Al Noor International School

Al Noor International School
مدرسة النور العالمية
Location
Sitra
Central Governorate
Bahrain
Information
School type Private
Motto Knowledge is Power
Opened 1993
Founder Ali Hassan
Status Open
Chairman Rashid Mandi
Grades Kindergarten to Grade 12
Gender Co-educational
Age range 3 to 18
Number of students 5000[1]
Average class size 24
Language English and Arabic
Hours in school day From 7:30 till 12:30 for pupils below the fourth standard and from 7:30 till 2 from the 4th standard
Website Al Noor International School

Al Noor International School is a private school in Bahrain founded on September 6th, 1993 by private investors. The school teaches more than 5000 students in Bahrain.[2] It started with a programme of classes for primary levels in the district of Mahooz, prior to its relocation to the island of Sitra. Currently it houses the educational needs of children from more than 43 countries and follows a curricular program made up of three types: Indian, British and Bahraini. It is one of the most intensive schools in Bahrain, with students' academic performance in the top 10% of the country, and alumni all over the world.[3]

Indian Curriculum (CBSE, Delhi)

The Indian curriculum follows the central board of secondary Education(CBSE),Delhi, and is widely recognised as one of the finest educational systems in India. In fact, CBSE admissions are the most sought after and the curriculum gives students a unique advantage for higher studies. The School is affiliated to CBSE, Delhi. Grades range from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

British Curriculum

This section of the school follows the IGCSE course offered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate as well as AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level), and A Level (Advanced Level) qualifications and was named the second school in the Middle East to become a Cambridge Fellowship Center and the first in Bahrain. Grades range from Kindergarten to Grade 12 (commonly referred to as A Levels).[4]

Bahraini Curriculum (Thawjihiya)

The course is almost identical to that offered by the Ministry of Education, Bahrain. In addition to subjects that are offered in Arabic, the curriculum offers English classes as well as Computer Science courses.[5]

Facilities

The school strives to become a benchmark in excellence and hence it has ensured that all the classrooms in the school are equipped with computers and projectors for helping in improving the quality of education given to the students.

The school is also equipped with six computer laboratories, and laboratories dedicated to Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Education directorate". EduGuide. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  2. ↑ "Bahrain Education Guide". Archived from the original on 2012-03-11. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
  3. ↑ Curriculums - Al Noor International School
  4. ↑ British Curriculum - Al Noor International School
  5. ↑ Thawjihiya Curriculum - Al Noor International School
  6. ↑ Facilities - Al Noor International School

Coordinates: 26°10′06″N 50°36′08″E / 26.1682°N 50.6022°E / 26.1682; 50.6022


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