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Hayat Universal Bilingual School

Instructs in English, Arabic

Ages 3 - 15 years

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Al-Resala Bilingual School

Instructs in Arabic, English

Ages 6 - 18 years

Fees KWD 1,955 - 4,138

Type Co-educational

Al-Resala Bilingual School is a private Kuwaiti institution in Mahboula delivering a bilingual Arabic-English K-12 education for ages 6 to 18. It combines a Canadian-style curriculum with a bespoke SEN-focused program. Ages 6–8 use modified standards from the Mid-State ECDC (Syracuse, NY); ages 8–10 follow a modified Ontario Curriculum; ages 10–21 use a modified Functional Academic Curriculum for Exceptional Students (FACES), with ASDAN programs for guidance and awards. The campus features a library with Arabic and English collections, plus a video/photo gallery and a downloadable brochure. An online payment portal is available for families. Extracurriculars include Spelling competitions; gymnastics competitions; and a swimming championship for 5th–6th grade boys. Arts activities include Colouring Activity. After-school offerings include Basketball, Karate, and Swimming. The school emphasizes inclusive learning and family engagement through diverse programs.

Location

Block 1, Street 123, Fahaheel Expressway Mahboula, Kuwait

Stages

K-12 (Kindergarten through 12th grade)

Type

Private Kuwaiti school

Additional learning support

Al Resala Academy provides special needs programs with relevant curricula, services and individualized planning; ages 6–20; curricula include Mid State Early Childhood Direction Center Syracuse Developmental Checklist (for ages 6–8), an adapted Ontario Curriculum (ages 8–10), and an adapted Functional Academic Curriculum for Exceptional Students (F.A.C.E.S.) (ages 10–21) with ASDAN programs.

Country affiliation

Kuwait

School day structure

7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday

Application and registration fees

- A registration (seat‑reservation) fee of KWD 100 is payable on acceptance; this amount is non‑refundable and is counted toward the annual tuition.

- An optional technology services fee of KWD 75 may be added to the first installment (optional, Ministry‑approved). High‑school students are required to have a laptop that meets the school specification; parents may purchase devices from the school or externally.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalment amounts for 2026/2027)

- Kindergarten (PreK, KG1, KG2)
- Annual (approved) tuition: KWD 1,955.
- Registration (down payment): KWD 100.
- 1st instalment (40%) due 1 September 2026: KWD 682.
- 2nd instalment (30%) due 1 January 2027: KWD 587.
- 3rd instalment (30%) due 1 April 2027: KWD 586.

- Elementary School (Grades 1–4)
- Annual (approved) tuition: KWD 2,866.
- Registration (down payment): KWD 100.
- 1st instalment (40%) due 1 September 2026: KWD 1,046.
- 2nd instalment (30%) due 1 January 2027: KWD 860.
- 3rd instalment (30%) due 1 April 2027: KWD 860.

- Middle School (Grades 5–8)
- Annual (approved) tuition: KWD 2,978.
- Registration (down payment): KWD 100.
- 1st instalment (40%) due 1 September 2026: KWD 1,091.
- 2nd instalment (30%) due 1 January 2027: KWD 894.
- 3rd instalment (30%) due 1 April 2027: KWD 893.

- High School (Grades 9–12)
- Annual (approved) tuition: KWD 4,138.
- Early‑payment discount (if full payment is settled by April): KWD 168.
- Annual tuition after that discount (if applied): KWD 3,970.
- Registration (down payment): KWD 100.
- 1st instalment (40%) due 1 September 2026: KWD 1,488.
- 2nd instalment (30%) due 1 January 2027: KWD 1,191.
- 3rd instalment (30%) due 1 April 2027: KWD 1,191.
- If the third instalment is paid after April, the third instalment amount shown for late payment is KWD 1,359.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The tuition is billed in three main instalments per academic year: 40% due at the start of the year (1 September 2026), 30% due 1 January 2027, and 30% due 1 April 2027. The registration down payment (KWD 100) is due on acceptance and is deducted from the total tuition.

- Kindergarten‑specific timing: the registration fee and first instalment must be paid before the start of the first semester; second and third instalments are due before the second semester.

- If tuition is paid by a third party (for example an employer), the third party must provide a formal undertaking to cover the tuition; if the third party does not settle the full amount, the parent/guardian remains responsible. Discounts may not apply when an employer pays the fees.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day school. Boarding facilities and boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and optional charges

- Textbooks are covered by the tuition amounts listed. High‑school laptop requirement and the optional KWD 75 technology services fee are additional where applicable. Parents may purchase required devices either from the school or externally.

- Transportation is not provided by the school; arranging and contracting a bus service is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Any transport service charges are handled separately from the tuition instalments.

