American School of Bahrain
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 9.01K–24.5K
BHD 3.39K–9.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
American and international college preparatory school offering a standards-based US curriculum from Pre-KG to Grade 12, in North Riffa, Bahrain. Part of the Esol Education family of schools and a joint venture with Elm Education Fund.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2020
- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | BHD 3,389≈ USD 9.01K |
| Grade 1 | BHD 5,018≈ USD 13.3K |
| Grade 2 | BHD 5,458≈ USD 14.5K |
| Grade 3 | BHD 5,458≈ USD 14.5K |
| Grade 4 | BHD 5,796≈ USD 15.4K |
| Grade 5 | BHD 5,796≈ USD 15.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | BHD 3,389 (about USD 9.01K) |
| Grade 1 | BHD 5,018 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Grade 2 | BHD 5,458 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Grade 3 | BHD 5,458 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Grade 4 | BHD 5,796 (about USD 15.4K) |
| Grade 5 | BHD 5,796 (about USD 15.4K) |
| Grade 6 | BHD 6,984 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Grade 7 | BHD 6,984 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Grade 8 | BHD 6,984 (about USD 18.6K) |
| Grade 9 | BHD 8,100 (about USD 21.5K) |
| Grade 10 | BHD 8,100 (about USD 21.5K) |
| Grade 11 | BHD 9,196 (about USD 24.5K) |
| Grade 12 | BHD 9,196 (about USD 24.5K) |
Source: school website (asb.bh) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American School of Bahrain (this school) | BHD 3,389 (about USD 9.01K) | BHD 9,196 (about USD 24.5K) |
| Capital School Bahrain | BHD 2,200 (about USD 5.85K) | BHD 4,400 (about USD 11.7K) |
| City International School | BHD 700 (about USD 1.86K) | BHD 1,100 (about USD 2.93K) |
| Noor Al Diyar Private School | BHD 1,650 (about USD 4.39K) | BHD 4,500 (about USD 12K) |
Source: school website (asb.bh) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- BHD 75
- Enrolment fee
- BHD 300
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Athletics track
Arts
- Visual arts studios
- Music rooms
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- After-school program
- Extra curricular activities
- Sports
- Performing arts
- Student leadership
- Outreach and service learning
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Location
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