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Al Ghanim Bilingual School

Kuwait, Salwa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English
Fees KWD 1,684 - 3,700
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Al Ghanim Bilingual School, located in Salwa, Kuwait, is a private, coeducational institution serving Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is licensed by the Kuwait Ministry of Education and accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). The school offers a bilingual Arabic-English curriculum with a French option after school. Curricula across all subjects align with current U.S. standards and are tracked using MAP assessments, while emphasizing technology, collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. KG 1-2, Elementary 1-5, Middle 6-8, and High 9-12 divide the student journey. Classrooms are equipped with laptops and interactive whiteboards. The campus includes three science laboratories, two computer labs, two music rooms, a large gymnasium, art rooms, a small library, canteens, and shaded playgrounds. After-school offerings include arts, languages, sports, and music, complemented by Qur'an recitation/memorization, Math Olympiad, World Education Games, Arabic poetry and spelling contests, and Model United Nations. Service and leadership are fostered through RunQ8 and sustainability initiatives.

Salwa, Block 6, Al-Mutanbi Street, Salwa, Hawalli, Kuwait

The Essentials

Al Ghanim Bilingual School has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Arabic, English.

Type
Private, coeducational

Pupil Nationality Mix
The majority of students are Kuwaiti-born; students come from diverse international backgrounds.

Country affiliation
Kuwait
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform: Students wear the full school uniform when in school and on field trips. On designated “free dress” days, students must follow the GBS dress code; prohibited items include body-hugging, tight or transparent clothing, offensive images or words, and other restrictions outlined in program guides.

Food Options
Canteen: The school canteen provides snacks and beverages and operates as a nut-free campus under hygiene standards approved by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health; offerings emphasize healthful choices and waste management.

Governance and Ownership
GBS is a proprietary coeducational school licensed and accredited by the Kuwait Ministry of Education and The Council of International Schools (CIS). Founders' Message identifies the founders and lists Abdul Mohsen Mohammad AlShaheen Al-Ghanim as the late school owner.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Ghanim Bilingual School ranges from KWD 1,684 to KWD 3,700 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (Academic year 2026–2027)
- KG 1 – KG 2: KWD 1,684 per year.
- Grade 1 – Grade 4: KWD 2,226 per year.
- Grade 5 – Grade 8: KWD 2,860 per year.
- Grade 9 – Grade 12: KWD 3,700 per year.

Application / Registration fee
- Registration (application) fee: KWD 100 due at registration for new and returning students.

Tuition instalments (billing schedule and per‑installment amounts)
- Fees are billed with a registration payment plus three instalments. Instalment due dates shown for the academic year are 1 September (1st instalment), 1 December (2nd instalment), and 1 March (3rd instalment).
- KG 1 / KG 2 (total KWD 1,684): Registration KWD 100; 1st instalment KWD 660; 2nd instalment KWD 660; 3rd instalment KWD 214.
- Grade 1 – Grade 4 (total KWD 2,226): Registration KWD 100; 1st instalment KWD 850; 2nd instalment KWD 850; 3rd instalment KWD 326.
- Grade 5 – Grade 8 (total KWD 2,860): Registration KWD 100; 1st instalment KWD 1,050; 2nd instalment KWD 1,050; 3rd instalment KWD 560.
- Grade 9 – Grade 12 (total KWD 3,700): Registration KWD 100; 1st instalment KWD 1,500; 2nd instalment KWD 1,500; 3rd instalment KWD 600.

Transportation (bus) fees (2026–2027)
- Round‑trip bus: KWD 500 per year.
- One‑way bus: KWD 300 per year.

Boarding
- Boarding is not provided; the school operates a standard day schedule (school start and dismissal times are published for day operations).

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniforms: A full school uniform is required; a uniform shop and uniform policy are part of school requirements (specific uniform purchase prices are not published in the public division guides).
- School supplies: Grade‑specific supplies lists are issued (supply lists and announcements are published for each division). Any textbook, BYOD device requirement (grades 3–5 BYOD noted), specialised subject materials, or stationery are additional to tuition and are billed or purchased separately.
- After‑school activities, CAN‑teen / canteen purchases and optional trips or competitions may have separate fees charged as applicable. (Transport and canteen services are listed among student services.)

Refunds and withdrawal
- No separate, detailed public refund policy is published alongside the 2026–2027 fee schedule and division program guides. Specific refund or withdrawal terms (for example whether the registration fee is refundable, or how refunds are handled after the term begins) are handled per the school's financial policies and the business office procedures. Parents should use the school's published business office contacts for those contractual details.

Fee payment options and billing contact
- Tuition payments are processed through the school's tuition payment portal and parent portals identified by the school; the school's business office manages payment enquiries. Published contact for the business office: phone 22021601 / 22021602 (business office extension noted on payment pages) and email contact for accounting inquiries as published. Online parent login and the tuition payment portal are provided for electronic billing.

Summary of the billing flow (what parents pay and when)
- At registration: Registration fee KWD 100 is payable when enrolling/registering the student.
- Instalments: Remaining tuition is payable in three instalments with due dates at the start of September, December, and March, using the per‑grade instalment amounts listed above.

