BRITISH PREPARATORY SCHOOL

ABOUT THE SCHOOL : An Introduction

The British Preparatory School – Where Every Child’s Journey Begins with Heart and Purpose

Founded in 2008 and located in the heart of Saar on Saar Avenue, The British Preparatory School (BPS) offers a warm, nurturing environment where children aged 18 months to 6 years old thrive. We deliver the British and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum through a carefully balanced approach that blends purposeful play with structured academic learning.

Recognised as Bahrain’s Flagship School of Excellence for Best Practices in Early Years Education by the Bahrain Quality Authority (BQA), BPS continues to set the benchmark for early childhood learning across the Kingdom.

At BPS, we champion a child-centred philosophy that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and independence. Our children are active participants in their learning—engaging in discovery-led activities that lay strong foundations for future academic success and lifelong critical thinking skills.

Our track record speaks for itself. BPS has consistently prepared children for a smooth transition into Bahrain’s leading schools, including St Christopher’s, the British School of Bahrain, and other top private institutions.

These successful pathways are underpinned by our outstanding early years education and strong partnerships with the wider school community.

All our teaching staff are native English speakers who ensure a safe, language-rich learning environment. We pride ourselves on our close-knit, friendly atmosphere—earning us the reputation of being ‘The Small School with a Big Heart’.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

At the British Preparatory School we nurture a love of reading by encouraging children to listen to stories and share books. With regular sing songs and rhymes together with structured English lessons to help develop diction and language. Through guided and free play the children are able to develop their social skills. We encourage them to become independent both in their self help skills and in the organisation of their activities and in looking after the resources. All the time ensuring they feel confident and secure.

Once the children are able they will read using the Oxford Reading Scheme and supplementary books. They will have access to the library and encouraged to take books home. They will develop a larger sight vocabulary and gradually learn and utilise more complex vowel digraphs and consonant blends to help decode the text. The correct formation of letters and spacing of words will be reinforced through both fine and gross motor skills.

We will explore numbers through play, games and structured learning. Using activities like cooking and baking to learn how numbers relate to the world around us. Making sure that each child has a solid foundation and a good grasp of concept before moving to the next level.

BPS Curriculum Overview

At BPS the curriculum is designed to recognise children’s prior learning, provide first hand learning experiences, allow the children to develop interpersonal skills, build resilience and become creative, critical thinkers. Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We celebrate and welcome differences within our diverse school community and promote that children will need to become responsible and pro-active citizens. Our focus is to raise aspirations and engender a sense of pride in achievement, provide a purpose and relevance for learning and to ultimately allow every child to discover their strengths and interests.

Our curriculum is underpinned by a clear vision for every child to learn to embrace diversity and to demonstrate our five core values : Consideration, Courtesy, Co-operation, Commitment and Care. These values represent both the ethos of the school and the qualities that we feel children will need to be successful learners and prepare them for life beyond infant school.

We recognise the importance of vocabulary and aim to ensure that children are provided with opportunities throughout the curriculum to broaden the range of language at their disposal. We also understand that the issues children experience in our local community must be acknowledged in order to make the curriculum relevant and memorable.

Children will have the opportunity to listen to many stories and hopefully learn to love books. Once the children have progressed through the BPS pre-reading program involving audio and visual discrimination work, as well as fine and gross motor skills training, and once the child is ready to read, we will use the Oxford Reading Tree scheme.

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

In partnership with Level Up, our dedicated after-school activity centre, BPS children benefit from an extended range of enrichment opportunities. From physical development and fitness to creative arts and academic support, Level Up provides a fun, engaging, and safe space for children to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build confidence beyond the school day.

Led by Experience, Guided by Passion

Under the leadership of our Principal, Mrs Smith—an experienced early years educator with a proven record of success in both Bahrain and Dubai—BPS offers rich, child-focused learning. Her expertise in developing reading and pre-reading programmes has enabled our children to consistently achieve well above national expectations.

We place strong emphasis on communication and literacy from the earliest stages. Through daily storytelling, songs, rhymes, and carefully structured lessons, children develop clear speech, vocabulary, and early reading skills. As they progress, they follow the Oxford Reading Scheme, build their sight vocabulary, and explore phonics through digraphs and blends—supported by engaging library visits and home reading.

Fine and gross motor development are embedded into daily activities to support handwriting, letter formation, and spatial awareness. Every learning opportunity is crafted to build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

Mathematics is explored through meaningful contexts—such as cooking, baking, and games—that help children understand how numbers relate to the world around them. We ensure that every child has a firm grasp of mathematical concepts before moving forward.

In addition, our Year 1 children benefit from daily Arabic lessons, enriching their language skills and cultural understanding.

