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Kuwait Bilingual School 2

Kuwait, Kuwait City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees KWD 2,405 - 4,420
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Kuwait Bilingual School 2 (KBS 2) is a private, independent K-12 IB World School in Kuwait, founded in 1998 to offer bilingual, values-based education in Arabic and English. The school offers IB programs across all levels—PYP in Early Years and Elementary in a bilingual English-Arabic environment; MYP in Middle School; and DP in High School, alongside the American Bilingual High School Diploma, which integrates Arabic language, Islamic studies, and culture. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global citizenship, and student agency, with digital literacy and project-based approaches embedded throughout. Facilities include an Innovation Center with technology for Web design, AI/ML, 3D printing, robotics, VR/AR, and engineering design; a multilingual library with over 50,000 titles; dedicated arts and performance spaces; two full-sized swimming pools; and multiple gyms. Service learning, global citizenship initiatives, and CAS within the DP underpin community involvement and real-world application of learning. KBS 2 maintains university and career preparation.

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The Essentials

Kuwait Bilingual School 2 has 2,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Al-Jahra City, Kuwait

Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type
Private, independent, K-12 international bilingual IB World School

Additional learning support
Inclusive educational environment with a Student Support and Inclusion Program

Country affiliation
Kuwait

School day structure
Elementary School hours are 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Sunday through Wednesday; Thursdays dismissal at 1:30 pm
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Kuwait Bilingual School 2 ranges from KWD 2,405 to KWD 4,420 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Kuwait Bilingual School 2 teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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
There are 2,200 scholars and about 200 teachers, yielding an approximate student-teacher ratio of 11:1.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend top universities worldwide.
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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.

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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