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. Tuition $90-$3,200 per year — among the most affordable British-curriculum options in the GCC, suiting Bahraini and regional expat families.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $90–$3,200/yr published annual range.
- 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
Founded in 2004, Al Wisam school is an independent co-education school that aims to provide affordable, high quality schooling within the private sector of the education industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In 2009, the British Cambridge curriculum was introduced to the school, and thereafter in 2010, the IGCSE Cambridge board exams were conducted.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $90 – $3,200 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dinar 90-Dinar 3200 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $3,045(+50%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $4,545 |
| Cost position in Manama | 19th percentile(budget-friendly) |
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
Fee Position in Manama
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Bahraini and Egyptian, Pakistani & Brazilian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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