Above all, we strive to nurture well-rounded, confident, and compassionate learners. At BPS, children are encouraged to make choices, express ideas, and take ownership of their learning journey—all while feeling secure, supported, and valued.

Here are our Top 5 Reasons Why So Many Parents Choose Our School :

We Are Bahrain’s Leading British Feeder School – Preparing Children For Seamless Entry To The Top Schools In Bahrain.
British Qualified Teachers – We Follow The British Curriculum.
Small School With A Big Heart & Caring Teachers.
Health & Safety Measures In Place To Keep Our Children Safe.
We Are Located In The Heart Of Saar Right On The Saar Avenue.

Flagship of Excellence

We are delighted to announce that The British Preparatory School (BPS) has been recognised by Bahrain’s Quality Assurance Authority (BQA) as a Flagship School of Excellence for implementing best practices in education. This prestigious accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education that sets the benchmark in Bahrain.

what sets bps apart?

From our genuinely qualified teaching staff to a diverse range of extracurricular activities offered in partnership with Level Up, we strive to create a nurturing and academically rigorous environment. This recognition by the BQA affirms our dedication to continuous improvement and our commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences for every child in our care.

We are proud to be at the forefront of educational excellence in Bahrain, leading by example and inspiring others to raise standards.

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If you’re seeking a school where your child can flourish in an environment of excellence, BPS in Saar is the perfect choice. Book a visit today and see for yourself why we’ve been recognised as a leading school in Bahrain.

KEY INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

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British Curriculum

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18 Months To 6 Years

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Our Wonderful Parents SAY

My 3 sons started their education at nursery level at the British Preparatory School in Bahrain between 2012 - 2018. BPS is a safe and very professional educational establishment. Throughout all years, my kids and I could not have asked for a better level of care, attention and education at this particularly important period of their education journey, which most certainly provided them with a solid foundation for moving forward and provided my husband and I with confidence. I would have no reservation whatsoever in continuing to highly recommend the teaching, support and overall management team of the British Preparatory School in Bahrain.

Our experience in BPS was really great ! The facilities, the system and especially the staff. We are very pleased with the job which was done with ou daughter on year1! The teachers really focused on her weak points and helped her strengthen her learning. The main reason though that we liked the school is the "warm" environment, created by the teachers and staff, which made our daughter love it !!

My children have had wonderful years with the BPS, every year they have had fantastic teachers, all native English speaking. The teachers are very caring and always catering to my child’s needs. The children made the bridge with the big school with total confidence. BPS is recognized by the top British schools in Bahrain and the transition goes smoothly. My children acquired great self-confidence thanks to the BPS team. I would highly recommend BPS!

Victoria Dance taught dance there before Covid. It is a lovely, lovely school. The staff are amazing and very caring. The children were always well behaved and attentive. We can highly recommend it!

We were so happy with BPS. Kids were there for nursery and reception and still speak about their wonderful teachers. Perfect for us when we were newly arrived on the island, as it’s a small school with a really caring environment. Kids settled in so easily.

My kids have just finished there. It’s such a lovely school! The teachers are brilliant and really made my kids feel loved and welcome, they couldn’t wait to go to school everyday. They learnt loads and had fun. It was the perfect start to their schooling and I couldn’t recommend enough!

BPS was fantastic! My son absolutely loved his time there. It was perfect for when we were newly arrived on the island. It's small and not overwhelming and you really get to know your child's teacher. Depending on which country you're coming from, not all the schooling systems align and they do a great job getting your child where they need to be academically before the have to move onto another school.

Dear Mrs Smith, We will miss your care love and support for our son and are very grateful to you , the school team and the school ! There are no words to express how much we will miss you all! We wish you and the school all the best for the future.

ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2025

OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

“The small school with a BIG heart” Registration is open for January. We take children from 18 months to 6 years. Fully qualified, native English speaking teachers. BPS delivers the EYFS and British National Curriculum through activity based learning.

At BPS, we believe in providing the best education for children aged 18 months to 6 years old. Our unique approach blends play and activity-based learning with more structured lessons in Reception (KG1) and Year 1 (KG2) including Arabic.

💡 Our highly qualified and experienced teachers, all native English speakers, are dedicated to designing and delivering engaging lessons that foster a love for learning in our young students.

🌱 We believe in a holistic curriculum and offer our children 🎶 Music, ⚽️ Sports, 🎭 School Trips and Outdoor Activities. We also offer as an extensive after school program through our partnership with Level Up @levelup_bh. Preparing our children for future learning and real life ✅

Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a top-tier education in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Register now at BPS and unlock their full potential! 🌟

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The British Preparatory School
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