About
School Profile
Al-Bayan Bilingual School was created with a vision to prepare students for the world of today and the challenges of tomorrow. The school offers a bilingual program in which the Arabic and English languages carry equal emphasis and status, the goal of which is to bridge global progress with the traditional values of Arab culture. The school aims to foster an environment for students to develop the intellectual qualities, ethical values, and positive attitudes required for effective participation and leadership in the overall development of Kuwait and the rapidly changing world.
Founded:
BBS was established in1977 as the first bilingual school in the Arabian Gulf area.
Holding Company:
FAWSEC Educational Company, a non-profit organization.
School Leaders:
| Wayne Richardson | Director |
|---|---|
| Paul Said | Deputy Director |
| Sura Abdul-Niby | Preschool Principal |
| Nadine Abdallah | Elementary School Principal |
| Nehme El Kourani | Middle School Principal |
| Katrin Gendy | High School Principal |
Leadership Roles:
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Location:
Hawalli Campus (Pre-K - Grade 12): Hawalli, Beirut Street, next to Huda Sharawi roundabout
School Hours for Students:
| Division | Timing |
|---|---|
| Preschool | 7:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Elementary School (grades 1-5) | 7:15 am – 2:30 pm |
| Middle School (grades 6-8) | 7:20 am – 2:40 pm |
| High School (grades 9-12) | 7:20 am – 2:40 pm |
The workweek is Sunday to Thursday. The minimum number of Student days are 180 days per academic year.
Students:
SY 2023-2024: 2,641 students enrolled.
Class Size:
| Pre-K | 18 students/class |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | 20 students/class |
| Kindergarten 2 | 23 students/class |
| Elementary School | 25 students/class |
| Middle School | 23 students/class |
| High School | 24 students/class |
Accreditation
BBS has three full accreditations from:
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges [USA]
- The Council of International Schools [Netherlands]
- Kuwait Ministry of Education
Counseling:
BBS has 12 counselors, in addition to an Educational Psychologist.
College Matriculation:
Additionally, 50% of our seniors who applied to universities abroad were accepted into institutions ranked among the top 100 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Media Centers/ Makerspace:
BBS has 4 media centers/ Makerspaces on its campus. The media centers use a server which allows for web-based access to the entire school catalog.
Finances:
72% of BBS's tuition revenue is allocated to staff salaries and benefits as per the budget for SY2023/2024.
The remaining tuition revenue is utilized to develop school facilities and programs.