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India International School

Kuwait, Mangaf

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KWD 340 - 488
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2386
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, French, Arabic
Typical class size 33
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

India International School Mangaf is a co-educational, English-medium CBSE-affiliated school in Mangaf, Kuwait. Established in 2002, it offers CBSE-based programs from Early Childhood through Grade 12 and prepares students for All India Secondary and Senior School Certificate Examinations. The school is recognized by Kuwait's Ministry of Private Education and holds CBSE affiliation 5930013 (extended to 2029). The campus spans 2.347 acres and includes well-equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science, two computer labs, a large reference library, an A.V. room, a music room, indoor games and health services. A robust sports program features badminton courts, a basketball court, football and cricket fields, plus spaces for yoga and table tennis. Curricular emphasis covers three sections: Primary, Intermediate and Secondary, with English as the first language, and Hindi, French or Arabic as additional languages. An Olympiad club trains students for international competitions, including the International Informatics Olympiad for global progress.

4469+QJQ, 1 St, Mangaf, Kuwait

The Essentials

India International School has 2,386 pupils, typical class sizes of 33, instruction in English.

Location
INDIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is located in Mangaf, Kuwait. The address is Block 2, Street 1, Mangaf; Post Box 7721, Fahahil 64013, Kuwait. It is served by contracted school buses and serves nearby districts such as Fahaheel, Mangaf, Abu Halifa, Mahboula, Fintas, Riggae, and Sabahiya.

Stages
Primary (Class I–V), Intermediate (Class VI–IX), Secondary (Class X–XII).

Type
co-educational

Additional learning support
0

Country affiliation
CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, India); recognized by Kuwait's Ministry of Private Education.

School day structure
School hours are Sunday to Thursday for classes I–XII from 7:00 AM to 1:20 PM. Saturday sessions run from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Friday and Saturday are holidays.

Bus service
Transport is provided on a contracted basis. Bus routes cover Fahaheel, Mangaf, Abu Halifa, Mahboula, Fintas, Riggae, and Sabahiya. Admission to bus facilities requires applying in the prescribed form and paying transport fees. Bus monitors supervise seating and conduct, and misbehavior can lead to loss of bus privileges.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school does not provide boarding. Transport is provided on a contract basis; applicants must submit the prescribed form and pay transport fees. The buses ply to Fahaheel, Mangaf, Abu Halifa, Mahboula, Fintas, Riggae and Sabahiya.

Uniform Requirement
Regular days: Boys wear a shirt with white and blue stripes and navy blue trousers; girls wear a shirt with white and blue stripes and navy blue pinafore; both wear a school tie and white socks; shoes are black leather. Winter: Navy blue blazer is mandatory and a navy blue V-neck pullover is allowed during peak winters. The uniform must be purchased from the school store and students must wear the school-issued ID card daily.

House System
House system exists; during Sports/Games Day and Co-Curricular Activity Day, house-wise T-shirts are worn. House colors are Blue, Green, Red and Yellow.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the P.A Educational Trust, founded in 1999 to impart quality education and overseeing related institutions. Dr. P. A. Ibrahim serves as Manager/President/Chairman; the trust includes entities such as P.A College of Engineering. The school is recognized by the Ministry of Private Education, Kuwait and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Fees

Annual tuition at India International School ranges from KWD 340 to KWD 488 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- Application / registration fee amount: Not published in the school's public fee documents or application-form section.

Tuition fees (detailed by term and year group)

- KG (per installment): KD 115 (1st), KD 115 (2nd), KD 110 (3rd). Total annual tuition: KD 340.

- Grades I–IV (per installment): KD 127 (1st), KD 125 (2nd), KD 125 (3rd). Total annual tuition: KD 377.

- Grades V–VIII (per installment): KD 145 (1st), KD 145 (2nd), KD 145 (3rd). Total annual tuition: KD 435.

- Grades IX–XII (per installment): KD 165 (1st), KD 165 (2nd), KD 158 (3rd). Total annual tuition: KD 488.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The full-year tuition is due at the beginning of the year but the school divides it into three instalments for parent convenience. Installment due dates are: April 15 (1st), September 15 (2nd), and December 15 (3rd).

- Parents who do not complete payment by the stipulated dates risk cancellation of selection or administrative action as per school rules.

Transport (bus) fees and terms

- Published transport charge: KD 24 (transport fee figure published in the transport section). Transport is provided by hired buses on a contract basis.

- Transport payment terms: Parents must apply on the prescribed form and deposit transport fees. Transport fee once paid is not refundable. One month's notice is required to discontinue the bus service.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed and no boarding fees are published; the school's facilities and fee documents do not include any boarding provision or boarding charges.

Other costs and miscellaneous fees

- Uniform: The school requires the uniform to be purchased from the school store; specific uniform prices are not published in the public uniform or fee documents. Items required (by season and activity) are listed in the school uniform section.

