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Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Fees BHD 568 - 883
Ages 6 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 2300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, Urdu
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School in Manama, Bahrain, offers the CBSE curriculum for learners aged 6 to 17. Established in 1989, the school serves about 2,300 students with 150 teachers. The campus combines value-based education in an Islamic atmosphere, emphasizing morals and ethics to nurture responsible citizens. The school is affiliated with CBSE (Affiliation No. 5230005), with Class X and XII board examinations conducted on schedule. English is the language of instruction, with Hindi and Urdu as languages, and Islamic Studies integrated into the curriculum. Facilities include a campus with a playground, auditorium, canteen, equipped classrooms, a library, IT Resource Center, and a Digital Campus. Subject laboratories (Computer, Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Administration Block, Clinic, CCTV and fire safety systems underpin operations. Transport runs in two shifts. A House System fosters leadership, teamwork, social engagement; sports include volleyball, football, basketball, table tennis, and cricket. National Day celebrations reflect life in Bahrain.

Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School, P.O. BOX 11980, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

The Essentials

Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School has 2,300 pupils, typical class sizes of 24.

Location
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. P.O. Box 11980. Located in Manama, Bahrain. Accessible via local roads and with a school transport service.

Stages
I to XII (Primary to senior secondary).

Additional learning support
Counselor and social counselling services are provided.

Country affiliation
CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), India.

Religious affiliation
Islamic.

School day structure
I–V: 7:15 am to 12:50 pm; VI–XII: 7:15 am to 1:30 pm. Additional classes for IX–XII on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Bus service
School transport service with multiple routes and stops across Bahrain, including stops such as Midway super market, Karnataka Club, Family Book shop, Exhibition Road, Isa Town, Salmaniya, Juffair, Hidd, Samaheej and Riffa.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Regular: Boys wear deep blue shorts (up to Class II) or trousers, blue and white check shirt, and a blue and sky blue striped tie. Girls wear a blue and white check shirt with full sleeves and a deep blue tunic, tie and belt (up to Class II). From Class III onward, a blue and white check shirt with a deep blue pinafore and white shalwar. Muslim girls from Class IV onward must cover their heads with white scarves. Shoes are black with blue socks. A dark grey sweater is permitted in winter. PT uniform (Mass PT days): Boys wear plain white shorts above the knee (up to Class II) with white trousers and white T-shirt; Girls wear a white qameez and white shalwar; small girls (up to Class II) wear a white skirt with box pleats and white T-shirt; PT shoes are plain white sports shoes with white socks. No dress other than the above is permitted.

Food Options
Canteen provides healthy meals; the space for canteen is a dedicated room with windows open on three directions; the canteen is regularly monitored by staff and hygienic/cleaning norms are observed; meals and eatables are offered at economical rates; teachers assist during recess to maintain discipline and ensure students receive items.

House System
The school follows a House System. All students from I to XII are allocated a house at the beginning of the academic year. Houses earn points for good behavior and curricular and co-curricular achievements. The four houses are Sir Syed House (Ahmar, Red), Dr Zakir House (Akhdar, Green), Maulana Azad House (Azrak, Blue), Allama Shibli House (Wardi, Pink).

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a School Managing Committee / Board of Directors. The Board includes an Hon. Chairman (Mr. Shakil Ahmed Azmi) and a Principal (Dr. Mohammed Tayyab) and a Manager (Mr. Mohammed Faaiz), among others. The school is recognized by CBSE and affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (Affiliation No. 5230005) since 2003, with extension to 31-03-2026. It holds a NOC from the Ministry of Education, Bahrain.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School ranges from BHD 568 to BHD 883 for 2026/27.

Currency: BHD (Bahraini Dinar)

Application / Admission fees
- New admission fee: BHD 100 for students entering Grades I–VIII.
- New admission fee: BHD 120 for students entering Grades IX–XIII.
- Admission during the academic session: full admission fee and other fees are charged at the time of entry.

Tuition and recurring fees (monthly) — breakdown by year group
- Grades I–III:
- Tuition: BHD 26.5 per month.
- Development Fund: BHD 1.5 per month.
- Computer fee: BHD 2.0 per month.
- Transport (if used): BHD 16.0 per month.
- Annual fee: BHD 15.5 (charged once, in the first month).
- Example annual calculation (monthly items × 12, plus annual fee): (BHD 26.5 + 1.5 + 2 + 16) × 12 + BHD 15.5 = BHD 567.5.

- Grades IV–V:
- Tuition: BHD 28.5 per month.
- Development Fund: BHD 1.5 per month.
- Computer fee: BHD 2.0 per month.
- Transport (if used): BHD 16.0 per month.
- Annual fee: BHD 15.5 (charged once, in the first month).
- Example annual calculation: (BHD 28.5 + 1.5 + 2 + 16) × 12 + BHD 15.5 = BHD 591.5.

