Bahrain
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- PAASCU Level I accreditation (2015) – first Philippine overseas school to be PAASCU-accredited; external quality assurance of the school's programs.
- PAASCU Level II re-accreditation (2019) – renewal of PAASCU accreditation after a formal review, indicating continued compliance with PAASCU standards.
- FAAP Level II Re-Accreditation Status (2020) – recognition by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) for Level II re-accreditation.
- DepEd-approved K-12 curriculum – the Philippine Department of Education approves PSB's K‑12 framework, ensuring alignment with the Philippine basic education standards.
- Bahrain Ministry of Education (MOE) recognition – the curriculum is recognized by Bahrain's MOE, confirming local regulatory alignment for operation and schooling.
- DepEd-approved and MOE-approved curriculum – PSB's curriculum is described as DepEd-approved and MOE-approved, confirming cross-border approval by both Philippine and Bahraini authorities.
The Philippine School Bahrain (PSB) offers a K–12 Philippine education curriculum approved by the Philippine Department of Education and Bahrain's Ministry of Education. It is the only school in Bahrain delivering DepEd‑approved K‑12 education to the Filipino children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom, and it is the first Philippine school overseas to receive PAASCU accreditation. The 26,000‑square‑meter campus accommodates about 1,200 Filipino students. PSB follows the Philippine K–12 Basic Education Curriculum, with Bahrain History embedded at all levels and Islamic Studies for eligible students. The program emphasizes life skills through the Life Skills Education Program (LSEP) and a holistic approach to learning, while fostering emotional intelligence and self‑regulated growth. The school prioritizes technology in learning and has demonstrated adaptability during events such as the COVID‑19 pandemic. The campus is located at Building 989, Road 3222, Block 732, A'Ali, Manama, PO Box 10417. The principal is Gydabelle Naval; the Office of Student Affairs supports admission, guidance, library access, health and wellbeing, and student life.