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Al Awael Bilingual School

Kuwait, Kuwait City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English
Fees KWD 2,400 - 3,470
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Al Awael Bilingual School is located in Sabah Al-salem, Kuwait, offering a bilingual Arabic-English program across its K-12 curriculum. The school blends the American and Singapore curricula with an AP track and a bespoke curriculum to meet diverse student needs. Arabic, social studies, and Islamic education follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education standards, while English and mathematics align with the American Common Core Standards. Science is taught to NGSS, with Frog Street used in KG1 and Journeys for English Language Arts from KG2 onward. The program emphasizes student-centered learning through self-directed and project-based approaches, supported by Kagan Cooperative Learning structures. Additional programs include Rawad Al-Quran for Qur'an and a values education initiative alongside life skills and home economics. The campus houses an auditorium, a theater/multipurpose hall, a gym, a clinic, and a cafeteria, plus extensive learning spaces such as libraries, science labs, computer labs, and specialist rooms. Supports diverse learners.

Sabah Al‑salem, Block 1, Street 1, Building 441

The Essentials

Al Awael Bilingual School has instruction in Arabic, English.

Location
Located in Sabah Al-Salem district, Kuwait. Address: Sabah Al-Salem, Block 1, Street 1, Building 441. The school serves students from Kindergarten through High School.

Stages
Kindergarten; Elementary School; Middle School; High School

Type
Bilingual (Arabic-English) school

Country affiliation
Affiliation with Kuwait; Arabic, social studies, and Islamic education follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education; English and mathematics align with American Common Core Standards; science aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Religious affiliation
Islamic
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school operates as a private sector school in Kuwait and follows the Ministry of Education's private-sector regulations.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Awael Bilingual School ranges from KWD 2,400 to KWD 3,470 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fee
- Registration (application) fee: KWD 100. This KWD 100 is retained as part of the school fees and is non‑refundable.

Annual tuition — amounts by year group (2026/27)
- Kindergarten (رياض الأطفال): KWD 2,500 per year.
- Elementary (G1–G5): KWD 3,500 per year.
- Middle (G6–G8): KWD 3,800 per year.
- High (G9–G12): KWD 4,250 per year.

Tuition — payment methods and per‑term breakdown
- Two payment methods are published: an instalment plan (السداد المقسط) and early/full prepayment (السداد المبكر). The instalment plan is divided into three scheduled payments; the early/full payment attracts a larger discount and is shown as a single annual amount below. Instalment amounts below include the three instalments; the registration fee (KWD 100) is charged in addition unless otherwise noted.

Kindergarten (KWD):
- Annual tuition (instalment plan total): KWD 2,500 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule: 1st instalment KWD 900; 2nd instalment KWD 750; 3rd instalment KWD 750. Annual total KWD 2,500.
- Annual tuition (early/full prepayment total): KWD 2,125 (early‑payment discounted total shown).

Elementary G1–G5 (KWD):
- G1 — Instalment plan total after the standard (general) discount: KWD 2,975 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule: 1st instalment KWD 1,090; 2nd instalment KWD 892.5; 3rd instalment KWD 892.5. Annual total KWD 2,975.
- G1 — Early/full prepayment total: KWD 2,800.
- G2–G5 — Instalment plan total after the standard discount: KWD 2,975 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule per year: 1st instalment KWD 1,090; 2nd instalment KWD 892.5; 3rd instalment KWD 892.5 (same instalment breakdown shown for this group). Annual early/full prepayment total for G2–G5: KWD 2,800 (early payment figure shown).

Middle G6–G8 (KWD):
- Instalment plan total after the standard discount: KWD 3,230 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule: 1st instalment KWD 1,192; 2nd instalment KWD 969; 3rd instalment KWD 969. Annual total KWD 3,230.
- Early/full prepayment total: KWD 3,040.

