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The International School of Choueifat - Manama

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BHD 2,178 - 4,743
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1700
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)
Strengths SABIS global network, 21 countries, Founded 2006, Amwaj Islands, STEAM and Robotics, SLO student life
Clubs Sports, STEAM, Music, Arts, Robotics, Science Fair
Stages Pre-School, Elementary, Secondary
Introduction

The International School of Choueifat - Manama (ISC Manama) is part of the global SABIS Network operating in 21 countries. Founded in 2006 on Amwaj Islands, the school offers the SABIS educational system from Kindergarten through High School with STEAM, robotics, and science fair programmes.

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Bldg. 110, Road 59, Area 257, Choueifat Avenue, Amwaj Islands, Kingdom of Bahrain

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The Essentials

The International School of Choueifat - Manama has 1,700 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
ISC-Manama is located on the Amwaj Islands, Bahrain. The campus address is Building 110, Road 59, Area 257, Choueifat Avenue, Amwaj Islands (P.O. Box 50559). The Amwaj Islands are a group of man-made islands with a modern road network and on-island facilities that support residents and institutions.

Stages
ISC-Manama offers a complete K–12 program, from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is organized into Kindergarten, Lower School, Middle School, and High School.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. There are no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents a diverse international student body with about 53 nationalities. The most common nationality is Bahrain, and local versus international student ratios are approximately 50% local to 50% international.

Additional learning support
Learning support is provided as part of the SABIS Educational System. Support includes teacher-led study groups, SABIS Student Life Organization peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions, and on-demand tutoring videos. From Grade 7 onward, weekly advisory classes support health, well-being, and career guidance.

Country affiliation
The school is located in Bahrain and is part of the global SABIS network.

Religious affiliation
There is no published religious affiliation for ISC-Manama.

School day structure
The school operates on a Sunday–Thursday schedule. Typical daily hours are around 7:30am–2:55pm, with variations by grade level.

Bus service
A school bus service is provided. Bus service is available and there is an annual bus fee (around BD 715). The application process includes a BusRegistration option to arrange transport with an external provider.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The International School of Choueifat - Manama ranges from BHD 2,178 to BHD 4,743 for 2026/27.

Application fees (payable before placement test / interview)
- Registration deposit (KG1, KG2, Grade 1): BHD 175. This amount is non‑refundable but is part of the Annual Tuition Fees and will be deducted from the 3rd installment.
- Joining fee (Grades 2 and above): BHD 175 payable before the placement test. The joining fee is refundable only if the student is not accepted.

Tuition fees by level (Annual amount and three instalments)
- Level A / KG1: Annual Tuition BHD 2,178 — 1st instalment BHD 730, 2nd instalment BHD 730, 3rd instalment BHD 718.
- Level B / KG2: Annual Tuition BHD 2,299 — 1st instalment BHD 770, 2nd instalment BHD 770, 3rd instalment BHD 759.
- Level C / Grade 1: Annual Tuition BHD 2,710 — 1st instalment BHD 910, 2nd instalment BHD 910, 3rd instalment BHD 890.
- Level D–E / Grades 2–3: Annual Tuition BHD 2,904 — 1st instalment BHD 970, 2nd instalment BHD 970, 3rd instalment BHD 964.
- Level F–G–H / Grades 4–5–6: Annual Tuition BHD 3,231 — 1st instalment BHD 1,080, 2nd instalment BHD 1,080, 3rd instalment BHD 1,071.
- Level I–J–K / Grades 7–8–9: Annual Tuition BHD 3,630 — 1st instalment BHD 1,210, 2nd instalment BHD 1,210, 3rd instalment BHD 1,210.
- Level L–M / Grades 10–11: Annual Tuition BHD 4,308 — 1st instalment BHD 1,440, 2nd instalment BHD 1,440, 3rd instalment BHD 1,428.
- Level N–O / Grades 12–13: Annual Tuition BHD 4,743 — 1st instalment BHD 1,590, 2nd instalment BHD 1,590, 3rd instalment BHD 1,563.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Registration deposit / joining fee: payable before the placement test (interview).
- 1st instalment: due upon opening registration.
- 2nd instalment: due by the first day of school.
- 3rd instalment: due by 31 December.
- Registration is not considered complete unless the first instalment is paid. Fees already paid may be forfeited under the school's default procedures if instalments are not paid on time.

