Beacon Private School

Beacon Private School (BPS) in Manama, Bahrain, is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment for learners aged 2 to 18. Established in 2018, BPS offers education from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12, with a mission to promote inquiry-based learning that nurtures successful, independent learners. With a maximum class size of 22 and an average class size of 18, each student receives personalized attention, ensuring that their unique needs, interests, and learning styles are catered to, reinforcing the school’s commitment to lifelong learning.

BPS is affiliated with several renowned international agencies and organizations, including the Common Grounds Collaborative (CGC), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and the International Baccalaureate (IB). In May 2022, BPS received NEASC accreditation, focusing on a teaching and learning pathway designed to maintain high standards. Furthermore, it attained IB World School status in November 2021, offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in grades 11 and 12. This affiliation underlines BPS’s dedication to providing high-quality, challenging international education that prepares students for higher education and beyond.

The school’s dynamic curriculum, inspired by the Common Ground Collaborative framework, is designed to foster conceptual understanding, develop essential competencies, and nurture character growth up to grade 10. This approach enables the tailoring of education to each student's strengths and learning styles, ensuring a love for learning and an appreciation for knowledge. For senior learners, the IB DP delivers a rigorous and well-rounded education, with a focus on critical-thinking, research skills, community service, leadership, and intercultural understanding. Overall, BPS is committed to preparing its students to be responsible global citizens and successful in their future endeavors.