Al Hekma International School
International School in Manama
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American taught at Al Hekma International School.
- Tuition: $4,225–$11,678/yr published in BHD, US$ equivalent.
- 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 listed accreditations.
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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,225–$11,678 |
| Annual tuition (BHD) | Dinar 1589-Dinar 4392 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,552(+20%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,052 |
| Cost position in Manama | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
IB, American
IB Diploma
Arabic
unknown
Yes
7AM – 3PM
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Manama
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Bahraini
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