Bahrain Schools Excel Globally
TDT | Manama
Bahrain's rising academic standards earned international recognition as 27 public and private schools were honoured for outstanding results in the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), with scores exceeding 550 points in both subjects and placing them at high and advanced performance levels globally.
Minister of Education, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma honoured the top-performing schools at a ceremony organised by the ministry, praising their performance and acknowledging their role in strengthening Bahrain's reputation in international academic rankings.
The event also recognised 86 teachers, school coordinators, and ministry staff whose efforts helped fourth-grade and eighthgrade students achieve exceptional results.
Commitment recognised
Dr. Juma expressed appreciation to the teaching and administrative staff, students, parents, and relevant ministry departments for supporting Bahrain's participation in the international study.
He noted that success in mathematics and science is a key indicator of educational development and national progress.
He added that international assessments like TIMSS are essential for evaluating performance, analysing trends, identifying challenges, and shaping evidence-based education policies that improve quality and sustainability.
Forward strategy
Dr. Samah Mohammed Al Ajjawi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Development of Education and Learning Policies and Bahrain's National Coordinator for TIMSS, said the ministry is advancing development plans for both subjects, including the adoption of modern teaching strategies that leverage artificial intelligence.
She noted that TIMSS provides essential insights into how curricula and teaching approaches influence student learning, helping policymakers build more effective and future-ready education systems, especially in core scientific and technological disciplines.
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