Al-Bayan Bilingual School
International School in Kuwait City
Quick answer
Al-Bayan Bilingual School (BBS) serves 2,589 students from 22 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in Kuwait City. The school delivers an American curriculum with strong Arabic-English bilingual provision, the largest model of its kind in Kuwait. Accredited by CIS and NEASC. Tuition $2,434-$4,505 per year — exceptional value for an internationally-accredited bilingual school. Strong fit for Kuwaiti families and Arabic-speaking expats seeking American-track education with bilingual depth.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include PSAT.
- Tuition: $2,434–$4,505/yr published annual range.
- 22 nationalities top: Kuwaiti.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Nursery - KG1: 8:00 KG2 - KG3: 7:20 G1 - G5: 7:15 G6 - G12: 7:10.
- Accreditations: CIS, NEASC verified.
2,589
22 (Kuwaiti)
25 max
Rolling
CIS, NEASC
PSAT
About Al-Bayan Bilingual School
Al-Bayan Bilingual School was created with a vision to prepare students for the world of today and the challenges of tomorrow. The school offers a bilingual program in which the Arabic and English languages carry equal emphasis and status, the goal of which is to bridge global progress with the traditional values of Arab culture.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $2,434 – $4,505 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dinar 2434-Dinar 4505 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $4,520(+30%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $6,020 |
| Cost position in Kuwait City | 78th percentile(premium tier) |
American
PSAT
High School, SAT and PSAT.
Passing grade.
French, Spanish are electives for Middle and High School
unknown
No.
The school does not offer Arabic as a Second Language or English as a Second Language.
Nursery - KG1: 8:00 KG2 - KG3: 7:20 G1 - G5: 7:15 G6 - G12: 7:10 – Nursery - KG1: 13:00 KG2 - KG3: 12:30 G1 - G12: 14:30
We have a canteen.
Yes, our canteen is diverse.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Kuwait City
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Kuwaiti
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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