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Smart Indian School

Kuwait, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KWD 625 - 1,045
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, Bengali, Hindi, French, Arabic
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Smart Indian School Kuwait is a CBSE-affiliated, English-medium co-educational school located in Jleeb Al Shyoukh. It serves ages 2 to 18 and offers Nursery through Grade 12, with Science and Commerce streams at senior levels. The school is part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Middle East, and operates under Bhavan's governance. Languages evolve as second languages from early grades, with Hindi, French, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu and Bangla, Arabic as a third language from Grades 1–8, and Sanskrit available later. Classrooms emphasize learning through laboratories, a Computer Lab, a KG Play Area, and a Library. Campus includes a Swimming Pool and a Play Ground for sport and PE. Extracurriculars span Academic and Intellectual activities (Math, Science, Debate, Public Speaking, Quizzes), Arts and Creative pursuits (Dance, Art and Craft, Story Telling, Choral Recitation), and Community and Service through Bhavan Service Scheme. Leadership and growth are nurtured within a framework of education and cross-cultural values.

Smart Indian School, Jleeb Al Shyoukh - School Street, Jleeb Al Shyoukh, Kuwait

The Essentials

Smart Indian School has instruction in English.

Location
Smart Indian School is located on School Street, Jleeb Al Shyoukh, Kuwait. It is in the Jleeb Al Shyoukh district, a residential area accessible by Kuwait's local road network. The school serves boys and girls aged 2–18 and is part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Middle East.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, Secondary

Type
Co-educational CBSE-affiliated school

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform and Personal Care: Students wear the approved school uniform daily, with separate uniforms for regular classes and physical education. A blazer in winter or plain blue/black sweaters are required; hair rules require boys to have short hair and girls to wear two plaits or two ponytails; black shoes and a belt issued or approved by the school; makeup and certain jewellery are restricted. Sikh students may wear a Kada.

Governance and Ownership
The school is managed by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Middle East, and is part of the Bhavan's network in the Middle East. Ali Judian Al Rashidi is the sponsor. It is affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi (Affiliation No. 5930019).
Fees

Annual tuition at Smart Indian School ranges from KWD 625 to KWD 1,045 for 2026/27.

Application & admission fees

- Application fee: KD 15.
- Refundable caution deposit: KD 25 (refundable).
- On first-time admission: the first-term tuition and the ICT fee are payable at the time of admission (ICT fee amount not listed).
- Late-admission charge (for admissions from the second term onwards): KD 50.

Tuition fees — per term and annual totals (by class)

- Pre-KG: First term KD 210; Second term KD 210; Third term KD 205; Annual total KD 625.
- LKG / UKG: First term KD 240; Second term KD 240; Third term KD 235; Annual total KD 715.
- Grades 1–5: First term KD 295; Second term KD 295; Third term KD 290; Annual total KD 880.
- Grades 6–8: First term KD 350; Second term KD 350; Third term KD 345; Annual total KD 1,045.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is payable in full prior to the commencement of the academic year.
- The school allows payment in three instalments instead of a single payment: instalments are due prior to 1 April, 1 September and 1 December of the academic year.

Transport (bus) fees and terms

- Bus fees are shown by area and may be paid monthly or annually: Jleeb Shyokh–Hassawi: KD 16 per month (KD 160 per year); Khaitan–Farwaniya–Riggae: KD 18 per month (KD 180 per year); Kuwait City–Salmiya–Hawalli–Jabriya: KD 20 per month (KD 200 per year); Fintas–Fahaheel–Ahmadi: KD 22 per month (KD 220 per year). The bus service contract covers 10 months of the academic year.
- Transport is optional; parents joining during the academic year pay for the full remaining months.

Boarding / hostel fees

- No boarding or hostel fees are published; the school operates as a day / day-boarding institution and lists transport and canteen as optional services rather than overnight boarding. Boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and routine charges

- Cost of books, stationery and school uniforms: payable as required and must be purchased from the school store; specific amounts are not listed in the published schedule.
- ICT fee: payable at admission alongside first-term tuition for new students; the published schedule does not specify the ICT fee amount.
- Canteen services are offered as an optional facility; separate canteen pricing is not published.

Refund information

- The caution deposit (KD 25) is refundable. No other explicit refund terms or a broader refund schedule for tuition, transport, canteen or uniforms are published in the published fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: cash, cheque, debit/credit card or bank transfer). Parents should use the school's accounts office or the school's parent portal for payment arrangements.

