Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
336 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
33 nationalities so far |
| Most common nationality |
Bahraini, American and Canadian. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% Bahraini, 50% international. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 -24 students |
| Average number of students per class |
23 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are equipped with laptop or desktop computers for teachers, interactive screens, and other technology tools to support learners and educators. Web-based multimedia tools and publishing environments, dynamic online classroom environments and robust cloud-based storage systems are further embedded within ASB’s technology offering. ASB encourages the appropriate integration and use of tablets from Pre-KG to Grade 4, and implement a 1:1 laptop program for students from Grades 5 to 12. ASB's integrated approach incorporates the use of engineering and design, coding and robotics. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 Hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We are going to graduate our first batch in two years. Esol Education schools' students proceed to join top universities worldwide. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Providing them with extra challenging work |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, students can see the school's Social Worker. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, assessments and school reports |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Standardized testing (MAP) for reading, language usage and mathematics |
| Waiting list |
Yes in many grades |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline, rolling admissions. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Only upon MOE approval. |
| School start time |
7:50am |
| School finish time |
12:50 PM for Pre-KG
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
There is a school cafeteria. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The school provides plenty of healthy food options. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have a number of after school clubs. Please call us on 17211800 to find out more. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, PE and after school clubs. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Naturally lit classrooms and open spaces encourage collaboration, project-based learning and interactive teamwork, while state-of-the-art connectivity and seamless technology integration optimize our learning environment for modern teaching. High quality sports facilities offer ample opportunities for students to develop their physical skills and adopt a lifelong love of wellness. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- 400 m running track
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
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. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ASB's mission is to provide a challenging American and international education that inspires students to pursue their passions, achieve their goals and become responsible global citizens. |
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