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Um Nasser Finland Preschool

Bahrain, Riffa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2024
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction

Um Nasser Finland Preschool is a Finnish-affiliated early childhood program located in West Riffa, Bahrain. It serves ages 2 to 6 and follows the Finnish Curriculum adapted for Early Childhood Education and Care, delivered in a bilingual environment that blends Finnish teaching practices with Bahraini cultural values. The school offers Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2, creating a clear progression for young learners. Facilities are newly renovated and organized into clearly defined learning areas that support holistic development, curiosity, and well-being. Calm spaces support listening, reflection, and focus, while hands-on areas invite play, exploration, creativity, and problem-solving. Outdoor play is included in daily routines, and meals and rest are integrated to support wellness. Classrooms feature flexible, movable furniture to adapt spaces for different activities. The program emphasizes well-being, creativity, critical thinking, and personalised learning within a caring Finnish-inspired framework, involving parents as partners in growth and learning for all.

West Riffa, Bahrain

The Essentials

Um Nasser Finland Preschool has instruction in English.

Location
West Riffa, Bahrain. Um Nasser Finland Preschool is located in West Riffa, Bahrain. The campus serves Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 2. Contact: +973 17722772; info@umnasserfinland.edu.bh.

Stages
Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2

Type
Preschool

Country affiliation
Finland

School day structure
7:00–8:00 Flexible arrival; 8:00–10:30 Morning circle time and activity-based learning; 10:30–12:00 Lunch, story time, rest or sleep, free play; 12:00–13:00 Activity-based learning in small groups; 13:00–14:00 Snack time, free play and flexible pick-up.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Breakfast is provided on arrival. A warm, healthy lunch is served during the day, followed by a snack in the afternoon. Meals are integrated into the daily schedule with flexible pick-up times.

Governance and Ownership
Um Nasser Finland Preschool operates two campuses, West Riffa and Amwaj. Both campuses deliver the Finnish Early Childhood Education Curriculum under EduCluster Finland's oversight.
Fees
Overview

No published fee amounts are available for the 2026/27 academic year or the 2025/26 academic year. Families are asked to contact the school directly for exact fee amounts and the instalment plan for 2026/27: phone +973 17722772 and email info@umnasserfinland.edu.bh.

Application fees

- No specific application or registration fee amounts are published. The admissions process requires payment of applicable fees to complete enrollment upon acceptance, but the exact application/registration fee is not listed.

Tuition fees by year group (Per term / Per year)

- Pre-Nursery (age 2–2 years 11 months): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts.
- Nursery (age 3–3 years 11 months): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts.
- Kindergarten 1 (age 4–4 years 11 months): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 5–5 years 11 months): No published per-term or per-year tuition amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No detailed billing schedule or standard payment deadlines are published. The school mentions an instalment plan for the 2026/27 academic year; specific instalment dates, late-payment penalties, or payment deadlines are not published.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school offers early years provision only (Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 2) and does not describe any boarding provision; therefore no boarding fees are published or applicable.

Other costs and fees (uniform, transport, meals, activities, insurance, etc.)

- No published information is available for uniform fees, transport fees, meal charges, extra-curricular activity fees, learning resources, or student insurance. No amounts or schedules for these items are published.

Refund information

- No published refund, withdrawal, or fee-credit policy is available. Information about refunds (if any), conditions for refund, and timelines for processing refunds are not published.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online payment portal, etc.)

- Specific accepted payment methods are not published. An instalment plan is referenced but the permitted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, standing order, online portal) are not listed.

Brief summary of findings

- The school's publicly accessible admissions/fees information does not include numeric fee schedules, detailed instalment dates, or payment-method listings for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Parents should contact the school directly by phone (+973 17722772) or email (info@umnasserfinland.edu.bh) to obtain the current fee schedule, instalment plan, and payment instructions.
Academics

Um Nasser Finland Preschool teaches Finnish Curriculum for students aged 2 to 6.

