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New Gulf Indian School

Kuwait, Mahboula

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The school at a glance
Fees KWD 880 - 1,760
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, French, Malayalam, Tamil, Arabic
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

New Gulf Indian School is a CBSE-affiliated co-educational school located at 114 Street, Block 1, Mahboula, Kuwait (postal code 054001). Established in 2017, it is part of the Al Faisal Educational Establishment, which operates eight Kuwait-based schools; Mr. Ghazi Faisal Al-Dabbous serves as Chairman. The school is affiliated with CBSE (Affiliation No. 6630213) and follows the CBSE curriculum from primary through senior secondary. Its academic program includes Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, Business Studies, Accountancy, Informatics Practices (NEW), Computer Science (NEW), and English Core. In Secondary, languages include Tamil, Malayalam, and French alongside core subjects. The school emphasizes technology-based, activity-oriented experiential learning and aims to develop Lifelong Learners and Global Citizens with 21st-century life skills. Extra­curriculars include dance and French culture events, coding and digital design contests, interschool sports, and international celebrations, with wellness support provided by a counsellor and wellness teacher.

114 Street, Block 1, Mahboula, Kuwait (postal code 054001)

The Essentials

Location
114 St, Mahboula, Kuwait. The address is shown in the Contact Us section. A Map & Directions link is provided for guidance. The school is located in Mahboula, Kuwait.

Stages
LKG; UKG; Class I. These are the entry grades listed for admission.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is run by Al Faisal Educational Establishment, which also owns and manages eight other schools in Kuwait. Ghazi Faisal Al-Dabbous is the Chairman of Al-Faisal Educational Est. Co.
Fees

Annual tuition at New Gulf Indian School ranges from KWD 880 to KWD 1,760 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- No specific, publicly posted application or one-time registration fee amount is published for New Gulf Indian School. The school follows the Ministry of Education fee framework for tuition and handles admission/registration administratively.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts in Kuwaiti Dinars — KWD)
- Kindergarten (KG): Annual tuition KWD 880. Payable in three equal instalments (approx. KWD 293.33 per instalment; final instalment KWD 293.34 to total KWD 880).
- Primary (Grades 1–5): Annual tuition KWD 1,320. Payable in three equal instalments of KWD 440.00 each.
- Middle (Grades 6–8): Annual tuition KWD 1,540. Payable in three equal instalments (approx. KWD 513.33 per instalment; final instalment KWD 513.34 to total KWD 1,540).
- Secondary (Grades 9–12): Annual tuition KWD 1,760. Payable in three equal instalments (approx. KWD 586.67 for the first two instalments and KWD 586.66 for the final instalment, total KWD 1,760).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is collected in three equal instalments in accordance with the Ministry/Public Administration directive for Indian-curriculum schools; the instalment values and due dates are fixed by that framework and must be followed by the school. Parents should expect the year's tuition to be split into three term payments.
- The school accepts online fee payments via its Sanad payment portal for parent payments and receipts. Payment processing and available electronic channels are handled through that portal.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- New Gulf Indian School operates as a day school; no boarding or hostel fees are listed or published for the school.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Textbooks: Textbook lists are maintained and specific book lists are published for grades; textbooks and materials are charged separately according to the published book lists.
- Transport (school bus): Transport is an optional, separately billed service at most Kuwaiti Indian schools; specific bus-route fees for New Gulf Indian School are not published in the school's public fee statements. Transport fees, when offered, are billed separately from tuition.
- Uniforms and supplies: Uniforms and any uniform-shop charges are additional to tuition; a uniform/dress requirement is standard and parents should expect to purchase uniform items separately. Exact uniform prices are not published in the public fee documents.
- Examination and activity charges: External exam entry fees, activity or extracurricular charges, and some subject/material fees may be billed in addition to tuition where applicable.

