American School of Bahrain

ASB is centrally located in North Riffa (Wadi Al Buhair), near the Bahrain National Stadium. The 17-acre campus is easily accessed from the main highways and offers parking for parents and visitors. The campus address is Building 1528, Road 3429, Block 934, Riffa Al Shamali, Kingdom of Bahrain.

ASB serves Early Childhood through Grade 12. The school offers Head Start to Grade 12 with an Early Childhood Center that follows Ontario Kindergarten for Pre-K and KG1 and AERO standards for English, Science and Math in KG2; Grades 1–10 follow AERO standards aligned with Common Core. Pathways in Grades 11 and 12 include the IB Diploma Programme.

ASB is a co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.

ASB serves a diverse student body with dozens of nationalities represented. Publicly available estimates place the total nationalities represented at about 33 to 48, with Bahraini, American and Canadian among the most represented; the local-to-international student ratio is roughly around 50:50.

ASB provides learning support spaces and services, including English Language (EL) support and general learning support, delivered in designated learning support rooms and counseling areas on campus. Availability may be limited by program and staffing.

The school is an American international school located in Bahrain and is part of the Esol Education network.

Religious affiliation: Not affiliated with a specific religion. The curriculum includes Arabic language instruction and Islamic Studies as part of Bahraini cultural education.

The school day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ASB offers a school bus service; transport details, routes, and providers are coordinated through the Admissions Office. Inquiries about transport options should be directed to admissions@asb.bh or by calling +973 1721 1800.

Instruction is delivered in English and Arabic. From Early Childhood through Grade 10, ASB follows the AERO standards aligned with the Common Core, with Early Childhood using the Ontario Kindergarten Program for PreK and K1. The Grades 1–10 science program follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and emphasizes inquiry-based, hands-on learning. In Grades 11–12, ASB offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) after IB authorisation in 2022; Grade 10 students have access to pre-IB courses to prepare for the DP. The DP comprises six subject groups (Group 1–Group 6) plus the DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, Service, Extended Essay), with three HL and three SL (or four HL) options across the groups.

ASB provides social-emotional support through dedicated School Counselors for Early Childhood/Elementary and for Middle/High, as well as a University Counselor. The school emphasizes pastoral care and wellbeing as central to student life, with staff attuned to students' wellbeing. Social and emotional development is a core focus within ASB's holistic approach to education. Wellbeing is embedded in student life through the Extra-Curricular Activities program, which includes a Wellbeing category (e.g., Yoga Club). The school's messaging and culture highlight happiness and wellbeing as foundational to learning and belonging.

ASB provides Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) services, with Kathryn Adams (Curriculum Coordinator and English Teacher) and a team of Learning Support staff (e.g., Natasha McGlade, Jennifer Morrissey, Eimear Peoples, Hiruni De Silva). Leadership for Learning Services includes Caryn Pelletier as Head of Learning Services (Early Childhood and Elementary) and Natasha McGlade as Head of Learning Support (Middle and High School). Hiruni De Silva is presented as Learning Support and EAL teacher. Natasha McGlade holds a Post-Graduate Certification as an Inclusion Specialist, indicating inclusion-focused expertise within the Learning Services team. The school runs Muzdawaj, a dual-language program expanding to KG1 and KG2, to support bilingual language development (Arabic-English).

ASB provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support through dedicated staff, including Hiruni De Silva as Learning Support and EAL teacher. Kathryn Adams serves as Curriculum Coordinator and English Teacher, contributing to English language learning and literacy development. The Learning Services leadership includes a Head of Learning Services and a Head of Learning Support to coordinate EAL and related language needs. Hiruni De Silva explicitly holds an EAL teaching role at ASB. Muzdawaj is a dual-language program (Arabic-English) that enhances language development for bilingual learners.

Wellbeing is a central facet of ASB's approach, with pastoral care and a focus on students' happiness and confidence. School Counselors support mental wellbeing across campuses; Early Childhood/Elementary and Middle/High counselors exist, plus a University Counselor. Wellbeing is integrated into ASB's activities program, including a dedicated Wellbeing category in Extra-Curricular Activities (e.g., Yoga Club). Wellness is a core pillar of the campus design, with facilities and programs to promote physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. The school communicates a culture of happiness and wellbeing as a foundational aspect of its learning environment.

ASB adopted a Child Safeguarding Policy in August 2022, defining child abuse and neglect and outlining preventative measures and the school's response to suspected cases. The policy outlines four components: a Preventative Program, a Child Safeguarding Management Team, a Core Response Team, and a Multi-Disciplinary Team. All staff are required to report suspected incidents of abuse or neglect, with processes for investigation and contact with local authorities as needed. The policy includes age-appropriate safeguarding curricula for students from K to Grade 12, plus annual staff training and parent information sessions. The policy aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and Bahrain's laws (e.g., Decree No. 4 of 2021; Child Law No. 37 of 2012), with ongoing commitments to training and safeguarding practice.

1. ASB offers a standards-based American curriculum from Head Start to Grade 12. The school is part of the ESOL Education family of international schools. ASB is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). Bahrain Quality Assurance (BQA) accreditation is also shown.

2. ASB is open to students of all nationalities who can benefit from the American and international curriculum offered by the school. The program covers Head Start to Grade 12 and provides a standards-based US curriculum.

3. The campus is located in North Riffa, near the Bahrain National Stadium. The ASB campus sits on a 17-acre plot and is designed with technology-enabled classrooms, STEAM labs, a multi-level library, art studios, music rooms and extensive athletic facilities.

4. Pathways in Grades 11 and 12 include the IB Diploma Programme. There are three routes to graduation: ASB High School Diploma; ASB High School Diploma + IB Diploma Courses; and ASB High School Diploma + Full IB Diploma.

5. ASB is enrolling for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. Weekly campus tours are offered and led by the leadership team. The Admissions Manager is Nada Faraz.

6. Fees and payment: Application fee is 75 BHD and the registration fee is 300 BHD upon accepting an offer. Tuition is listed by grade for 2025-2026 with two-term payment; a 10% reservation/deposit is required to secure a space. Sibling discounts apply (10% for the third child, 15% for the fourth and subsequent children).

7. ASB offers a Dual Language Program, Muzdawaj, in its Early Childhood Center. The program immerses students in both Arabic and English with a co-teaching model and plans to extend to KG1 and KG2, then Grades 1 and 2, with class sizes capped at 18. Fees for the 2024-25 year were the same as the international program.