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Ajial Bilingual School

Kuwait, Riggae

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees KWD 1,600 - 3,800
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational, Girls School, Boys School
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, Spanish, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Ajial Bilingual School in Kuwait is a private, co-educational facility for Pre-K to KG2, with Grades 1–12 housed in gender-segregated facilities. The school follows an American curriculum with English as the language of instruction, and an Arabic program aligned to Kuwait Ministry of Education standards. It was established in 2005 to serve a largely Kuwaiti student body and now offers bilingual curricula in English and Arabic, promoting proficiency in both languages. The campus features a 67-classroom, purpose-built building, a large modern library with English and Arabic resources, and state-of-the-art science, computer, and language labs. The arts are supported by a 400-seat theater and an 80-seat cinema, plus two art rooms. Facilities include two swimming pools, a sports court, four playgrounds, separate prayer rooms, two medical clinics, cafeterias, and a research lab with a z-Space system. MAP testing occurs three times yearly in Elementary and twice yearly in Middle/High School levels.

Ajial Bilingual School, Riggae, Block 2, Street 18, P.O. Box 42427, Shuwaikh 70655, Kuwait

The Essentials

Ajial Bilingual School has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Riggae, Block 2, Street 18, Shuwaikh 70655, Kuwait

Stages
Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade; Pre-K–Grade 5; Middle School 6–8; High School 9–12 (Grade 12 added in 2014–2015)

Type
Private school; co-educational in the early years (Pre-K to KG2); grades 1–12 are housed in gender-segregated facilities

Pupil Nationality Mix
Majority Kuwaiti students with a multinational faculty and diverse, globally oriented environment

Additional learning support
English Language, Math, and Science Resource Programs for Grades 1–8; instruction is limited and not a substitute for professional remedial programs

Country affiliation
Kuwait (registered with the Kuwait Ministry of Education)

Religious affiliation
Islam

School day structure
SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE: Sunday–Wednesday: Kindergarten 7:15 AM–1:00 PM (Aftercare suspended due to COVID); Elementary and Middle/High School 7:15 AM–2:25 PM. Thursday: Kindergarten 7:15 AM–12:10 PM; Elementary 7:15 AM–12:20 PM; Middle/High School 7:15 AM–12:25 PM. AFTERCARE PROGRAM (Currently Suspended Due to COVID). Ajial is a closed campus; students are not to leave campus unsupervised during the school day. Arrival: Early arrival to the Boys' and Girls' playgrounds from 6:30 AM (Gates 1 for Girls, 3 for Boys); Girls' drop-off 7:00–7:15 AM via Gate 6.

Bus service
Transportation: School bus transportation is provided; guidelines exist for using school bus transportation.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a graded uniform policy. KG students wear a long-sleeve shirt with navy bottoms for boys and a long-sleeve shirt with culotte/skort or cardigan options for girls. From Grade 1 through Grade 12, students wear a long-sleeve shirt with either trousers or skirts, plus a winter hooded jacket and a cardigan or pullover as part of the standard kit; PE uniforms are worn on PE days.

Food Options
Nutritious foods are encouraged; water bottles are used; drinks must not be carbonated; seeds with shells are not allowed; nuts are not allowed due to allergies; no outside food deliveries are allowed; MS and HS can purchase food at a designated area during Lunch Breaks; KG through Grade 5 may have a lunchbox delivered if forgotten.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private school under the Ajial National Education Company.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ajial Bilingual School ranges from KWD 1,600 to KWD 3,800 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- Registration fee: KD 100 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year) — per-term and annual amounts
- KG1 (First Kindergarten)
- Term 1: KD 500 · Term 2: KD 500 · Term 3: KD 500.
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- Tuition subtotal (installments + registration): KD 1,600.
- Additional charges (specified separately in the schedule): KD 419.
- Total payable for the year: KD 2,019.

- KG2 (Second Kindergarten)
- Term 1: KD 550 · Term 2: KD 550 · Term 3: KD 600.
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- Tuition subtotal (installments + registration): KD 1,800.
- Additional charges: KD 219.
- Total payable for the year: KD 2,019.

- Grades 1 to 5 (Primary)
- Term 1: KD 818 · Term 2: KD 800 · Term 3: KD 1,000.
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- Tuition subtotal (installments + registration): KD 2,718.
- Additional charges: KD 0.
- Total payable for the year: KD 2,718.

- Grade 6 (Lower Secondary)
- Term 1: KD 1,050 · Term 2: KD 1,050 · Term 3: KD 1,300.
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- Tuition subtotal (installments + registration): KD 3,500.
- Additional charges: KD 261.
- Total payable for the year: KD 3,761.

