Manama: Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, the Minister of Education, met with Fakhar Jaffrey, the Director of Examinations Services at the British Council, and Gitanjali Jeganathan, the Head of Business Development at the British Council. The meeting underscored the ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of Education and the British Council, focusing on mutual projects aimed at enhancing students' English language proficiency and providing teacher training in contemporary educational methodologies. According to Bahrain News Agency, discussions during the meeting included preparations for a memorandum of understanding that will evaluate English teachers' skills and enhance student programs in anticipation of the International Baccalaureate's introduction in January 2026. Dr. Juma highlighted the British Council's role in supporting the improvement of English teaching strategies and student assessments, with a particular emphasis on strengthening English language skills before students reach secondary educati on.