High G9–G12 (KWD):
- Instalment plan total after the standard discount: KWD 3,570 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule: 1st instalment KWD 1,328; 2nd instalment KWD 1,071; 3rd instalment KWD 1,071. Annual total KWD 3,570.
- Early/full prepayment total: KWD 3,400.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The instalment plan uses three payments: the 1st instalment is due during the first week of the school year; the 2nd instalment is due during the first week of January; the 3rd instalment is due during the first week of April. The registration fee (KWD 100) is collected at registration and is part of the school fees. Late or missed payments are governed by the school's financial policy.

Remote‑learning (distance learning) discounts
- The school publishes specific discounts that apply if the student is taught fully by distance learning for a full academic year. The published amounts differ by year group and by payment method (instalment vs early payment). Representative values from the published schedule: KG — instalment row: remote discount KWD 792 (KWD 88 per month) with net payable KWD 1,708; KG early‑payment row: remote discount KWD 666 (KWD 74/month) net KWD 1,459. G1 (installment): remote discount KWD 540 (KWD 60/month) net KWD 2,435; G1 early: discount KWD 504 (KWD 56/month) net KWD 2,296. G2–G5 (instalment): discount KWD 270 (KWD 30/month) net KWD 2,705; early: discount KWD 252 (KWD 28/month) net KWD 2,548. G6–G8 (instalment): discount KWD 288 (KWD 32/month) net KWD 2,942; early: discount KWD 270 (KWD 30/month) net KWD 2,770. G9–G12 (instalment): discount KWD 324 (KWD 36/month) net KWD 3,246; early: discount KWD 306 (KWD 34/month) net KWD 3,094. These specific discount figures are published in the school's financial appendix and apply when distance learning is in effect for the whole year.

Boarding / residential fees
- The school operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision and no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees
- Schoolbooks: the published tuition/fee schedule states that the tuition covers school books only. Uniforms, school activities, transport and other optional services are charged separately. Uniforms and some school items are available through the school's online store. Transport (school bus) is offered as a separate service and is charged in addition to tuition.

Refunds and cancellations
- The registration fee of KWD 100 is retained as part of the fees and is non‑refundable. Other refund or cancellation terms are governed by the school's financial policy and the published registration/re‑registration timelines. (Parents should follow the school's published registration or re‑registration windows and the financial policy for the full terms that apply to withdrawals and any refund calculations.)

Fee payment options
- Electronic payment gateway / online payment portal and the school's online store are published e‑services for paying fees and purchasing school items. Payment can also be processed at the school's accounting department. The school lists an online payment option and an online store for fee‑related transactions.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Al Awael Bilingual School teaches American Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school provides a bilingual Arabic-English program. Arabic, social studies, and Islamic education follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education curriculum; English and mathematics follow the American Common Core Standards; science follows the Next Generation Science Standards. KG1 uses Frog Street; from KG2 through Grade 5 English Language Arts follows Journeys (Common Core-aligned). Mathematics uses Math in Focus under the Common Core; science uses NGSS. The program emphasizes student-centered learning with self-directed and project-based learning (SDL & PBL) and uses Kagan Cooperative Learning structures. Additional programs include Rawad Al-Quran for Qur'an, a values education program, and life skills and home economics courses.

Higher Education Progression
High School Curriculum is designed to prepare students for university-level study.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a bilingual program that supports fluency in Arabic and English. It emphasizes student-centered learning and active participation, using cooperative learning structures to engage students in every period.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English as part of its bilingual program, alongside Arabic, to develop dual-language proficiency across subjects.

Mental Wellbeing
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Safeguarding
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Parent Experience

Community
Al Awael Bilingual School fosters a cohesive community that includes students, parents, and staff as part of the 'Al-Awa'el Family'. The school provides an educational environment in a caring and secure Islamic setting, enriched with the values of discipline and mutual respect. Parents, students, the school, and the broader community are joined in a partnership of mutual respect and cooperation. The School Auditorium and Theater serve as hubs for events, and the Photo Gallery includes field trips that connect learning with real-world experiences.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Al Awael Bilingual School provides a wide range of on-campus facilities to support learning and student life. The campus includes a School Auditorium, a Theater/Multipurpose Hall, and a Gym for physical education, plus a Clinic for daily health care and a cafeteria area for meals. Classrooms and learning spaces are organized by level, with bright Kindergarten Classrooms, an Elementary Library, an Elementary Science Lab, and a Computer Lab, plus a Middle School Science Lab. The campus features specialized spaces such as a Life Skills Room, an Elementary Values Room, an Elementary Multi-Intelligences Room, a School Prayer Room, and Elementary Rawd Al Quran Room, along with a Montessori zone and dedicated play spaces for younger students. A Professional Development Hall supports teacher training, and the Kindergarten Theater/Multipurpose Hall hosts performances, seminars, cinema, community meetings, and after-school activities.

