Accreditations & Memberships
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Since Esol Education's first school opened in 1976, we have worked with leading international accrediting bodies to uphold rigorous standards across our network.
Accreditation gives families, educators and universities independent assurance of the quality and standards our schools maintain.
Every Esol Education school holds at least one major international accreditation. Qualifications earned at Esol schools are recognized by universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and across the world.
Our schools benefit from regular accreditation cycles, external review and the shared accountability of belonging to an established international network.
Accrediting Bodies
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
MSA accreditation means a school has met rigorous standards across leadership, curriculum, instruction and student outcomes, verified through regular external review. Esol Education has maintained a relationship with MSA spanning decades. The majority of schools in the Esol network hold MSA accreditation. American School of Bahrain earned the first RAIL endorsement in the Middle East from MSA, recognizing its whole-school approach to responsible AI in learning.
Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC)
WASC accreditation is recognized by universities worldwide, particularly in the United States and Asia-Pacific regions. American School of Bahrain (ASB) and American School Hong Kong (ASHK) hold WASC accreditation alongside their other accreditations. The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Council of International Schools
CIS is one of the world's most respected international school accrediting bodies. CIS accreditation signals a school's commitment to international mindedness, inclusive practice and continuous improvement. Multiple schools in the Esol network hold CIS accreditation.
International Baccalaureate Organization
Nine of Esol Education's ten K-12 schools are authorized IB World Schools. IB programs in the network include the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP) and IB Career-related Programme (CP). Esol students consistently perform above IB world averages.