School Profile

Al-Bayan International School is a private co-educational international, KG-12, American curriculum school dedicated to serving the individual needs of all children. BIS believes in a student-centered approach that is collaborative and plans cross-curricular. BIS is part of FAWSEC Educational Company which operates as a not for profit organization. 

Mission Statement:

At Al-Bayan International School, we nurture a supportive and diverse community where every learner is inspired to grow, empowered to reach their full potential, and prepared to contribute to the world.

Founded:

Al-Bayan International School (BIS) opened with the new name and fully restored campus in the Fall of 2017. The school was originally founded in 1993 through the philanthropic initiative of Mr. Fawzi Al-Saleh, and was named in honor of his late wife, Ms. Fawzia Al-Sultan as Fawzia Sultan International School.

Holding Company:

FAWSEC Educational Company, a non-profit organization.

School Leaders:

BIS Director:

Mr. James Unsworth 

Principals:

KG & ES Principal - Mr. William Garland

MS & HS Principal - Dr. Kadra Jama

School-wide Coordinators:

Curriculum & Learning Coordinator - Ms. Roxanne Scanes

KG/ES Arabic Coordinator - Ms. Nayla Balkhi

MS/HS Arabic Coordinator - Mr. Ziyad Gazawi

Islamic Coordinator: Ms. Ola Mohammed

Location:

Al-Bayan International School, Hawally, Beirut Street, Behind Dar Al-Shifa Hospital P.O Box 356 Hawally 32004, Kuwait

School Hours for Students:

The school week is Sunday to Thursday. Student days are between 175-180 days per year.

School Hours for SY 2026-2027 are:

KG 1 and KG 2:  7:20 am – 12:30 pm

Grades 1 - 5:  7:20 am - 2:10 pm

Grades 6 - 12: 7:20 am - 2:15 pm