Refunds and withdrawal / transfer-certificate terms
- Tuition billing and withdrawal are governed by the Ministry's rules and the school's administrative policy; the Ministry requires instalments and sets constraints on fee collection. Specific published refund tables or a line-by-line refund schedule for New Gulf Indian School (for example: proportion refundable on mid‑year withdrawal, non‑refundability of registration payments, or the exact conditions for release of a Transfer Certificate) are not publicly posted in the school's public fee disclosures. Parents should note that schools frequently require financial clearance before issuing official documents.

Fee payment options
- Online payment: The school uses the Sanad online payment portal for tuition payments and receipts.
- Common electronic payment channels used for school fees in Kuwait include KNET, major credit/debit cards and bank transfers; Sanad-type school payment services in Kuwait are commonly configured to accept KNET and card payments. Specific accepted instruments for each transaction (for example: which card brands, whether bank transfers/IBANs are accepted for term payments) are managed through the school's payment portal and accounts office.

Concise summary of findings and limits of public disclosure
- The Ministry-approved annual tuition rates for New Gulf Indian School for the 2026/27 academic year are: KG KWD 880; Primary KWD 1,320; Middle KWD 1,540; Secondary KWD 1,760. These annual figures form the basis for the three instalments shown above.
- The school's public admissions material confirms tuition is collected according to Ministry guidelines and that the school accepts online payments via Sanad, and the school publishes textbook lists — however, specific published amounts for application/registration fees, transport-route pricing, uniform prices, precise instalment due dates, and a detailed refund/cancellation table are not present in the public fee disclosures examined.
- If you need further item-by-item billing entries (exact registration fee, transport-route prices, uniform price list, instalment due dates, or the school's formal refund table), those specific numeric items are administered by the school's Accounts/Admissions office and the Sanad payment portal and are not published as a comprehensive fee schedule in the public documents reviewed.
Academics

New Gulf Indian School teaches CBSE Curriculum.

Curriculum
CBSE Curriculum

Student Teacher Ratio
1.5:1

Exam Results
Board examination results (2025): 23 registered, 23 passed, 100% pass rate; Very Good.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides social-emotional support through a counselor and wellness teacher. Ms. Heera Joseph is listed as Counselor and Wellness Teacher, with an M.Sc in Psychology. The staff listing indicates a formal role for student wellbeing within the school. Counselling and wellness support are part of the school's approach to student wellbeing. The overall structure supports emotional and social development as part of the school's welfare framework.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
There is no dedicated Special Educator listed. The CBSE Mandatory Public Disclosure identifies 'Details of Special Educator' as NA. A counselor and wellness teacher is named, but no separate SEN unit is described. No information about SEN programs or accommodations is provided.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has a Counselor and Wellness Teacher. Ms. Heera Joseph is described as Wellness Teacher with an M.Sc in Psychology. The Wellness Teacher's role indicates formal mental wellbeing support for students. This arrangement supports emotional well-being as part of the student support framework.
Parent Experience

History
New Gulf Indian School was established in 2017. It is run by Al Faisal Educational Establishment, which owns and manages eight other schools in Kuwait. Mr. Ghazi Faisal Al-Dabbous is the Chairman of Al-Faisal Educational Establishment Co. The school is affiliated with the CBSE (Affiliation No. 6630213).

Community
NGIS maintains a busy community calendar with annual day celebrations, sports events, and cultural observances. The school marks national and international days such as Gandhi Jayanti, Constitution Day (celebrated at the Indian Embassy in Kuwait), and UN Day, and participates in inter-school competitions in language and the arts. Language and cultural activities include French, Malayalam, and Hindi events, as well as family-focused activities like Dad & Lad Dance Competition for KG Dept and Family Dance Competitions for Grades 1 to 5.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
The school follows the CBSE curriculum. Senior Secondary subjects include Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, Business Studies, Accountancy, Informatics Practices (NEW), Computer Science (NEW), and English Core. In Secondary Grades, languages offered include Tamil, Malayalam, and French, along with Mathematics, Hindi Course-B, Science, Social Science, English Language and Literature, and Information Technology. Physical Education is listed as a subject within the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
NGIS actively participates in a broad range of extracurricular activities and interschool events. French language and culture competitions, such as Allons à la Fête, are part of student life. Students also participate in dance competitions like Groove 2024 and technology competitions such as Techathon 2024. NGIS swimmers competed in the CBSE National Swimming Championship 2024. The school's teams have achieved champion status in events such as the KCC U19 Women's Softball Cricket Tournament.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
New Gulf Indian School focuses on Academics, Behaviour, and Character formation. It emphasizes technology-based and activity-oriented experiential learning to make learning engaging. The school aims to develop Lifelong Learners and Global Citizens with 21st-century life skills. It is CBSE affiliated.

