B.E.S.T (Bridgeway Educational systems and training services) Group has identified education as an area where its social responsibility as corporate citizen gets discharged. The group represents an emerging class of ‘Edupreneurs' – the New Age Education Entrepreneur — passionate about innovation and enterprising in every aspect of service delivery; at par with the best educational offerings across the globe. B.E.S.T Group began its educational pursuits through promoting three pioneering educational institutions in India. The resounding success of these institutions have encouraged the promoters to take up management of expatriate community schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. CBSE affiliated Indian Curriculum Schools in the metros of Jeddah and Dammam sensing strong market demand. Since the inception of the first School in 1999, the Saudi operations have recorded phenomenal growth to its present strength of over 2,300 students and nearly 250 staff. New Al Wurood International School, Jeddah (Estd 1999): The first private school in Jeddah has completed its 20 years of glorious service. It boasts of 1,100 students and 120 teaching and non-teaching staff. Al Khozama International School, Dammam (Estd 2004): Having close to 1,200 students by the 15th year of its launch, the School is renowned for its add-on programs and community focused out-reach programs that has captured the good will and admiration of the Indian community in abundant measure. B.E.S.T Schools carved a unique niche for itself in the field of education in KSA. The strong base, which the founders set, is still the lifeline of the school. Built-up on ideals and cemented with a deep sense of values, B.E.S.T Schools have been the training front for many students and always been considered a pacesetter, one that has courageously tried out innovations and progressive methods with success. This is reflected in the way the wholesome curriculum is chosen to provide a positive, caring environment where each individuals can fulfill their true potential. The Scouts and Guides movement: B.E.S.T schools believe scouting, one of the greatest character factories, is so important and take conscious efforts to yoke the movements together with its students' lives. Scouting and Guiding in B.E.S.T Schools is not merely a program of the youth but a way to sensitize them about societal needs. n B.E.S.T Schools' scouts and guides attended the International Jamboree 2015 in Japan, the pinnacle of the scouting experience. n Another group of 20 Scouts and Guides have already registered to be a part of the 24th World Jamboree to be held in West Virginia, United States in this year. n B.E.S.T cadets have brought laurels to their schools and the Bharath Scouts and Guides in Saudi Arabia by winning the covetous Rashtrapathi Puraskar (President's award) — the highest achievement in Scouts & Guides. Gavel Club & YLP: Gavel Club & Youth Leadership Program (YLP) is an affiliate of Toastmasters International, devoted to make effective oral communication a reality. B.E.S.T schools in KSA are privileged to be the first school to float Toastmasters International club for Teachers and Gavel club & YLP for students which breed competent public speakers, communicators and leaders every year. Sports Development Programs & B.E.S.T CUP: The Group has a structured program that is designed around the core principles of Inclusiveness (Every child MUST play) and Age-Appropriateness (Right Skills at the Right Age). Every year the B.E.S.T Cup Football Tournament is organized to identify prodigious soccer talents from the CBSE schools in the Kingdom and groom them to the next level. B.E.S.T schools have qualified and skilled trainers in their campuses. They provide intense training to the students on a daily basis. Model United Nations: The Group organizes Model United Nations every year to embark on a life-changing journey that will help students to develop confidence in leading others, a stronger awareness of global issues. This conference encompasses the crucial aspects of diplomacy necessary to form a cohesive society on a global scale. New Al Wurood International School hosted the event this year where delegates from all three regions of the Kingdom participated.
