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Al-Nibras International Bilingual School

Kuwait, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees KWD 1,352 - 5,650
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 525
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic
Typical class size 24
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Al-Nibras International Bilingual School in Kuwait offers KG-12 education licensed by the Kuwait Ministry of Education. Established in 2009, it holds Cognia accreditation with a distinction award in 2022 for six years. The school follows a dual curriculum: Arabic language, Arabic Social Studies, Islamic Education, and Holy Qur'an align with Kuwait's National Curriculum, while English language arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies follow the Common Core Standards. Science uses Next Generation Science Standards. Elementary classes use a bilingual approach with integrated English and Arabic across subjects to build proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Facilities include forty-two classrooms, science and computer laboratories, a gym, padel courts, a health clinic, a multisensory room, and shared spaces with NISS. The campus houses libraries, a High Tech Theatre, and spaces for art and music. The school hosts the World Scholar Cup and offers Genius MAP and Robotics, reinforcing global collaboration and STEM learning.

Al-Nibras Schools, Block 4, Street 200, Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Farwaniya District, Kuwait

The Essentials

Al-Nibras International Bilingual School has 525 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Al-Nibras Schools, Block 4 Street 200, Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Farwaniya District, Kuwait

Stages
KG–12 (Preschool through Grade 12)

Additional learning support
Learning specialists; speech therapists; occupational therapists; nurses; counselors; social worker; and a physiotherapist; Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) for learners as needed

Country affiliation
Kuwait
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a modern cafeteria, which serves hot meals as well as nutritious sandwiches, salads, and juices.

Governance and Ownership
Integrated Curr curricula for Educational Services (ICES) owns Al Nibras International Bilingual School (NIS) and Al Nibras Ideal School for Special Needs (NISS).
Fees

Annual tuition at Al-Nibras International Bilingual School ranges from KWD 1,352 to KWD 5,650 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees

- Admission placement test (new students only): KWD 60.00 (non-refundable).
- Registration fee (one-time, deducted from first installment): KWD 100.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and installment amounts in KWD)

- Pre-K: Annual tuition KWD 1,352. Registration fee KWD 100. Installments: 1st (34% of tuition less registration fee) KWD 360.000; 2nd (33%) KWD 446.000; 3rd (33%) KWD 446.000.

- KG: Annual tuition KWD 2,165. Registration fee KWD 100. Installments: 1st KWD 637.000; 2nd KWD 714.000; 3rd KWD 714.000.

- Grade 1–5: Annual tuition KWD 3,289. Registration fee KWD 100. Installments: 1st KWD 1,019.000; 2nd KWD 1,085.000; 3rd KWD 1,085.000.

- Grade 6–8: Annual tuition KWD 4,035. Registration fee KWD 100. Installments: 1st KWD 1,273.000; 2nd KWD 1,331.000; 3rd KWD 1,331.000.

- Grade 9–12: Annual tuition KWD 4,282. Registration fee KWD 100. Installments: 1st KWD 1,356.000; 2nd KWD 1,413.000; 3rd KWD 1,413.000.

- LD Students (Learning-difficulty / special-support category): Annual tuition KWD 5,650. Registration fee KWD 100. Installments: 1st KWD 1,822.000; 2nd KWD 1,864.000; 3rd KWD 1,864.000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Installment schedule: First installment (34% of total tuition, less the KWD 100 registration fee) is due before the first day of school. Second installment (33%) is due in the first week of December. Third installment (33%) is due in the first week of March.

- Re-registration / seat reservation: To re-register and reserve a seat for the next academic year, the second installment must be fully paid. A student with outstanding tuition from previous years is not permitted to re-enroll and the seat will be considered void.

- Fee changes: Tuition fees may be increased according to decisions of the Ministry of Education and the General Administration of Private Education.

Sibling discount

- Second and subsequent students receive a 10% discount on tuition (applied to the higher-level sibling where applicable). The sibling discount applies only when installment due dates are observed; late payment cancels the discount. The sibling discount does not apply to students covered by certain employer-funded arrangements unless the employer provides a formal pledge. For each year group the discounted annual tuition and corresponding installment amounts are published and applied accordingly.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as a feeed service for Al-Nibras International Bilingual School; boarding fees are not applicable. The school describes campus and day-school facilities without boarding arrangements.

Other costs and fees

- After-school / extended programs: The KG after-school program (“Kid's Creations”) and other after-school clubs require separate monthly or program payments. These activities are billed separately from tuition.

- Registration and admission-test charges noted above are separate from tuition (admission placement test KWD 60 non-refundable; registration fee KWD 100 is deducted from the first installment).

- The publicly published fee schedule does not itemize costs for uniforms, textbooks, transport/bus service, examination fees (external board exams), meals, or specific extracurricular activity prices. Parents should budget for uniforms, books, transport and optional activities as additional costs not included in the published annual tuition figures.

Refund information

- The admission placement test fee (KWD 60.00) is explicitly non-refundable. No separate, detailed general refund schedule for tuition installments or the registration fee is published in the school's financial policy pages.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online payment gateway, cash, etc.) are not listed in the published fee and financial-policy pages. Contact details (telephone and email) are provided for payments and financial queries.

