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Dasman Bilingual School
A Cognita-group American-Arabic bilingual school in Dasman, Kuwait City, founded 1996 and now around 1,500 pupils aged 3–18, running AP and Pearson Edexcel pathways.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K - KG2 | 3 | KWD 1,786 |
| Elementary 1-4 | 6 | KWD 2,784 |
| Middle School 5-8 | 11 | KWD 3,006 |
| High School 9-12 | 14 | KWD 3,101 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Reservation Deposit | KWD 100 | |
| Crèche Fee (KG) | KWD 300 |
Reviews
- Dasman Bilingual School (DBS) is one of Kuwait's oldest American-curriculum schools, opened in 1996, with around 4,000 students across seven buildings in Hawalli. It is part of Cognita.
- Parent and ex-student feedback online is unusually pointed. Several Kuwaitis have described problems with discipline and culture in the secondary school, with comments like "don't go to Dasman Bilingual School for the love of god" and reports of students walking out of class with no consequences.
- One Kuwaiti who attended a different Kuwait school for twelve years contrasted it with Dasman in stark terms, saying classroom skipping, smoking in bathrooms and behaviour towards teachers were issues there.
- Other parents flag it as a fallback for families who couldn't manage the British system. One parent commented that the school is "accredited very well" and good students can win scholarships, but "if he grows up to be sitting with the wrong crowd there'll be problems."
- The school does run a special-needs section that parents in Kuwait community groups consistently flag as a strength.
- Staff side is also mixed. One ex-staff account describes a teacher being dismissed without right of reply after a student complaint. a real factor about staff turnover and how parent and teacher concerns are handled.
Positives
- Special-needs provision. Parents recommend the special-needs section.
Considerations
- Behaviour and culture in senior school. Multiple Kuwaiti reviewers describe issues with discipline, classroom skipping and student conduct.
- Academic ceiling. Strong students can do well and win scholarships. Reviewers say peer group matters.
- Staff treatment. One detailed account of a teacher dismissed without right of reply. a real factor about staff turnover.
- British alternative. Some local parents see it as a softer fallback after the British curriculum.
Leadership
Samar Dizmen
Samar Sabha Dizmen is a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience in the field of education, driven by a profound passion for lifelong learning and discovery. Her approach is deeply rooted in the belief that education is not just about imparting knowledge but also about instilling values, life lessons, and the ability to learn from others. Samar is committed to building capacity in her students and colleagues, fostering leadership, and cultivating a love for learning in everyone she engages with. Her career is a testament to her unwavering dedication to the transformative power of education.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02