- Grades VI–VIII:
- Tuition: BHD 30.0 per month.
- Development Fund: BHD 1.5 per month.
- Computer fee: BHD 2.5 per month.
- Transport (if used): BHD 16.0 per month.
- Annual fee: BHD 15.5 (charged once, in the first month).
- Example annual calculation: (BHD 30 + 1.5 + 2.5 + 16) × 12 + BHD 15.5 = BHD 615.5.

- Grades IX–X:
- Tuition: BHD 31.5 per month.
- Development Fund: BHD 1.5 per month.
- Computer fee: BHD 3.0 per month.
- Transport (if used): BHD 16.0 per month.
- Annual fee: BHD 15.5 (charged once, in the first month).
- Example annual calculation: (BHD 31.5 + 1.5 + 3 + 16) × 12 + BHD 15.5 = BHD 639.5.

- Grades XI–XII (Science stream):
- Tuition: BHD 50.0 per month.
- Development Fund: BHD 1.5 per month.
- Computer fee: BHD 4.0 per month.
- Transport (if used): BHD 16.0 per month.
- Annual fee: BHD 25.0 (charged once, in the first month).
- Example annual calculation: (BHD 50 + 1.5 + 4 + 16) × 12 + BHD 25 = BHD 883.0.

- Grades XI–XII (Commerce stream):
- Tuition: BHD 48.0 per month.
- Development Fund: BHD 1.5 per month.
- Computer fee: BHD 4.0 per month.
- Transport (if used): BHD 16.0 per month.
- Annual fee: BHD 25.0 (charged once, in the first month).
- Example annual calculation: (BHD 48 + 1.5 + 4 + 16) × 12 + BHD 25 = BHD 859.0.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The annual fee is payable in the first month of the academic year (covering Sports & Games, A.C., stationery and development). Thereafter, tuition and bus fees must be paid on or before the 10th of every month. Payments are accepted at the school office between 07:15 and 13:00; a receipt must be obtained for every payment.
- If fees remain unpaid for two months the student's name will be struck off the register; a re‑admission charge of BHD 10 is applied if re‑admission is granted, and all pending dues plus the month's fee for re‑admission must be paid. Defaulter fees will not be accepted without the late payment fine; part payments are not accepted. Students withdrawn during a term are required to pay full fees for the remainder of that term.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered; there are no boarding fees. The school's facilities and admissions information do not include any boarding provision.

Other costs and fees
- Annual fee does not include the cost of books and other stationery; books and stationery must be paid for separately.
- Uniform is required as specified (details of uniform items by gender and year groups are provided), but uniform prices are not itemised in the fee schedule.
- Any one‑off charges related to admission, re‑admission or specific activities (as listed under school circulars or notices) are additional to the recurring fees.

Refund information
- Fees once collected will not be refunded under any circumstances. No reduction or refund is made for holidays, leave, or absence for any reason.

Fee payment options
- Payments may be made in person at the school cashier during office hours with a receipt issued at the time of payment. The school also accepts online payments through SADAD and Benefir Pay Fawateer; card payments are accepted. Parents must not send cash with small children and must obtain a receipt for any fee payment.

Notes on enforcement and records
- The school will not be responsible for payments made without a proper receipt. Annual examination results will not be released until all pending dues are cleared.
Academics

Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School teaches CBSE Curriculum for students aged 6 to 17.

Curriculum
The school teaches the CBSE curriculum. It is affiliated to CBSE (Affiliation No. 5230005). Affiliation with the Board is regular since 2003 and extended to 31-03-2026. It conducts CBSE Class X and Class XII board examinations. The Curriculum page links CBSE materials (cbseacademic.nic.in).

Student Teacher Ratio
Total student strength for Academic Year 2019-2020 was 2,079. The school lists 141 teaching staff. Approximate student-to-teacher ratio: 14.7:1.

Exam Results
CBSE Class X and Class XII board examinations are published. A circular titled CBSE Results Grade X & XII 2024-25 was posted May 14, 2025. The school maintains pages with Previous Years CBSE Board Exam Results and links to CBSE Class X and Class XII Results.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has Social Counselling and a Counselor.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides mental wellbeing support through Social Counselling and a Counselor.

Safeguarding
Safety and Security measures include CCTV and Fire Extinguisher.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 1989 in Manama, IHIS began with 7 teachers and 200 students in an old building. It now serves around 2300 students supported by about 150 teachers. The school aims to provide value-based education in an Islamic atmosphere, focusing on morals and ethics to prepare students to be good human beings who serve society. It is known across Bahrain, especially within the Indian Muslim community, for affordable fees.

