Compare Singapore Curriculum International Schools in Kuwait

Instructs in Arabic, English

Fees KWD 2,400 - 3,470

Type Co-educational

Al Awael Bilingual School is located in Sabah Al-salem, Kuwait, offering a bilingual Arabic-English program across its K-12 curriculum. The school blends the American and Singapore curricula with an AP track and a bespoke curriculum to meet diverse student needs. Arabic, social studies, and Islamic education follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education standards, while English and mathematics align with the American Common Core Standards. Science is taught to NGSS, with Frog Street used in KG1 and Journeys for English Language Arts from KG2 onward. The program emphasizes student-centered learning through self-directed and project-based approaches, supported by Kagan Cooperative Learning structures. Additional programs include Rawad Al-Quran for Qur'an and a values education initiative alongside life skills and home economics. The campus houses an auditorium, a theater/multipurpose hall, a gym, a clinic, and a cafeteria, plus extensive learning spaces such as libraries, science labs, computer labs, and specialist rooms. Supports diverse learners.

Location

Located in Sabah Al-Salem district, Kuwait. Address: Sabah Al-Salem, Block 1, Street 1, Building 441. The school serves students from Kindergarten through High School.

Stages

Kindergarten; Elementary School; Middle School; High School

Type

Bilingual (Arabic-English) school

Country affiliation

Affiliation with Kuwait; Arabic, social studies, and Islamic education follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education; English and mathematics align with American Common Core Standards; science aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Religious affiliation

Islamic

Application / registration fee
- Registration (application) fee: KWD 100. This KWD 100 is retained as part of the school fees and is non‑refundable.

Annual tuition — amounts by year group (2026/27)
- Kindergarten (رياض الأطفال): KWD 2,500 per year.
- Elementary (G1–G5): KWD 3,500 per year.
- Middle (G6–G8): KWD 3,800 per year.
- High (G9–G12): KWD 4,250 per year.

Tuition — payment methods and per‑term breakdown
- Two payment methods are published: an instalment plan (السداد المقسط) and early/full prepayment (السداد المبكر). The instalment plan is divided into three scheduled payments; the early/full payment attracts a larger discount and is shown as a single annual amount below. Instalment amounts below include the three instalments; the registration fee (KWD 100) is charged in addition unless otherwise noted.

Kindergarten (KWD):
- Annual tuition (instalment plan total): KWD 2,500 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule: 1st instalment KWD 900; 2nd instalment KWD 750; 3rd instalment KWD 750. Annual total KWD 2,500.
- Annual tuition (early/full prepayment total): KWD 2,125 (early‑payment discounted total shown).

Elementary G1–G5 (KWD):
- G1 — Instalment plan total after the standard (general) discount: KWD 2,975 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule: 1st instalment KWD 1,090; 2nd instalment KWD 892.5; 3rd instalment KWD 892.5. Annual total KWD 2,975.
- G1 — Early/full prepayment total: KWD 2,800.
- G2–G5 — Instalment plan total after the standard discount: KWD 2,975 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule per year: 1st instalment KWD 1,090; 2nd instalment KWD 892.5; 3rd instalment KWD 892.5 (same instalment breakdown shown for this group). Annual early/full prepayment total for G2–G5: KWD 2,800 (early payment figure shown).

Middle G6–G8 (KWD):
- Instalment plan total after the standard discount: KWD 3,230 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule: 1st instalment KWD 1,192; 2nd instalment KWD 969; 3rd instalment KWD 969. Annual total KWD 3,230.
- Early/full prepayment total: KWD 3,040.

High G9–G12 (KWD):
- Instalment plan total after the standard discount: KWD 3,570 (registration KWD 100 + instalments). Instalment schedule: 1st instalment KWD 1,328; 2nd instalment KWD 1,071; 3rd instalment KWD 1,071. Annual total KWD 3,570.
- Early/full prepayment total: KWD 3,400.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The instalment plan uses three payments: the 1st instalment is due during the first week of the school year; the 2nd instalment is due during the first week of January; the 3rd instalment is due during the first week of April. The registration fee (KWD 100) is collected at registration and is part of the school fees. Late or missed payments are governed by the school's financial policy.

