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Dear Al-Bayan Bilingual School Community,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year!

As I begin my fourth year as High School Principal, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving this incredible school community. Every new school year brings excitement, hope, and new opportunities. This year also brings uncertainty.

Last year tested all of us in ways we could never have anticipated. What began as a normal school year quickly changed as the war forced us into online learning from February through April. Together, we adapted, supported one another, and continued moving forward. Our students remained resilient, our teachers continued to provide high-quality instruction under challenging circumstances, and our families partnered with us every step of the way. Looking back, I could not be prouder of how our entire community came together.

As we begin this year, we recognize that the situation in our region remains unpredictable. While we hope for a peaceful and uninterrupted school year, we are also prepared to adapt should circumstances require us to do so. Whatever lies ahead, our commitment remains the same: to provide every student with a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning experience, whether that learning takes place on campus or online.

This year, our focus is "One Student. Every Day." These four simple words remind us why we are here. Every decision we make, every lesson we teach, every conversation we have, and every intervention we provide should make a difference in the life of at least one student every day.

We will know our students by teaching through our Global Citizenship Framework: Empathy to Impact, helping them develop not only academically but also as compassionate, ethical, and globally-minded individuals. We will support our students through our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), ensuring that every student receives the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support they need to succeed. Most importantly, we will empower our students by building a culture of belonging where every student feels valued, connected, and knows that they have adults in the school who genuinely care about them.

We also remain committed to academic excellence. Last year, despite the disruptions caused by the war, our students achieved the highest AP results in our school's history, with 81% of our AP students earning a score of 3 or higher. This remarkable accomplishment reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the strong partnership between school and home. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and look forward to building on this success in the year ahead.

Just as importantly, we remain committed to the well-being of every student. Adolescence is filled with challenges even in the best of times, and our counselors, teachers, and administrators are here to ensure that every student feels supported, connected, and valued. At BBS, we believe students learn best when they know they belong.

I also want to thank our parents for the trust you place in us every day. Your partnership is one of the greatest strengths of our school. Over the past three years, I have seen firsthand what we can accomplish when families and the school work together with a shared purpose. I know that whatever this year brings, we will continue to support one another with understanding, flexibility, and resilience.

Last year, BBS became a model for many schools in Kuwait as we successfully navigated AP and SAT testing during an incredibly difficult period. That experience reminded us that challenges do not define us—our response to them does. It showed our students that resilience is not just something we talk about; it is something we live every day.

As we move into this new school year, I ask each member of our community, students, staff, and parents, to remember our focus: One Student. Every Day. Small moments of kindness, encouragement, and support have the power to change lives. If each of us commits to making a positive difference for one student every day, together we will create a school where every student can thrive, no matter what challenges may come our way.

I look forward to another year of learning, growth, and celebrating our students' achievements. Together, we will continue to face every challenge with courage, compassion, and the unwavering belief that our students deserve the very best we can offer them.

Wishing everyone a successful, safe, and rewarding school year.

Sincerely,

Katrin Gendy

M. Ed. Educational Leadership

High School Principal

Dear BBS Community,

After 17 years as a High School teacher in various countries, 7 of them at BBS, it is now my pleasure to welcome you as your new Assistant Principal. My experience as both a teacher and head of department will support my new role in administration. I built my classroom on the idea of student-centered learning; listening to the student’s voice and respecting their choice. This spirit of partnership, both with the students and the parents, is something that I strongly believe in and look forward to continuing. It is what sets our school apart.

Al-Bayan is the top bilingual school in Kuwait. With more than four decades of commitment to education, our school has maintained a level of excellence rarely rivaled in the country. To stay true to this, and to our school’s vision, our administration and teachers are continuously introducing new programs while also revising and improving our already robust courses. At BBS we do not compromise when it comes to the quality of our students’ education.

I am here to ensure that our students have the best high school experience. My door is always open and I look forward to meeting you.

I wish you every success.

Mr. Khaldoon Al-Ababneh

HS Assistant Principal

Welcome to Al Bayan Bilingual School!

With 28 years of experience in education, both in Kuwait and the USA, I’ve had the privilege of teaching and serving as an administrator across every grade level, from KG to Grade 12. Throughout my career, I’ve been committed to fostering the heritage of Kuwait and helping our students reach their fullest potential.

As we guide our students through the exciting and sometimes turbulent final years of school, our goal is to prepare them for life beyond the classroom, helping them become productive, engaged members of our community. While the knowledge they acquire in school is important, it is the strategies, skills, and resilience they develop along the way that will truly carry them forward.

At Al Bayan, we believe in nurturing a growth mindset. We want our students to understand that they are capable of achieving great things, even when faced with challenges. They may forget the content of a lesson, but they will never forget the perseverance, problem-solving, and critical thinking they needed to reach their goals.

Together, we’ll be by their side, helping them learn that they can do hard things, and that their efforts will lead to a better, brighter future.

We are here to support their journey every step of the way.

Dr. Jeanette Alsabah

HS Assistant Principal

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