- Uniforms, stationery, after‑school clubs, extra‑curricular activities, personal supplies and similar consumables are charged separately and are not included in the three instalment tuition figures above. (Textbooks are included in the tuition.)

Refund and withdrawal terms

- The registration down payment of KWD 100 is non‑refundable and non‑transferable.

- Withdrawal charge schedule for the academic year:
- Withdrawal between 1 September and 31 December: 40% of the annual tuition is due.
- Withdrawal between 1 January and 31 March: 70% of the annual tuition is due.
- Withdrawal on or after 1 April: 100% of the annual tuition is due.

- If a student is withdrawn after attending the first day of school, the first instalment remains due. School reports and transfer documentation will not be issued until outstanding fees are settled. Tuition is not refundable in cases of student suspension for unexcused absence or other disciplinary reasons.

Fee payment options and office contacts

- Tuition payments are processed through the school's parent e‑payment portal / e‑school platform and the school's online payment portal (parent payment link). In‑person payments are handled by the Cashier office during published hours. Contact details for cashier and registration are published by the school for payment enquiries.

- The Cashier office opening hours are published; parents may contact the Cashier and Registration departments for payment assistance and to confirm available payment methods (online portal, cashier processing and any accepted card or bank transfer arrangements).

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school fosters a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment that promotes inclusivity, creativity, and productivity; social and emotional development is supported within this framework. The goals include strengthening social cohesion and respect for individual and cultural diversity, and empowering students to be responsible and contributing members of society. The school emphasizes holistic well-being as part of its mission, including mental and social aspects of student life.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school offers K–12 education and special educational needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school promotes proficiency in Arabic and English communication skills.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental well-being is included in promoting holistic healthy lifestyles; the school aims to support students' mental health as part of overall well-being.

Safeguarding

The school aims to foster a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment that promotes inclusivity, creativity, and productivity.

Admissions

The school is Arabic and English bilingual and offers a K-12 education meeting international standards. To register a child, parents submit the following to the Student Affairs office and attach the application form with the following items: a copy of the birth certificate and a copy of the Civil ID; official school records for the previous two years and the current year (for students enrolling in grades 2-12). Entrance tests are conducted as part of the admissions process; if the candidate meets all admission criteria, the Student Affairs office will contact parents to schedule an interview for KG candidates and to share the dates of entrance tests for candidates in grades 1-12. A committee of teachers and administrators will decide whether to accept the candidate or not in light of the school's admission criteria. If accepted, final registration requires the following documents: signed Financial Policy; birth certificate (original and copy); vaccination record (original and copy); student's civil ID (original and copy); guardian's civil ID (original and copy); Kuwaiti passport (if any) (original and copy); non‑Kuwaiti passport and valid residency (original and copy); guardian's nationality (for Kuwaitis) (original and copy); guardian's passport and valid residency (for non‑Kuwaitis) (original and copy); 4 recent photographs for iKG1 to Grade 12; 6 recent photographs for nursery; a deposit of KD 100 paid immediately upon acceptance (non‑refundable, non‑transferable); health file opened at the School Health Department if the student does not already have one. If the student is transferring from another school, at the end of the year the parents of accepted students are asked to provide from the previous school: the health file; a copy of the student's latest report card for the last two years; a transfer certificate; and a financial liability clearance letter.

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Creative Children International School

Fees KWD 4,100

Creative Children International School (CCIS) in Hawally, Kuwait, offers the Ontario Canadian curriculum tailored for students with developmental delays and learning differences. The school has been part of Virtus Education since 2003 and uses a system to support cognitive, social, emotional, speech and language, physical, and practical development through a play approach. The Ontario curriculum is delivered with grade-appropriate expectations and individualized plans, with progress monitored through Brigance assessments and unit-based instruction (Red, Yellow, Blue) to set IEP goals and PLOPs. CCIS provides therapy services, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, a School Psychologist, and a Social Worker, and a School Clinic. Facilities include gym, IT/Computer Lab, library, a sensory room, playground, and sand and water play areas to foster safe exploration. After-school programs and life-skills activities such as jewelry making and fabric painting support practical learning. The program emphasizes a safe, respectful environment and aims to develop students into capable and responsible citizens.

Location

Block-4, Building 19, Near Ibn Al-Rashid Street, Hawally, Salmiyah 22100 Kuwait. The school is located in Kuwait.

Additional learning support

The school has a multi-component educational system tailored to accommodate students with developmental delays, slow learners, students with learning difficulties, auditory or visual perception disorders, and ADHD.

Country affiliation

Ontario curriculum from Canada is used; the schools operate in Kuwait.

Application fees

- No separate application fee amount is published for Creative Children International School.

