Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We currently offer Pre-Nursery, Nursery, KG 1, and KG 2.

We welcome children between the ages of 2-6 years old. Our classes are organized into the following age groups:

– Pre-nursery: 2 years – 2 years 11 months

– Nursery: 3 years – 3 years 11 months

– Kindergarten 1: 4 years – 4 years 11 months

– Kindergarten 2: 5 years – 5 years 11 month

To start the admission process, simply fill out our online application form.

Documents to be submitted with the application:

1. A copy of the child’s passport and guardian’s passport

2. A recent passport-sized photo of the child

3. A copy of the child’s birth certificate

4. A copy of the child’s and guardian’s CPR (required for local residents and if available, for other residents).

5. Previous academic year report (if applicable)

6. Medical record (if applicable)

7. A copy of a child’s immunization record (aligned with the Ministry of Health’s Immunization Schedule for the Kingdom of Bahrain).

8. Any other relevant educational or professional reports (if applicable)

Once we receive your application, our Admissions Team will carefully review all submitted materials. Based on this review, we’ll determine the appropriate grade level for your child. Each child is invited to an entrance interview, either individually or in a small group. We take a holistic approach to understand your child’s needs, abilities, and potential for learning. The interview evaluates cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, and motor development.

After the interview, we will confirm your child’s admission status. If your child is offered a place, you’ll receive a formal offer letter.

To confirm enrollment, please sign and return the offer letter along with the required documents. Payment of applicable fees will complete the enrollment process.

Yes, there is a one-time non-refundable fee of 200 BHD.

Yes. As part of the admission process, each prospective student will be invited to participate in an interview/entrance assessment, which will either be one-one of in a small group setting. The assessment is designed in accordance with the Finnish ECEC standards and takes a holistic approach, considering social, academic, emotional, and developmental aspects.

Yes. You can fill out request a tour form. One of the school staff will contact you to schedule a tour. This will provide an opportunity for you to meet with the principal, explore the preschool’s facilities, and learn more about our educational philosophy and early childhood education program.

The staff-to-child ratio is 1:8.

Our school hours are from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.

You can contact the school administration by calling or sending a whatsapp message +973 17722772, sending an email to info@umnasserfinland.edu.bh, or visiting our office during school hours.

The safety and welfare of our learners are a priority. Our facility is equipped with secure access points, comprehensive monitoring systems, and professionally trained staff who are dedicated to ensuring your child’s wellbeing. We maintain clear safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Our facilities are thoughtfully designed to foster learning and early childhood development. They include spacious classrooms, indoor and outdoor play areas, an arts and crafts zone, reading nooks, flexible learning spaces, and rest areas.

For more details, please visit our Facilities Page.

We follow the Finnish Early Childhood Education Curriculum (ECEC), adapted to meet the needs of our learners.

Assessment in the Finnish Education System

In the Finnish education system, assessment focuses on holistic development rather than traditional exams. It plays two key roles:

– Assessment helps educators plan and refine their teaching methods.



– It promotes each child’s well-being, learning, and overall development.



Assessment is viewed as an ongoing, collaborative process which involves observation, documentation, evaluation, and meaningful feedback from teachers, students, and guardians. This comprehensive approach ensures that every child is supported in a thoughtful and inclusive learning environment.

We use Kindiedays, a platform that allows parents to track their child’s development. It provides real-time updates and personalized feedback. Parents will also have the opportunity to discuss progress during parent-teacher conferences.

Yes, we offer a bilingual approach that integrates both English and Arabic into our curriculum. English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic incorporated to support cultural and linguistic development.