Canadian Bilingual School

Kuwait, Kuwait City

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Arabic

Fees KWD 1,860 - 3,710

Ages 4 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Bus Service Yes

Academic offering

Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, American Curriculum

Taught languages English, Arabic, French

Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten

Introduction

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.

Block 2, Zaid Al-Khalil Street Ibn Hesham Kindergarten Building 1 South Khaitan Near Hotel Crown Plaza Farwaniya, 83050, Kuwait

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The Essentials

Location

Block 2, Zaid Al-Khalil Street, Ibn Hesham Kindergarten Building, South Khaitan, Kuwait.

Stages

Kindergarten; Elementary School; Middle School; High School

Type

K-12 school

Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership

The school is owned and operated by Stellar Education, a division of Stellar International Holding.

Fees

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.

Academics

Curriculum

CBS adopts an American-based curriculum in Math (Calculus and Pre-calculus), Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), English, Business subjects, PE and Art. We follow the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education curricula in Arabic, Islamic Studies and Kuwait Social Studies.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates from Grade 12 have the opportunity to obtain Kuwait scholarships for International and Gulf higher education.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

From JK to SK, CBS provides positive experiences that support intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the medium of instruction; the elementary English program is delivered through the Literacy Block, supporting reading, writing and speaking development.

Parent Experience

History

Canadian Bilingual School opened in 2007 and is part of the Stellar Education Management Company, which operates six schools. The first educational institution under the group was Creative Children International School, which commenced in 2003. Four schools joined the group in 2019: Pakistan International School, Indian Central School, Aspire Indian International School and Aspire Bilingual School of Kuwait. CBS began with about 100 students in JK–Grade 5, and its first graduating class of Grade 12 occurred in 2014. The Ontario curriculum has guided English learning, with expansion to Maths, Science, Arabic, Kuwait Social Studies and Islamic Studies; RenWeb was adopted previously and a Learning Management System was adopted in the prior year. CBS has been accredited by the Middle States Association since 2013 and was re-accredited in 2021–22 for seven years, with MAP assessments supporting ongoing progress. The school emphasizes a culture of positivity and growth shared by students, parents, teachers, administrators and owners—the CBS community.

Community

CBS hosts an annual half marathon that unites athletes and promotes healthy living and charitable work within the CBS community. The event is a broader community engagement initiative involving students, parents and community members. It has drawn about 45,000 participants on average, with roughly 78% of runners becoming regular participants, and about 90,000 participants in the last five years.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

CBS has purpose-built classrooms for Kindergarten, Elementary School, and High School. Labs are well-equipped with the latest technology equipment and computers to nurture practical learning. The Library offers services, collections, and programmes to nurture confident, connected, actively involved life-long learners. A world-class, modern multi-purpose hall accommodates a wide range of activities to aid student development. A Play Area supports physical exercise and sports activities to keep students healthy and develop physical fitness as well as mental strength. CBS also provides state-of-the-art IT Laboratories with over 100 computers and a dedicated staff to assist students.

Sports Facilities

The Multi-purpose Hall provides a venue for a variety of activities. A Play Area supports physical exercise and sports activities as part of the curriculum.

Academic Facilities

Labs are well-equipped with the latest technology equipment and computers to nurture practical learning. The Library offers services, collections, and programmes to assist the school's vision of nurturing confident, connected, actively involved life-long learners. CBS has state-of-the-art IT Laboratories with over 100 computers across the campus.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Ontario curriculum with a strong emphasis on English literacy and critical thinking. JK to SK includes a structured program that develops reading, writing and speaking through stories, rhymes and songs, with a strong English language program that supports learning across subjects. Elementary and middle school challenge students to think critically and creatively through a balanced curriculum and engaging extra-curricular activities. In high school, students receive career guidance and develop a critical, analytical and rational mindset to prepare for higher education and life in a global community.

Arts & Creative

Kindergarten introduces creativity through books, puppet play, rhymes and games to build early learning skills and imagination. An experienced teaching team supports imaginative activities across the curriculum, helping students explore and express ideas. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and creative exploration as students progress through the grades. In later years, creative expression continues to be integrated across subjects.

Cultural & Language

Ontario curriculum governs a broad range of subjects with English language development a central focus and a strong English-language program that supports learning across subjects. The Ontario-based curriculum covers English, Maths, Science, Computer Science, Social Studies, Arabic, Kuwait Social Studies, and Islamic Studies. This approach helps students engage with global perspectives while maintaining a strong grounding in local language and studies. The program supports cross-curricular connections and prepares students for higher education in Kuwait and beyond.

Social & Hobbies

Field trips and co-curricular activities provide social learning and hobby opportunities. Examples include a 2019 field trip for Grade 1 to the Kuwait Zoo and a 2019 beach-cleaning trip for the community; 2020, 2022-23 field trips are also featured. The CBS facilities, including a state-of-the-art multi-purpose hall, host workshops, exhibitions, quiz competitions and cultural activities, along with yoga and meditation classes. These activities complement classroom learning and help students build teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Community & Service

Community spirit and social responsibility are emphasized across CBS; accreditation notes highlight a close-knit, supportive community and ongoing family involvement. Field trips and school activities reinforce a culture of positivity and growth within the CBS community. The school pursues a collaborative environment in which students, parents, teachers and administrators work together to support learning and development.

Leadership & Professional

Continuous Improvement Goals include improving English reading skills. They also focus on developing character learning skills, building values, responsibility and leadership. They aim to promote healthy living and well-being as integral parts of student development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Play areas and labs support physical and mental development; physical exercise and sports remain vital in the curriculum to keep students healthy and mentally strong. A state-of-the-art multi-purpose hall supports a variety of activities, including workshops, seminars, exhibitions, cultural events, yoga and meditation. Wellness is integrated into daily school life through facilities and programs that promote physical and mental well-being.

