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Modern American Bilingual School

Kuwait, Ahmadi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Modern American Bilingual School in Mangaf, Kuwait, offers an American curriculum aligned to the Common Core State Standards, with Arabic and Islamic studies following the Ministry of Education guidelines. In early grades, instruction is bilingual in English and Arabic, supporting seamless language development for multilingual learners. Core subjects and electives such as Art, Information Technology, and Physical Education are taught in a homeroom environment to foster consistency and collaboration. The campus features a purposefully arranged learning environment, including three swimming pools, an Indoor Soccer Field, an Indoor MMA Gym, a Creative Art Center, a library, and dedicated Science and Technology Labs. Spacious classrooms and an extra-large auditorium support inquiry-based projects, performances, and assemblies. A range of extracurriculars—Reading, Arts and Crafts, and Arabic among them—complement academics, with facilities enabling sports, arts, and cultural activities after school. The school emphasizes hands-on inquiry, wellness, and community through its physical education and arts offerings.

Mangaf, Block 3, Street 1, Kuwait

The Essentials

Modern American Bilingual School has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Mangaf, Block 3, Street 1, Kuwait.

Stages
The school offers Pre-K, KG, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

Country affiliation
Kuwait
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Led by Dr. Abdul Mohsen A. Al-Kharafi, the board of trustees at MABS is composed of highly qualified and experienced individuals. The board develops educational goals and objectives, evaluates the School Improvement Plan, plans and monitors school buildings and facilities, fosters cooperation between the community and the school, prepares accreditation reports, and reviews the budget to align with the School Improvement Plan.
Fees
Application / Registration Fees

- A non‑refundable registration fee of KD 100 is required when an applicant is accepted; this fee must be paid in person at the Registration Department during enrollment.
- A re‑enrollment fee of KD 100 is required when completing re‑enrollment to secure a place for the next school year.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a public schedule of tuition amounts by year group, per term, or per academic year for 2026/27 or for 2025/26. Specific tuition amounts by grade and term are not available in the school's publicly posted admissions and registration materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Parents must complete re‑enrollment within announced re‑enrollment dates and pay the re‑enrollment fee to secure a place. Accepted applicants are required to visit the Registration Department and pay the non‑refundable registration fee at the time of enrollment. Beyond these items, a published billing schedule (term dates tied to fee instalments, due dates, or penalty terms) is not publicly posted.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school's published facilities list describes day‑school facilities (indoor sports, pools, labs, library, auditorium etc.) and does not list boarding accommodation. No boarding fee schedule is published because boarding is not provided.

Other costs and fees

- A number of ancillary costs commonly charged by schools—such as uniforms, textbooks and workbook packages, transport (bus) fees, external exam fees, extracurricular activity fees, and special‑program or materials charges—are not itemised with amounts in the school's publicly available admissions and registration materials. When charged, these items are handled as separate line items outside the base tuition, but specific amounts are not published.

Refund information

- The registration fee is explicitly stated as non‑refundable. No separate, itemised public refund policy for tuition, deposits, re‑enrollment fees, or other charges is published in the school's publicly available registration materials.

Fee payment options

- An online payment facility is provided for parents to pay fees through the school's online payment portal. Additionally, parents are required to visit the Registration Department in person to complete registration and to pay the registration fee; this indicates in‑person payment handling is accepted for registration/re‑enrollment. No detailed public list of accepted card brands, bank transfer instructions, or third‑party payment processors is posted in the school's public admissions pages.

Brief summary of available vs. missing published information

- Available and confirmed: the non‑refundable KD 100 registration fee at acceptance and the KD 100 re‑enrollment fee; existence of an online payment portal; the school's facilities (no boarding listed).
- Not published / not available in the school's public admissions and registration material: numeric tuition amounts by year group or term for 2026/27 (or 2025/26), an itemised billing schedule with instalment dates and penalty terms, a published tuition refund policy, and itemised prices for uniforms, transport, textbooks, exam fees, or extracurricular programmes.
Academics

Modern American Bilingual School teaches American Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum.

Curriculum
The MABS curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards; core subjects and electives (Art, Information Technology, and Physical Education) are taught in a homeroom environment; Arabic and Islamic studies follow the curriculum provided by the Ministry of Education. In KG and Elementary, instruction is bilingual with both English and Arabic languages taught.
Parent Experience

Community
The calendar includes events such as Kuwait National and Liberation Day, Ramadan-related holidays, and Open House, as well as scheduled parent-teacher conferences. The school emphasizes family partnerships and aims to build a long-lasting collaboration with parents. Arabic and Islamic culture are integral to the curriculum, and instruction is bilingual in English and Arabic.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a broad campus with a wide range of facilities for learning and student life. The school has an Indoor Soccer Field, a Creative Art Center, a Playground, and an Indoor MMA Gym. The library, Science Lab, Technology Lab, Spacious Classrooms, three Swimming Pools, and an Extra Large Auditorium are also on site. The campus is huge, with spaces for classrooms, labs, and activities.

