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Al-Bayan International School
BIS is a non-profit American-curriculum school on Beirut Street in Hawalli, founded in 1993 and rebuilt under its current name in 2017. The school runs from KG2 to Grade 12, uses inquiry-based, student-centred teaching, and holds CIS and NEASC accreditation…
In brief
A small American-curriculum school in Hawalli with deep roots in special-needs education. Originally Fawzia Sultan International School in 1993, the first Middle East school dedicated to learning differences, rebranded and reopened as Al-Bayan International School in fall 2017.
BIS sits on Beirut Street behind Dar Al-Shifa Hospital and runs KG to Grade 12 on an American curriculum. The school is a non-profit operated by FAWSEC Educational Company. Roughly 800 students. Fees run from KWD 2,434 in early years to KWD 5,273 in high school. CIS-accredited. Head is Kevin Fullbrook.
BIS sits in the shadow of larger American schools and is the smaller, quieter option. The legacy as Fawzia Sultan means a stronger inclusion track, and the school is associated with families who want learning support taken seriously. Easy to confuse with Al-Bayan Bilingual School (BBS), an older, larger, unrelated bilingual institution on the same Beirut Street. Best fit for families wanting a small American-curriculum school with a real history of supporting learning differences.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG2 | 4 | Annual | KWD 2,434 |
| KG3 | 5 | Annual | KWD 2,650 |
| Grades 1-5 | 6 | Annual | KWD 4,086 |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | Annual | KWD 4,770 |
| Grades 9-12 | 14 | Annual | KWD 5,273 |
Head of school
Mr. Kevin Fullbrook
Mr. Kevin Fullbrook is the Director of Al-Bayan International School. He began his career as a Mathematics and Physical Education teacher in a remote Australian school before moving into leadership roles. He has participated in the Think Tank on Global Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of the Arts (UK) and the Chartered College of Teachers (UK). He is passionate about creativity and innovation in education and frequently speaks at conferences and workshops on these topics. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Bachelor of Education, and an MBA.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Location
Hawalli, Beirut Street, Behind Dar Al-Shifa Hospital, P.O Box 356, Hawally 32004