Arts & Creative
NGIS participates in Groove 2024 Dance Competition. It also engages in French language and culture events like Allons à la Fête. Students take part in coding and digital design contests, including Code Masters-Python Game Development and Digital Design competitions.

Cultural & Language
The school hosts French language and culture events such as Allons à la Fête. Kerala Piravi celebrations, Onam, Vishu, and Tamil and Malayalam language activities including Tamil Thirukkural Recitation and Malayalam Elocution are observed. Constitution Day Celebration at the Indian Embassy and Gandhi Jayanti are celebrated as part of cultural observances.

Social & Hobbies
NGIS hosts inter-school events such as Groove 2024 Dance Competition. Students participate in coding and design competitions including Code Masters-Python Game Development and Digital Design challenges. Sports events include the Kuwait 27th CBSE Kuwait Clusters football tournament hosted by NGIS and the school's Sports Day.

Community & Service
World Food Day and Environment Day are observed at NGIS. Gandhi Jayanti and Constitution Day are celebrated, including events at the Indian Embassy. Kuwait National Day & Liberation Day is observed at NGIS.

Leadership & Professional
Investiture ceremony 2025-26 marks student leadership. Electronic Students' Leadership Council elections demonstrate student governance. Career Counselling Sessions are held for student development. The School Management Committee (SMC) and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) are part of the school's governance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
NGIS provides wellness support through a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher, Ms Heera Joseph. The motto emphasizes individual attention and learning opportunities within a technology-based, activity-oriented experiential learning environment. International Yoga Day 2026 is observed at NGIS.
Languages

Language Provision
Hindi, French, Malayalam, and Tamil are offered as second languages.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Age criteria: The school admits LKG for children who have completed 3 years as on 15 March of the respective academic year; UKG for children who have completed 4 years as on 15 March; Class I for children who have completed 5 years as on 15 March, for TERM I starting 1 April. 2. Students from outside Kuwait: Students must report for admission within one month from the date of entry in Kuwait; the Transfer Certificate must be countersigned by the authority controlling the school; Transfer Certificate in English (official translation if in another language) is compulsory for admission to Classes 2 and above; residence formalities must be completed within 2 months from the date of entry in Kuwait and the relevant details submitted to the School Office. 3. Documents required for admission: Original Transfer Certificate & Original Report Card from the previous school; passport copies of the father, mother and student; Civil ID copies of the father, mother and student; 8 photographs of the student (4.5 × 3.5 cm); 2 photographs of the father (4.5 × 3.5 cm); 2 photographs of the mother (4.5 × 3.5 cm); birth certificate copy of the student (if born in Kuwait, the Arabic birth certificate and a copy from the respective embassy should be provided); copy of immunization records; fee dues clearance from the previous school (if the student is coming from other schools inside Kuwait); health file from Fahaheel Medical Center should be submitted at the time of admission if new in Kuwait; if coming from other schools inside Kuwait, health file from the previous school should be submitted before classes start. 4. Please Note: Application form is to be filled completely by the parent in BLOCK LETTERS except the last part; Arabic form is not to be filled in by the parent; medical history should provide all the information required; school record should fill in the name only; general information form should be filled in completely except the admission number, class and section. 5. Fee Structure: As per Ministry of Education guidelines.
School Events
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