Bahrain vs Dominican Republic
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Bahrain
Bahrain was the first Gulf state to open a public school in 1919.
A century-old education tradition sets Bahrain apart from its Gulf neighbors in educational culture and outcomes.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic produces more Major League Baseball players per capita than any country.
Baseball academies recruit children as young as 12, making the sport the most viable path from poverty to prosperity for Dominican boys.
Bahrain
Bahrain's 6-3-3 system provides free public education. As the first Gulf state with formal schooling (1919), it has a more mature education culture than neighbors. Arabic is the medium of instruction with English from grade 1. Private schools serve a large expatriate population.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic follows a 6-3-3 system. Spanish is the language of instruction. The Jornada Escolar Extendida expanded the school day from 4 to 8 hours, transforming education access. The 4% GDP education spending mandate was achieved in 2013.
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