAO) from both the National University of Ireland and RCSI Bahrain. In addition, they receive the Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (LRCSI) and the Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (LRCPI).
BSc in Nursing
BSc in Nursing is a four year full-time
The BSc Nursing Bridging Programme is delivered parttime over 18 months and is designed for registered nurses who have completed their education to Diploma level and wish to upgrade their qualification to a full BSc Degree. The programme provides an opportunity for nurses to undertake further education to enhance both personal and professional development. It is open to registered nurses from a variety of clinical backgrounds including general hospital, psychiatric and community nursing.
MSc in Nursing
The two year part-time postgraduate programme is suitable for nurses from all clinical backgrounds who hold a BSc in Nursing and wish to undertake further education to enhance both personal and professional development. The programme facilitates students to develop as reflective practitioners with the confidence and awareness necessary to identify, influence, implement and evaluate evidence-based health care. Students who exit the programme following successful completion of year 1 are awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Theory. For admissions call on Tel. +973 1735 1450 Ext: 5555 or email: admissions@rcsi-mub.com For more information visit: www.rcsibahrain.edu.bh
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RUW Feature
Royal University Of Women-Centre Of Art Excellence
For those who dream of being the next big thing.
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he Faculty of Art and Design at the Royal University for Women is home to some of the most exciting academic programmes in the Kingdom of Bahrain, if not the Gulf region. Budding artists and designers join the faculty with aspirations of becoming the next big fashion designer, or being a specialist in creative graphic works or establishing themselves as a well-known interior designer. The programmes and practices are designed to meet international standards with frequent visits from external examiners and regular semester visits to the fashion capitals of the world such as London, New York and Paris. The faculty of Art and Design is offering Programmes at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. The faculty is to achieve the best for all the students.
Fashion Design – Courses offered in this popular specialisation include
Fashion techniques, Fashion Illustration, Garment construction, Pattern making, Applied design and Catwalk presentation. Additionally, through links with the fashion industry, internships are offered to students to gain experience in the business and commerce aspect of the industry.
Graphic Design – The discipline that combines both art and technology to communicate with audiences is among the most sought after majors in the current job market. Graduates in graphic design study the art of typography, corporate identity, photography, motion graphics and 3D graphics. Interior Design – The programme is
designed to qualify RUW graduates to work as professional interior designers and to meet international standards and trends. Courses covered include Interior design illustration, history of interior design, construction and technology and computer drafting.
Graduate programmes offered by the university include Master of Design Management and Master of Fine Art in Drawing and Painting. GI Student Guide April 2014
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Feature Quotes
Natalie Portman
Inspirational, Aspirational, and Educational Quotes
“I don’t love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful” - Natalie Portman
“Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?”
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”
- Abraham Lincoln
“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world” - Nelson Mandela
- Benjamin Franklin
“Maturity is often more absurd than youth and very frequently most unjust to youth”
“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure” - Bill Cosby
- Thomas A Edison
“Anything worth doing is worth overdoing” - Mick Jagger
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek” - Barack Obama
Mick Jagger Albert Einstein
“This much I know. If you are what you Ratatouille eat, then I only wanna eat the good stuff” - Ratatouille
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious” - Albert Einstein “Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead” - Oscar Wilde
“Laughter is a force of democracy” - John Cleese “Be who are, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind”
“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your selfconfidence” - Robert Frost
- Mahatma Gandi
“In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of”
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm” - Winston Churchill
- Confucius
- Dr Seuss
“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on” - Abraham Lincoln
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony”
Albert Abraham Einstein Lincoln
“School is a building with four walls and tomorrow inside” - Lon Watters
“Independence? That’s middle class blasphemy. We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth”
“Do or do not, there is no try”
- George Bernard Shaw Yoda
- Yoda
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Bahrain Feature Polytechnic
The provider of choice in today’s diversified and rapidly changing market.
The Right Choice For A Better Tomorrow GI Student Guide April 2014
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The institution emphasises on the values of Learning, Innovation and Excellence.