- Grade 7 (Lower Secondary)
- Term 1: KD 1,075 · Term 2: KD 1,075 · Term 3: KD 1,300.
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- Tuition subtotal (installments + registration): KD 3,550.
- Additional charges: KD 211.
- Total payable for the year: KD 3,761.

- Grade 8 (Lower Secondary)
- Term 1: KD 1,075 · Term 2: KD 1,075 · Term 3: KD 1,350.
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- Tuition subtotal (installments + registration): KD 3,600.
- Additional charges: KD 161.
- Total payable for the year: KD 3,761.

- Grades 9 to 12 (Secondary)
- Term 1: KD 1,150 · Term 2: KD 1,150 · Term 3: KD 1,400.
- Registration fee: KD 100.
- Tuition subtotal (installments + registration): KD 3,800.
- Additional charges: KD 309.
- Total payable for the year: KD 4,109.

Billing schedule and payment terms (2026/27)
- Fees are billed in three installments with the following due dates: 1 September 2026 (first installment), 1 January 2027 (second installment), and 1 April 2027 (third installment).
- Late or delayed joiners: a student who enrolls between 1 September and 31 December and attends through the year is charged the full annual fees according to the installment schedule; a student who enrolls between 1 January and 31 March and attends through the year is charged 60% of the annual tuition (payable according to the installment schedule).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed in the school's fee schedule for 2026/27; no boarding fees are specified.

Other costs and charges
- The schedule shows an "additional charges" line for each year group (examples: KG1 KD 419; KG2 KD 219; Grades 1–5 KD 0; Grades 6–12 varying amounts as listed above). These additional charges are included in the total yearly amounts displayed.
- Uniforms, books, transportation or other specific-item charges are not individually itemised on the single-page fee schedule; the additional-charge figures above reflect the separate items included by the school in the annual total.

Discounts
- Sibling discount: KD 100 for the first sibling and KD 50 for each additional sibling.

Refund and withdrawal charges (policy for 2026/27)
- Registration fee of KD 100 is non-refundable.
- If a student withdraws between the first day of the academic year and 31 December 2026, the charge due is 40% of the tuition fees.
- If a student withdraws between 1 January 2027 and 31 March 2027, the charge due is 30% of the tuition fees, with a policy exception noted for students enrolled from the start of the academic year (the policy specifies different liability in that case).
- If a student withdraws on or after 1 April 2027, the full tuition is due.

Fee payment options and accounts contact
- Online fee payment is provided through the school's online payment link (OnePay) listed on the school's fees page.
- Accounts contact details listed: phone +965 22274377 and +965 24808753; email info@ajial.edu.kw.
Academics

Ajial Bilingual School teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The instructional program uses an American curriculum with English as the language of instruction. The Arabic program follows Kuwait Ministry of Education Standards. PK–KG2 is co-educational; Grades 1–12 are housed in segregated facilities connected by a central administration building. The school offers bilingual curricula in English and Arabic, enabling students to be proficient in both languages. MAP testing is used, with three assessments per year for Elementary and two assessments per year for Middle and High School.

Higher Education Progression
A College and Career Counselor supports High School students in college options, scheduling, and graduation planning. Students are encouraged to explore various college options, and college/university prerequisites are addressed as part of graduation planning. Transcripts are mailed to colleges or universities upon request, and a cumulative GPA is calculated to facilitate university admissions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Ajial Bilingual School develops 21st‑century learners with lifelong learning skills, including communication, collaboration, inquiry-based learning, and the ability to analyze data. Students are multilingual and are prepared to be global citizens with a strong sense of social conscience, ethical conduct, respect for the rights of others, and care for the environment. The ESLR emphasizes effective listening, speaking, reading, writing, and IT/media communication, collaboration in groups, and alignment with the values of the Muslim faith through service and personal integrity.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction; Arabic is taught as part of the regular curriculum following Kuwait Ministry of Education standards.

Safeguarding
Ajial recognizes its essential role in protecting children and keeping them safe. It operates in compliance with Kuwaiti health and safety legislation, maintains a safe campus with regularly practiced fire and evacuation procedures, and has clear policies for safeguarding and emergency procedures. Kindergarten has strict pickup guidelines, and there are procedures for emergency permissions and designated individuals. A non-discrimination policy governs all aspects of employment and instruction.
Parent Experience

History
Ajial Bilingual School was founded in 2005 to serve the local population of a majority Kuwaiti student body. It operates as a private school under the Ajial National Education Company and is registered with the Kuwait Ministry of Education, offering Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 5 program was established by 2007-2008, Middle School grades 6–8 by 2010-2011, grades 9–11 by 2013-2014, and Grade 12 was added in 2014-2015. In keeping with Islamic teachings, only Pre-Kindergarten to KG2 is co-educational; Grades 1–12 are housed in segregated facilities connected by a central administration building. The instructional program uses an American curriculum with English as the language of instruction, while the Arabic program follows Kuwait Ministry of Education Standards. The school uses MAP tests three times a year for Elementary and two times a year for Middle and High School. The school has a multinational faculty, providing an international atmosphere; while many students are Kuwaiti, the bilingual nature and diversity among faculty create a global learning environment.