Sports Facilities
The school has dedicated spaces for physical education and sport. The Indoor Soccer Field supports soccer and PE activities. The school has three Swimming Pools for lessons and teams. The Indoor MMA Gym provides space for martial arts and fitness training. The facilities support a range of athletic programs and wellness activities.

Academic Facilities
The school has a Library for study and research. The school has Science Labs and Technology Labs for hands-on experiments. Spacious Classrooms provide flexible learning environments. The facilities support inquiry-based learning and collaboration.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has facilities that support extracurricular activities. The Creative Art Center supports arts clubs and projects. The Library provides study space and access to resources beyond the classroom. The Extra Large Auditorium hosts assemblies, performances, and events. The three Swimming Pools and Indoor Soccer Field enable after-school programs. The Indoor MMA Gym supports fitness-based clubs and training.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has Reading as an extracurricular activity. Reading is listed among extracurricular offerings along with Cooking, Soccer, Arts and Crafts, Arabic, Roller Skating/ Blading, and Swimming. The school presents Reading as part of its extracurricular program.

Arts & Creative
The school has Arts and Crafts as an extracurricular activity. Arts and Crafts is listed among extracurricular options. The extracurricular activities page includes Arts and Crafts as an option.

Cultural & Language
The school has Arabic as an extracurricular activity. Arabic is listed among extracurricular activities. The activity is included on the Extracurricular Activities page.

Social & Hobbies
The school has Cooking as an extracurricular activity. The school has Soccer as an extracurricular activity. The school has Roller Skating/ Blading as an extracurricular activity. Swimming is also offered as an extracurricular activity.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has Soccer as an extracurricular activity. The school has Swimming as an extracurricular activity. The school has Cooking as an extracurricular activity.
Languages

Language Provision
The languages taught are English and Arabic. The school focuses on giving students a strong education in both Arabic and English. Arabic and Islamic studies follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education curriculum. Core subjects align with the Common Core State Standards.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual teaching in English and Arabic. Arabic and Islamic studies follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education curriculum. The core curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and includes Art, Information Technology, and Physical Education, all taught in a homeroom environment with an emphasis on the latest technologies.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is targeting accreditation from top accreditation bodies in the United States.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Admission assessment: All prospective students take an assessment. The standardized test scores determine if the child has achieved an average or above-average standard in each subject. It is important to ensure that the educational program can serve the applicant's educational needs. After considering all aspects of the admissions process, the admissions team makes a final decision.
2) Registration and acceptance steps: If accepted, parents visit the Registration Department to pay a non-refundable registration fee of KD 100 and provide a good conduct certificate from the previous school (if applicable).
3) Required documents: All applicants must submit the documents and complete the procedure set by the school; Kuwaiti students provide a set of items (2 recent photos, birth certificate and vaccination card, copies of civil IDs, father's nationality certificate, transcripts for the last four years, a certificate of good conduct, custody and/or death certificates if applicable, and proof of father's presence for registration); non-Kuwaiti students provide a set of items (2 recent photos, birth certificate and vaccination card, copies of civil IDs, copies of passports including residency page, transcripts for the last four years, a certificate of good conduct, custody and/or death certificates if applicable, and proof of father's presence for registration).
4) Additional required certificates: All accepted applicants must submit a Clearance Certificate from the previous school, a Transfer Certificate from the previous school, and a complete health file from the Kuwait Ministry of Health.
5) Registration authority and custody: Registration must be conducted by the father unless there is a divorce or death case; custody documents may be required in these situations.
6) Re-enrollment: When re-enrollment dates are announced, parents must visit the Registration Department to complete the re-enrollment form and pay a KD 100 re-enrollment fee to secure a spot for the upcoming year. If parents do not re-enroll, they must complete the required procedure.
7) Attendance window for new students: Accepted applicants must attend school within the first four days of the official start of the school year; if the student is absent for the fifth day without notifying the school, the student will be de-registered and the spot may be offered to someone else.
8) Changes to emergency contacts: If there are changes in emergency contacts, home address, or phone numbers, parents must notify the Registration Department.
9) Tuition changes: Tuition fees can be increased according to Ministry of Private Education decisions.
School Events
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