Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain

With a mission to build a better future for each Bahraini by providing improved training and education opportunities, Bahrain Polytechnic offers and teaches internationally recognised programmes that are fully based on the application of new knowledge in real-life situations. This helps the students acquire high levels of critical thinking and problem solving skills. Currently Business is the most popular choice for students. Further programmes are being developed in areas such as Design which are also high in demand.

The programmes also focus on enhancing students’ teamwork, communication, work ethics and English language skills. The use of information technology in teaching and learning is a key component of the Polytechnic’s programmes.

The objective is to provide graduates who are work-ready and have the range of both applied skills and problem solving abilities to meet the current and emerging challenges of the work place. It is this depth and breadth of skills which will equip young Bahrainis to both contribute to and benefit from the achievements of the 2030 vision.

The highly experienced and skilled faculty at Bahrain Polytechnic possess a mix of academic qualifications, industry experience and teaching skills. The majority of the faculty are from overseas with large numbers of New Zealanders, Irish, Australians, British and others. These expatriates work alongside a group of Bahraini faculty that is expected to grow with the passing years. Currently, the majority of the faculty is involved in the teaching of English, a core element of learning at the Polytechnic.

Bahrain Polytechnic maintains a close relationship with the various industries, employers and professional groups, both in Bahrain and abroad. This ensures that the students receive continuous assistance and advice that will enable them to be ‘work ready’ and make a productive contribution to Bahrain’s economic development.

With the aim to be a world class institution, Bahrain Polytechnic has sourced most degree programmes from reputed overseas universities and been subject to the accreditation regimes of the provider countries. Others are being developed by internationally recognised subject matter experts. The Polytechnic also engages international quality assurance agencies to undertake periodic reviews to ensure academic programmes are of international standards. Thanks to the support of the Economic Development Board and the National Education Reform Project Board, the Polytechnic has obtained a high profile in the Kingdom and has already enjoyed great success in student recruitment.

However, Bahrain Polytechnic is still a newly established institution and a new concept of higher education in Bahrain. The primary objective of the Polytechnic is to create an awareness of its presence among the Bahraini students, parents and employers. For that, the Polytechnic has a strong Marketing and Liaison team committed to “spreading the word” about what the Polytechnic has to offer to Bahrain.

The challenge also remains to ensure that all students have the language skills to excel in their studies. The Polytechnic has responded by putting great emphasis on English language teaching throughout the whole course of students’ study at Bahrain Polytechnic.

Exciting times are ahead for Bahrain Polytechnic with plans of introducing short-term courses, certificate and diploma courses, directed at upgrading the skills of those already in employment and those actively seeking employment.

The polytechnic will also work towards strengthening and developing existing ties within the industry, business and other employers. This partnership is likely to foster sharing staff resources, student placements, curriculum advice, graduate employment schemes, as well as scholarships.

It’s certainly the way forward for Bahrain Polytechnic!