Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
English and Math entrance evaluations have been designed by the school to evaluate basic language and math skills reflecting our curriculum. The English evaluation assesses reading, writing and oral language skills; while the Math evaluation assesses basic grade level mathematical skills.
Lista de espera
Depends on the grade level, generally yes.
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
Jornada Escolar
Hora de salida del colegio
Kindergarten: 12:35
G1 - G12: 14:00
Hora de entrada al colegio
7:25 AM.
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
1. Morning duty begins at 7:00 A.M. Each classroom assistant is assigned an area to supervise. The staff member should circulate within the assigned area, monitoring the activities of students. 2. Afternoon duty begins at 2:00 P.M. and ends at 2:30 P.M. All Elementary and Middle School students are to be escorted to the school’s gate by the Classroom Assistant. Children must not stand outside in the parking area. All staff members must remain at their duty location until 2:30 P.M.
3. Break: Proper supervision by staff is expected, with staff circulating among students. Supervision will be scheduled by the Principal and Assistant Principal.
4. Lunch: Staff are assigned regular lunch duty; a schedule will be created by the Principal and Assistant Principal.
Aula
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
15
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
Classes sizes are maximum 18 students in a class.
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
All homeroom teachers have educational assistants to support the teacher with the development of a student’s academic, behavioural and personal growth through the implementation of an appropriate, student-centered educational program that meets the student’s needs and builds on areas of difficulty.
Uso de tecnología en el aula
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
436
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
24 nationalities
Nacionalidad más común
Kuwait
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
84
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
Art, Music, Drama, Sport, Fitness and Academics.
Actividades deportivas incluidas
The Sports and Physical Education program at Al-Bayan International School teaches students a wide variety of skills and places emphasis firmly upon enjoyment and active participation. In the KG program the students learn a variety of generic skills such as catching, throwing, rolling, jumping etc., all designed to improve awareness and hand-eye coordination.
As students move through the grade levels, are exposed to an extensive variety of team games. They have the opportunity to learn games such as soccer, basketball, short tennis and many more. They also have the opportunity to learn basic gymnastic and movement skills. The skills acquired in lower elementary are carried through Grades 4 and 5 and also expanded upon. Enjoyment and sportsmanship are emphasized in the students’ learning, as is the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
In middle and high school, students explore sports in blocks of 6-week activities. The sports include soccer, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, badminton, baseball, athletics, and tag rugby. Once again, emphasis is placed on participation, sportsmanship and enjoyment.
Big Sports Hall, 2 Small Sports Halls and Basketball Hall.
Apoyo Lingüístico
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
Arabic, AFL, and Spanish
Profesores nativos de habla inglesa
Yes.
Apoyo lingüístico para estudiantes con nivel de inglés no fluido
Resource Room Support.
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
Yes.
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
Inclusion program guarantees all students to receive high quality instruction, interventions, and supports that enable them to meet social and academic success regardless of challenges and without restrictions or limitations.
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
Teachers receive coaching support from the instructional support and provide intervention for students.
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
No. The Healthy Canteen has been developed to support students making healthy food choices at school. All meals are Halal.
Uniforme obligatorio
Student uniforms are mandatory for students at BIS from KG1 until grade 12.
The Instructional Technology program is designed to assist all students in learning the computer skills needed to be successful in school and in the real world. The elementary aged students use computer software to practice basic computer skills, develop appropriate technology vocabulary, learn touch-typing skills, conduct authentic research, select and utilize appropriate software to support learning, and become familiar with productivity software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and photo-editing software.
Middle school and high school students continue to learn touch-typing, but also develop advanced skills in research and presentation skills, word processing, database, spreadsheets, internet research, web page design, photo editing, and desktop publishing. In addition, the use of various software programs, internet resources, and various other technologies assist students in their learning through school-based projects, organizational management, and career planning.
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el COVID-19)
E-learning at BIS is activated from last Spring due to a prolonged forced school closure.
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
Islamic religion, classes for muslim students.
¿Cómo atiende el colegio a estudiantes no religiosos o de una religión diferente?
All non-religious students are in AFL class and there are 2 teachers teaching them AFL. When the AFL students have Islamic, the non-religious students move to Arabic AFL class.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
Yes.
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
The educational psychologist works closely with the entire school community: students, staff, and parents. The responsibilities include assessing student’s cognitive, achievement, social, and emotional functioning; recommending to teachers specific techniques to meet students' individual needs; and collaborating with teachers to design classroom behavior plans.
The educational psychologist also provide students with short-term counseling for issues that are negatively affecting their academic performance, and when necessary, make referrals to outside mental health professionals.