An Esol Education School
American School of Bahrain is an Esol Education school.
Founded in 1976, Esol Education has spent over five decades building a network of high-quality international schools across the Middle East, East Asia, and the Mediterranean. Headquartered at Dubai Knowledge Park, UAE, the organization operates 10 schools across six countries, serving 12,500 students from over 100 nationalities.
Celebrating
50 Years
Each Esol school follows an American or British curriculum and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and/or the Council of International Schools (CIS). Nine of the ten schools are IB World Schools. Esol Education is also a strategic partner in and serves on the board of The American University in Bahrain (AUBH)
Every Esol school benefits from experienced leadership, dedicated teachers, and superlative facilities. Esol students go on to attend leading universities across the world, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and UCL. Across the network, 100% of graduates go on to university.
A close-knit community of schools dedicated to the purpose of changing the future of our world for the better.
Key facts
10 schools across UAE, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Egypt, Cyprus, and Lebanon
12,500 students from over 100 nationalities
9 IB World Schools
IB Diploma average: 33 points (global average: 28)
IGCSE: 94% of students achieve 5 A*–C grades (UK average: 67%)
100% of graduates go on to university
In 2026, American School of Bahrain proudly celebrates Esol Education's 50 year heritage. What began with a single school in 1976 is now a network of 10 schools across six countries, serving 12,500 students, built on our founder, Mr. Walid Abushakra's singular conviction: an outstanding international education for every student we serve.
The Esol Education Advantage for ASB families
Being part of Esol gives ASB students access to network-wide enrichment programs and professional development, while ASB contributes its own expertise back to the network. ASB leads Esol schools in responsible AI education , earning the world's first RAIL (Responsible AI in Learning) endorsement from the Middle States Association, and hosts the annual Esol Education Sportsfest, bringing all ten schools together each year.
- Leadership of Esol's responsible AI framework, ASB earned the world's first RAIL (Responsible AI in Learning) endorsement from the Middle States Association
- Access to programs such as MIT RAISE Day of AI, App Inventor, and Stanford Pre-Collegiate residential summer program
- Network-wide professional development resources, connecting ASB educators with colleagues across ten schools each year
- 100% university matriculation, with graduates accepted to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and UCL
- Host of the annual Esol Education Sportsfest, welcoming student athletes from across the network
The Esol Education Schools
Explore the Esol Education global school network by visiting our school sites below:
United Arab Emirates
• American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA)
• Dunecrest American School
• Fairgreen International School
Hong Kong
• American School Hong Kong (ASHK)
Egypt
• American International School in Egypt — Main Campus
• American International School in Egypt — West Campus
• Cairo English School (CES)
Bahrain
• American School of Bahrain (ASB)
Cyprus
• American International School in Cyprus (AISC)
Lebanon
• Universal College — Aley (UCA)
Frequently asked questions
Q: What enrichment programmes does Esol Education provide for students?
A: Esol Education students have access to initiatives such as MSA RAIL, MIT RAISE Day of AI, the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Programme, MIT App Inventor, and the annual Esol Education Sportsfes, an inter-school sports tournament that brings students from across the network together each year. These programmes extend learning beyond the individual campus and connect students with peers from all ten Esol schools.
Q: What does Esol accreditation mean for my child's qualifications?
A: All Esol Education schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and/or the Council of International Schools (CIS). Nine of the ten schools are IB World Schools. These internationally recognized accreditations mean your child's qualifications are accepted by universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Across the network, 100% of Esol graduates go on to university.
Q: Can my child transfer to another Esol school if our family relocates?
A: Esol Education operates schools across six countries. Families who relocate can request a referral to any of sister schools to discuss their options. Find all school contact details at esoleducation.com.
Q: How long has American School of Bahrain been part of Esol Education?
American School of Bahrain was inaugurated in 2020 as part of Esol Education.
For more information about Esol Education and its schools, visit: www.esoleducation.com