April 2016 87 www.bahrainthismonth.com One of the Kingdom’s premier British-curriculum schools is celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom. St Christopher’s School has been proudly delivering the finest British education in Bahrain since 1961. From an initial roll of 30 pupils, the school has grown to cater for over 2,200, and has prospered to become internationally recognised as one of the premier overseas BritishInternational, not-for-profit schools, with exceptional teaching, facilities and resources. As a school whose pupils represent more than 65 nationalities at any one time, the St Chris community is rich and varied, and the School has always recognised and placed great importance on valuing and celebrating the diversity of its population. St Christopher’s offers a British-International curriculum, taught in English but with flourishing Arabic departments teaching both Bahraini and expatriate students about the language, history and culture of Bahrain. The importance of interweaving and balancing the rich heritage of the UK with that of Bahrain has been of paramount importance during the past 55 years since the school was established, supporting a relationship of mutual respect between these two great nations. A spokesman says: “As the UK and Bahrain celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic relations, we look forward to our continued warm friendship and to further enhancing the school to maintain its status as the premier choice for those parents who demand only the very best for their children. The school is looking forward to continuing to provide the finest British education to the children of Bahrain – both her native citizens, as well as expatriates from around the world.” Call 17 605-000. Finest British Education in Bahrain ST CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL St Christopher’s School offers a world-class BritishInternational education from Nursery up to IB and A-Level Proudly providing the finest BRITISH EDUCATION to Bahrain for Fifty Five Years Tel: +973 1760 5000 St Christopher’s School - the only NOT FOR PROFIT British-International School in Bahrain. All income from fees is used to run and further develop the School for the benefit of our students. www.st-chris.net ST CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL Founded 1961
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