Community
Ajial Bilingual School fosters a strong home–school partnership. The staff work together with families to raise the next generation of Kuwait's leaders. At the start of the academic year, Open House events are held for Kindergarten and Elementary, with Middle and High School hosting Parent Orientation. The school communicates with families through weekly newsletters, progress reports, the school website, and Instagram, and uses PlusPortal for direct communication with staff. Parents may request appointments to speak with teachers, the counselor, the vice principal, or the principal, and a formal chain of communication is in place to address concerns.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Ajial Bilingual School operates in a 67-classroom, purpose-built building that is spacious and bright. The School offers bilingual curricula in English and Arabic, and its facilities support both language and science learning. It has a large, modern library stocked with English and Arabic books, reference materials, audio-visual resources, and computers with internet access. Science labs are outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, and there are computer and language labs. The theater seats 400 and the cinema seats 80, both equipped with audio-visual systems to support drama and multimedia learning. The campus also includes two swimming pools, four playgrounds, two cafeterias, two art rooms, separate prayer rooms for boys and girls, two medical clinics, a sports court, and a research lab with a z-Space system.

Sports Facilities
Ajial Bilingual School has two swimming pools for aquatic programs and student recreation. A sports court supports basketball, volleyball, and other court activities. Four playgrounds provide outdoor space for PE and play. The campus is laid out to integrate these sport facilities into daily learning and student activity.

Academic Facilities
Ajial Bilingual School has 67 classrooms in a spacious, purpose-built building. A large, modern library offers English and Arabic books, reference materials, audio-visual resources, and internet-enabled computers. Science labs are outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, and there are computer and language labs to support STEM and language learning. A research lab features a z-Space system, enabling 3D content experiences through a 3D computer screen, head-tracking technology, and a stylus. A theater and a cinema on campus support performing arts and multimedia learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Science labs are outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, and a research lab with a z-Space system enables 3D interactive learning. The library is large and stocked with English and Arabic books, reference materials, audio-visual resources, and computers with internet access. Computer and language labs support technology-enhanced learning.

Arts & Creative
The theater seats 400 and is equipped with an audio/sound-effects system for drama and verbal expression. The multi-level cinema seats 80 and features an audio-visual entertainment system. There are two art rooms.

Cultural & Language
The school offers bilingual curricula in English and Arabic. The library is stocked with English and Arabic books, reference materials, audio-visual resources, and computers with internet access. Language labs and computer labs support language learning.

Social & Hobbies
Two swimming pools and a sports court support sports and fitness activities. Four playgrounds provide outdoor recreational spaces. The theater and cinema offer opportunities for drama, film, and media experiences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Two swimming pools and a sports court support athletic activity and wellness. Separate prayer rooms for boys and girls support spiritual well-being. The campus includes multiple playgrounds and open spaces for outdoor activity.
Languages

Language Provision
All subjects are conducted in English, except for Arabic, Islamic, Arabic Social Studies and Character Education. Arabic is taught as part of the regular curriculum and is the language of instruction for Religion and Kuwaiti Social Studies. In Kindergarten, the program includes bilingual English and Arabic instruction. Spanish I and Spanish II are offered as foreign language courses in the English/Foreign Language department.

Bilingual Teaching
Ajial Bilingual School offers bilingual curricula in English and Arabic. The instructional program uses an American curriculum with English as the language of instruction, and the Arabic program follows Kuwait Ministry of Education Standards. Kindergarten uses a bilingual program of English Language and Arabic instruction.
Admissions

Admissions
Registration follows Ministry requirements. From Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, submit the required documents. The school uses bilingual English and Arabic curricula. The documents include six recent photographs (4x6) for the student, a photocopy of the birth certificate and vaccination card, a photocopy of the father's nationality certificate (for Kuwaiti students), copies of the student's and both parents' civil IDs, a photocopy of the student's passport (and residency page for non-Kuwaitis), a photocopy of the father's passport (and residency page for non-Kuwaitis), transcripts for the last four years, and custody or death certificates if applicable. After acceptance, submit a clearance certificate from the previous school, a transfer certificate for students transferring from another school in Kuwait, and a complete health file from the Kuwait Ministry of Health or the previous school.

Waitlist
Waitlist: Admissions may be granted, denied or Ajial may place the student on a waiting list.
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