- CBSE examination / registration fees for Classes IX, X, XI, XII: Separate CBSE registration and board-exam fees are handled as exam/registration items; the school publishes circulars and notices about CBSE examination/registration fees and deadlines. Specific CBSE exam amounts (charged in addition to tuition) are published in the school's circulars for the relevant classes.

- Caution deposits, laboratory fees, book charges or other incidental charges: No specific refundable caution deposit, lab fee or book-charge amounts are published together with the tuition table in the school's public fee documents.

Refund and withdrawal rules

- Withdrawal timing and fee liability: An application for withdrawal must be submitted at least one month before leaving. Full semester fee will be charged if a pupil is withdrawn during the middle of a semester. Students leaving in March or October must pay fee for the 1st or 2nd semester respectively.

- Transport refunds: Transport fee once paid will not be refunded.

Fee payment options (methods)

- The school's public fee documents present a fee structure and mention "Mode of Payment" in the heading but do not list explicit accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cash). For payment-method details, the school's contact information is provided for direct enquiry.

Notes for parents (concise)

- All tuition amounts above are shown in Kuwaiti Dinar (KD) and are published by the school as instalments plus totals.

- Where separate CBSE registration/exam fees apply for specific classes (IX–XII), those are additional to the tuition amounts above and are published in the school circulars for the relevant exam year.

- Transport, withdrawal and refund rules are governed by the transport and withdrawal sections: transport fees are refundable only as stated (transport: non-refundable) and withdrawal during a semester incurs a full-semester fee charge.
Academics

India International School teaches CBSE Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school follows a holistic approach to education with three sections: Primary (Class I–V), Intermediate (VI–IX) and Secondary (X–XII). Class I–X offers Ist language English; 2nd language Hindi or French; 3rd language Arabic; and subjects including Mathematics, Science/Environmental Studies, Social Science, Islamic Studies or Moral Science, Art and Craft, Physical Education, Music, Computer Science, and General Knowledge. Hindi is the 2nd language for Classes I–X; French is the 2nd language for Classes VII–X for all nationals; Arabic is the 3rd language for Classes I–VIII. Class XI–XII offers Science and Commerce streams with core compulsory subjects and optional subjects: Science includes English, Physics, Chemistry, Work Experience, and General Studies, with Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Informatics, and Physical Education; Commerce includes English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Work Experience, and General Studies, with Mathematics, Informatics, and Physical Education as options. Two optional subjects can be chosen, with the restriction that Computer Science and Informatics cannot be opted together.

Exam Results
Class X CBSE board results for 2025–26 were declared. Aymen Abdullah was the overall school topper with 485 marks (97%), Mariyam Shanza Salim was second with 482 marks (96.4%), and Gauri Priya Chakkumkal Suresh Kumar and Anamika Syamjith tied for third with 479 marks (95.8%). 27 students scored above 90%, with English topper 98%, Hindi topper 98%, French toppers 97%, Mathematics (Standard) topper 99%, and Science topper 99%.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a counsellor and wellness staff to support student wellbeing and emotional balance.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has one special educator and four counsellor/wellness staff dedicated to student support.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides emotional equilibrium to its students and has a dedicated counsellor and wellness staff to support mental wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 2002, India International School Mangaf is a co-educational, English-medium institution recognized by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Private Education and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. It delivers CBSE-based programmes for Early Childhood through Grade 12 and prepares students for the All India Secondary and Senior School Certificate Examinations. CBSE affiliation No. 5930013 has been held since 1 April 2004, with extension to 31 March 2029. The school is governed by the P.A Educational Trust, founded in 1999, with Dr. P. A. Ibrahim serving as Chairman; the Chairman's profile also notes his leadership roles in other educational ventures, and the school's management includes Malayil Moosa Koya as Director.

Community
India International School Mangaf conducts a Special Activity Programme to promote Art, Music, Dance, Sports, Yoga and Public Speaking. It encourages students to participate in competitions at school and inter-school levels, and provides opportunities to engage in national and international Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Computer Science and various sports. The school emphasizes a broad range of co-curricular and cultural activities as part of its holistic development approach.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school maintains a Staff Parent Committee (PTA) with nine listed members, including the Chairman Dr. P.A Ibrahim, the Secretary F.M Basheer Ahmed, teachers Mrs. K.P Sophy and Mrs. Indulekha, and two principals (Mr. Rodrique from Indian Public School, Salmiya; Mr. Arun Sampat from Integrated Indian School, Abbasiya). Parent representatives include Advocate Rajesh Sagar and Mrs. Naziya Kader; the list also includes other members with their contact details. The PTA is documented in the Staff Parent Committee PDF which lists names, addresses, and designations of all members.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has well-equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science to support practical learning. There are two computer labs (senior and junior) with up-to-date equipment for IT education. The library is a hub of intellectual activity with a large collection and a well-stocked reference section. An A.V room supplements classroom teaching with audio-visual aids. Indoor games, a music room and health and medical checkups complete the campus facilities, which span 2.347 acres.

