FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Kindergarten from 7:20 to 12:30
2. Elementary, Middle and High school from 7:20 to 2:00

The maximum number of students in each class is 18 in all our regular education classes.

There are 2 sections in each grade level which creates a family atmosphere.

About 450 students in total.

Yes, the school is mixed for all grades.

Yes, our teachers and staff members look forward to meeting the parents and their children during the Student Orientation Day. It is a great opportunity for the parent and the child to meet the teacher, see the classroom, and to begin to feel comfortable at school. Teachers will introduce themselves to the parent and welcome the child to the classroom to help them feel safe, happy and secure in their new learning environment. Children can enjoy exploring their new classroom at various centers supervised by the teacher assistants, allowing parents time to become acquainted with the student’s daily routine and schedule.

The Learning Support (Inclusion Program) at BIS seeks to support all students and ensure that all students have access to quality instruction, intervention and support, so that they experience success in the learning environment. Our team of Inclusions Specialists, School Counselors and the Educational Psychologist work with teachers, supporting staff, administration, students and families to provide and plan for both students personal, educational and career pathways and further seek to meet their diverse educational needs with supportive strategies and recommendations as necessary.

Kindergarten optional after-school club is available daily from 12:35 to 2:00 P.M for an additional fee. Interested parents need to fill out the form at the beginning of the school year.

Students are granted the American High School Diploma Certificate upon graduating from BIS high school.

BIS has 3 counselors, 1 of which is a College Counselor and we also employ one educational psychologist.

Recently renovated in the summer of 2017, Al-Bayan International School is a purpose-built building set in an urban setting. Some of the school’s highlights are classrooms that support the learning of our students, computer labs for all levels, a well-resourced library, excellent indoor gym and fitness area, cafeteria, art and music rooms. The renovation added a multi-purpose room that also serves as a second gym, an outdoor garden area, 3 outdoor play spaces and upgraded science labs.

Bus service is available to most areas in Kuwait through a private bus company. Parents who wish to sign up for the bus service must make the necessary arrangement with the Business Office, FAWSEC Educational company. For inquiries, please contact: 22275000 Ext. 7801

All students should be dressed in the official uniform with BIS logo. Uniform can only be purchased online through Uniform School Center Link. The Uniform Center for pick up and exchange only is located at BBS campus near Gate 6. Please visit the school’s website and Instagram account for announcements on uniform sale.

BIS is a well-resourced school in which technology (interactive white boards, Google Suite for Education, BYOD program, 3D printer, etc.) is used to enhance student learning. Students use iPads and computers to develop the skills necessary to be successful in the global community. All classrooms are equipped with a computer, IWB (interactive white board), and Wi-Fi access. Middle School students may bring their own devices and use the Wi-Fi provided by the school for any classroom assignments/projects. High School students are required to bring their own devices. Teachers use PowerSchool software to keep track of grades, attendance and IEPs. Students and parents also have access to their own PowerSchool accounts, so that they can view all their grades. IPads are available for classroom students and also used for various assessments throughout the year.

BIS has adopted the PowerSchool school management and student information system (SIS) for students in KG1 to grade 12. Currently, the following functions are active on PowerSchool:

1. Student course registration
2. Report cards and transcripts
3. Attendance, health and discipline records and alerts
4. Health records
5. School event calendar
6. Gradebook and weekly teacher schedules
7. Students and Parents Portal
8. Timetables

The Sports and Physical Education program at Al-Bayan International School teaches students a wide variety of skills and places emphasis firmly upon enjoyment and active participation. It establishes a foundation for competent and confident participation in a range of physical activities. To view more info about Athletic Activities, please click on the following link

The BIS Homework policy is as follows:

1. If the student fails to complete their work in the time permitted by the teacher, the incomplete assignment may receive a failing grade.
2. Students may also be required to stay after school, come early to school, or meet with teachers during lunch or breaks in order to make up their incomplete work.
3. 10% will be deducted for each day that an assignment is submitted late.

The school calendar is published on the school website every year and is updated continuously.

Report cards are distributed to parents four times a year as follows:
The first report, to be delivered in November, includes a report for the months of September and October. The second is in January (the end of the second period), and the third report is in March, which includes a report of February and March. The fourth and last report is in June, and includes the school year end report.

Parents can call the BIS Receptionist who will be glad to set up an appointment with the concerned staff. Parent conferences are held twice a year. Meeting times are scheduled on (PTCFast) where parents may select from available times offered. However, meetings are only for ten minutes. If parents feel more time is needed, they will need to schedule a parent conference for another day.

Parents can view and update their family profile details that includes contact and family information through our website from Profile Update link

Please visit our school website. You can also follow our Instagram/Twitter accounts @biskwt, or join our page on Facebook: Al-Bayan International School.

1. BIS's admissions procedures ensure we only admit students to whom we can provide an education.
2. Academic and social development are important considerations for enrollment. Within these general criteria, priority for available vacancies is given to siblings of current students, staff members’ children and then to children of new families.
3. Students entering BIS must have sufficient knowledge of English in order to meet the instructional demands of the grade level in which they apply. This is due to the fact that all subjects are taught in English except Arabic and Islamic Studies. For non-Arab students, Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) is offered.
4. In line with BIS’ nondiscriminatory policy, admissions is conditional upon successful admissions evaluation results and the availability of places; regardless of gender, nationality, religion, or race.
5. When the capacity of each class is reached, students meeting the acceptance criteria, but not admitted, will be placed on a waiting list in case an opening occurs. The relevant family will then be contacted.
6. Applications to be considered for the following school year must be resubmitted during the next registration period in order for the student to be re-evaluated.

