Al Wisam School
International School in Manama
Quick answer
Al Wisam School (AWIS) in Manama is a British-curriculum school in Bahrain serving 1,350 students from 32 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school delivers Primary, Middle and High School programmes culminating in IGCSE then AS/A Level Sixth Form. Accredited by MSA-CESS and CIE.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- Avg class size: 22 (max 25) Manama international school · 1,350 students total.
- 32 nationalities top: Bahraini and Egyptian, Pakistani & Brazilian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: MSA-CESS, CIE verified.
1,350
32 (Bahraini and Egyptian, Pakistani & Brazilian)
22 avg / 25 max
Rolling
2004
MSA-CESS, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Al Wisam School
In 2009, the British Cambridge curriculum was introduced to the school, and thereafter in 2010, the IGCSE Cambridge board exams were conducted.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, AS , A Levels
Al Wisam School students achieve Very high results across all examination boards
Arabic and German
Yes
Yes
English First Language and ASL for non Arabic Speakers
Yes
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At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Bahraini and Egyptian, Pakistani & Brazilian
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