The International School of Choueifat - Manama

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

There is no published religious affiliation for ISC-Manama.

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

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.

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.

ISC-Manama supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through weekly Advising Classes from Grade 7 onward, covering topics such as peer pressure, organizational skills, health and well-being, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and exam preparation; the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) also promotes social and leadership development through student-led roles and activities, and there are on-site nurses to support overall student well-being.

SEN support is described as Learning Support within the SABIS® Educational System, with progress monitored and gaps addressed via teacher-led study groups, prefects/group leaders, peer tutoring through SLO, Power Study Sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos; the material does not specify particular SEN categories or indicate ISC-Manama operates as a specialist SEN institution.

ISC-Manama is an English-medium, non-selective day school offering a trilingual education (English, Arabic, and French) within the SABIS framework.

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 well-being topics, and a dedicated university counselor assists with career planning and university applications.

Safeguarding is supported by campus security measures (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 as part of safeguarding, and the Mission & Values statement highlights safety and inclusivity.

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.