Vision “to be a world class provider of applied higher education” Mission “to produce professional and enterprising graduates with the 21st Century skills necessary for the needs of the community locally, regionally and internationally.”
Bahrain Polytechnic Feature
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ahrain Polytechnic is a Government Higher Education Institution established to help fill the gap in the Labour Market for skilled professionals. Through research, support of enterprise development and applied education and training, the Polytechnic is supporting the Kingdom’s drive towards economic growth and diversification as set out in the Economic Vision 2030. Since the opening in 2008, Bahrain Polytechnic has grown rapidly with more than 2000 students in programmes that range from certificate to degree level and cover everything from Logistics Management and Engineering to Web Design and ICT. A new Board of Trustees was appointed last year, and Dr Mohamed Al Aseeri, previously
Deputy CEO, has taken the helm as Acting CEO. Under the leadership of Shaikh Hisham Al Khalifa, they have committed to its mandate to produce well-trained, work-ready graduates with excellent leadership. Bahrain Polytechnic is the right choice for students seeking: Quality applied education and training A learning centred approach Work integrated learning Opportunities to develop leadership and social skills Integration of applied research and scholarship with teaching and learning Environmental sustainability International opportunities Career success They inspire students to make the most of the many opportunities and learn new ways of thinking and problem solving, shaping them to be developed leaders and citizens.
Qualifications for the Academic Years 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 Qualifications
Standard Period of Study (Required Credits)
Majors
Bachelor of Business
4 years (480 credits)
Marketing Accounting, Banking and Finance Management
Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
4 years (480 credits)
Data Communications & Networking Database Programming
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
4 years (480 credits)
Electronic Mechanical
Bachelor of Visual Design
4 years (480 credits)
Bachelor of Web Media
4 years (480 credits)
Bachelor of International Logistics Management
4 years (480 credits)
Associate Degree in Engineering
3 years (360 credits)
Certificate in Academic Preparation (Foundation Programme)
1 or 2 Semesters (60 credits)
Mechanical
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BSC Feature
Here are some inclusive FAQs about the Bahrain Science Centre.
Bahrain Science Centre What is a Science Centre? Globally, Science Centres and interactive museums have taken the lead in hands-on, inquirybased learning. They focus on promoting discussions and debates while learning, and on deriving explanations, rather than just providing answers, for important scientific discoveries and phenomena. They also endeavour to promote social engagement across generations and cultures as well as an ethos of lifelong learning. Science Centres are places where construction of meaning takes place, and scientific and technological advances are understood in their appropriate contexts. 26 | BC Higher Education Special | March 2013 GI Student Guide April 2014 12
How does a Science Centre differ from a museum? One of the main roles of a museum is to make, store, study and display collections of cultural and natural history objects. All their displays are designed from the outset to be educational and they are all available for interaction with the public.
BSC Feature talents and life skills, starting new hobbies and becoming a smart Bahraini citizen.
Bryde whale skeleton
What are the benefits of a Science Centre to Bahrain? The Science Centre is likely to bring many benefits to Bahrain, including: Strengthening the science and technology culture among the youth. Providing the youth with opportunities for constructive learning during and after school hours. Providing a new destination for family edutainment. Promoting hobbies and leisure activities on science, engineering and technology topics. What do you do at a Science Centre? These are places where you ‘learn by doing’. Visitors engage with interactive displays in order to learn about human health, human senses and talents, the dynamic planet, biodiversity, animal skeletons and
Is the Bahrain Science Centre a fun or a serious place? The Bahrain Science Centre is a place for fun where you learn about serious things. It is a ‘safe place for dangerous ideas’ where you can ask questions and find out about stuff without being tested or punished. How many Science Centres are there in the world? There are over 2500 interactive Science Centres in more than 90 countries worldwide. They receive over 310 million visitors per year.
many other topics. Visitors can also participate in debates, discussions, quizzes, demonstrations and dissections.