Curriculum
Adapted from the Finnish Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), the preschool blends Finnish teaching practices with Bahraini cultural values and provides a bilingual environment.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mental, physical, social, and emotional growth is fostered, and socio-emotional skills are developed through collaboration and group-based activities and warm, respectful interactions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides a bilingual environment.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental well-being is supported as part of holistic development.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Um Nasser Finland Preschool follows a Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) approach integrated with Bahraini cultural values. The preschool is described as newly renovated and located in West Riffa, Bahrain. Learning spaces are designed to support holistic development, curiosity, and well-being, with clearly defined learning areas. Calm spaces promote listening, reflection, and focus, while hands-on areas offer open-ended materials that encourage play, exploration, creativity, and problem-solving. Outdoor play is part of the daily routine, and meals and rest are incorporated to support overall wellness.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are designed with flexibility and innovation, guided by the Finnish ECEC approach. Furniture is versatile and movable, allowing teachers to adapt the learning spaces for different activities. Learning environments are organized into defined learning areas that support different aspects of development. The program blends Finnish pedagogical practices with Bahraini cultural values to support holistic development. The curriculum emphasizes well-being, creativity, critical thinking, and personalized learning to help children thrive.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) as the foundation of its program. It offers Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Kindergarten 1, and Kindergarten 2. The approach blends Finnish teaching practices with Bahraini cultural values to create a learning experience that sparks curiosity and nurtures creativity. The aim is a holistic education that develops children academically, socially, and emotionally.

Arts & Creative
The learning approach centers on care, play, and education, which fosters creativity. Learning spaces encourage hands-on exploration and open-ended materials to support creativity and problem-solving. Creativity is nurtured through joyful, meaningful learning experiences anchored in a Finnish-inspired framework.

Cultural & Language
The school blends Finnish pedagogy with Bahraini cultural values. It emphasizes a learning environment that respects local heritage while fostering global citizenship. The school's history notes a partnership between Bahrain-based S Eleven Educational and EduCluster Finland, reflecting a Finnish-Bahraini collaboration. Bahraini cultural values are integrated into the learning context.

Social & Hobbies
The environment emphasizes play-based learning and collaborative activities. Classrooms feature calm spaces for listening and reflection alongside hands-on exploration areas that support social interaction, cooperation, and communication. The learning community brings together students, teachers, and parents to support ongoing growth.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school prioritizes well-being in all aspects, including mental health support and physical activities. Daily routines include balanced meals, rest, and outdoor play to contribute to overall wellness. The Finnish-inspired approach emphasizes a caring environment that supports physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
Languages

Bilingual Teaching
The school creates a bilingual environment by integrating Finnish ECEC practices with Bahraini cultural context.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission is a five‑step process.

1) Complete the online application form. Ensure all fields are filled accurately and that the required documents are uploaded in English. Submit the following documents with the application: a copy of the child's passport and guardian's passport; a recent passport‑size photo of the child; a copy of the child's birth certificate; a copy of the child's and guardian's CPR (required for local residents and if available for other residents); a copy of the previous academic year report (if applicable); a medical record (if applicable); a copy of the child's immunization record aligned with the Ministry of Health Immunization Schedule for the Kingdom of Bahrain; and any other relevant educational or professional reports (if applicable).

2) Application review. The Admissions Team reviews all submitted materials and determines the appropriate grade level based on age and readiness. Grade placement is as follows: Pre‑nursery 2 years to 2 years 11 months; Nursery 3 years to 3 years 11 months; Kindergarten 1 4 years to 4 years 11 months; Kindergarten 2 5 years to 5 years 11 months.

3) Entrance interview. Each child participates in an entrance interview, either individually or in a small group. The interview uses a holistic approach to understand the child's needs and prospective learning. It evaluates cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, and motor development.

4) Offer. After the interview, admission status is confirmed. If a place is offered, a formal offer letter is issued.

5) Acceptance. To confirm enrollment, the offer letter must be signed and the required documents returned. The applicable fees are requested to complete the enrollment process.

Admissions policy. Rolling Admissions allows applications to be accepted on a rolling, first‑come‑first‑served basis throughout the academic year, subject to availability, with families encouraged to apply early to secure a spot. Age, development, and readiness are assessed during the entrance interview to place students in the most appropriate environment. Children must meet the age requirements for their desired grade. Siblings of current students have priority if they meet the age and academic criteria. If a class is full, a child is placed on the waiting list, with placement based on application date, age, and readiness.

Fees. For the 2026/27 academic year, fees and the instalment plan are available by contacting the school.

Waitlist
The school uses a waiting list when a class is full. Placement on the waiting list is based on the date of application, the child's age, and readiness.
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