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Al Wisam School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BHD 90 - 3,200
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

Al Wisam School is an independent, co-educational British-curriculum school located in Abu Saiba (Budaiya), Manama, Bahrain. It operates three connected stages — Primary, Middle and High School — serving children from early years through Sixth Form (ages 3–18). The school follows Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel programmes: Cambridge literacy and sciences in primary, IGCSE in Years 10–11 and AS/A Level in Years 12–13, with mathematics delivered via Edexcel. Al Wisam describes itself as a bilingual school; English and Arabic are prominent across the curriculum and students may also study German. Campus accommodation has grown from an original villa into multiple blocks (noted as Blocks A/B/D) with facilities the school lists including science and ICT laboratories, art and music rooms, a library and e‑library, a multipurpose hall, a football pitch, a basketball court and a playground (including a preschool playground), and classrooms equipped with projectors or interactive boards. The school also highlights a digital campus, external accreditations and a scholarship scheme for high achievers.

Abu Saiba, Bahrain

The Essentials

Al Wisam School has 1,200 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Al Wisam School is located in Budaiya, Kingdom of Bahrain. The campus address is Building 81, Road 54, Block 475, Budaiya. For visits or inquiries, contact details are provided by the school. The Bahrain Ministry of Education directory lists Al Wisam School among private educational institutions in Bahrain.

Stages
The school is structured into Primary School, Middle School, and High School. High School comprises two phases: Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) with the IGCSE program, and Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offering AS and A Levels.

Type
Al Wisam School is an independent, co-educational private school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Around 40 nationalities are represented at the school. The most common nationality is not specified, and the local-to-international student ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
No explicit SEN (Additional Learning Needs) provisions are published on the public pages. The school emphasizes a bilingual, inclusive environment with a diverse student body.

Country affiliation
Country affiliation: Bahrain. The school operates as a Bahraini private international school with Cambridge/Edexcel qualifications.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation: none is listed publicly by the school.

School day structure
School days start at 07:15. Primary Year 2–3 finish at 13:00; Primary Year 4–6 finish at 13:20. Middle School and High School (Years 7–13) finish at 13:50. The schedule includes homeroom time and multiple teaching periods with built‑in recesses.

Bus service
Public information about a school bus service is not published on the school's pages. For transport options, contact the admissions or transport inquiries channel; the Visit Us page provides the address and contact details to start arrangements.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms vary by year: Primary (Year 2–6) wear a blue AWIS shirt with navy trousers and a blue tie with red/white diagonal stripes, with an optional vest for girls; Middle (Year 7–9) wear a white AWIS shirt with AWIS logo, navy trousers, and a red-and-white striped tie, with an optional vest for girls; High (Year 10–13) wear a blue AWIS shirt with a blue tie and grey checkered pants, with a vest for girls. Uniforms can be purchased from House of Uniform (Seef and Tala Plaza Segaya), Georgia Uniforms (Budaiya), and Zaks Uniform (Maqabah).

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Governors. The board includes Mr. Jaffar Aljishi as Chairman; Ms. Lamya Al Noaimi as Deputy Chairman; and members including the Principal (Maha Younes) and Vice Principal (Dr. Saba Parkar), along with several non‑administration members such as a medical director, a lawyer, and a parent of a student. Ownership details and whether the school is part of a group are not specified on the site.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Wisam School ranges from BHD 90 to BHD 3,200 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- A non-refundable application fee is required when submitting the application.
- Registration (one-time on acceptance): BD 75 for Year 2 to Year 9; BD 150 for Year 10 to Year 13.

