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Daily Tribune
28-05-2025
- Science
- Daily Tribune
Bhavans-Bahrain Indian School excels in international exam
Bhavans-Bahrain Indian School (BIS) distinguished itself on the global academic stage by delivering an extraordinary performance in the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). The school's results not only surpassed international averages but also significantly outperformed national benchmarks in both Mathematics and Science at the Grade 4 and Grade 8 levels. TIMSS 2023 is the eighth cycle of a comprehensive international assessment that measures student achievement in mathematics and science at the fourth and eighth-grade levels. The exceptional achievement places Bahrain Indian School among the top-performing schools in the Kingdom. In recognition of these results, the school was honoured by Education Minister Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma during a ceremony held on Thursday, 22 May 2025 at the Ministry of Education Hall, Isa Town. The Minister also honoured Principal Saji Jacob and his dedicated team of Vice Principal and Educators for their relentless contribution to Bahrain's growing global reputation in education. In Grade 4, the school's students scored an impressive average of 626 in Mathematics and 642 in Science, significantly exceeding the international averages of 503 (Maths) and 494 (Science), and Bahrain's national averages of 462 and 475 respectively. Grade 8 students continued this high performance with an average score of 590 in Mathematics and 643 in Science, compared to international averages of 478 and Bahrain's averages of 426 (Maths) and 452 (Science). The Directors Himanshu Verma and Ritu Verma expressed immense pride in the accomplishments of the school's students and staff.
Daily Tribune
10-02-2025
- Science
- Daily Tribune
Bahraini Students Achieve Top Ranks in TIMSS 2023 International Assessments
Students from schools across the Kingdom of Bahrain have secured advanced rankings in the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), as announced by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), based in Amsterdam. Bahrain's achievement comes following the participation of all government and private schools in the kingdom as part of a broad international assessment. Bahraini students ranked second in the Arab world in the Grade 4 Science assessment and third in the Grade 4 Mathematics assessment. Additionally, they secured fourth place in the Arab world in the Grade 8 Science assessment and third place in the Grade 8 Mathematics assessment. On this occasion, Dr. Samah Mohammed Al-Ajawi, Assistant Undersecretary for Education Policies and Development and National Coordinator for International Studies, expressed her gratitude to all students who participated in the assessment, as well as to the teachers and specialists who supervised their preparation. She emphasized that the Ministry of Education is committed to enhancing educational practices in mathematics and science to keep pace with global advancements in these critical subjects within the STREAM approach. Dr. Al-Ajawi further highlighted the ministry's strategic efforts to develop mathematics and science curricula and improve teaching methodologies to achieve even better international results in future assessments. The TIMSS study aims to provide highly accurate, high-quality, and credible data and indicators on the teaching and learning of mathematics and science in government and private schools. These insights are instrumental in shaping educational policies and ensuring continuous improvements in the teaching of these subjects.
