Located in Salwa, Al Ghanim Bilingual School (commonly known as GBS) is a coeducational institution offering an American curriculum that spans early years, primary, middle school, and senior school. The school uniquely combines a supportive dual-language learning environment with college-preparatory Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the upper grades. This integrated bilingual framework delivers a well-rounded American educational pathway designed to foster academic excellence across all grade levels.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- International accreditation through CIS provides an established North American and bilingual framework.
- Diverse, multicultural staff with teachers noting strong camaraderie and collaboration among faculty.
- Balanced cultural emphasis that fosters Arabic language, Islamic values, and English proficiency.
Negatives
- Micromanagement and high turnover, with teachers reporting frequent intrusive observations and unsupportive administration.
- Compensation and contract disputes, including below-average salary offers, uncompensated weekend hours, and pay docking.
- Address
- Almutanabi Streel Block 6 Building 288Salwa, 13031Kuwait
- Website
- www.gbs.edu.kw
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Kuwait (+965) 22021602
- System
- American
- Curriculum
- AP
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Faculty
- 103
- Students
- Coeducational
