American School of Bahrain
International School in Manama
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American taught at American School of Bahrain.
- Tuition: $7,711–$23,878/yr published in BHD, US$ equivalent.
- 33 nationalities top: Bahraini, American and Canadian..
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 7:50am.
- Accreditations: IBO, MSA-CESS, WASC listed accreditations.
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33 (Bahraini, American and Canadian.)
Not published
Rolling
IBO, MSA-CESS, WASC
About American School of Bahrain
American School of Bahrain offers a holistic and challenging American and international educational program founded on the pillars of academic excellence, happiness, innovation, international mindedness, balance, community leadership and cultural respect. With experienced leadership, dedicated and caring educators and state-of-the-art facilities, ASB inspires students to pursue their passions and become lifelong learners. As an Esol Education school, ASB is part of a family of exceptional international schools around the world in locations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong, Cairo, Nicosia and Lebanon.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $7,711–$23,878 |
| Annual tuition (BHD) | Dinar 2900-Dinar 8980 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $17,995(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $19,495 |
| Cost position in Manama | 92th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma
Arabic, French and Spanish
unknown
No
Yes
7:50am – 12:50 PM for Pre-KG 2:50 PM for KG1 to Grade 12
There is a school cafeteria.
The school provides plenty of healthy food options.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Manama
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class size: Not published
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Bahraini, American and Canadian.
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