Brief summary of unavailable / unlisted fee details

- The publicly published school fee material includes the admission test fee, registration fee, annual tuition amounts, installment amounts and schedule, sibling discount rules, and re-registration requirements. The published material does not list itemized uniform costs, textbook or book-fund charges, transport/bus fares, meal-plan fees, detailed extracurricular pricing, a comprehensive tuition refund schedule, or the specific payment methods accepted. For clarity on those items, the school's financial office is the designated contact.
Academics

Al-Nibras International Bilingual School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Kuwaiti Ministry of Education National Curriculum is used for Arabic language, Arabic Social Studies, Islamic Education, and Holy Qur'an. NIS follows internationally recognized curricula, adopting Common Core State Standards to teach ELA, Mathematics, and Social Studies Education, and Next Generation Science Standards to teach Science. Elementary classes are based on a bilingual approach that enables students to understand and express in both English and Arabic. English and Arabic language instruction is integrated across subjects to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Co-Curricular subjects include Art and Music.

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1

Higher Education Progression
Since 2014, NIS has graduated 194 high school students across ten graduating classes through the 2022-2023 school year. Graduates have enrolled in national and international universities or vocational programs in medicine, engineering, business administration, finance, aviation, dentistry, law, human resources, and other fields.

Gifted and Talented
Genius MAP and STEM (Robotics) programs are offered to support advanced learners.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places emphasis on social and emotional development as part of daily learning. The school analyzes social, emotional, cognitive, cultural, and environmental factors that shape each student. Character education is integrated to help children perceive, understand, and act in ways that promote peace, justice, harmonious coexistence, and respect for diversity. Counseling and a school social worker support students' wellbeing and social needs. The school fosters an inclusive environment that respects diversity and mutual engagement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides inclusive education with customized programs for different groups of learners. General education classrooms are integrated with learners with learning difficulties, with a maximum placement of twenty-four learners. Learners with more intensive needs are placed in smaller classrooms of nine learners. The diverse staff, including general education teachers, special education teachers, clinical specialists, counselors, and a school social worker, work together to support learners' needs through the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). The academic achievements of all learners are monitored, and notices of academic and behavioral concerns are issued to parents at different intervals throughout the year to ensure a plan of action is in place to address identified challenges.

Mental Wellbeing
Counselors and a school social worker provide mental wellbeing support. The school emphasizes social and emotional development as part of learning. Character education promotes peace, justice, harmonious coexistence, and respect for diversity. The inclusive approach supports wellbeing and uses the IEP process to tailor supports to individual students.
Parent Experience

History
Al Nibras International Bilingual School (NIS) was established in 2009 and is licensed by the Kuwait Ministry of Education, Private Sector, to provide inclusive educational programs for KG-12 learners. NIS earned Cognia international accreditation with a distinction award in 2022 for six years. The school adopts the Common Core State Standards, with additional programs like Genius MAP and STEM (Robotics). The core facilities include forty-two classrooms fitted with modern technology, laboratories for science and computer, a gymnasium, Padel courts, a health clinic, and a multisensory room, in addition to shared facilities with NISS. The disabled-friendly buildings feature wide corridors, ramps, elevators, and adequate doorways that allow for unrestricted movement, and the overall learner-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Community
The learner population is KG-12 and the school community is diverse, with the faculty and staff from over twenty countries. The majority of staff come from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, India, and Syria. The school provides inclusive education with integrated classrooms and has a multidisciplinary team including learning specialists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, counselors, a social worker, and a physiotherapist. NIS uses the Common Core State Standards and offers Genius MAP and STEM (Robotics). The campus includes forty-two classrooms, science and computer laboratories, a gymnasium, Padel courts, a health clinic, and a multisensory room, along with shared facilities with NISS.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA is a social organization within the school campus that aims at establishing the connection between the educational institution and the local society to increase the efficiency of student educational support and contribution in developing local society. The PTA also supports and encourages relationships and heightens school spirit between students, teachers, parents, and the community. Major concepts of the Parent-Teacher Association are volunteering, cooperation, democracy, and guidance. Objectives include strengthening relations and cooperation between parents and teachers, establishing the spirit of democracy among students, promoting volunteering and social contribution, and expressing viewpoints to elevate the educational process. The PTA handles domains such as supporting, developing and improving the educational process through enhancing individual efforts; connecting with businessmen and institutions of civil society and heads that add value to the social contribution; coordinating with other institutions for marketing and culture that supports the educational process and students; and enhancing the school's role in social service and summer clubs. PTA committees include standing sub-committees: Social, Cultural, and Finance.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a large campus that encompasses the Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and High School Departments. Students are housed in two main academic buildings. Co-curricular subjects such as Music and Art are taught in specialist classrooms. Computer Science is taught with electronic notebooks in the younger KG, Grades 1 and 2 learners; older Grades 3-12 are taught in the computer lab. The library is large and provides a quiet space for reading and research. Physical education facilities are indoors in the auditorium for activities such as gymnastics, basketball, and hockey, and there is a covered outdoor playground and turf pitch for football and outdoor events.