Tuition fees — Primary School (Year 2 to Year 6)

- Year 2: Annual tuition BD 1,024. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 562; 2nd term BD 308; 3rd term BD 154. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment amount shown BD 11.5. Registration (one-time) BD 75.
- Year 3: Annual tuition BD 1,065. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 587; 2nd term BD 318; 3rd term BD 160. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment BD 11.5. Registration BD 75.
- Year 4: Annual tuition BD 1,118. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 615; 2nd term BD 335; 3rd term BD 168. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment BD 11.5. Registration BD 75.
- Year 5: Annual tuition BD 1,157. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 636; 2nd term BD 347; 3rd term BD 174. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment BD 11.5. Registration BD 75.
- Year 6: Annual tuition BD 1,198. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 659; 2nd term BD 359; 3rd term BD 180. Book fee BD 115. Monthly instalment BD 11.5. Registration BD 75.

Tuition fees — Middle School (Year 7 to Year 9)

- Year 7: Annual tuition BD 1,596. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 878; 2nd term BD 478; 3rd term BD 240. Book fee BD 145. Monthly instalment BD 14.5. Registration BD 75.
- Year 8: Annual tuition BD 1,796. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 988; 2nd term BD 538; 3rd term BD 270. Book fee BD 145. Monthly instalment BD 14.5. Registration BD 75.
- Year 9: Annual tuition BD 1,997. Term breakdown: 1st term BD 1,099; 2nd term BD 599; 3rd term BD 299. Book fee BD 145. Monthly instalment BD 14.5. Registration BD 75.

Tuition fees — High School (Year 10 to Year 13)

- Years 10–13: Annual tuition BD 3,000 each year. Term breakdown for each year: 1st term BD 1,800; 2nd term BD 800; 3rd term BD 400. Book fee BD 195 per year. Monthly instalment BD 19.5. Registration (one-time) BD 150.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The annual tuition is split into three term instalments. The first-term instalment is payable immediately after registration and on or before 24 August at the start of the academic year. The second-term instalment is payable on or before 24 November. The third-term instalment is payable on or before 24 March.
- Registration and book fees are due at the time of acceptance/registration as part of completing enrolment.

Sibling discounts

- First (eldest) child: no discount; full tuition applies.
- Second younger child: 10% discount on tuition fees.
- Third younger child and subsequent siblings: 15% discount on tuition fees.

Book fees, uniforms and other recurring costs

- Book fees are charged per year group as listed above (Primary BD 115; Middle BD 145; High BD 195). These are separate from tuition and registration.
- School uniform must be purchased separately; uniform suppliers and purchasing locations are specified but uniform prices are not published in the fee schedule. Uniforms are available through approved local suppliers.
- Incidental or additional charges (for assessments, stationery, trips or exam fees) may be invoiced as required; specific amounts for such items are not published in the standard fees table.

Boarding

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Al Wisam School. All published fees relate to day-school tuition and associated charges.

Refund information and terms

- All payments are stated as non-refundable and non-transferable. This applies to tuition and other published fees.

Fee payment options and practical arrangements

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit or online portals) are not detailed in the published fees pages. Payment arrangements and methods are handled by the Accounts office; contact Accounts for the available payment options and to request invoicing details. Accounts contact details are published for fee and billing inquiries.
Academics