Sports Facilities
Adequate facilities support indoor and outdoor sports. The school has two well-maintained badminton courts, one basketball court and fields for football and cricket. There are dedicated spaces for indoor games such as table tennis, and spaces for yoga and chess. The Department of Physical Education conducts aerobics and drills during morning assembly and P.Ed. classes.

Academic Facilities
The laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science are well-equipped to support practical work. The physics, chemistry and biology labs provide a range of equipment and safety measures are strictly followed. There are two computer labs with the latest electronic and technical requirements; IT education is given priority. The library houses a large collection of books and reference resources across subjects. The school encourages participation in Olympiad-related programs, including preparation for the International Informatics Olympiad.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular and sports activities are supported on campus. An Art Room hosts visual arts and exhibitions and prepares students for inter-school competitions. The Olympiad club trains students to participate in international competitions, including the International Informatics Olympiad. Indoor games and a music room provide additional avenues for extracurricular engagement. The Department of Physical Education runs aerobics and drills to promote fitness and teamwork.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Mass participation in CCA and sports is encouraged; co-curricular activities are conducted in school to build personality and provide a sense of responsibility and leadership capacity. Students are divided into four houses—Blue (Imperial), Green (Ideal), Red (Sparkle) and Yellow (Marvel)—and house-wise competitions develop a healthy spirit of competition. Clubs include public speaking, literary, science, Olympiad, calligraphy, music/dance, sports, art and Integrity, offering ongoing academic and intellectual enrichment beyond the classroom. Mass P.T. exercises / Aerobics are conducted weekly to promote physical fitness and discipline.

Arts & Creative
Artistic pursuits are supported through clubs in music, dance, art and calligraphy. Performances and exhibitions provide opportunities to showcase creative work. Public speaking and literary activities help students develop communication and expressive writing. Educational tours and school events broaden creative inspiration by exposing students to culture and nature.

Cultural & Language
Literary and public speaking clubs foster language development and cross-cultural communication. Music and dance programs contribute to appreciation of diverse cultural expressions. Students participate in cultural events and educational tours to broaden their horizons. Calligraphy and other art clubs enhance appreciation for languages and scripts.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs across interests include public speaking, literary, science, calligraphy, music and dance, and sports. School organizes picnics, excursions and exhibitions to encourage social interaction and hands-on learning. Educational tours provide opportunities to explore interests and social connections. These activities foster teamwork and camaraderie beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
Co-curricular activities aim to develop leadership and a sense of responsibility. The four-house system fosters teamwork and leadership through house-wise events. Clubs such as public speaking, science and Olympiad provide opportunities for students to take initiative and lead projects. Students learn to plan and execute activities, strengthening organizational and teamwork skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Mass PT exercises and aerobics are conducted weekly for physical fitness. Participation in sports and outdoor activities fosters energy, resilience and teamwork. Educational tours and exhibitions contribute to well-being by providing varied experiences. The activities broaden horizons, increase awareness, and develop independence and team spirit.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction. Hindi and French are offered as second languages, with French available for Classes VII–X and Hindi available for Classes I–X. Arabic is offered as a third language for Classes I–VIII. The school is organized into Primary (I–V), Intermediate (VI–IX), and Secondary (X–XII).

Bilingual Teaching
English is the first language of instruction. Hindi or French is the second language. Arabic is the third language. Hindi is taught in Classes I–X; French is taught in Classes VII–X for all nationals; Arabic is taught in Classes I–VIII.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school is a co-educational, English-medium institution. It is recognized by the Ministry of Private Education, Kuwait and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India. All admissions are subject to the approval of the Principal on the basis of an admission test or interview. The Principal reserves the right to accept or refuse admission to any candidate without giving any reason. 2. Admission relies on an admission test or interview as the screening method. For Class I–X, the test covers English and Maths; for Class XI–XII, English, Maths and/or Aptitude test. Applicants must meet the standard appropriate to the class they seek. 3. Admission will be given only to those who maintain a standard equivalent to the class for which admission is sought. The school reserves admission for candidates who meet the required standard. 4. Selection will automatically be cancelled if the admission file and fee are not paid by the last date stipulated by the school. The school will not send reminders about payment. 5. The following documents must be submitted along with the admission form: Arabic admission form (typed from a typing center); English admission forms (incomplete forms will be rejected); four passport-size photographs; passport copies of student, father and mother (with residence and last page); Civil ID copies of student, father and mother; birth certificate copy; health card; original Transfer Certificate (for Class II and above); Transfer Certificate copy attested by DEO / CBSE Regional Officer / Embassy of origin; SSLC / SSE certificate for XI admission. 6. Note: Registering the name and attending the interview does not guarantee admission.
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