Is the Science Centre just about science? No, the Bahrain Science Centre is not just about science. It is about fun, innovation, discoveries, inventions, crafts, developing your
Creating opportunities to debate and discuss topical issues such as cultural reconciliation, multiculturalism and the Bahraini identity in a non-confrontational environment. Bahrain Science Centre, Isa Town. Tel. +973 1768 6466 Visit: www.bahrainsciencecentre.com
What subjects do you cover at the Science Centre? Initially, the Science Centre will offer interactive exhibits on engineering, human health, the five senses, earth sciences, biodiversity and animal anatomy. In addition, the educational programmes will cover aspects of biology, geology, physics, chemistry and astronomy. In future, topics such as energy, biotechnology and environmental sciences will also be covered. March 2013 | GI BC Higher Education Special | 27 Student Guide April 2014 13
poetry Talent Feature
Poetry
Omar Ahmed
Omar Ahmed has done his schooling in the New Indian School, Bahrain and is currently studying Architecture.
The Mind Slide
‘’Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow.’’ - Khalil Gibran, The Prophet Desperate in this labyrinth With doors of a luminous tint Passages structured out of shape Yet also designed for escape The Darkness quickly hides the Light Its ignorance pervades his sight Expulsions of a damaged mind Corrupt images that will blind And distance even more apart, The cause of all, his sleepless heart. His chest like a guitar unstringed, Void of music that it can bring, In his mind’s labyrinth bound, By ignorance of himself, crowned. Yet his heart still echoes in dreams, Longs for them to finally meet. For it has many things to say, Of desires and feverish days. So it still suffers and bewails, Of the day his strong mind was tailed, Before they could be introduced, Living strangers under one roof.
And now, escape from this prison Heats to feverish obsession An escape a necessity Rather than a delicacy With many tainted reflections And ever so sweet seductions Life, a game of snakes and lizards Happiness unreal like wizards A word inside is mirrored screams There is no more air left to breathe Fearful eyes—Tongueless heart—Sealed soul! A speechless love that needs control Maybe his parents have some blame, Of their all-grown child’s broken frame. With his passion and deep feeling Pasted firm beneath his foot’s heeling.
For more, visit his Facebook Page “Beneath the Oak Tree” GI Student Guide April 2014
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Your Ultimate Interview Guide “Turn your weakness into strengths.”
PRESENTING YOURSELF
Arrive early. Wear something smart that will highlight your personality. Be prepared with some conversation starters related to some news headlines. Make friends with your surrounding environment. Warm up. To establish a good beginning, in a conversation, express with hand gestures and facial expressions. Tell a memorable story about yourself. Don’t wait until the end of a conversation to exchange contact information.
DO’S AND DONT’S OF AN INTERVIEW
Do not wait for the last minute to find out where the interview location is. Locate the place beforehand so that you are on time the day of the interview. Do your research on what job you will be interviewing for. Prepare and practise for the interview. Do dress up smartly and appropriately for the interview. The first impression is the best impression. Do plan to arrive at least ten minutes early. Late arrival is not an excuse.
Do greet the receptionist or assistant with respect. This is where you start making an effort to impress the interviewers. Do not chew gum during the interview. Do fill out the job application neatly and correctly. Do bring extra resumes for the interview. Do not rely on the resume to sell the interview. You play a major role in selling yourself to the interviewer. Do greet the interviewer with the respective title. Do shake hands firmly. Do show enthusiasm in the position of the company. Do make good eye contact. Do not use poor language while giving an interview. Do not ever lie. Answer questions truthfully. Do not answer questions with a simple yes or no. Explain your answers and give examples wherever necessary. Do not answer cell phones during an interview. Do show what you can do for the company.
“Do show enthusiasm in the position of the company.”
It is very common to be nervous during interviews. If you allow yourself to feel nervous, you will do much better. Never be negative. Never talk for more than two minutes continuously. Turn your weakness into strengths. When you are asked a question, think before you answer. A pause before you answer is a trademark of a thoughtful person which is a necessity when working in an organisation.
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Do It Yourself Feature
Get Creative, Get Organised! Is life taking you on the crazy lane? Loosing track of what needs to be done? Get it all organised with a little bit of fun and lots of creativity.
