Dasman Bilingual School
International School in Kuwait City
Quick answer
Dasman Bilingual School (DBS) serves 2,800 students aged 3 to 18 in Kuwait City. The school delivers an American curriculum with strong Arabic-English bilingual provision — among the largest schools of its kind in Kuwait. Accredited by CIS and NEASC. Tuition $1,786-$3,101 per year — exceptional value for an internationally-accredited bilingual school. Strong fit for Kuwaiti and Arabic-speaking expat families seeking American-track education with bilingual depth at scale.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Dasman Bilingual School.
- Tuition: $1,786–$3,101/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: CIS, NEASC verified.
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CIS, NEASC
About Dasman Bilingual School
Dasman Bilingual School defines learning as a process to engage, inspire and empower learners to acquire skills, knowledge, values and competencies demonstrated through inquiry-based practices, reflection and social interaction that can be applied to everyday life. DBS offers three strands to learning; this makes the school a leader in offering a bilingual education which incorporates the best of modern practices and methods through an American program, in parallel with promoting the very fabric and tradition of Kuwaiti society.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $1,786 – $3,101 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dinar 1786-Dinar 3101 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $3,494(+43%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $4,994 |
| Cost position in Kuwait City | 33th percentile(mid-range) |
American
American-style high school diploma
Based on his or her assessment and needs an Individual Education Plan is developed for each student. After students complete the Special Needs Program, they enter DBS' Vocational Program, which offers Edexcel (BTEC - Entry Levels 2 and 3), ASDAN (Bronze, Silver and Gold) and COPE. These programs teach students a range of skills and help them in developing personal qualities and attitudes essential in the world of work.
The Special Needs Division is an integral part of DBS. It is designed to provide students, with mild to moderate learning disabilities, with an opportunity to gain basic academic and life skills in order to prepare them for a relatively independent lifestyle once they leave school.
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