3,000 Students Sit for First Step Toward International Baccalaureate

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain has launched the first assessment examinations for government school students applying to the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, with around 3,000 firstyear preparatory students taking part across all public schools in the Kingdom.

Minister of Education Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma visited several examination centres to review the progress of the testing process, including student distribution and exam procedures. He also met with teachers, administrative staff, and parents during his inspection tour.

The minister expressed satisfaction with the launch of the initial assessment stage, describing it as a landmark moment for Bahrain’s public education system. He wished all participating students success in achieving high levels of competitiveness in the programme. The selection process is for 400 available seats, equally divided between male and female students.

The exams began with mathematics and science, followed by an English language test in coordination with the British Council.