What Is The American Curriculum ?

American Curriculum international schools are a popular choice for parents right across the world. While there is no central American curriculum, the common themes of enquiry based learning and student-centered planning run throughout. This has made American international Curriculum schools a popular choice for students wishing to enter into further education in North America.

The American curriculum offer a broad and balanced educational approach supported by a wide range of co-curricular activities which provide all students the skills they need in all subject areas. All American schools offering the US Curriculum are based on high standards of achievement, therefore, this curriculum is the one of the most widely-used in international schools.

The American curriculum is based on high standards of achievement in all subject areas. This broad and balanced approach is supported by a wide range of co-curricular activities which equip all students with the skills they need for the 21st century.

An American Curriculum international school starts with entry to Kindergarten at age 5. Students can study through to Grade 12, where they are awarded with the American High School Diploma at age 17. The American Diploma is accepted for entrance by all US universities and colleges and is increasingly recognised by other universities around the world.

The Key features of the American curriculum :

  • Offered by American international schools worldwide.
  • Broad, balanced and student centered.
  • Standardized tests are benchmarked by American international schools around the world.
  • Leads to SAT and advanced placement test for university admission.
  • Recognised by US and Canadian universities.

The US Curriculum is based on American Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Math, History/Geography, and Next Generation Science Standards for Science. This gives more creative freedom to tailor the curriculum based on individual needs.

The American curriculum is still very popular; in fact, it is the third most widely used curriculum in international schools, after the British National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate. Up to 75% of pupils in American international schools are not American; some are from the host country, and some from other countries. Many non-Americans will opt to use the US curriculum because it helps to familiarize children with the American education system, preparing them for attending a college in the United States.

American schools are a popular choice among international parents. These schools are designed to provide a core curriculum that prepares students to enter schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and in a great number of countries throughout the world, and this has made American schools greatly in demand among students wishing to enter into the best private colleges and universities in the world.

American Curriculum Schools In Bahrain

The 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.

IB American Curriculum | 3 Years – 18 Years | Isa Town

The Bahrain School

The school is operated by the Bahrain International School Association (BISA) with the United States Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and takes students from Kindergarten to Twelfth grade. Graduating seniors can earn an American diploma or an International Baccalaureate diploma.

Bahrain School is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer an American diploma. The College Board authorizes Bahrain School to offer Advanced Placement courses: Calculus AB, Microeconomics, Chemistry, Physics, and Spanish. On March 1st 1982, the school became the first in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the second in the Middle East after the American International School in Amman, Jordan in 1981, to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma under the accreditation of the International Baccalaureate Organization.

IB American Curriculum | 5 Years – 18 Years | Juffair

Britus International School Bahrain

Britus International School – Bahrain is proud to have it’s roots in Bahrain society with a long-term commitment to the country and a recognition that education is at the heart of a thriving, diverse and sustainable economy. 

BISBH is a school embedded within our local community but with a distinct international outlook. We recognise the importance of preparing our students to become global citizens and providing them with an education that is meaningful and relevant to their personal, social and academic aspirations. 

BISBH provides learners with an active and engaging experience that embraces 21st century skills and recognises that these skills are essential in an ever-changing world.

We aim to support Bahrain and the wider region by nurturing the next generation of scientists and scholars, raising aspirations amongst the local community to make a significant contribution to the future of Bahrain and the global economy.

IB American Curriculum | IGCSE | IBDP Programs | 3 Years – 18 Years | Salmabad

Bahrain Bayan School

Bahrain Bayan School is an independent, non-profit, co-educational, bilingual school in Arabic and English, for preschool through Grade 12 students. Accredited and licensed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education, under the Bahrain Government law, BBS provides an American-based and Arabic curriculum, as well as the International Baccalaureate diploma.

IB American | Arabic Curriculum | 4 Years – 18 Years | Isa Town

Ibn Khuldoon National School

The Ibn Khuldoon National School is a school in Isa Town, Bahrain. The school is private, coeducational, non-profit, self-supporting, and bilingual. It offers an education based on the American curriculum, along with the International Baccalaureate (IB) option. The school offers a bilingual program of study for students from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve.

IB American | Arabic Curriculum | 4 Years – 18 Years | Isa Town

Beacon Private School

Beacon Private School is a new independent, private, coeducational, college preparatory schools committed to providing educational excellence. Beacon Private School is a top international school in Bahrain for children aged 3 to 17 years.

Upon entering the BPS campus, you will be impressed with its architectural set up and amicable location. From the Early Childhood and Kindergarten facilities to the main Elementary School building, you will experience the high quality and flexible design of the school. The school areas are spacious and provide learners with opportunities for collaboration, learning and socializing, which are manifested in the classrooms, common areas and indoor gardens.

IB | American Curriculum | Common Ground Collaborative Curriculum (CGC)  | 3 Years – 18 Years | Hidd – Muharraq

Riffa Views International School

Riffa Views International School is a non-profit, college preparatory school committed to implementing the best educational practices from around the world, while being sensitive to local cultural values. We strive to be a community of learners engaged in becoming intellectually adept, technologically proficient, and ethically guided contributors to a global society.