Sports Facilities
Indoor gym facilities support physical education, including gymnastics, basketball, and hockey. Outdoor soccer fields are available. A turf pitch is used for football and outdoor events. A covered outdoor playground supports recess and outdoor activities. Older students have two fields to play during recess.

Academic Facilities
Fully equipped classrooms are used across KG-12. The High Technology Building and Interactive Smart Boards support modern teaching. Computer Science is taught with electronic notebooks in the younger grades while Grades 3-12 use the computer lab. The library offers a quiet space with resources for reading and research. Music Rooms and Art Rooms support arts education, and the High Tech Theatre provides a space for performances.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music and Art are offered as co-curricular subjects in specialist classrooms. Music Rooms and Art Rooms provide spaces for practice and projects. The High Tech Theatre provides a venue for student performances. A covered outdoor playground and turf pitch support football and outdoor events for after-school activities. The campus also hosts events and collaborations that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has inclusive educational programs for KG-12 learners. The school has adopted the Common Core State Standards, with Genius MAP and STEM (Robotics). The World Scholar Cup is hosted by Al Nibras, an international competition of academic excellence. Since 2014, 194 graduates have completed ten graduating classes by 2022-2023 and have enrolled in national and international universities or vocational programs.

Arts & Creative
The school has Cooking With Chef activities where KG students and their mothers participate with the school chef. Al-Nibras Carnival provides a program of activities and events for all ages, allowing creative expression and family engagement. Mindfulmess offers a session where students engage in physical activity through storytelling in a playful yoga format. The World Scholar Cup features cultural and linguistic engagement and complements the school's arts and creativity development.

Cultural & Language
The school participates in UNESCO ASPnet activities. The school has hosted international collaborations, including the AlNibras-Asnan collaboration. The World Scholar Cup provides opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and language development. The school maintains international connections and aims for global citizenship through UNESCO ASPnet events.

Social & Hobbies
The school participates in Kuwait Foreign Schools Activities Conference (KFSAC) since 2011. KFSAC events include Benchball Tournament and Football Tournament. The school participates in Run Kuwait Marathon to support children with special needs. Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness events are part of the school's activity calendar.

Community & Service
Run Kuwait is organized to support the treatment of children with special needs. Pink October awareness lectures are part of community service and health education initiatives. Al-Nibras Carnival fosters community and belonging through family-friendly events. The school engages in community outreach and social responsibility activities.

Leadership & Professional
Cognia accreditation with distinction in 2022. CollegeBoard membership since 2023. UNESCO ASPnet affiliate membership. Kuwait Foreign Schools Activities Conference (KFSAC) membership since 2011.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has a gymnasium, padel courts, laboratories for science and computer, a health clinic, and a multisensory room. The staff includes learning specialists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, counselors, a social worker, and a physiotherapist. The overall learner–faculty ratio is 6:1. The inclusive education approach aims to ensure all learners participate fully in society.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Arabic are the languages taught. Kindergarten and Elementary classes provide bilingual instruction, developing fluency and literacy in both languages through daily exposure and practice. Arabic language, Islamic Education, and the Holy Qur'an are taught under the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education curriculum, while English Language Arts follows Common Core standards. Language support is available through an Intervention Department offering Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

Bilingual Teaching
English and Arabic bilingual instruction is offered. Kindergarten and Elementary classes are bilingual, developing fluency in both languages through daily exposure, practice, and conversation, with opportunities for oral expression. Arabic language instruction is provided under the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education curriculum, alongside Islamic Education and the Holy Qur'an; English Language Arts uses Common Core standards.
Reputation

Awards
Cognia distinction award (2022) for six years.

Accreditations
Cognia international accreditation with distinction award in 2022 for six years.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Required documents for admission are submitted to the Admissions Office. Applicants provide all necessary paperwork to initiate the process. Tours of the campus are welcome and arranged through the Admissions Office; provide your child's age to arrange a relevant tour. Opening hours are Sunday–Thursday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm.

2) Provide all required documents to obtain an admission assessment appointment or interview. The assessment or interview fee is KD 60 (non-refundable). The Admissions Office will manage scheduling and coordinate the appointment.

3) Process with the Admissions Office for registration. Students who meet the criteria and pass the Entrance Assessment/Interview will receive an acceptance notification via phone, email, or mobile message. The notification indicates next steps and timing for registration.

4) To confirm the registration, pay a non-refundable registration fee of KD 100 through the Admissions Office within two days of receiving the acceptance notification.

5) Admission assessment: KG1—Selection is based on a parent interview, school readiness skills, and behavioral observations; students must be toilet-trained; the assessment lasts about one hour and includes cognitive skills using manipulatives and social interaction evaluation. KG2 through Grade 2—Selection is based on a parent interview and readiness, toilet training is required; the assessment includes cognitive skills, academic (ELA, Math, Arabic), and social interaction. Grade Level 3–12—An interview is conducted with students and parents; new students are assessed in English reading and writing, Arabic, and Mathematics.
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