Community
The Latest News shows IHIS engaging with local community groups and events. The Karranah Village Society presented the school with a momento to commemorate its contribution to village events and to the society. This demonstrates IHIS's ongoing community involvement through partnerships and events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA Members for 2024-25 comprise fourteen Parent Council Members representing students across classes XA to VII E. The following parents are listed with their child and class: Abdul Basit (XA) — Imtiaz Ahmed Malik; Shabeeb Abdulhameed (IXC) — Abdul Hameed Abdulrahman; Hiba Ahamed (IXF) — Shameer Ali Ahamed; Aysha Zameer (IXE) — Umme Salma; Arham Faisal Arif (VIIIIC) — Ahmed Faisal Arif; Hani Kadeeja (VIIIIF) — Ibrahim K.K; Muhammed Kaif (VIII A) — Najumal Hussain; Reem Riyas (VIII E) — Riyas Abdulrasheed; Hanfa Fathima (VIII G) — Abdul Ghafoor; Afnaan Shoukathali (X F) — Noora Showkathly; Momin Azka (VE) — Dr. Naziya Anees Ahmed; Aafreen Mariam (VG) — Aakhila Saleem; Mohd Jassim (IXA) — Nilofar Nisha; Humaira Rahman (VII E) — Mariam Jaffri. PTA Members form the 2024-25 Parent Council and participate in school activities and communications with the administration. The PTA represents a range of classes from XA to VII E. The group provides input to school programs and supports parent engagement. Parents can contact the PTA through the school office.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a comprehensive campus with a Play Ground, Auditorium, Canteen, and well-equipped Class Rooms. It includes a Library, IT Resource Center, and a Digital Campus, plus dedicated Laboratories (Computer Lab, Physics Lab, Chemistry Lab, Bio Lab). An Administration Block, Clinic, and Safety systems such as CCTV and Fire Extinguishers support daily operations. Transport is provided through First Shift and Second Shift routes. Additional spaces include a Prayer Room, Staff Room, Art & Craft Room, and Audio Visual facilities.

Sports Facilities
Play Ground is available for outdoor activities. Physical Education facilities support the PE program. The Play Ground and Physical Education facilities enable students to participate in sports and fitness activities. They form the school's sports-related provisions on campus.

Academic Facilities
Laboratories include Computer Lab, Physics Lab, Chemistry Lab and Bio Lab. IT Resource Center is available for information technology learning. The Library supports reading and research. The Administration Block, Clinic, Auditorium, and Audio Visual facilities support academic activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
English is the language of instruction, with Hindi as a second language and Urdu as a third language. These languages are listed as subjects studied. Islamic Studies is part of the curriculum to support cultural and religious education. Cultural events such as Republic Day celebrations are part of school life.

Social & Hobbies
The school uses a House System for students from I to XII. Students earn points for their houses for good behavior and achievements in curricular and co-curricular activities. Group activities and competitions are organized under this system, fostering teamwork and social engagement. Games and activities include volleyball, football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, cricket (net facility), and athletics, promoting social interaction and physical collaboration. External sports competitions are also part of school life.

Leadership & Professional
The House System instills leadership qualities and encourages students to take up responsibilities. Leadership development is embedded through group activities and competitive events. Students participate in organizing and managing house activities, building planning and collaboration skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health and Physical Education is emphasized for all-round development. The environment supports games and sports, promoting physical activity, self-esteem, and mental alertness. The program teaches life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and patience. A wide range of athletic activities is offered, including volleyball, football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, cricket, and track and field.
Languages

Language Provision
Hindi is taught as a language. Urdu is taught, with Urdu language materials such as Urdu worksheets. English is taught as a language subject, evidenced by the Class X English examination schedule. The library provides newspapers, magazines and journals in English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admission form is obtained from the office on the announced dates between 08:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on all working days. The registration fee of BD 10.000 is paid at the time of obtaining the form. The form is completed with the candidate's information and submitted as part of the admission process. 2. Duly filled Registration Form with all the necessary documents is submitted in the office on or before the given date. Documents include Copy of Birth Certificate, Copy of Medical Certificate showing vaccination, Last Year's Progress Report (from class II onwards), Transfer/School Leaving Certificate (from class II onwards). Copy of candidate's passport and CPR for the candidate and parents, Attestation of the Transfer/School Leaving Certificate, and endorsements from CBSE, MOFA Bahrain, and Local Notary are also required. The documents must be submitted to complete the registration. 3. After verification, the candidate will be provided with the admission test date along with the portion for the concerned class. The test is administered to assess eligibility for the class. The candidate should prepare for the written test according to the class portion. The school will inform test details during verification. 4. If the candidate qualifies the written test, he/she shall appear for an interview. The interview is conducted as part of the admission process. The candidate attends the interview on the scheduled date. Results of the interview determine eligibility for admission. 5. On qualifying the interview the other formalities are to be completed such as payment of the fee on the given date. The admission fee and other charges are settled at that time. The school may require additional documentation or verifications prior to enrollment. 6. Transportation facility is available; a separate request form must be submitted by the parent to avail the facility. The school reserves the right to complete the admission process based on MOE approval. For Class II to XI, the admission process may take at least two weeks due to Ministry of Education clearance. Note: Issuing Registration Form and qualifying the entrance test is not a guarantee for admission.
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