Tuition fees (per term and annual total)

- Tuition is presented as term payments rather than broken down by individual year groups.
- Published term payments and dates:
- 1st term — Date of payment: 1 September 2021 — KD 1,500.
- 2nd term — Date of payment: 1 December 2021 — KD 1,500.
- 3rd term — Date of payment: 1 March 2022 — KD 1,100.
- Published annual total (sum of the three term payments): KD 4,100.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing is on a three-term schedule with the payment due dates shown above (1 September, 1 December, 1 March for the published schedule). The amounts for each term are expected on those term dates.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Creative Children International School.

Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, therapy, books, activities, etc.)

- No separate published charges are listed for uniforms, transportation, textbooks, extracurricular activities, or therapy sessions.
- The school provides therapy services (speech, occupational, physiotherapy and behavioural therapy) to students, but no separate fee schedule for those services is published.

Refund information

- No published refund policy or refund amounts are provided.

Fee payment options

- No specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online payment portal) are published. Parents should expect standard term-payment arrangements and confirm acceptable payment methods directly with the school.

Notes on availability of published fee details

- The only published fee details available are the three term amounts and dates shown above (term dates and amounts listed for 2021–2022). No per–year-group fee breakdown, no application fee, no boarding fee, no uniform/transport/therapy price list, no refund policy, and no payment-method details are published alongside that schedule.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

CCIS emphasizes social-emotional development within a broad, play-oriented curriculum. The school uses a multi-component educational system tailored for students with developmental delays, autism, Down syndrome, and slow learners, supporting socialization and daily living skills through play-based learning. The Therapy Department provides Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Behavioral Therapy, with services tailored to individual needs and delivered in collaboration with teachers and families. A School Psychologist and a Social Worker support student wellbeing and mental health as part of the school's wellbeing framework.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Creative Children International School uses a multi-component educational system tailored to accommodate students with developmental delays, autism, Down syndrome, and slow learners. The Therapy Department offers Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Behavioral Therapy, with services based on individual needs and in consultation with teachers and families. Academics center on learning for students with special educational needs and the wellbeing of students and their families. The school also runs an After School Program designed to support skill development and ongoing learning.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing underpins CCIS's approach. Students have access to a multidisciplinary therapy team including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Behavioral Therapy, and support from a School Psychologist and a Social Worker. The School Clinic and related therapies focus on holistic development, aligning cognitive, social, emotional, speech and language, physical, and practical skills with each student's needs.

Admissions

1) Parents who wish to enroll their child may contact CCIS for enquiry in one of three ways: by filling out the website enquiry form, by walking in to CCIS, or by calling. The receptionist or student affairs executive directs the enquiry process.

2) The parent will have to fill out the student application / admission form. If the student meets the eligibility criteria (Autism, Down syndrome, Mental Retardation, speech delay, ADHD, ADD, and Developmental Delay) for the registration, the secretary will arrange a psychological assessment within the next three working days. The parents will be contacted for the appointment by phone.

3) Note: CCIS does not accept students with physical, visual, or auditory disability.

4) During the student assessment, the psychologist will ensure that the child meets the eligibility criteria through conventional scientific methods. The result of the assessment will be shared by the psychologist to the secretary.

5) The secretary will check if seats are available for the student based on the disability as mentioned by the psychologist.

6) If the student is admitted, the secretary will collect all the required documents from the parents and will open a new student file. Documents required to complete a registration are: Copy of the Civil ID for the Student, Father and Mother; Copy of the Birth Certificate; Medical Card; PAD declaration statement; 4 photos with blue background; Medical reports; Disability certificate by PAD (Only for Kuwaiti nationality); Transfer Letter from previous school (If transferred from); Student Academic File from the previous school; If parents are divorced, valid guardianship papers; Vaccination certificate; Clearance Letter from previous school.

7) If a student is found to be partially eligible for admission, the student will be placed for observation in a classroom for a week's time. The psychologist observes daily and collects inputs from the teacher to decide whether the student can be admitted.

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Canadian Bilingual School

Instructs in English, Arabic

Ages 4 - 18 years

Fees KWD 1,860 - 3,710

Type Co-educational

Canadian Bilingual School (CBS) is a K–12 international school in Kuwait delivering both Canadian and American curricula. English instruction follows the Ontario framework, with mathematics including Calculus and Pre-calculus, and sciences such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Kuwait Social Studies are taught under the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education curricula. CBS emphasizes bilingual proficiency and cross‑curricular integration across English, Maths, Science and social subjects. The school operates from purpose-built classrooms across the Kindergarten, Elementary and High School campuses, with well-equipped science labs and facilities, an IT suite of over 100 computers, a multi‑purpose hall for performances, assemblies and events. CBS is accredited by the Middle States Association since 2013 and re‑accredited in 2021–22 for seven years, supported by MAP assessments. Since its opening in 2007, CBS has cultivated a culture of positivity and growth among students, parents, teachers and staff, alongside careers guidance and a cocurricular program.