DIY Weekly Planner All you need is a free wall in your room, chalks or chalk pen, and blackboard paint. Turn your wall into a fun weekly planner.
Image: www.etsy.com
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Listing Feature
SCHOOL LISTINGS The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain)
Government Schools Aali Intermediate Boys.......... +973 1764 0950 Aali Intermediate Girls.......... +973 1764 1274 Aali Primary Boys.................. +973 1764 0084 Aali Primary Girls.................. +973 1764 1931 Aamina Bint Wahab Primary Girls.......................... +973 1732 4030 Abdul Rahman Al Nasser Pri & Int Boys......................... +973 1734 1411 Abdul Rahman Aldakil Intermediate Boys................. +973 1729 1150 Abu Alaala Almaari Primary Boys......................... +973 1734 4363 Abu Baker AlSiddiq Primary Boys......................... +973 1725 3959 Abu Feras AlHamadany Primary Boys......................... +973 1734 4920 Abu Saybea Primary Girls..... +973 1759 3310 Ahmed Al Fateh Primary & Intermediate Boys +973 1777 1251 Ahmed Al Omran Secondary Boys..................... +973 1753 1656 Ain Jaloot Primary Girls........ +973 1768 9775 Al Bilad Al Qadim Intermediate Boys................. +973 1740 3387 Al Bilad Al Qadim Primary Girls.......................... +973 1740 3561 Al Farabi Intermediate Boys................. +973 1744 0180 Al Hidd Intermediate & Secondary Girls.................. +973 1767 1422 Al Hidd Intermediate Girls..... +973 1700 5927 Al Hidd Primary & Intermediate Boys................. +973 1767 1315 Al Jasra Primary Boys.......... +973 1761 1141 Al Jazeera Primary Boys....... +973 1773 0424 Al Khaleej Intermediate Girls +973 1766 3725 Al Khalil Bin Ahmad Intermediate Boys................. +973 1760 0562 Al Khamis Primary Boys....... +973 1740 4202
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Listing Listings AlSafa Primary Girls.............. +973 1764 2022 AlSalmaniya Intermediate Boys................. +973 1725 2306 AlShurooq Secondary Girls... +973 1779 0709 AlWady Primary Boys............ +973 1743 0409 AlZallaq Primary & Intermediate Girls.............. +973 1763 1037 AlZallaq Primary & Intermediate Boys............. +973 1763 1116 Ammaar Bin Yaser Primary Boys......................... +973 1762 2502 Arad Intermediate Girls......... +973 1767 7489 Arad Primary & Intermediate Boys.............. +973 1746 6789 Arad Primary Boys................ +973 1767 1238 Askar Primary & Intermediate Boys.............. +973 1783 0098 Asma Thatalnetaqain Primary Girls.......................... +973 1767 0344 Awal Intermediate Boys........ +973 1773 0063
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Royal University of Women
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Jidhafs Primary Boys............ +973 1755 1186 Jidhafs Secondary and Technical Boys............... +973 1759 0048 Jidhafs Secondary Girls........ +973 1755 1079 Karrana Primary Girls........... +973 1759 1472 Karzakan Primary Boys........ +973 1760 0527 Khadija AlKubra Intermediate Girls................. +973 1734 4213 Khalid Bin AlWalid Primary Boys......................... +973 1768 4282 Khawla Secondary Girls........ +973 1774 2942 Manama Secondary Girls...... +973 1725 3966 Mariam Bint Omran Primary Girls......................... +973 1734 4623 Muharraq Secondary Girls.... +973 1732 2683 Nosaiba Bint Kaab Primary Girls.......................... +973 1742 2382 Nowaidrat Primary Girls....... +973 1770 0295 Omaima Bint AlNoaman Secondary Girls..................... +973 1768 1963 Omar Bin Abdulaziz Primary Boys......................... +973 1734 0216 Omar Bin AlKhatab Primary & Intermediate Boys............. +973 1732 2436 Oqbah Bin Nafea Primary Boys......................... +973 1777 2634 Osamah Bin Zaid Primary Boys......................... +973 1742 1912 Othman Bin Affan Intermediate Boys................. +973 1768 0435 Primary Religious Institute... +973 1782 5583
