Ibn Khuldoon National School

Selected through a design competition, MSCEB’s Ibn Khuldoon National School expansion creates a learning environment centred on young children. Set on a 20,300 m² plot in Isa Town, it accommodates up to 900 kindergarten and elementary pupils, with classrooms, a library, laboratories, a canteen, sports facilities and a 300-seat auditorium.

Inspired by the “Circle of Life,” the design organises learning spaces around an open courtyard, with shaded areas for play and outdoor teaching. Architecture and interiors consider children’s safety, scale and perception, using colour, form and materials to encourage curiosity, comfort and engagement.

MSCEB coordinated architecture, interior design, structural engineering and building services to integrate the educational vision with construction and operational requirements. Carefully studied drop-offs and a 90-car basement address campus access and parking, while solar panels, daylight and shading support sustainability objectives.

The late Mr. Farouk Almoayyed’s inspiration and guidance, together with the contributions of the school’s design committee, principal and his team, helped shape the project. Poullaides Construction Company’s professionalism and construction expertise were central to its realisation.

Recognised with 2 five-star awards for public service architecture and public service interior design in Bahrain in 2021-2022, the school demonstrates MSCEB’s ability to bring educational insight, coordinated design and engineering, and collaborative delivery to school projects in Saudi Arabia and across the region.