Notes on published coverage and missing items

- The published fee schedule lists fees for Pre-KG through Grade 8 but does not list per-term or annual tuition amounts for Grades 9–12 in the same fee table. The schedule also does not specify the ICT fee amount, uniform or book price lists, detailed canteen charges, or the accepted payment methods. These items are not shown in the published fee information.
Academics

Smart Indian School teaches CBSE Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
CBSE affiliated and English-medium; Nursery through Grade 12 is offered. Courses are organized as Nursery; Standard I–II; Standard III–V; Standard VI–VIII; Standard IX–X; XI–XII, with Science and Commerce streams at the senior levels. Languages: second language options vary by grade—Std I–II offer Hindi, French, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu and Bangla; Arabic is taught as a third language from Grades 1–8; Sanskrit is offered as a second language from Grade 5; for Std III–V, second language options include Hindi, French, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, Bangla and Sanskrit (Grade 5); for Std VI–VIII, second language options are Hindi, French and Sanskrit with Arabic as the third language; for Std IX–X, second language options are Hindi or French. Assessments: Nursery to Std 2 have no exams; Std 3–4 have five cycle tests per year; Std 5–10 follow the CBSE assessment scheme (including half-yearly and yearly examinations); Std 11–12 have three assessments and three periodic tests. XI–XII Science stream includes English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Computer Science and Mathematics with options such as Psychology, Physical Education and Informatics Practices; Commerce stream includes English, Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies and options such as Applied Mathematics, Psychology, Physical Education and Informatics Practices.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers a supportive learning environment and emphasizes teaching quality, helping students grow as individuals. Learning methods focus on how to learn, with discovery and analysis guiding instruction. Experiential learning is emphasized to engage students in practical inquiry. Experienced staff and adaptive teaching support diverse learner needs. Unparalleled infrastructure backs the learning experience.
Parent Experience

History
Smart Indian School Kuwait is part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Middle East, and is managed by Bhavan's Middle East. It is affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi (Affiliation No. 5930019). Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan was founded in 1938 by Dr. K. M. Munshi, with Gandhiji's blessings and the support of national leaders including Sardar Patel, C. Rajagopalachari, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Rajaji, and Jawaharlal Nehru, among others. The school's governance includes sponsor Ali Judian Al Rashidi, and leaders N. K. Ramachandran Menon (Chairman), Sooraj Ramachandran (Vice-Chairman), Divya Rajesh Ramachandran (Director), and Santhosh Chungath (Academic Coordinator).

Community
Smart Indian School participates in Bhavan's Middle East community events such as Bhavans Sports Camp. It features school newsletters including Melange (2021–22, 2022–23) and SPARSH, and maintains annual day albums highlighting student performances and cultural programs. The site also showcases Bhavans Middle East publications like HUES Bhavans Middle East Journal, reflecting broader community and cultural activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Bhavans Smart Indian School offers a range of well-equipped facilities to support learning. It features a KG Play Area, a Computer Lab, and a Play Ground. It also includes a Swimming Pool and dedicated science labs: Biology Lab, Chemistry Lab, and Physics Lab. A Library supports reading and research across the curriculum. The infrastructure fosters hands-on and experiential learning across the school.

Sports Facilities
The school offers physical education facilities including a Swimming Pool and a Play Ground for outdoor sports and activities. The Swimming Pool supports aquatic education as part of the PE program. The Play Ground provides space for field games and fitness activities. These facilities support a broad range of movement-based learning within the curriculum.

Academic Facilities
The school provides Biology Lab, Chemistry Lab, and Physics Lab for science education. It includes a Computer Lab and a Library to support information literacy and research. The KG Play Area supports early-years learning as part of the academic environment. The facilities enable hands-on experiments and practical learning across subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The activities include Eco Club, Yoga, Math Club, Aerobics, Public Speaking, Science Club, Art and Craft, and Story Telling. There are additional events such as Debates, Quizzes, Choral Recitation, Group Action Rhyme Competition, and Show and Tell. Competitions include Handwriting Competition, Clay Modelling Competition, Story Telling, and Fancy Dress/Fancy Hat Day. Other community days like Colour Day, Fruit Salad Day, Lemonade Day, Toy Day, and Vegetable Sandwich Day are also featured.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Smart Indian School offers a range of academic enrichment activities. The school runs Math Club, Science Club, Literary Club, Debate, Public Speaking, and Quiz, among other competitions to develop higher-order thinking and communication skills. Students participate in Group Action Rhyme Competition, Choral Recitation, Story Telling, Show and Tell, and other events as part of co-curricular learning. The activities foster collaboration, research, and presentation abilities beyond standard classroom work.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include Dance, Art and Craft, Story Telling, and Choral Recitation, among other performing and visual arts opportunities. Regular creative events and clubs across KG to Class 10 encourage self-expression through the arts. Additional activities such as Handwriting Competition and Clay Modelling appear on the activities schedule.

