RIA Caters to the needs of mainstream learners as well as students with Special Educational Needs offering a year round educational and ‘mini’ respite service. With the mission statement of ‘Education for All and promoting awareness of living in the community with particular regard to persons with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, RIA Caters to the needs of mainstream learners as well as students with Special Educational Needs offering a year round educational and ‘mini’ respite service. RIA teaches in both English and Arabic. 

Our dedicated staff are at the heart of RIA and Kids Castle Nursery. The nursery curriculum is based on the UK EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage). We are a ‘melting pot’ of nationalities, languages, and cultures and together we work to make every day a special experience for the students and their families.

Students have an individual, educational and social learning plan. Working hand in hand with the student’s family, we build the learning path that will be of the most benefit to the students’ emotional, intellectual and physical needs. 

Therapy sessions are based on the ABA and TEACCH method. Our staff have also been trained by Fred Donaldson who developed the ‘Original Play method’. We have daily Brain Gym and Music & Movement classes and every student, is encouraged to take part in. Wherever possible the individual plan includes time spent in a social setting.

Students are taught the basics of a normal British or Bahrain Government System education; English,(or Arabic) Maths, Social Studies, Environment Studies, Computer Studies , Arts and Crafts, Music, Cookery, land life skills, in an age appropriate manner.