Al-Resala Bilingual School

Kuwait, Mahboula

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Arabic, English

Fees KWD 1,955 - 4,138

Ages 6 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, SEN focussed

Taught languages Arabic, English

Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Secondary School

Introduction

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.

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Block 1, Street 123, Fahaheel Expressway, Mahboula, Kuwait

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The Essentials

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

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Fees

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).

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers a bilingual Arabic-English K-12 education. Ages 6–8 follow modified standards derived from the Mid-State Early Childhood Direction Center, Syracuse, New York. Ages 8–10 follow a modified version of the Ontario Curriculum. Ages 10–21 follow a modified Functional Academic Curriculum for Exceptional Students (FACES), with ASDAN programs providing additional guidance and awards.

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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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FAQs

Where is Al-Resala Bilingual School located?

The school is in Kuwait, Block 1, Street 123, Fahaheel Expressway, Mahboula. It operates as a private Kuwaiti day school serving students aged 6–18, with the day running Sunday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

What ages and levels does the school serve?

Al-Resala offers K-12 education for boys and girls from age 6 to 18. It is a co-educational, private Kuwaiti day school welcoming students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

What curriculum does the school provide?

The school provides a bilingual Arabic-English curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. For ages 6–8, it uses modified standards from the Mid-State Early Childhood Direction Center; ages 8–10 follow a modified Ontario Curriculum; ages 10–21 use a modified FACES program with ASDAN for leadership and awards.

Is the school a boarding school or a day school?

Al-Resala is a day school; boarding facilities are not available.

What are the tuition fees by year group for 2026/2027?

Kindergarten (PreK–KG2) tuition is 1,955 KWD per year. Elementary (Grades 1–4) is 2,866 KWD. Middle School (Grades 5–8) is 2,978 KWD. High School (Grades 9–12) is 4,138 KWD, with an early-payment option reducing the annual fee to 3,970 KWD if paid by April.

What is included in tuition and what costs extra?

Textbooks are included in the tuition. An optional technology services fee of 75 KWD may be added; high school students must have a laptop that meets school specs. Uniforms, stationery, after-school clubs, and transport are charged separately.

How is tuition billed and what payment options are available?

Tuition is billed in three instalments each year: 40% due September 1, 30% due January 1, and 30% due April 1, with a 100 KWD registration down payment deducted from the total. Payments can be made through the online parent portal or by cash at the cashier's office during published hours.

Is there an early-payment discount for high school?

Yes. High school tuition offers an early-payment discount of 168 KWD if full payment is settled by April, reducing the annual fee to 3,970 KWD.

What languages are taught and is the program bilingual across all grades?

The program is bilingual in Arabic and English across all grades from kindergarten through high school. The school also provides support for students to develop proficiency in both languages (EAL support is available).

How does the school support students with special educational needs?

Al-Resala provides K–12 special educational needs programs with curricula tailored to students' needs, including aMid-State-based approach for younger students, a modified Ontario curriculum for older students, and FACES with ASDAN programs for eligibility and awards.

Is there EAL support or language assistance?

The school supports proficiency in both Arabic and English; EAL support is part of the program to help students develop language skills.

How does the school address safeguarding and student wellbeing?

The school emphasizes a safe, inclusive environment and holistic well-being, with safeguarding and mental well-being integrated into its social-emotional development and community life.

What library and campus facilities does the school have?

The library features a rich collection in both Arabic and English. The campus also provides a video and photo gallery of school events and a downloadable brochure for prospective families.

What extracurricular activities and clubs are available?

After-school activities include basketball, karate, swimming, and gymnastics. The school also hosts events like spelling contests and a swimming championship for younger students.

Are ASDAN programs available and what do they offer?

ASDAN programs are part of the school's offerings, providing additional guidance and awards alongside the FACES-based curriculum for eligible students.

Does the school provide transportation or bus services?

No. The school does not provide transportation; families are responsible for arranging and paying for a bus service if needed.

What are the withdrawal terms if a student leaves the school?

Withdrawal charges depend on timing: 40% of the annual tuition if withdrawing between 1 September and 31 December, 70% if withdrawing between 1 January and 31 March, and 100% if withdrawing on or after 1 April.

Are textbooks included in the tuition fees?

Yes, textbooks are included in the tuition; other items such as uniforms, stationery, and clubs are charged separately.

What is the school day schedule?

The school day runs from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday.

What community events does the school host or participate in?

The school hosts and participates in events like a spelling contest for boys, gymnastics competitions, and a swimming championship for fifth- and sixth-grade boys.

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