Qalali Primary Boys............... +973 1767 1242 Qurtoba Intermediate Girls... +973 1740 3415 Rabeah Aladawiya Primary Girls.......................... +973 1725 8960 Roquya Primary Girls............ +973 1767 2751 Saad Bin Abi Waqas Primary Boys......................... +973 1742 2503 Saar Secondary Girls............ +973 1769 7838 Saba Primary Girls............... +973 1744 1282 Safeya biny Abdul Muttalib Primary & Intermediate Girls............. +973 1741 1286 Safrah Primary & Intermediate Boys............. +973 1775 0876 Safrah Primary & Intermediate Girls.............. +973 1775 4152 Sakina Bint Al Hussain Primary Girls......................... +973 1753 4840 Samahij Primary & Intermediate Boys............. +973 1732 2707 Sanad Primary Girls.............. +973 1762 4341 Sar Primary Boys.................. +973 1779 0420 Sar Primary Girls................... +973 1779 0709 Shaikh Abdulla Bin Isa Seconday & Technical Boys................... +973 1768 6931 Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Primary Boys......................... +973 1733 0750 Shaikh Abdulaziz Mohammed Secondary Boys..................... +973 1772 9615 Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Secondary Boys.................... +973 1768 1826 Shahrakan Primary Girls...... +973 1763 2701 Sitra Intermediate Girls........ +973 1773 0372 Sitra Primary Boys................ +973 1773 0492 Sitra Primary Girls................. +973 1773 2781 Sitra Secondary Girls............ +973 1773 1606 Somaiya Primary Girls.......... +973 1725 2551 Tariq Bin Zeyad Int Boys....... +973 1732 2548 Toobli Primary Boys.............. +973 1778 4815 Tulaitola Primary Girls........... +973 1743 1365 Um Al Hassam Primary Boys +973 1772 0519 Um Al Qoora Primary & Intermediate Girls.............. +973 1770 1925 Um Ayman Primary Girls....... +973 1729 4707 Um Kalthoom Intermediate Girls................. +973 1762 2639 Um Salama Intermediate Girls.................. +973 1729 1812 West Riffa Intermediate Girls +973 1766 1234 West Riffa Primary Boys....... +973 1766 1215 West Riffa Primary Girls........ +973 1766 9460 West Riffa Secondary Girls... +973 1766 1384 Yathreb Intermediate Girls.... +973 1742 0096 Zainab Intermediate Girls..... +973 1769 1390 Zanoobia Intermediate Girls. +973 1732 3725
Private Schools Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School.............. +973 1787 5055 Al Eman School..................... +973 1768 1818 Al-Hekma International School.................................... +973 1762 3999 Al Mahd Day Boarding School.................... +973 1779 2422 Al Majd Provide School......... +973 1727 2715 Al Manar Private School........ +973 1778 6767 Al Noor International School. +973 1773 6773 Al Raja School....................... +973 1725 4414 Al Rawabi School.................. +973 1759 5252 Al Salam School.................... +973 1616 7777
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SCHOOL LISTINGS Private Schools Al Sanabel Private School..... +973 1769 3941 Al Sharqiya School................ +973 1736 9009 Al-Wisam International School.............. +973 1769 9595 AMA International School..... +973 1759 8444 Arabian Pearl Gulf School..... +973 1740 3666 Asian School.......................... +973 1772 2886 Bahrain School...................... +973 1772 7828 British School of Bahrain (Infants)................................. +973 1761 3330 British School of Bahrain (Seniors)................................ +973 1761 0920 Childrens Academy............... +973 1761 3234 City International School...... +973 1767 2541 Creativity Private School....... +973 1724 3855 Dilmun School....................... +973 1771 3483 Gulf Horse Racing School..... +973 1726 2828 Gulf International School...... +973 1729 0209 Ibn Al Haitham Islamic School....................... +973 1727 1694 Ibn-Al-Haitham School......... +973 1727 1694 Ibn Khuldoon National School..................... +973 1778 0661 Japanese School................... +973 1779 1550 Middle East Schools.............. +973 1724 1138 Modern Education School..... +973 1769 5855 Nadeen International School +973 1772 8886