Al Wisam School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Al Wisam School operates in three stages: Primary School, Middle School (Year 7–9), and High School, which comprises Upper Secondary (Years 10–11, IGCSE) and Sixth Form (Years 12–13, AS/AL). In the Primary School, the curriculum covers language development, mathematics, science, drama, and includes German language learning from Year 2. The Middle School (Year 7–9) offers subjects across Arabic, Arabic Islamic Studies, Arabic Second Language, Arabic Social Studies / Citizenship, Art, Drama, English, German, ICT, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, and Life Skills. In High School, most subjects follow Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) syllabi for IGCSE, with Mathematics using Edexcel; IGCSE typically involves 5–7 subjects in Years 10–11, with exams in June of Year 11, and progression to AS/AL courses in Years 12–13. AS/AL options include Accounting, Advanced Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Arabic/Arabic Islamic Studies, German, ICT, and more, with entry requirements and potential scholarships for high achievers.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school does not publicly disclose explicit Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs on its site. The About Us page presents a Profile of Graduates with values such as INQUIRERS, KNOWLEDGEABLE, REFLECTIVE, COMMUNICATIVE, PRINCIPLED, RISK-TAKERS and OPEN-MINDED; these reflect social-emotional aims but are described as graduate attributes rather than a formal SEL program. The site describes a bilingual environment and emphasis on national and global responsibility, which can support social-emotional development but does not detail specific SEL initiatives. There is no listed dedicated SEL staff or coordinator in the Senior Leadership Team. Therefore, explicit SEL provision is not publicly disclosed on the school's site.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision. The Curriculum Overview describes Primary, Middle, and High School curricula but contains no SEN policy or guidance. The About Us page lists vision and values but makes no reference to SEN services. The Senior Leadership Team page lists senior roles but no SEN coordinator or equivalent post. Therefore, explicit information about SEN provision is not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school operates in a bilingual environment, indicating instruction in more than one language. The Profile of Graduates notes that students communicate in more than one language. However, no formal EAL programs, staffing, or progression details are publicly disclosed. The curriculum pages describe general learning in Primary, Middle, and High School but do not provide EAL-specific provisions. Therefore, explicit EAL information is not publicly disclosed on awis.edu.bh.

Mental Wellbeing
A counselling department wellness checks program was reported as part of sustainability and well-being initiatives, introduced for parents, students, and staff. This wellness-check initiative is described in Gulf Insider as being implemented by the counselling department around 2021. The school's Our History page also notes that emotional support programs were part of teaching and learning policies in 2020. The public site does not publish a dedicated mental wellbeing section detailing programs or staff. Therefore, explicit, publicly disclosed mental wellbeing provisions are limited to those external reports.

Safeguarding
There is no dedicated Safeguarding or Child Protection policy page published on awis.edu.bh. A 2020 action plan includes community safety as a focus, indicating safeguarding-related measures at that time. The Accreditations page concentrates on external accreditations (Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, MSA-CESS, etc.) rather than safeguarding specifics. The Senior Leadership Team page lists roles but does not show a designated safeguarding lead. Consequently, safeguarding policies are not publicly disclosed on the school's site.
Parent Experience

History
Al Wisam School was founded in 2004 as an independent co‑educational school in Bahrain. In 2009 the British Cambridge curriculum was introduced, and Cambridge IGCSE examinations began in 2010. The campus expanded with Block B for the middle and high school by 2013, and Block D for the primary sections was added in 2014, providing dedicated spaces for each school phase. The school underwent QA and accreditation efforts over the years, with QQA monitoring in 2012 and the adoption of an OLIVE digital campus in 2014, while pursuing international accreditation activities that culminated in MSA candidacy and an MSA visiting team in April 2016. By 2018 the school had grown to over 1200 students from 25 nationalities and a staff of about 150.

Community
The school community is diverse, with around 25 nationalities represented among students and staff. The campus comprises Block A (the original villa), Block B (middle and high school), and Block D (primary), with facilities including an art room, ICT laboratories, a library, and a multipurpose hall. The calendar includes events such as an Open Day for Years 2–13 and a National Day Carnival, as well as scheduled Parent‑Teacher Conferences as part of community life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Al Wisam School PTA is chaired by Kawthar AlArab, with Ebtihal Al Shehabi as Vice Chairman and Yasmeen Fadhul as Treasurer. Members include Mona Abdulla Bilal, Zainab Ebrahim Ali, and Amina Ebrahim AL Hamad. The PTA also includes senior school leaders such as Maha Younes (Principal) and Dr. Saba Parkar (Vice Principal), Huda Al‑Alsaei (Head of Middle School), Arfa Mudassar (Head of Primary School), Hoorya Anan (Head of Counseling), and Sara Jameel (Secretary). The PTA composition and leadership are listed on the official PTA page.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Al Wisam School operates in a bilingual environment. The school provides a Digital Campus for online learning resources. An E-Library is available for student access. The school serves Primary, Middle, and High School with Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) focusing on the IGCSE curriculum and Sixth Form (Years 12–13) with AS/AL exams. The school holds accreditations from Cambridge International Examinations, Pearson Edexcel, MSA CESS, NESA, and Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority.

