American School of Bahrain is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / American Curriculum school in North Riffa, Bahrain. Founded in 2020. Annual tuition ranges from $7,685 to $23,797 USD.
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About
The American School of Bahrain (ASB) is a co-educational day school situated on a 17-acre campus in North Riffa, Bahrain, serving students from Head Start through Grade 12 with a standards-based American curriculum and STEAM integration. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12 and a distinctive bilingual Muzdawaj Arabic-English programme in its Early Childhood Center. ASB holds dual MSA and WASC accreditation, an Outstanding BQA rating, and operates as part of the Esol Education network in a joint venture with Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Standards-based American curriculum with STEAM integration; IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12; Muzdawaj dual-language Arabic-English program in Early Childhood; 17-acre purpose-built campus; dual MSA and WASC accreditation; Outstanding BQA rating; part of the global Esol Education network.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | BHD 12,535 |
| KG 2 | BHD 12,773 |
| Pre-KG | BHD 8,772 |
| Grade 1 | BHD 12,985 |
| Grade 2 | BHD 14,125 |
| Grade 3 | BHD 14,125 |
| Grade 4 | BHD 14,999 |
| Grade 5 | BHD 14,999 |
| Grade 6 | BHD 18,073 |
| Grade 7 | BHD 18,073 |
| Grade 8 | BHD 18,073 |
| Grade 9 | BHD 20,962 |
| Grade 10 | BHD 20,962 |
| Grade 11 | BHD 23,797 |
| Grade 12 | BHD 23,797 |
| Head Start | BHD 7,685 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 2,900 - 8,980. Application fee: $199.
Admissions Process
- 1Rolling admissions. Submit application with a BHD 75 application fee. Upon acceptance, pay registration fee of BHD 300 (BHD 75 application fee is deducted, net payment BHD 225). A 10% reservation deposit of the total annual fee is required within 10 days of the acceptance letter to secure a place. Weekly campus tours are available and led by the leadership team.
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School Day
The school day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Student Life
The cafeteria provides balanced meals designed to promote nutrition and health, aligned with USDA Dietary Guidelines (2015-2020), including options combining fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is a central facet of ASB's approach, with dedicated School Counselors for Early Childhood/Elementary and Middle/High, plus a University Counselor. Wellbeing is integrated into the ECAs program including a Yoga Club, and wellness is a core pillar of campus design and culture.
ASB adopted a Child Safeguarding Policy in August 2022, covering preventative programs, a Child Safeguarding Management Team, Core Response Team, and Multi-Disciplinary Team. All staff must report suspected abuse or neglect. Age-appropriate curricula from K to Grade 12 and annual staff training are in place. Policy aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Bahrain law.
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School Background
Joint venture between Esol Education and Elm Education Fund, a Bahrain-based education platform established by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Outstanding BQA Rating