Remote‑learning (distance learning) discounts
- The school publishes specific discounts that apply if the student is taught fully by distance learning for a full academic year. The published amounts differ by year group and by payment method (instalment vs early payment). Representative values from the published schedule: KG — instalment row: remote discount KWD 792 (KWD 88 per month) with net payable KWD 1,708; KG early‑payment row: remote discount KWD 666 (KWD 74/month) net KWD 1,459. G1 (installment): remote discount KWD 540 (KWD 60/month) net KWD 2,435; G1 early: discount KWD 504 (KWD 56/month) net KWD 2,296. G2–G5 (instalment): discount KWD 270 (KWD 30/month) net KWD 2,705; early: discount KWD 252 (KWD 28/month) net KWD 2,548. G6–G8 (instalment): discount KWD 288 (KWD 32/month) net KWD 2,942; early: discount KWD 270 (KWD 30/month) net KWD 2,770. G9–G12 (instalment): discount KWD 324 (KWD 36/month) net KWD 3,246; early: discount KWD 306 (KWD 34/month) net KWD 3,094. These specific discount figures are published in the school's financial appendix and apply when distance learning is in effect for the whole year.

Boarding / residential fees
- The school operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision and no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees
- Schoolbooks: the published tuition/fee schedule states that the tuition covers school books only. Uniforms, school activities, transport and other optional services are charged separately. Uniforms and some school items are available through the school's online store. Transport (school bus) is offered as a separate service and is charged in addition to tuition.

Refunds and cancellations
- The registration fee of KWD 100 is retained as part of the fees and is non‑refundable. Other refund or cancellation terms are governed by the school's financial policy and the published registration/re‑registration timelines. (Parents should follow the school's published registration or re‑registration windows and the financial policy for the full terms that apply to withdrawals and any refund calculations.)

Fee payment options
- Electronic payment gateway / online payment portal and the school's online store are published e‑services for paying fees and purchasing school items. Payment can also be processed at the school's accounting department. The school lists an online payment option and an online store for fee‑related transactions.

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Curriculum

The school provides a bilingual Arabic-English program. Arabic, social studies, and Islamic education follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education curriculum; English and mathematics follow the American Common Core Standards; science follows the Next Generation Science Standards. KG1 uses Frog Street; from KG2 through Grade 5 English Language Arts follows Journeys (Common Core-aligned). Mathematics uses Math in Focus under the Common Core; science uses NGSS. The program emphasizes student-centered learning with self-directed and project-based learning (SDL & PBL) and uses Kagan Cooperative Learning structures. Additional programs include Rawad Al-Quran for Qur'an, a values education program, and life skills and home economics courses.

Higher Education Progression

High School Curriculum is designed to prepare students for university-level study.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides a bilingual program that supports fluency in Arabic and English. It emphasizes student-centered learning and active participation, using cooperative learning structures to engage students in every period.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches in English as part of its bilingual program, alongside Arabic, to develop dual-language proficiency across subjects.

Mental Wellbeing

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Safeguarding

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Admissions

1. Priority in admission is given to the siblings of registered students when space is available. 2. Complete the application for the new student and attach the official documents required. 3. Depending on space, the appointment for application testing and interview will be scheduled. 4. Kindergarten applicants must pass the personal interview that has been arranged. 5. For elementary, middle-school, or high-school, applicants must pass admission tests in English, Arabic Language, and Mathematics to identify academic level and ability to cope with the bilingual program; a test appointment is set in advance. 6. The placement test fee is 25 KD and non-refundable. If a student must resit the test, no extra charges are due. 7. When admission is approved, a registration fee of 100 KD must be paid; it is non-refundable and non-transferable and will be considered part of the school fees in accordance with private sector regulations by the Ministry of Education. 8. A certification of admission is issued to complete the procedures for transferring the student's file from the previous school. 9. Parents must submit the student's file along with the health file before the beginning of the school year. 10. Students with special needs and special learning needs, such as ADHD, mental distraction, slow learning, or severe psychological disorders, are not admitted at Al-Awael Bilingual School. 11. The application form must be signed by the father according to Kuwaiti law; if parents are separated or one parent is deceased, official documentation should be provided.

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