Academic Facilities
The Digital Campus provides online resources for students. An E-Library is available for student research and study. The school is a Cambridge International Examinations and Pearson Edexcel centre, enabling access to Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Levels. The school is accredited by MSA CESS, NESA, and the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority. The curriculum spans Primary to Sixth Form, including Upper Secondary and Sixth Form.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Extracurriculars foster critical thinking and independent inquiry, enabling students to explore concepts, ideas, and global issues. They develop leadership and collaboration skills for problem solving in real-world contexts.

Arts & Creative
Drama and Theatre are offered to nurture creativity and self-expression. Art is included in the curriculum for the middle and upper years.

Cultural & Language
German language learning is provided. The school operates in a supportive bilingual environment.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurriculars promote collaboration and teamwork and provide opportunities for social engagement beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Community outreach initiatives are part of the school's program, including collaborations with organizations to support learning opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
Extracurricular activities focus on developing leadership qualities, enabling students to take initiative, collaborate effectively, and inspire positive change.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Life Skills are taught across year groups to support wellbeing and practical, real-life competencies.
Languages

Language Provision
The Cambridge Curriculum is used for literacy and numeracy in the Primary Curriculum. English is a core subject across year groups. Arabic is taught as a language and is present in Arabic and Islamic Studies offerings. German is offered as a language across the school (appearing in primary and middle/high subject lists). In High School, IGCSE and AS/AL pathways are used within Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Edexcel frameworks, with English, Arabic, and German among available subjects.

Bilingual Teaching
Al Wisam School operates in a bilingual environment. English is used in instruction. Arabic is taught as a language and integrated across the curriculum. German is taught as a language across primary through middle/high levels.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Learn about the school and its community. The school has existed for over 20 years and hosts around 40 nationalities, creating a diverse learning environment. This diversity supports a global perspective in classrooms. For more information, contact the Admissions office at the school.

Step 2: Submit the application forms to the Admissions office with a non-refundable application fee and copies of the required documents. The required documents include three passport-sized photographs, the student's CPR and Smart Card report, the student's passport, and the student's resident permit (for non-Bahrainis). It also includes the birth certificate, immunizations and medical record, the parents' CPR and Smart Card reports, the parents' CV with certificates, the electricity bill, and the student's previous school reports for the past three years (including CPA and Cumulative Percentage for High School), as well as certificates of good conduct and the Leaving Certificate from the previous school.

Step 3: Evaluation and acceptance follow submission. Admission test dates are set after the completed documents are received. Parents are notified of the test slate via SMS and the test results after 10 days via SMS. After acceptance, registration is completed by signing the acceptance letter and paying the registration, books fees, and other fees within one week.

Step 4: Filling out the application form does not guarantee acceptance. Offers are contingent on test results and space availability. The school reserves the right to grant or decline a place based on evaluation and capacity.

Step 5: For more information, contact the school. Email: [email protected], Telephone: +973 17699595, Extension numbers 644 and 645.

Step 6: To arrange a visit, email [email protected] with a preferred date and time to discuss the programme and admissions process.

Scholarships
Scholarships recognize outstanding performance in external examinations. The program focuses on Year 11 IGCSE results and Year 13 AS/A Level results.

Year 12: Students who have achieved the following grades in external examinations (IGCSEs in Year 11, in 4 or more subjects) are considered: for each 9 attained in IGCSEs, 10%; for each 8 attained, 5%; for each 7 attained, 3%; for each 6 attained, 1%.

Year 13: Students who have achieved the following grades in external examinations (AS/A Levels): 3 A's = 25%, 2 A's = 10%, 1 A = 5%.

The scholarship program aims to reward high achievement in external examinations and to support talented learners on their educational journey.
School Events
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