Sports Facilities
Facilities for sports include the School Gym, which serves all grade levels for physical education and activities. Kindergarten Indoor Play Area provides a safe space for movement-based activities for younger students. Kindergarten Outdoor Play Area offers outdoor play opportunities. The Kindergarten Theater / Multipurpose Hall supports movement-based activities and events. These spaces collectively support physical education and recreational activities on campus.

Academic Facilities
Kindergarten Classrooms are safe, bright, and enriched with interactive projectors and a Montessori zone. Elementary Library is spacious and contains books and stories in English and Arabic. Elementary Science Lab promotes collaboration and enquiry-based learning in STEM. Computer Labs teach digital skills including coding and robotics. Middle School Classrooms are bright and equipped with smart boards to support cooperative learning, and the Middle School Science Lab provides space for biology, physics, and chemistry. Life Skills Room supports practical learning for middle school students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Kindergarten Theater / Multipurpose Hall is designed for performances, seminars, cinema, community meetings and after-school activities. Kindergarten Indoor Play Area and Kindergarten Outdoor Play Area provide spaces for safe, active after-school play. Art Room supports arts-related clubs and creative projects. Middle School Gathering Hall hosts student council meetings, school events, and student activities. These spaces support a range of enrichment opportunities through after-school and co-curricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Al-Awael provides a bilingual education in Arabic and English. Arabic language, social studies, and Islamic education follow the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education curriculum, while English and mathematics align with the American Common Core Standards and science aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards. The program emphasizes student-centered learning through self-directed and project-based approaches and uses Kagan Cooperative Learning structures.

Cultural & Language
The school provides fluency in Arabic and English through its bilingual system. Arabic language curriculum and Qur'an curriculum are part of the program, with Qur'an learning focusing on recitation and understanding. English Language Arts uses the Journeys program from KG2 onward, and mathematics uses Math in Focus (Singapore) with NGSS-informed science; Frog Street is used in kindergarten for early literacy and numeracy. The program integrates language development with cultural and religious education.

Community & Service
Local Community Service is embedded in the culture. Students develop personal accountability and responsibility to others through charitable endeavors and service, aiming to become outstanding citizens who contribute to the social and economic prosperity of their country.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic, social studies, and Islamic education follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education curriculum; English and mathematics follow American Common Core Standards; science follows Next Generation Science Standards.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in Arabic and English.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cognia — international accreditation for schools; Thinking Schools — recognized program related to thinking-skills-based pedagogy.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Priority in admission is given to the siblings of registered students when space is available. 2. Complete the application for the new student and attach the official documents required. 3. Depending on space, the appointment for application testing and interview will be scheduled. 4. Kindergarten applicants must pass the personal interview that has been arranged. 5. For elementary, middle-school, or high-school, applicants must pass admission tests in English, Arabic Language, and Mathematics to identify academic level and ability to cope with the bilingual program; a test appointment is set in advance. 6. The placement test fee is 25 KD and non-refundable. If a student must resit the test, no extra charges are due. 7. When admission is approved, a registration fee of 100 KD must be paid; it is non-refundable and non-transferable and will be considered part of the school fees in accordance with private sector regulations by the Ministry of Education. 8. A certification of admission is issued to complete the procedures for transferring the student's file from the previous school. 9. Parents must submit the student's file along with the health file before the beginning of the school year. 10. Students with special needs and special learning needs, such as ADHD, mental distraction, slow learning, or severe psychological disorders, are not admitted at Al-Awael Bilingual School. 11. The application form must be signed by the father according to Kuwaiti law; if parents are separated or one parent is deceased, official documentation should be provided.
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