The dual Arabic and English language program achieves remarkable growth at the American School in Bahrain
Bahrain, January 2024-The American School of Bahrain (ASB) announced the expansion of its dual program for Arabic and English in early childhood to include the first two phases (KG1), and the second (KG2) from kindergarten starting from the academic year 2025-2026. This expansion comes after the successful launch of the program with nursery students (PRE-KG) last year, and the program aims to continue to grow by adding a new stage every year, with future plans to extend it to include the first and second grades.
“Double” is a bilateral educational program that merges students in an integrated educational environment that depends on both Arabic and English, through a joint education model that focuses on developing the skills of critical thinking and effective communication. The program also seeks to enhance students’ understanding of cultural diversity and respect different views. Thanks to the interactive and enjoyable activities it provides, the program enables students to gain fluency in both languages, which sets a strong basis for a distinct and sustainable linguistic mastery.
The “Double” program allows students to participate in rich cultural experiences that include traditional music, storytelling, and practical activities that deepen their understanding of Bahraini culture. The teaching team is characterized by its integration between cultural indulgence and the development of basic linguistic skills, which provides an attractive and attractive educational environment that contributes to building students ’personalities and enhancing their association with their cultural heritage.
“The dual language program provides large -scale cognitive benefits, giving children intellectual advantages that go beyond just mastering the language. It enhances mental flexibility, develops problem solving skills, strengthens memory, improves executive functions, which puts mainly A solid intellectual growth for life. “
Dr. Nour Abu Attia, Head of the Arabic Language and Culture Department at the school added: “A double program that aims to provide an integrated educational experience that combines Arabic and English, which helps students to develop their linguistic skills and their deep understanding of different cultures. We are also keen to enhance their connection to Bahraini traditions and heritage, To be able to succeed in a globalized world while maintaining their cultural identity. “
The early childhood curriculum at the American School in Bahrain depends on the kindergarten program in Ontario until the first phase of kindergarten (KG1), and on ARO standards for mathematics, English and science standards (NGSS) for the second stage of kindergarten (KG2). The school continues to apply these standards in the primary stage to ensure an easy academic transition and achieve excellence.
With the expansion of the “Double” program, the American School of Bahrain (ASB) confirms its commitment to providing bilateral education that enhances cultural enrichment and prepares students to succeed in a world of diverse languages and cultures.
For more information about the American School in Bahrain and the “Double” program, please visit the website: www.asb.bh.
