About - BBS

Admissions

Why Choose Al-Bayan Bilingual School?

Al-Bayan Bilingual School is:

The first bilingual school in Kuwait offering a Preschool-12 program with equally strong programs in Arabic and English
The first school in the Gulf with 3 full accreditations which not only guarantee recognition of our program but also meet high international and local standards.
One of the few non-profit schools in Kuwait, which means that educational principles are not compromised by business interests.
A school which offers a full continuous educational program from nursery to high school with experienced and well qualified faculty.
A school with a low student/teacher ratio - class sizes range from 20 to 25.

Student Admission Policy

Registration for new students commences in February of every year. Students entering the Nursery School Program must be 3 years of age by the 14th of January of that same academic year, 4 years for KG 1 and so on..Consequently, the children's ages may vary slightly in any given grade. Students may be older than the minimum ages cited herein; however, they may not be younger.Students who do not attain the minimum ages for entrance may apply for admission in a following year, or for earlier grade level.

Students entering BBS must have sufficient knowledge of English and Arabic in order to meet the instructional demands of the grade level to which they apply.. In addition, they need to demonstrate the potential to contribute positively to our academic and social environment while they are enrolled in the school.

BBS only admits students for whom we can provide an education. BBS does not have a program for students with learning difficulties, and the school's admissions policies and procedures make it clear that the school does not provide services for students within this category. BBS admissions procedures are selective, and only average and above average students with no apparent learning difficulty gain admission to the school. Parents of all new admitted students sign a special acceptance contract that does not guarantee future enrollment. Student progress is closely monitored at BBS. Should it appear that the school's program is not appropriate for the abilities and/or interests of a student or does not meet his/her educational needs, the school will consult with parents to determine if the student could be better served in another school.

In line with Al-Bayan's nondiscriminatory policy, admission is conditional only upon successful entrance assessment results and the availability of places; regardless of gender, nationality, religion, or race. Academic & social developments are the principal selection criteria. Within these general criteria, priority for available vacancies is given to siblings of current students first, then to children of alumni and finally to children of new families.

In the admission assessments, which become more formal as the grade level advances, the school attempts to determine that the student is developmentally ready for school, that he/she has the basic skills required to enter the grade level in question, that the student demonstrates no significant learning difficulties, and that the student will be able to successfully cope with the heavy demands imposed by a bilingual educational program.

Enrollment Procedures

Students who want to enroll in Al Bayan School must submit an admission application to the Registrar's office with the required documents and assessment fees within the set registration period that commences in February of every year. Applications that are submitted before or after this period will not be accepted. Applicants will be asked to provide up-to-date school records, including current report cards. Applicants who meet the criteria for age and academic record will then be invited to take an entrance assessment.

English, Arabic, and Math Admissions Tests for grades 1- 12 have been designed by the school to assess basic language and math skills. The English and Arabic exams assess reading, writing and oral language skills. The Math exam assesses basic grade level mathematical skills. These tests are usually administered 3-4 times per year. A student must meet average/above average standards in all three areas in order to be considered for admissions. Children in Nursery and Kindergarten are only interviewed in the presence of their parents. These interviews, which are conducted on a weekly basis from February to March each year, assess the development of the child's social, emotional, speech, language, and fine motor skills.

Admission to the School will be determined by the Principal in each division after careful review of the results of the admissions test, recommendations made by the examining teachers, and the previous school academic and behavior records.

Once a child has been assessed, the Registration office will contact parents to inform them of the outcome of the admission assessment, and the status of the student's pending application.

If assessment results are satisfactory and places are available, parents will be invited to register their children.

During the admission process the school will consult with prospective parents to ensure that they support the school's mission and policies.

Registration is only complete upon presentation of:

Health records
Previous school transcripts
Payment of deposit KD.100/- (US$ 300). This amount is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Contact the Registrar

Contact the School Registration Ofiice at (965) 25315125.ext 503/531,fax (965)25310012 or email:registrar@bbs.edu.kw/asstreg@bbs.edu.kw.
In your communication please state the following:

Child's date of birth.
Present School and grade level.
Child's level in Arabic and English.

To enquire or correspond with Registration Office,Click on the Admission Enquiry Form

School Tuition Fees for Academic Year 2009/2010

Nursery	KD. 1,738/-	US$ 5,993/- approx.
Kindergarten 1	KD. 1,868/-	US$ 6,441/- approx.
Kindergarten 2	KD. 2,033/-	US$ 7,010/- approx.
Grades 1 to 4	KD. 3,135/-	US$ 10,810/- approx.
Grades 5 to 8	KD. 3,305/-	US$ 11,397/- approx.
Grades 9 to 12	KD. 3,457/-	US$ 11,921/- approx.

A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of KD. 100/- (US$ 300 approx.) must be paid immediately upon acceptance.
Balance of First Installment (34%) of total fees must be paid by school opening in September.
Second Installment (33%) of total fees must be paid by December.
Third Installment (remaining 33%) of total fees must be paid by March.