Families looking at international schools in Kuwait City that keep Arabic and English side by side will find Al Ghanim Bilingual School a notable option, accredited by the Council of International Schools. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees, admissions and campus in Salwa.
GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays for a listing. GBS is licensed and accredited by the Kuwait Ministry of Education and holds Council of International Schools accreditation, and it welcomes both Kuwaiti and international students across a bilingual programme. Where a detail is not published we say so.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
GBS teaches a bilingual programme in Arabic and English, drawing on an American framework alongside the Kuwaiti national requirements, with French offered as an additional language. The school describes divisions spanning kindergarten, elementary and middle years, and it is listed for ages four to eighteen, so confirm the current top grade and any senior pathway directly with the school.
Council of International Schools accreditation is a recognised international quality marker, awarded after a school meets standards for teaching, safeguarding and governance. For how bilingual schools sit against the fully English or American options, our guide to international schools in Kuwait City for expat families compares the clusters and fee bands.
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Al Ghanim Bilingual School fees
Al Ghanim Bilingual School sits in the mid band for Kuwait City. The international school directory reports 2025/26 fees from around KWD 1,684 at the lower end to about KWD 3,700 in the senior year groups. Treat the figures below as a planning band and confirm the current schedule with the school. Our Kuwait City primary fees page places this against the wider market.
- Tuition: reported around KWD 1,684 to KWD 3,700 per year for 2025/26, rising by year group
- Extras: budget separately for uniform, books and optional transport, which the school operates
- Confirm: registration and assessment charges are not published in the listing, so request the current fee sheet from admissions
Admissions
GBS admits students across kindergarten, elementary and middle years and runs a school day that starts at 7:10 in the morning, finishing at midday or in the early afternoon depending on the grade. New families should request the current admissions pack, which sets out assessment and documentation.
Because the school combines the Kuwaiti curriculum with an English medium programme, placement often considers a child's Arabic and English levels. Register your interest early once you have a relocation date, and ask the admissions office about assessment timing and any waiting list for the busier year groups.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Salwa, Block 6, on AlMutanbi Street, one of the residential districts to the south of Kuwait City where many families live. The school reports a gymnasium and several shaded playgrounds, and it operates a bus service across the surrounding area.
With 16 nationalities represented and a mix of Kuwaiti and international families, GBS suits households that want a genuinely bilingual education close to the main residential belt. For where each community tends to settle, our international schools in Kuwait City hub maps the catchments.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Al Ghanim Bilingual School fees?
The international school directory reports 2025/26 fees ranging from around KWD 1,684 at the lower end to about KWD 3,700 in the senior year groups. Registration and assessment charges are not published in the listing, so request the current fee sheet and treat the range as a planning band.
Is Al Ghanim Bilingual School accredited?
Yes. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and is licensed and accredited by the Kuwait Ministry of Education, offering a coeducational bilingual education in Arabic and English.
What curriculum does GBS follow?
GBS teaches a bilingual programme in Arabic and English drawing on an American framework alongside the Kuwaiti national requirements, with French offered as an additional language. Confirm the current senior pathway directly with the school.
Where is Al Ghanim Bilingual School located?
The campus is in Salwa, Block 6, on AlMutanbi Street, a residential district to the south of Kuwait City, and the school operates a bus service across the surrounding area.
What are the school hours at GBS?
The school day starts at 7:10 in the morning and finishes at midday or in the early afternoon depending on the grade level. Confirm the current timetable and term dates with the admissions office.
