The International School of Choueifat - Manama is a SABIS Educational System / Advanced Placement (AP) / Cambridge IGCSE / A-Levels school in Manama, Bahrain. Founded in 2006. Annual tuition ranges from $5,772 to $12,569 USD.
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About
The International School of Choueifat - Manama (ISC-Manama) is a co-educational K–12 day school located on the Amwaj Islands in Bahrain, operated within the global SABIS network by Amwaj Educational Company W.L.L. It follows the SABIS Educational System with trilingual instruction in English, Arabic, and French, and offers pathways to Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, and American AP examinations. The school serves approximately 1,700 students from around 53 nationalities, with an equal mix of local and international students, and provides robust academic support through teacher-led study groups and peer tutoring via the SABIS Student Life Organization.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ISC-Manama follows the SABIS Educational System with trilingual education in English, Arabic, and French. It offers a K–12 program with pathways to Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, and American AP exams, with a US High School Diploma accredited by multiple bodies and recognized worldwide. The school has a diverse student body of approximately 53 nationalities and a strong peer-led academic support structure through the SABIS Student Life Organization.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 (Level A) | BHD 5,772 |
| KG2 (Level B) | BHD 6,092 |
| Grade 1 (Level C) | BHD 7,182 |
| Grades 2-3 (Level D-E) | BHD 7,696 |
| Grades 10-11 (Level L-M) | BHD 11,416 |
| Grades 12-13 (Level N-O) | BHD 12,569 |
| Grades 4-6 (Level F-G-H) | BHD 8,562 |
| Grades 7-9 (Level I-J-K) | BHD 9,620 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 2,178 - 4,743. Application fee: $464.
Admissions Process
- 1Campus or virtual tour encouraged; contact school administration to arrange an appointment. 2. Submit the student application form with required documents online; no fixed deadline, admissions based on spaces available. 3. Prospective students undergo diagnostic testing for placement; Levels A–C (age 3+) have no academic requirements, while all other levels require diagnostic tests in core subjects. 4. Admission decisions consider diagnostic test results, previous school records, motivation, social and emotional development, and the school's ability to accommodate needs. 5. Upon acceptance and payment of required fees, a place is reserved.
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School Day
The school operates on a Sunday–Thursday schedule. Typical daily hours are around 7:30am–2:55pm, with variations by grade level.
Student Life
Students must wear the school uniform and a separate PE kit daily, kept neat and clean. Boys may not wear jewelry and must have a short, classical haircut. Girls may not wear makeup or nail polish, must wear hair away from the face, and may wear only a single set of simple stud earrings. Tattoos are not allowed.
The school provides hot meal service through a catering arrangement for breakfast and lunch, and a cafeteria is available for snacks during breaks for KG1 and above. Parents can subscribe to the hot meal service via the accounts office. KG1–Grade 1 students are not allowed to bring money to school or buy from the cafeteria, and outside food cannot be ordered if cafeteria services are used.
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Wellbeing & Safety
Health and wellbeing are supported by two resident nurses on site who provide medical care, manage long-term healthcare needs, promote safety, and respond to emergencies. Advising Classes address health and wellbeing topics from Grade 7 onward, and a dedicated university counselor assists with career planning and university applications.
Safeguarding is supported by campus security measures including guards at main gates 24/7, and a mission statement emphasizing a safe and nurturing environment. The Parent Handbook includes a section on aggressive behavior and bullying, and the Mission & Values statement highlights safety and inclusivity.
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School Background
Part of the global SABIS network, operated by Amwaj Educational Company W.L.L., a Bahrain-registered limited liability company (commercial registration 51209-1).