Al Noor International School
St Christopher’s School (Infants and Juniors)............. +973 1759 8600 St Christopher’s School (Senior School)...................... +973 1778 8101 Talents International & The Infant School............... +973 1725 2346 The Bahrain Bayan School.... +973 7712 2244 The Habara School................ +973 1727 1737 The Indian School................... +973 7684 166 The International School of Choueifat........................... +973 1603 3333 The New Horizon School WLL+973 1759 5372 The New Indian School......... +973 1762 2350
Bahrain Polytechnic
Naseem International School.................................... +973 1768 9684 New Millennium School........ +973 1727 2700 New Vision School................. +973 1769 1505 Pakistan School..................... +973 1727 5731 Pakistan Urdu School............ +973 1768 7922 Palms Primary School........... +973 1766 6637 Philippine School................... +973 1764 5451 Quality Education School...... +973 1727 7984 Riffa Views International School.................................... +973 1656 5000 Sacred Heart School............. +973 1768 4367 Shaikh Abdulhassan Religion School..................... +973 1759 0787 Shaikha Hessa Girl’s School. +973 17756111
Special Needs Schools and Centres Al Hidd Special Needs Rehab Centre......................... +973 1746 5080 Alia Primary School.............. +973 1773 7177 Bahrain Institute for Special Education............ +973 1755 6613 Brain Body Dynamics WLL.... +973 1759 2661 Hope Institute for Handicap Children........... +973 1768 0815 RIA Institute........................... +973 1771 6871 Tafaol Centre......................... +973 1746 7725
Institutes and Educational Centres AIT Centre.............................. +973 1782 0959 Al Hayat Institute for Human Resources Development.......................... +973 1759 5523 Al Madina Institute................ +973 1724 6161 Al Noor National School........ +973 1734 1836 Alliance Francaise Teaching Centre..................... +973 1768 3295 American Cultural and Education Centre.................................... +973 1772 9997 Aptech Bahrain...................... +973 1725 8088 Arabian East Training Centre +973 1714 0144 Awal Institute of Training and Languages...................... +973 1732 6800 Bahrain Ballet Centre............ +973 1769 3232 Bahrain Informatics Computer Institute................ +973 1772 2929 Bahrain Institute of Entrepreneurship and Technology..................... +973 1731 0013 Bahrain Music Institute......... +973 1772 1999 Bahrain Polytechnic.............. +973 1789 7000 Bahrain Science Centre........ +973 1768 6466 Bahrain Training Institute..... +973 1787 0959 +973 1787 0652 BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Centre (BAETC)....... +973 1732 1860 +973 1732 1874 +973 1732 1875 Berlitz Institute-Bahrain....... +973 1782 0779 BFX......................................... +973 1651 1511 BIBF....................................... +973 1781 5555 +973 1781 5559 Bridge Training Solutions........ +973 178 7723 British Language Centre....... +973 1364 4004 Capital Knowledge WLL........ +973 1721 1311 Dar AlMarifa Centre............... +973 1755 5201 Deena Institute of Technology............................ +973 1746 5008 Delmon Academy for Computer and Managerial Sciences............. +973 1729 5500 Ernst and Young.................... +973 1758 5323 Global Institute for Management Science.................................. +973 1774 0940 GI Student Guide April 2014 19 March 2013 | BC Higher Education Special | 55
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Nook HD Specifications: 7” 720p HD touchscreen 1 GB RAM 300g Bluetooth/Wi-Fi 10 hours active use battery life Operating System: Android 4.0 Unique feature: Up to 48GB memory (16GB integrated, up to 32GB SD Slot)
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