Al Wisam School is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / AS Levels / A Levels school in Budaiya, Bahrain. Annual tuition ranges from $239 to $8,480 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships awarded based on external examination results. Year 12 entry: for IGCSE results in 4+ subjects — 10% per grade 9, 5% per grade 8, 3% per grade 7, 1% per grade 6. Year 13 entry: for AS/A Level results — 3 A grades = 25%, 2 A grades = 10%, 1 A grade = 5%.
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About
Al Wisam School is a co-educational private day school located in Budaiya, Bahrain, offering a British Curriculum education for students aged 3–18 across Primary, Middle, and High School stages (Years 2–13). The school follows Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11 and Cambridge AS/A Levels in Years 12–13, with instruction in a bilingual environment representing approximately 40 nationalities. It is governed by a Board of Governors and accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education, Pearson Edexcel, and MSA-CESS.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | BHD 2,714 |
| Year 3 | BHD 2,822 |
| Year 4 | BHD 2,963 |
| Year 5 | BHD 3,066 |
| Year 6 | BHD 3,175 |
| Year 7 | BHD 4,229 |
| Year 8 | BHD 4,759 |
| Year 9 | BHD 5,292 |
| Year 10 | BHD 7,950 |
| Year 11 | BHD 7,950 |
| Year 12 | BHD 7,950 |
| Year 13 | BHD 7,950 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 90 - 3,200.
Admissions Process
- 1Learn about the school. Step 2: Submit application forms to the Admissions office with a non-refundable application fee and required documents (photographs, CPR and Smart Card, passport, resident permit for non-Bahrainis, birth certificate, immunisation and medical records, parents' CPR and CVs, electricity bill, previous school reports, good conduct certificate, and leaving certificate). Step 3: Admission test dates are set after documents are received; parents notified by SMS. Results communicated within 10 days by SMS. On acceptance, sign acceptance letter and pay registration, book fees, and other fees within one week. Step 4: Acceptance is not guaranteed and is contingent on test results and space availability.
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School Day
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.
Student Life
Primary (Year 2–6): blue AWIS shirt, navy trousers, blue tie with red/white diagonal stripes, optional vest for girls. Middle (Year 7–9): white AWIS shirt with AWIS logo, navy trousers, red-and-white striped tie, optional vest for girls. High (Year 10–13): blue AWIS shirt, blue tie, grey checkered pants, vest for girls. Uniforms available from House of Uniform (Seef and Tala Plaza Segaya), Georgia Uniforms (Budaiya), and Zaks Uniform (Maqabah).
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A counselling department wellness checks program was introduced for parents, students, and staff as part of sustainability and well-being initiatives (reported c. 2021). Emotional support programs were noted in 2020 teaching and learning policies. No dedicated mental wellbeing section is published on the school website.
No dedicated safeguarding or child protection policy page is published on the school website. A 2020 action plan includes community safety as a focus. No designated safeguarding lead is listed in the Senior Leadership Team.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by a Board of Governors. Chairman: Mr. Jaffar Aljishi; Deputy Chairman: Ms. Lamya Al Noaimi. Board includes the Principal (Maha Younes) and Vice Principal (Dr. Saba Parkar), along with a medical director, a lawyer, and a parent representative. Ownership and group affiliation not specified.