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School comparison · Manama
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Manama
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Both schools offer British.
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Al Wisam School | Quest School Bahrain |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Qualifications | IGCSE and A-Levels | — |
| Ages served |
| Ages 3 to 18 |
| Ages 2 to 15 |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
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| True annual cost? | — | $4,595 |
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| Hidden fee %? | — | +44% |
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| First-year cost? | — | $6,095 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | — | 50/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | — | 58th |
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| Students | 1,350 | — |
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| Nationalities | 32 | — |
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| Avg class size | 22 | — |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Founded | 2004 | — |
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| Accreditations | MSA-CESS, CIE | CIE |
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