Languages

Language Provision

English is the language of instruction for core areas; Arabic, Islamic Studies and Kuwait Social Studies are taught in Arabic. Students are expected to use English in class, while Arabic is used for the designated Arabic subjects. English language communication is evaluated in English courses, and conversations during recess are encouraged in English. CBS serves Kindergarten through High School (K-12).

Bilingual Teaching

The school uses English as the language of instruction in core subjects (English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Art, Science and Technology, and Physical Education), and students are expected to use only English in these classes. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Kuwait Social Studies are taught in Arabic as mandated by the Kuwait Ministry of Education. During recess, students are expected to use English in conversations. CBS serves Kindergarten through High School (K-12).

Admissions

Step I — Admission Enquiry:
Click the below link, fill and submit the Admissions Enquiry Form. Our team will contact you to inform the date for interview and entrance test (on-campus / online).

Step II — Scheduling Interview: Our team will contact you to inform the date for interview and entrance test (on-campus / online).

Step III — Entrance Test:
On the scheduled day, after the interview, your child will be given an entrance test in English, Math and Arabic and evaluated. The test results will be informed by our team within 2-3 working days.

Step IV — Admission:
A meeting with the parents is mandatory prior to acceptance. When we admit a student, we wish to build a relationship with his/her family. This collaboration begins early so that your child is well supported both at school and at home.

School Events

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FAQs

Where is Canadian Bilingual School located in Kuwait?

Canadian Bilingual School is located at Block 2, Zaid Al-Khalil Street, Ibn Hesham Kindergarten Building, South Khaitan, Kuwait.

What age range and grade levels does CBS serve?

CBS serves students aged 4 to 18 and operates as a K–12 school with Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School levels.

Which curriculum does CBS follow for core subjects and Arabic/Islamic studies?

CBS delivers English instruction following the Ontario framework and uses an American-based curriculum for Math, Science, English, Business, PE and Art, while Arabic, Islamic Studies and Kuwait Social Studies are taught according to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education curricula.

How do I apply and what does the admissions process involve?

The admissions process begins with an enquiry form, followed by scheduling an interview and an entrance test (on-campus or online) in English, Math and Arabic; test results are communicated within 2–3 working days, and a meeting with parents is mandatory prior to acceptance.

Is there an application or registration fee to secure a place?

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

What is the billing schedule and what happens if fees are not paid on time?

Tuition is billed in three instalments due 1 September, 1 January and 1 April; the registration fee is non-refundable, transport fees are non-refundable if cancelled after payment, and the school may take administrative or legal action or cancel registration if fees remain unpaid, with clearance and transfer documents issued only after all outstanding fees are settled.

Which senior maths and science courses are offered in high school?

High school students can take advanced mathematics including Calculus and Pre-calculus, and science courses such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics, alongside English, Business subjects, PE and Art.

How does CBS measure academic progress and support student development?

CBS is accredited by the Middle States Association and uses MAP assessments to support ongoing progress; the school also provides careers guidance and a cocurricular programme to support academic and personal development.

Do graduates receive support for higher education or scholarships?

Graduates from Grade 12 have the opportunity to obtain Kuwait scholarships for international and Gulf higher education, and the school provides careers guidance to prepare students for higher education pathways.

What science and IT facilities does the campus have?

CBS has well-equipped science laboratories with modern technology and state-of-the-art IT laboratories with over 100 computers across the campus, supported by dedicated staff to assist student learning.

What sports, performance and physical-activity facilities are available?

The campus includes a world-class multi-purpose hall for performances, assemblies and events, and a Play Area that supports physical exercise and sports activities as part of the curriculum.

Does CBS have a library and other academic learning resources?

Yes, CBS has a library that offers services, collections and programmes to nurture confident, connected and actively involved life-long learners.

What kinds of extracurricular activities and co-curricular programmes are offered?

CBS runs field trips, workshops, exhibitions, quiz competitions, community service projects and activities such as yoga and meditation, and a broader cocurricular programme that complements classroom learning.

How does the arts programme support creative development?

In Kindergarten children develop creativity through books, puppet play, rhymes and games, and creative expression is integrated across subjects as students progress through the grades with support from an experienced teaching team.

Are there leadership or character-development programmes at CBS?

CBS's Continuous Improvement Goals include developing character learning skills, values, responsibility and leadership, and these aims are supported through cocurricular activities and careers guidance.

How does CBS support young children's social and emotional development?

From JK to SK, CBS provides structured experiences that support intellectual, social, emotional and physical development, using play-based and literacy activities to build early social and emotional skills.

What English-language support is available for students who need it?

The elementary English programme is delivered through a Literacy Block that supports reading, writing and speaking development, and students are expected to use English in core classes and informal settings to build proficiency.

What wellbeing activities and provisions are in place for students' physical and mental health?

Wellbeing is integrated into daily school life through facilities such as the Play Area and multi-purpose hall, and programmes including sports, yoga, meditation, workshops and seminars that promote physical and mental wellness.

Does CBS offer boarding accommodation?

No, CBS does not offer boarding provision; boarding fees are not applicable.

Are school uniforms required and are they included in tuition?

Uniforms are mandatory and are payable separately from tuition; books and uniform fees are not included in the tuition totals.

What are the tuition fees at Canadian Bilingual School?

Annual tuition at Canadian Bilingual School ranges from KWD 1,860 to KWD 3,710 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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