American School Bahrain - Connect Bahrain

With a 60,000 square meter state-of-the-art campus and a capacity of 1,200 students, the American School of Bahrain (ASB) is home to one of the most advanced K–12 learning environments in the Kingdom. Located in Riffa, near the Bahrain National Stadium, the premium American international preparatory school opened its doors in September 2020. In recognition of its excellence, ASB was awarded an “Outstanding” rating by the Bahrain Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA).

With a challenging standards-based U.S. curriculum designed to meet the highest benchmarks of international education, ASB offers graduates pathways to the world’s top universities and prestigious careers.

ASB has been established in Bahrain by Esol Education, the world’s largest operator of high-quality international American schools, in a joint venture with Elm Education Fund (Elm), a Bahrain-based education platform backed by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the country’s sovereign wealth fund. Elm establishes and co-invests in world-class educational institutions in partnership with leading global operators.

ASB follows Esol Education’s 45-year tradition of establishing exceptional schools worldwide, with certified, professional, and caring educators, experienced leadership, and world-class facilities. The school aims to foster innovation, academic excellence, international mindedness, and happiness—nurturing students to become leaders within their communities and beyond. With a challenging standards-based U.S. curriculum designed to meet the highest benchmarks of international education, ASB offers graduates pathways to the world’s top universities and prestigious careers.

ASB has been established in Bahrain by Esol Education, the world’s largest operator of high-quality international American schools, in a joint venture with Elm Education Fund (Elm), a Bahrain-based education platform backed by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the country’s sovereign wealth fund. Elm establishes and co-invests in world-class educational institutions in partnership with leading global operators.

ASB follows Esol Education’s 45-year tradition of establishing exceptional schools worldwide, with certified, professional, and caring educators, experienced leadership, and world-class facilities. The school aims to foster innovation, academic excellence, international mindedness, and happiness—nurturing students to become leaders within their communities and beyond.