Al Noor International School is a selective

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founded on September 6, 1993, by private investors. The school teaches over 3000 students from more than 40 countries, mainly the United States, the United Kingdom, Bahrain, India, and Pakistan. It started with a programme of classes for primary levels in the district of Mahooz, prior to its relocation to the island of Sitra. It currently caters to the educational needs of students from over than 40

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and follows a curricular program made up of three types: British,

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British curriculum

This section of the school follows the IGCSE course offered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate as well as AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level), and

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(Advanced Level) qualifications and was named the second school in the Middle East to become a Cambridge Fellowship Center and the first in Bahrain. Grades range from Kindergarten to Grade 12 (commonly referred to as A Levels).

Bahraini curriculum (Thawjihiya)

The course is almost identical to that offered by the Ministry of Education, Bahrain. In addition to subjects that are offered in

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, the curriculum offers

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classes as well as

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courses.

Indian curriculum (CBSE)

The Indian curriculum follows the central board of secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi, and is widely recognized as one of the finest educational systems in India. CBSE admissions are very sought after and the curriculum gives students a unique advantage for higher studies. The school is affiliated to CBSE, Delhi. Grades range from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Facilities

The school has six computer laboratories, and laboratories dedicated to

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, and

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References

External links

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