Application / Registration fee

- A non-refundable registration (place-holding) fee of KD 100 is charged for every new enrolment.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown in Kuwaiti Dinar — KD; installments and total shown below)

- Pre‑KG (ages 2.6–3.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment (due at start of academic year): KD 500.
- 2nd installment: KD 450.
- 3rd installment: KD 450.
- Total annual tuition: KD 1,500.

- JK / Kindergarten 1 (ages 3.6–4.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 640 (due 1 September).
- 2nd installment: KD 560 (due 1 January).
- 3rd installment: KD 560 (due 1 April).
- Total annual tuition: KD 1,860.

- SK / Kindergarten 2 (ages 4.6–5.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 680.
- 2nd installment: KD 585.
- 3rd installment: KD 585.
- Total annual tuition: KD 1,950.

- Grade 1 (ages 5.6–6.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 880.
- 2nd installment: KD 735.
- 3rd installment: KD 735.
- Total annual tuition: KD 2,450.

- Grade 2 (ages 6.6–7.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 990.
- 2nd installment: KD 820.
- 3rd installment: KD 815.
- Total annual tuition: KD 2,725.

- Grade 3 (ages 7.6–8.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 990.
- 2nd installment: KD 820.
- 3rd installment: KD 815.
- Total annual tuition: KD 2,725.

- Grade 4 (ages 8.6–9.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 990.
- 2nd installment: KD 820.
- 3rd installment: KD 815.
- Total annual tuition: KD 2,725.

- Grade 5 (ages 9.6–10.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 990.
- 2nd installment: KD 820.
- 3rd installment: KD 815.
- Total annual tuition: KD 2,725.

- Grade 6 (ages 10.6–11.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 1,175.
- 2nd installment: KD 960.
- 3rd installment: KD 960.
- Total annual tuition: KD 3,195.

- Grade 7 (ages 11.6–12.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 1,175.
- 2nd installment: KD 960.
- 3rd installment: KD 960.
- Total annual tuition: KD 3,195.

- Grade 8 (ages 12.6–13.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 1,175.
- 2nd installment: KD 960.
- 3rd installment: KD 960.
- Total annual tuition: KD 3,195.

- Grade 9 (ages 13.6–14.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 1,380.
- 2nd installment: KD 1,115.
- 3rd installment: KD 1,115.
- Total annual tuition: KD 3,710.

- Grade 10 (ages 14.6–15.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 1,380.
- 2nd installment: KD 1,115.
- 3rd installment: KD 1,115.
- Total annual tuition: KD 3,710.

- Grade 11 (ages 15.6–16.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 1,380.
- 2nd installment: KD 1,115.
- 3rd installment: KD 1,115.
- Total annual tuition: KD 3,710.

- Grade 12 (ages 16.6–17.6)
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- 1st installment: KD 1,380.
- 2nd installment: KD 1,115.
- 3rd installment: KD 1,115.
- Total annual tuition: KD 3,710.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed in three instalments per academic year: 1st instalment due at the start of the academic year (September), 2nd instalment due in January, and 3rd instalment due in April. Specific installment dates shown in school materials are 1 September, 1 January and 1 April.
- The registration/place‑holding fee is payable on application/registration and is non‑refundable.
- Transport fees (if used) are collected in one instalment in September; the transport fee payment is non‑refundable.
- If fees are not paid by the specified due dates, the school may take further administrative or legal action and may cancel registration; clearance and transfer documents are issued only after all outstanding fees are paid. If a student cancels or withdraws during a term, the full term fees become payable.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and mandatory extras

- Transportation (two‑way bus) fee: KD 350 (single price listed; paid as one instalment in September). A minimum number of students is required for a route to run.
- Books and uniform fees are not included in the tuition figures and are payable separately. Uniforms are mandatory.
- Incidental or additional charges such as field trips, exams or special activities may be charged separately as required by the school's policies (these are not included in the tuition totals above).

Refund information and key financial rules

- The registration/place‑holding fee is non‑refundable.
- Transport fees paid for the academic year are non‑refundable if the service is cancelled by the parent after payment.
- If a student withdraws during a term, full term fees are charged; if the student does not attend after one month from the start of the school year or fees remain unpaid without prior permission, the school may cancel registration without refund.
- Clearance and transfer certificates are issued only after all fees and any school property obligations have been settled.

Fee payment options

- The school provides an online fee payment facility (“Quick Fee Payment” / Pay Now portal) for parent fee payments.
- Specific payment methods accepted (credit card, bank transfer, e‑check, in‑person cash/cheque) are not detailed in the published fee tables; payment methods available through the school's online payment portal and the school office should be used for making payments.

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