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Six people have been found guilty by the Lower Criminal Court of operating unlicensed educational institutions in Bahrain.
They have been fined BD1,000 to BD2,000 each.
The facilities, some hosting as many as 60 students, also reportedly failed to meet safety standards, posing a risk to children and staff.
The Public Prosecution launched investigations after receiving reports from the Education Ministry about the violations following inspection visits to a number of educational institutions across the country.
Six private institutions were found providing educational services without obtaining the required licences from the ministry.
These institutions were offering academic programmes in various specialisations to groups of students aged between three and 18.
The inspections also showed that the institutions had failed to comply with safety regulations and guidelines applicable to kindergartens to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children.
Violations included the absence of basic preventative measures, inadequate safety equipment and failure to adhere to approved protocols for child protection, posing a direct risk to the children and staff.
The Public Prosecution questioned the defendants, whose age, gender and nationalities were not disclosed. One was remanded in custody.
The unlicensed institutions were ordered closed and the defendants were referred to the court for trial.
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