RVIS’s high school applies special emphasis on the global mindedness. Through the use of our International Standards, community service projects around the world, and active participation in Model United Nations, our students have the chance to look beyond the walls of the classrooms to experience the dynamic world that we call home.

IB American Curriculum | 3 Years – 18 Years | Riffa Views

Al Hekma International School

Al- Hekma International School (AHIS) is a co-educational international school offering an American curriculum from Pre-school to High School (PS-Grade 12). The school was founded in 1985 and is fully accredited by the Bahraini Ministry of Education and by two world-wide recognized accreditation organizations: Middle States Association for Accreditation of Colleges & Schools (MSA) and North Central Association (NCA) in the U.S.A. AHIS is affiliated with highly recognized educational institutions that provide professional development and support for improvement and growth such as NESA, ASCD, UNESCO, PTC.

American Curriculum | 3 Years – 18 Years | Sanad

Alia National School

Alia National School is a leading exponent of innovative, inclusive, national education for students from Preschool to grade 12. The school is founded upon a Mission of inclusion, challenge, and success for all students, developing international citizens and independent learners.The school community is characterized by a shared commitment to this Mission. It drives all aspects of school life, including school admissions.

Alia National School welcomes a balanced community of learners with a diverse range of cultural and educational backgrounds, talents, and abilities. The school admits students with exceptionally high ability, as well as a carefully managed number of students with diagnosed learning disabilities. As a strong, welcoming, and inclusive community, we expect families to engage fully with the school, supporting both its educational philosophy and community activities. We also value transparent communications and constructive, respectful, personal, and professional interactions. 

American Curriculum | 3 Years – 18 Years | Sitra

Modern Knowledge School

‘Modern Knowledge Schools is an American Curriculum and International Baccalaureate School in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We pride ourselves on providing students with a thorough curricular program as well as a broad range of student support services, clubs, programs, and events to support student personal development. Thank you for joining us on a journey of learning!’

Modern Knowledge Schools was established in 1995. During this short period of time, we have grown and flourished because of our dedicated staff. We have much to be proud of, including our accreditation from the Middle States Association (MSA), and our affiliation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. As a result, students can choose an IB or American Diploma.

IB American Curriculum | 3 Years – 18 Years | Juffair

Al Raja School

Al Raja School is a private, bilingual, coeducational, multicultural non-profit K-12 institution in the capital city Manama, in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Founded in 1899 by Amy Zwemer as the country’s first Western school, it was formerly known as the Acorn School and then as the American Mission School. Located in near proximity of the heart of the capital, Al Raja School lies adjacent to the American Mission Hospital, Bahrain’s financial and diplomatic area.

The school offers the American Diploma and is accredited by AdvancED, an American accreditation agency. 

American Curriculum | 3 Years – 18 Years | Manama

Creativity Private School

Creativity Private School is one of the schools of the Capital Governorate. It was founded in 2007 and is home to 4-18 years of age. CPS offers all grade levels, two years of kindergarten, five primary, three of middle school, and four secondary. Boys and girls are mixed from the pre-school years and are separated from Grade 1 onwards. Salmaniya campus holds the kindergarten and primary students while the Janabiya campus holds middle school and secondary.

Curriculum and Instruction – as a National Private School, CPS operates its standards based on Common Core Standards (American Curriculum) while complying with the national subjects prescribed by the Ministry of Education – Arabic, Islamic Studies, Citizenship, and Social Studies Arabic.

American Curriculum | 4 Years – 18 Years | Salmaniya & Janabiya

Ahlia School Bahrain

Ahlia School was established in 2010 and is located in Saar, Kingdom of Bahrain. Since the start, Ahlia School has grown to include Pre-school, Elementary, Middle school & High School (Grades 1 to 12).  

At Ahlia School we ensure that all children will have an unforgettable experience throughout their time at the school. The school’s management and faculty are constantly working hard towards making the school an inspiring place for students to gain exciting experiences that will help them towards achieving great academic and social achievements.

IB | American Curriculum | IGCSE | 3 Years – 18 Years | Al Qurayya – Saar

Al Fajer School

In Al Fajer Private School, our goal is not only developing academic skills and providing our children. with the best quality of education; but also, to inject strong moral values in our pursuit of excellence toward a high-end future generation.

Our team consists of highly professional teachers supported by good experience management leading to achieve our goals and make AFS a consistent formula to make the best out of our children.

Al Fajer School offers students both an American and Ministry of Education curriculum that allows students an opportunity to learn English and Arabic simultaneously. This, along with their exposure to French and other school activities and field trips, gives our students an experience unique among schools in Bahrain. Students learn to appreciate the Bahraini culture while becoming global citizens respecting the culture of others.

American Curriculum | Arabic | 3 Years – 10 Years | Barbar