Priority for available vacancies is granted to siblings of current students, staff members’ children and then to children of new families.

No, no priority is given to relatives/cousins at BIS.

Students entering the KG1 program must be 4 years of age by March 15th of that same academic year, 5 years for KG2, 6 years for Grade 1 and so on. Consequently, the children’s ages may vary slightly in any given grade. Students may be older than the minimum age required, however, they may not be younger. Students who do not attain the minimum age for entrance may apply for admissions the following year, or for a lower grade level.
Please visit the following link to view the most up to date Acceptance Age Categories

Registration usually starts in January for the following school year for priority applicants (Siblings and Staff Children) and in the beginning of February for children of new families (non-priority) dependent upon the availability of seats.
Please visit the following link to view the Registration period for the new school year.

Being the first grade level at BBS, seats are usually available in KG1. As for KG2 and GR1, the seats are not available. Application forms for those grades are only accepted on the waiting list until vacancies become available.

Please visit the following link to view the Entrance Evaluation Content for all grades.

1. Admissions applications must be picked up from the Admissions Office within the set registration period each school year. The Admissions Office is located on the ground floor of the BIS Campus. You may use gate #1 to access the Admissions Office.
2. Applications must be completed by parents and submitted to the Admissions Office along with all the required documents and evaluation fees within the set registration period. Applications submitted before or after the set period will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will also not be accepted.
3. Applicants who meet the criteria for age, academic and behavior records will then be invited to take an entrance interview / evaluation.
4. If evaluation results are satisfactory and places are available, according to admissions priorities, parents will be invited to register their children. Otherwise, applicants will remain on the waiting list until a place arises.
5. Registration is only complete once all the required documents are submitted, including health records, previous school transcripts, and a non-refundable/ non-transferable deposit of KD100.

1. Fill out the application form
2. An interview/evaluation fee of 30 KD
3. Two recent passport size photographs
4. A copy of the student’s birth certificate
5. A copy of the student’s passport
6. A copy of the student’s civil ID
7. Copies of the last two annual report cards including the latest report for the current year (Not required from students applying to KG)
8. For students applying to grade 1 and above:
   Behavior/Attendance report from the student’s current school. You can download this form here.

KG Entrance Interviews:

School faculty interview children and submit their recommendations to School Administration. The interview includes two parts: individual and small group:

• Individual: Consists of one-to-one activities with the child using the Bracken School Readiness Assessment. This test is an individual cognitive test that is designed to evaluate the child’s mastery of basic concepts essential to academic success. Skills include: identifying colors, letters, numbers and counting, sizes, comparisons and shapes.
• Small Group: Students will participate in centers or cooperative play with a small group of other KG students. The interview also assesses the development of the child’s social, emotional, speech, language, and fine motor skills. The interviews are conducted only in English. Each interview lasts for approximately 45-60 minutes.

Grades 1-7 Entrance Evaluations:

• Students applying to grades 1-7 will complete English and Math evaluation assessments.
• The English evaluation lasts for approximately 40 minutes while Math takes 20 minutes approximately.
• The English evaluation assesses oral listening, vocabulary, reading, comprehension and writing skills; while the Math evaluation includes skills appropriate to each grade level.
• During the assessment, students will complete a Running Record (oral reading assessment) individually with a member of our school staff.
• These evaluations will be based upon the minimum level of skills that a student would be expected to have attained in the present grade to allow them to cope with the next grade’s level at BIS.

Admissions results are announced around February for PreSchool, and after 5 working days from the date of the admissions evaluation for Elementary, Middle and High School.

Registration is only complete if the student passes the interview / evaluation test successfully and the vacancies are available. Only then parents will be invited to complete the registration procedures and make the 100 KD deposit payment.

Registration is only available for the first semester (the beginning of the school year), and there is no registration for the second semester, except for some rare cases (students coming from abroad Kuwait).

For BIS tuition fees click here
For any related inquiry please contact FAWSEC Finance Office at 22052884

For BIS payment gateway click here

On the payment gateway homepage (see the link in the previous question) click on “forgot username/password?”

The tuition fees include only the textbooks and educational costs but does not include the following:

• New students’ admissions application/evaluation fee
• Transportation service
• Optional KG After School Club
• Annual BIS Yearbook
• School Photos
• School Uniform
• School Field Trips
• Optional After-School Activities/clubs
• Damaged/lost library/textbooks
• Canteen Meals

Tuition fees are paid in three installments. The payment schedule is as follows:

1. Balance of first installment (34%) of total fees is due by 1st September.
2. Second installment (33%) of total fees must be paid by 1st January.
3. Third installment (remaining 33%) of total fees must be paid by 1st April.

A 100 KD deposit amount is due on 1st April of every school year. This amount is deducted from 1st installment.
For inquiries related to deposit payment and re-enrollment, contact the Admissions Office at 22052800/11

There is no discount offered for siblings at BIS.

1. Withdrawal between the 1st day of school and Dec 31st: (34% of total fees to be paid)
2. Withdrawal between January 1st and March 31st: (67% of total fees to be paid)
3. Withdrawal after April 1st: (100% of total fees to be paid)

As per the Ministry of Education’s policies, transfer of students’ files to other schools will not occur unless all outstanding tuition fees are settled in full. Furthermore, if a student is withdrawn from BIS after attending the first day of school, the 1st installment of tuition fees will still be due since a spot was held for that student. The transfer of that student’s file will not occur until the first installment is paid.

1. Submit an Application online
2. Virtual Campus Tour
3. Admissions Guide
4. Admissions Inquiry Form
5. KG & Elementary Parents Handbook
6. Middle & High School Parents Handbook