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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
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.

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

The Essentials

Al-Resala Bilingual School has instruction in Arabic, English.

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
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private Kuwaiti school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al-Resala Bilingual School ranges from KWD 1,955 to KWD 4,138 for 2026/27.

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

Al-Resala Bilingual School teaches Canadian Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, SEN focussed for students aged 6 to 18.

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.
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

Community
Al Resala Bilingual School offers a bilingual Arabic-English program for boys and girls from kindergarten through high school, including students with special needs. The school aims to prepare students who take responsibility, respect others, and become active members in the local and global community, upholding Islamic values and Arabic culture. The events calendar includes a spelling contest for boys, a gymnastics competition, and a swimming championship for fifth- and sixth-grade boys, with winners crowned.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The library has impressive collections, equally rich in Arabic and English books. The site provides a video and photo gallery to showcase school events and a downloadable school brochure for prospective families. An online payment portal is available for parents.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities are listed on the site.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Spelling competitions are held at the school. The physical education department organizes gymnastics competitions. A swimming championship is held for fifth and sixth grade boys.

Arts & Creative
Colouring Activity is offered as an after-school arts activity. It involves coloring and drawing activities. It is listed as part of the school's after-school sessions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Basketball is offered as an after-school activity. Karate is offered as an after-school activity. Swimming is offered as an after-school activity. These activities are part of the school's after-school program.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic and English are taught; the program is bilingual across all grades from kindergarten through high school.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches bilingually in Arabic and English for boys and girls from kindergarten through high school, including students with special needs.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school offers a bilingual program in Arabic and English for boys and girls from kindergarten through high school, including students with special educational needs.
Admissions

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.
School Events
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