International School of Kuwait vs Kuwait Bilingual School 2

	I International School of Kuwait Kuwait City, Kuwait	K Kuwait Bilingual School 2 Kuwait City, Kuwait
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KWD 1,750 - 4,500	Fees / year KWD 2,405 - 4,420
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 2,200
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language Arabic, English	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1998
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Mahboula, Block 3, Street 306, Kuwait.	Location Al-Jahra City, Kuwait
Stages	Stages Pre-K through Grade 12 (preK-12 programs).	Stages Kindergarten to Grade 12
School type	School type International school offering an American curriculum with AP courses and an American High School Diploma.	School type Private, independent, K-12 international bilingual IB World School
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Full support for students with additional learning needs.	Additional learning support Inclusive educational environment with a Student Support and Inclusion Program
Country affiliation	Country affiliation American curriculum; Cognia accreditation; academic affiliations with College Board and British Council.	Country affiliation Kuwait
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Elementary School hours are 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Sunday through Wednesday; Thursdays dismissal at 1:30 pm
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Registration / seat deposit: KWD 100 (this deposit secures the student's place until the first day of the school year). Tuition fees (per grade) — installment amounts and annual total (currency: KWD) - Preschool: 1st instalment KWD 700 — 2nd instalment KWD 525 — 3rd instalment KWD 525 — Annual total KWD 1,750. - Pre-K: 1st instalment KWD 1,100 — 2nd instalment KWD 825 — 3rd instalment KWD 825 — Annual total KWD 2,750. - KG1: 1st instalment KWD 1,100 — 2nd instalment KWD 825 — 3rd instalment KWD 825 — Annual total KWD 2,750. - KG2: 1st instalment KWD 1,100 — 2nd instalment KWD 825 — 3rd instalment KWD 825 — Annual total KWD 2,750. - Grade 1: 1st instalment KWD 1,400 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,050 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,050 — Annual total KWD 3,500. - Grade 2: 1st instalment KWD 1,400 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,050 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,050 — Annual total KWD 3,500. - Grade 3: 1st instalment KWD 1,400 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,050 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,050 — Annual total KWD 3,500. - Grade 4: 1st instalment KWD 1,400 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,050 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,050 — Annual total KWD 3,500. - Grade 5: 1st instalment KWD 1,600 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,200 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,200 — Annual total KWD 4,000. - Grade 6: 1st instalment KWD 1,600 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,200 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,200 — Annual total KWD 4,000. - Grade 7: 1st instalment KWD 1,600 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,200 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,200 — Annual total KWD 4,000. - Grade 8: 1st instalment KWD 1,600 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,200 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,200 — Annual total KWD 4,000. - Grade 9: 1st instalment KWD 1,800 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,350 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,350 — Annual total KWD 4,500. - Grade 10: 1st instalment KWD 1,800 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,350 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,350 — Annual total KWD 4,500. - Grade 11: 1st instalment KWD 1,800 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,350 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,350 — Annual total KWD 4,500. - Grade 12: 1st instalment KWD 1,800 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,350 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,350 — Annual total KWD 4,500. (Instalment amounts and dates are published together as the school's tuition schedule.) Billing schedule & payment terms - Published instalment schedule (example dates shown on the published schedule): 1st instalment due 25 August; 2nd instalment due 1 January; 3rd instalment due 1 April. The first instalment must be paid in full before the commencement of the new academic year. - The KWD 100 registration/seat deposit holds the place until the student's first day of the school year. - The published tuition figures exclude additional charges (see next section). Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as part of the school's published fee schedule; no boarding/residential fees are shown. Other costs and fees - Items excluded from the published tuition schedule and billed separately: books, uniform, extracurricular activities, extra examination fees and school trips. - Any specialty or optional program charges (for example extra-curricular trip fees, exam centre fees or subject-specific charges) are additional to the tuition amounts above. Refund information - The published schedule states that the KWD 100 deposit secures the place until the first day of the school year. Specific refund terms for the deposit or tuition (for withdrawal or cancellation) are not itemised on the published fee schedule. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example card, cash or bank transfer) within the fee schedule document. For payment method instructions, the school's admissions and reception contact details are provided in school communications. Additional administrative notes shown on the published fee schedule - The school's published fees are subject to change based on Ministry of Education approval.	Fee details Application & assessment fees - A non-refundable placement/test fee of KWD 50 is charged for admission assessments. - A registration fee of KWD 100 is required at acceptance. Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual totals) — applicable for the 2025/26 academic year - Kindergarten 1 (KG1): - First instalment (due before 01 Sep 2025): KWD 770. - Second instalment (due before 01 Jan 2026): KWD 770. - Third instalment (due before 01 Apr 2026): KWD 765. - Registration fee: KWD 100. - Annual total (sum of instalments + registration): KWD 2,405. - Ministry-approved total shown alongside: KWD 3,760. - Kindergarten 2 (KG2): - First instalment (due before 01 Sep 2025): KWD 835. - Second instalment (due before 01 Jan 2026): KWD 835. - Third instalment (due before 01 Apr 2026): KWD 835. - Registration fee: KWD 100. - Annual total (sum of instalments + registration): KWD 2,605. - Ministry-approved total shown alongside: KWD 3,760. - Elementary (Grades 1–5): - First instalment (due before 01 Sep 2025): KWD 1,010. - Second instalment (due before 01 Jan 2026): KWD 1,010. - Third instalment (due before 01 Apr 2026): KWD 1,000. - Registration fee: KWD 100. - Annual total (sum of instalments + registration): KWD 3,120. - Ministry-approved total shown alongside: KWD 4,774. - Middle School (Grades 6–8): - First instalment (due before 01 Sep 2025): KWD 1,175. - Second instalment (due before 01 Jan 2026): KWD 1,175. - Third instalment (due before 01 Apr 2026): KWD 1,170. - Registration fee: KWD 100. - Annual total (sum of instalments + registration): KWD 3,620. - Ministry-approved total shown alongside: KWD 5,150. - High School (Grades 9–12): - First instalment (due before 01 Sep 2025): KWD 1,440. - Second instalment (due before 01 Jan 2026): KWD 1,440. - Third instalment (due before 01 Apr 2026): KWD 1,440. - Registration fee: KWD 100. - Annual total (sum of instalments + registration): KWD 4,420. - Ministry-approved total shown alongside: KWD 5,665. Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalment deadlines for the academic year are: First instalment due before 01 September 2025; Second instalment due before 01 January 2026; Third instalment due before 01 April 2026. - The school requires payment of the first tuition instalment immediately on acceptance; internal guidance states the first tuition instalment must be paid within 7 days of acceptance, and the admission policy also requires payment of the registration fee and first tuition instalment within a fortnight (14 days) from the result/acceptance announcement. Parents must follow the school's admission contract for the exact deadline that applies to their offer. Boarding fees - Kuwait Bilingual School operates as a day school; no boarding facilities or boarding fees apply. Other costs and routine additional charges - Uniform: School uniform is required; a separate PE kit (PE shirt, pants and shoes with the KBS logo) is required for PE days. Specific uniform items and replacement costs are handled through the school's standard supplier arrangements. - Educational trips and excursions: Bus and entrance fees for trips are charged per trip; parents are notified in advance for each trip and fees are collected as required. - Assessments and supplementary charges: Standard assessment/test fee (KWD 50) applies at admissions; individual course or activity fees (if any) are billed separately when applicable. Refund and withdrawal policy - Withdrawals after payment: If a student has not attended any school days, a KWD 100 administrative fee applies on withdrawal after payment. - No tuition refund is given if the student has attended even one day of classes.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details American-influenced curriculum with Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement (Pre-AP and AP) courses and an American High School Diploma accredited by Cognia. ISK is a SAT examination center and has affiliations with the College Board and the British Council to support college readiness. Fusion™ is the core learning framework, a student-centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based approach that integrates STEM, the arts, and well-being. The Renaissance Education framework emphasizes holistic liberal-arts development and encourages students to pursue their individual talents.	Curriculum details International Baccalaureate (IB) framework guides learning across Kuwait Bilingual School 2. Early Years and Elementary School follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in a bilingual English-Arabic environment, with inquiry-based learning, global citizenship, and student agency. The Middle School provides the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), promoting critical and creative thinking, intercultural understanding, personal growth, and service through inquiry and project-based learning, with digital literacy and social-emotional learning integrated. The High School offers two graduation pathways: the American Bilingual High School Diploma (Arabic and English), blending American standards with Arabic language, Islamic studies, and culture, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school emphasizes multilingual communication, global citizenship, student agency, service learning, and technology-enabled learning environments that support university and career preparation. As an IB World School, KBS 2 integrates the IB Learner Profile and aims to prepare graduates for success in top universities worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio There are 2,200 scholars and about 200 teachers, yielding an approximate student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Pre-AP and AP courses prepare students for higher education; AP courses are recognized by universities worldwide. The American High School Diploma is Cognia-accredited and supports college admissions, and ISK provides SAT preparation and has College Board affiliations to aid university applications.	Higher education progression Graduates attend top universities worldwide.
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Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Documentation: Complete the registration form signed by the parent/guardian. Required documents include birth certificate and vaccination records. Two passport-sized photographs; copies of the student's, mother's, and father's civil IDs; a copy of the father's nationality for Kuwaitis. Copies of the father's and student's passports and a valid residence for non-Kuwaitis; the previous year's report card; and any judicial decisions related to the student. 2. Admission Assessments: Personal interviews and assessments gauge the student's mental well-being and interaction capabilities. The student must be independent during the interview, with no parental interference. Academic evaluation tests in English, Arabic, and Mathematics are administered, tailored to the grade applied for, and a test fee of 50 dinars applies. Parents/guardians may not interfere or guide the student during the assessment, and any mediation may result in rejection and a required retest. 3. Post-Assessment Results: Successful candidates sign a Registration Contract and pay the registration fees and the first tuition installment within a fortnight of the result announcement. A medical file is created through the School Health Department, and the admission paper (Acceptance Notice) is obtained to facilitate transfer procedures from the previous school. 4. Waitlist Procedures: If applications exceed available spots, students may be placed on a waitlist. The criteria for waitlisting are a combination of academic performance, extracurricular achievements, and date of application. Students will be notified promptly if a spot becomes available. 5. Appeals Process: Parents or guardians may submit a formal appeal detailing grounds for appeal to the admissions department; the admissions department reviews the appeal and provides a response within 30 days. The process is designed to be transparent and fair. 6. Annual Review and Feedback: The admission policy is reviewed annually to ensure relevance and effectiveness, and a channel for feedback is available for stakeholders. Feedback helps inform updates to the policy.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist When applications exceed available spots, students may be placed on a waitlist. The waitlist criteria combine academic performance, extracurricular achievements, and date of application. Students are notified promptly if a spot becomes available.
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