Al Hekma International School
International School in Manama
Quick answer
Al Hekma International School in Manama serves 945 students from 26 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in Bahrain. The school delivers an American curriculum integrated with the IB Diploma Programme at upper school. Accredited by IBO and MSA-CESS. Tuition $1,589-$4,392 per year — exceptionally affordable for a multi-accredited international school, suiting Bahraini and regional expat families seeking American-track + IB education.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American taught at Al Hekma International School.
- Tuition: $1,589–$4,392/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 23) Manama international school · 945 students total.
- 26 nationalities top: Bahraini.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7AM.
- Accreditations: IBO, MSA-CESS verified.
945
26 (Bahraini)
20 avg / 23 max
Rolling
1985
IBO, MSA-CESS
About 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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $1,589 – $4,392 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dinar 1589-Dinar 4392 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $4,111(+37%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $5,611 |
| Cost position in Manama | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
IB, American
IB Diploma
Arabic
unknown
Yes
7AM – 3PM
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Bahraini
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