Transportation (bus) fees
- Annual two‑way bus fee: BHD 715. Payment split: BHD 400 upon registration and BHD 315 before the first day of school. Transportation is charged separately to tuition.

Boarding fees
- The school is an English‑medium day school; boarding is not offered and no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees
- Books, uniform, extracurricular activities, and meal subscriptions are not included in the tuition and are charged separately.
- External examination fees (IGCSE, AS/A Level, AP, SAT, TOEFL and similar) are additional and payable to the respective examining authorities.
- Any optional special programmes, school trips, or activities that have separate charges will be billed in addition to tuition and are the responsibility of the parent.

Refund information and refund conditions
- The Registration Deposit for KG1, KG2 and Grade 1 (BHD 175) is non‑refundable but forms part of the Annual Tuition and will be deducted from the 3rd instalment.
- The Joining Fee for Grades 2 and above (BHD 175) is refundable only if the student is not accepted.
- Tuition fees are strictly non‑refundable except as specified in the school refund policy contained in the school's Guarantee / refund documentation. Parents should note that the school treats fees as paid for the full academic year when invoiced and collected according to its refund policy and guarantee terms.

Fee payment options and collection of payment data
- The school collects parents' financial/payment data (bank details and credit card information) to enable secure processing of fee payments and charging for educational services. This indicates the school is set up to process payments by bank collection and credit/debit card transactions as part of its financial procedures.

Notes and important reminders
- Tuition Fees do not include books, transportation, uniform, extracurricular activities, external exam fees, or meal subscriptions; these are additional charges.
- Registration is not complete until the required initial payment is received; instalment due‑dates must be observed to avoid forfeiture of the seat.

For clarity, the amounts listed above are the school's published fee values for the current set of school fees, and the payment and refund rules stated are those published by the school for the academic year in which these fees apply.
Academics

The International School of Choueifat - Manama teaches Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
ISC-Manama follows the SABIS Educational System across its K–12 program, with a standards-based curriculum, regular assessments, and a SABIS Student Life Organization component. Kindergarten operates under the SABIS Kindergarten program with three levels—Level A (KG1), Level B (KG2), and Level C (Grade 1)—focusing on reading, phonics, language, mathematics, and Arabic, with art, music, and physical education. Starting at Grade 4, the curriculum specifies a minimum number of units of information and provides extended material for more able students. Grade 9 begins a four-year cycle leading to graduation with the High School Diploma and Bahrain's Secondary School Certificate, with Grades 10–12 offering options to sit Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Levels, or American AP exams. The U.S. High School Diploma is accredited by Accreditation International, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and NCPSA, and ISC-Manama is U.S. State Department–approved, with the diploma recognized by colleges and universities worldwide.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. ISC-Manama serves Kindergarten through Grade 12. A campus tour is encouraged to learn about the school, and appointments can be arranged by contacting the school administration; virtual tours are also available. 2. Submit the student application form along with the documents listed in the online form. An online application form is provided, and a list of required documents is shown during online submission; there is no fixed application deadline, and admissions are offered based on spaces available throughout the school year. An appointment with admissions staff is recommended. 3. Prospective students undergo diagnostic testing to determine placement. Levels A-C (age criteria 3+) have no academic requirements for acceptance, while all other levels require diagnostic tests in core subjects to guide placement. Placement decisions may include options such as summer school or extra lessons to help a student reach the required standard. 4. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis, and additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the candidate's needs. 5. Upon acceptance and payment of the required fees, a place is reserved. The SABIS Educational System follows a non-selective admission policy; acceptance is based on academic attainment rather than age, though age acts as a limiting factor, and classes may have up to a two-year age range. There are no academic requirements for Levels A-C; placement decisions for other levels are informed by interviews and diagnostic tests.
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