Families comparing international schools in Kuwait City that offer the IB pathway will find Kuwait Bilingual School among the larger providers, reporting a student body of around 1,800. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees, admissions and campus in Al Jahra.
GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays for a listing. KBS was founded in September 1998 and teaches a bilingual Arabic and English programme, listed with the IB Diploma in the senior school. IB programme authorisation can change, so confirm the current status with the school and the IB Organisation. Where a detail is not published we say so.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
KBS is listed as following the International Baccalaureate, with the IB Diploma offered in the senior school, taught through a bilingual Arabic and English medium. The IB framework emphasises inquiry, international mindedness and a rounded final programme that universities recognise worldwide, and Arabic, Islamic studies and Kuwait social studies sit alongside it as required for private schools in the country.
The school teaches from the kindergarten years to Grade 12, which lets families keep the IB pathway in one place. Because IB authorisation is granted programme by programme and can change, we recommend confirming the current status directly. For how the IB compares with the British and American options in the city, see our guide to the best IB schools in Kuwait City.
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Kuwait Bilingual School fees
Kuwait Bilingual School sits towards the premium end for its area. The international school directory reports 2025/26 fees from around KWD 3,760 to about KWD 5,665 by year group, higher than many bilingual schools and reflecting the IB provision. Treat the figures below as a planning band and confirm the current schedule with the school. Our Kuwait City secondary fees page sets this against the other schools.
- Tuition: reported around KWD 3,760 to KWD 5,665 per year for 2025/26, rising by year group
- Extras: budget separately for uniform, books, IB examination entry and optional transport
- Confirm: registration and deposit charges are not published in the listing, so request the current fee sheet from admissions
Admissions
KBS assesses applicants at every stage. For the kindergarten years, parents are invited to take part while teachers observe the child, and there is a screening in Arabic and an assessment of English. From Grade 1 upward, applicants sit oral, reading and written assessments in Arabic and English plus mathematics in English, and for the senior grades these can take up to three hours.
The school runs on a Sunday to Thursday week, with most year groups finishing in the early to mid afternoon. Because it is a large and established provider, popular grades can fill, so register your interest early and book the assessment as soon as you have a relocation date.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Jahra, to the west of Kuwait City, where the school was a landmark provision for the district when it opened in 1998. Families based in the city centre should factor in the commute, as Al Jahra sits some distance from the main coastal residential belt.
The school reports outdoor pitches, a swimming pool and a gym, and a mainly Kuwaiti community of around 1,800 students. For how the Kuwait City and wider metropolitan clusters compare, our international schools in Kuwait City hub maps the options by curriculum and area.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for Kuwait Bilingual School, so we are not showing a star rating. An honest empty state is better than an unverified number. If your family attends or has attended KBS, you can submit a first hand review through our school reviews hub and we will publish it once checked.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Kuwait Bilingual School fees?
The international school directory reports 2025/26 fees ranging from around KWD 3,760 to about KWD 5,665 by year group, towards the premium end for the area. Registration and deposit charges are not published in the listing, so request the current fee sheet and treat the range as a planning band.
Does Kuwait Bilingual School offer the IB?
KBS is listed as following the International Baccalaureate, with the IB Diploma offered in the senior school. IB authorisation is granted programme by programme and can change, so confirm the current status with the school and the IB Organisation.
Where is Kuwait Bilingual School located?
The campus is in Al Jahra, to the west of Kuwait City. Families based in the city centre should factor in the commute, as Al Jahra sits some distance from the main coastal residential districts.
What is the KBS admissions assessment like?
Applicants are assessed at every stage. Kindergarten entrants are observed with a parent present and screened in Arabic and English. From Grade 1 upward there are oral, reading and written assessments in Arabic and English plus mathematics in English, which for senior grades can take up to three hours.
When was Kuwait Bilingual School founded?
The school was established in September 1998 in Al Jahra City and reports a student body of around 1,800, making it one of the larger bilingual providers in the wider Kuwait area.
