Al Wisam School
International School in Manama
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition (local currency) Dinar 90-Dinar 3200
- 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.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | Not confirmed — verify with school |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dinar 90-Dinar 3200 |
| 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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