(Contacts and portals above are the published business/tuition payment channels for billing and payment arrangements.)
Academics

Al Ghanim Bilingual School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Al Ghanim Bilingual School offers a bilingual Arabic-English curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is licensed by the Kuwait Ministry of Education and accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). Curricula in all subjects are aligned with current U.S. standards and use MAP assessments to track progress, while emphasizing technology, collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Classrooms have interactive smart boards and Internet access to enhance learning. Grades 3–5 participate in a BYOD program that broadens resources and provides challenges for gifted students.

Gifted and Talented
BYOD program provides adequate challenge for gifted students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional development is part of Core Values: developing students physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches through a bilingual (Arabic-English) curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Promotes an enjoyable, healthy, and safe learning environment.

Safeguarding
The school requires adherence to child protection policies and demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding.
Parent Experience

History
GBS is a proprietary coeducational institution licensed by the Kuwait Ministry of Education and accredited by the Council of International Schools. It was established in 1997 as a private, coeducational school serving Kuwaiti and international students. GBS is organized into four divisions: Kindergarten (KG 1-2), Elementary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The school promotes a bilingual Arabic-English curriculum and draws staff from multiple nationalities (over 19 nations represented among staff and 16 among students).

Community
GBS maintains an events calendar with graduations and cultural and arts events such as Class of 2025 Graduation, KG Graduation, Fine Arts Night, and Cultural Day. Graduation ceremonies and cultural days illustrate the school's active community life. The after-school activities program offers a range of activities and is designed to promote positive staff-student relationships. Students and staff come from diverse backgrounds, with representation from multiple nationalities across the school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is housed in a secure, safe, and well-supervised building. It has 3 science laboratories. It includes 2 computer labs, 2 music rooms, and large gymnasia. It provides 2 school canteens, 4 shaded playgrounds, a kindergarten kitchen, art rooms, a small library, a large auditorium and stage area, and classrooms equipped with laptops and interactive whiteboards. The facilities support a bilingual Arabic-English curriculum across all divisions from Kindergarten to High School.

Sports Facilities
Large gymnasia support indoor physical education and sports. Four shaded playgrounds provide outdoor play spaces. The facilities support a range of athletic activities. The campus design emphasizes safe, supervised spaces for student fitness and recreation.

Academic Facilities
Three science laboratories. Two computer labs. Art rooms. A small, well-stocked library. Classrooms are equipped with laptops and interactive whiteboards.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts and crafts; Arabic reinforcement; English reinforcement; French; Basketball; Handball; Gymnastics; Soccer; Music; Board games; Zumba; and more.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school encourages students to participate in competitions to challenge themselves and build self-confidence. Students participate in private-school competitions organized by the Private Education Directorate, including The Holy Quran Recitation Competition, The Holy Quran Memorization Competition, and Al-Hadeeth Al-Shareef Memorization Competition. GBS also competes in international events such as the Math Olympiad and World Education Games. The school hosts in-house competitions such as the Arabic Poetry competition, the Arabic Story Writing Competition, and Spelling Bee.

Arts & Creative
Arts and crafts and music are included in the after-school activities. The program also offers other creative options to encourage expression and collaboration. Activities promote social interaction and teamwork through creative projects and performances.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches in a bilingual Arabic-English curriculum. French is offered among after-school language options. Arabic reinforcement and English reinforcement are available after school. The school has participated in Model United Nations events such as GU MUN Qatar.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities include arts and crafts, sports such as basketball, handball, karate, soccer, and gymnastics, as well as board games and Zumba. These activities promote positive staff-student relationships and help students develop teamwork and social skills. Music and language-focused activities supplement social and creative engagement. Recreational options vary to accommodate diverse interests and talents.

Community & Service
GBS participates in the RunQ8 Annual Charity Marathon. Students participate in sustainability campaigns and environmental initiatives, including SeaClean projects and KISR sustainability campaigns. The National Honor Society emphasizes service and community involvement as part of its core purpose.

Leadership & Professional
The National Honor Society recognizes high-achieving students for leadership and service. With NHS, students have access to LEAD Conferences that provide national-level leadership training. NHS scholarships and career readiness resources support college and career planning. Participation in NHS develops leadership capabilities and prepares students to lead in school and community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is an integral part of the school curriculum. PE emphasizes leadership, teamwork, fair play, and lifelong fitness, supporting balanced physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development. The school is a member of the BSSFK sports federation and participates in interscholastic events and the RunQ8 Annual Charity Marathon. These activities contribute to overall well-being and sustainable healthy lifestyles.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic and English are taught as part of the bilingual curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches a bilingual Arabic-English curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
Kuwait Ministry of Education license and accreditation: The school is licensed and accredited by the Kuwait Ministry of Education.
Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation: The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).
Admissions

Admissions
Parents wishing to register their children must submit a duly completed application form plus the application fee, three recent passport-sized photographs with the student's name on the back, and transcripts for all prior years (authenticated for records from outside Kuwait). A birth certificate and immunization records are required, along with the Kuwait Ministry of Health medical card and the student's health file; a Transfer Certificate is needed if transferring from another school in Kuwait, and a Financial Clearance Certificate is required if transferring from private schools; legal proof of guardianship is required in applicable cases. Copies of the student's and parents' passports are required, and Kuwaitis must provide copies of the nationality certificates; a registration fee of 100 KD applies. After submission of all documents, an appointment for the entrance exam is scheduled, and the MOE requires all documents to be on file before admission.
School Events
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