Cultural & Language
English is the medium of instruction. The school expresses a culture that is part of the heritage of India and Kuwait. Languages offered as second language: Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu and Bangla for Grades 1–5; Hindi or French as second language for Grades 2–4; and Hindi, French or Sanskrit as second language for Grades 5–10. Arabic is taught as a third language from Grades 1–8. Hindi is compulsory as either a second or third language per CBSE rules, but French and Sanskrit are offered as second languages to accommodate the multilingual environment.

Social & Hobbies
Recreational clubs and hobbies are encouraged through a broad Activities program. The program includes Eco Club, Yoga, Lemonade Day, Fruit Salad Day, Public Speaking, Debate, Story Telling, Show and Tell competitions, Art and Craft, Dance, and several other events. These activities promote teamwork, creativity, and personal interests beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Bhavans Service Scheme offers opportunities for student volunteering and social service activities. Activities include trekking, camping, campaigns (cleaning, walkathon), disaster management classes (Safety & First Aid), stay-in camps, service camps, and sessions on Social Service & Value Education. The scheme aims to develop character, comradeship, discipline and leadership, and the inclination to render selfless service to society.

Leadership & Professional
Transform Talent into Future Leaders is the school's guiding vision. The mission is to preserve, encourage and propagate the teachings and understanding of Indian education, art, culture and philosophy, while promoting universal values in studies and performance. The guiding principles emphasize self-discipline, a culture rooted in India and Kuwait, and a Learn and Teach approach that builds performance and theory.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The facilities include two indoor heated swimming pools: a lap pool (12 meters by 5 meters, depth 1–2 meters) and a baby pool (11 meters by 6.1 meters, depth 1.5 meters). The pools are supervised by two instructors and a full-time assistant during school hours and are maintained with hygiene and safety standards. The school also has a Language Lab to improve English language proficiency, equipped with modern audio-visual tools for interactive sessions.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction and the school follows CBSE guidelines from Grade 1 to 12. Second languages offered include Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, and Bangla for Grade 1 to 5; Hindi or French for Grade II to IV; and Hindi, French or Sanskrit for Grade V to X. Arabic is taught as a third language from Grade 1 to 8. Hindi is compulsory as either a second or third language under CBSE rules, with French and Sanskrit offered as second language options to accommodate the foreign setting.
Reputation

Accreditations
CBSE affiliation with No. 5930019 (New Delhi)
Admissions

Admissions
1. KG Admissions path. KG Admissions: Residents of Fintas, Mahboula, Abu Halifa, Fahaheel, Mangaf, Ahmadi and nearby areas apply to Jack and Jill, Mangaf. Jack and Jill, Mangaf: Choose Pre KG, KG1 M, or KG2 M for admissions. Pre KG available: Only at Jack and Jill, Mangaf, and SIS. This arrangement directs KG applicants to the campus that serves their area.

2. Admissions in Kuwait. JACK N JILL NURSERY; SIS CBSE; SIS IGCSE; IES Kuwait are admissions options in Kuwait. APPLY NOW for each program. Applicants should select the campus and program before submitting an application.

3. Age criteria. Age for entry into LKG is 3 years 6 months as of 31 March; Age for entry into Grade 1 is 5 years 6 months as of 31 March.

4. Fees and documents. For first-time admissions, the application fee is KD 15 and a refundable caution deposit is KD 25; the first term fee and ICT fee are payable at the time of admission. Late admission fee of KD 50 applies if admission is from the second term onward. Cost of books, stationery and school uniforms are payable as required and are to be purchased from the school store. Fees may be paid in three installments before April 1, September 1, and December 1 of the academic year.

Scholarships
The school offers a Scholarship program for classes 8–11. Students who secure A1 in all periodic assessments, the half-yearly examination, and the annual examination in all subjects (English, second language, Mathematics, Science and Social Science) are entitled to a scholarship, with the cash award distributed at the next annual day function and only if the student continues studying at SIS.

The school also recognizes high achievers with the Scholar Badge for classes 5–7, awarded to students who achieve A1 in all periodic assessments and examinations.

The Scholar Blazer is awarded to students who have been a Scholar/Scholarship holder for three consecutive years.
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