Al Nibras International Bilingual School (NIS) adopts the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education curriculum to teach:
NIS educational programs and curricula follow international standards and benchmarks to qualify students for university entry level. NIS adopts the Common Core State Standards to teach ELA, Math, and SSE and the New Generation Science Standards to teach Science.
Middle School and High School ELA students will have the opportunity to explore various literary genres and engage in numerous writing exercises to enhance their ability to compose complete essays and conduct research. They will also have the chance to develop advanced grammar and vocabulary skills to improve their writing. Additionally, students will be introduced to TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT preparation drills to help them become familiar with the academic requirements of universities.
Middle School Math students follow an integrated Math program, which is as follows:
Grade 6, Course 1; Grade 7, Course 2; and Grade 8, Pre-Algebra. These courses are general integrated Math curricula, which prepare students for Algebra 1 and Geometry at high school level. Students will be exposed to many problem-solving exercises, which will enhance their mathematical skills. Interactive boards are used to enhance the acquisition of math skills by bringing math from conceptual to concrete levels.
Middle School Science curricula are composed of 11 modules, which are broken down into:
Cells and Heredity, The Diversity of Living Things, Ecology and the Environment and The Dynamic Earth for Grade 6.
Earth’s Water and Atmosphere, Matter and Energy, Motion Forces and Energy and Sounds and Light, for Grade 7.
The Human Body, Space Science, and Introduction to Science and Technology, for Grade 8. Interactive boards and inquiry labs are used to bring students from concept to concrete applications.
Middle School Social Studies curriculum focuses on Asian, Middle Eastern and African cultures. The curriculum enables students to become critical thinkers by analyzing artifacts, drawing conclusions, generalizing, and conducting research.
Visual arts curriculum at the Middle School level widens students' imagination and creativity through the exploration of their own art making. The focus is on helping students to develop skills in self-reflection, problem solving and analysis.
The PE Department promotes lifetime values, which are related to the physical education and health related subject. During PE lessons, students obtain not only valuable physical skills and lifelong knowledge about a healthy lifestyle, but also leadership skills needed for a lifetime.
Al Nibras International Bilingual School has been a member of the Kuwait Foreign Schools Activities Conference (KFSAC) since 2011. This is one of the most popular sports forums among the elementary and middle school students in Kuwait. Since then, NIS has taken part in many sports activities organized by the KFSAC, and gradually increased the number of sports events, and trophies won.
A variety of elective courses are provided for students to choose from. The selected courses enrich students’ academic experiences and lift their interests, such as, but not limited to, advanced arts and craft, STEM and robotics, and advanced health and fitness.
NIS students who are diagnosed with learning difficulties are eligible to receive academic and therapeutic support services provided by the Intervention Department. A team of highly trained Intervention Specialists will provide additional academic support services in the areas of Arabic, English, and Math. Related Services such as Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy are also on offer. In this context, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed and adjusted to address a student’s particular needs & goals.
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NIS provides an after-school program, which we call “Kid’s Creations”, for our KG students. The aim of this service is to provide supervision along with fun activities for KG students like Zumba, rhythmic dancing, cooking, dramatic arts, & art and crafts . The service is available for NIS staff and parents who cannot pick up their KG children by the regular dismissal time at 12:45 pm on Sunday to Wednesday and at 12:00 noon on Thursday. Students can attend from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm or to 3:00 pm on Sunday to Wednesday and from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm or 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Registration in the Kid’s Creations program requires monthly payment. Parents are requested to contact the receptionist at Gate 3 for registration and payment.
NIS After-School Clubs for K- Grade 12 was launched on November 19, 2023.
Services provided include:
Sessions are offered Sundays through Wednesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm or from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.
A hot meal before the start of sessions is also on offer.
For any inquiries or clarification, parents can refer to the school receptionist at Gate 3, Ms. Wedad Salem or through Whatsapp contact 99982473.
Al Nibras International Bilingual School (NIS) PE Department always tries to promote lifetime values, which are related to physical education and health-related subjects. During the PE lessons, our students obtain not only valuable physical skills and lifetime knowledge concerning the healthy lifestyle but also leadership skills needed for a lifetime.
The PE Department provides the opportunity to our students to master their skills via different curriculum sports activities such as volleyball, basketball, handball, Padel, field hockey, swimming, Track & Field, and so on. Those activities vary according to the students’ level of performance and are age-appropriate.
During the academic year, we organize multiple sports events, such as in school competitions, NIS Sports Day and fathers vs. sons football matches that are accompanied by the team’s trophies. Individual medals are granted to the best-performing students.
NIS is applying Genius Map, which is a special mathematics program, based on the use of Soroban or Abacus, an ancient mathematical tool used for calculating basic number operations.
Genius Map aims to develop an ability to master the skills of solving problems mentally, to improve children’s memory, concentration, judgment, observation, imaginative and critical thinking, logical and analytical reasoning ability and time management skills. In addition, it aims to build self-confidence and to improve discipline while teaching learners speed and accuracy. Most of all, it serves as a venue for more opportunities to think, share and have fun while learning. All these abilities and skills help the learners improve their overall academic achievements.
NIS library serves students, parents, faculty and staff with a joint collection of digital and print materials using Follett’s web-based Destiny library system. It is equipped with a projector and computer area for students and staff for further reading and research.
Students and parents can access Destiny from a location outside the school in order to check the catalog, log into their Google accounts, and enjoy reading from the E-library.
Students visit the library with their teacher once a week for English and Arabic alternatively. Students can check out one book at a time, librarians teach lessons in which many skills are combined: reading genres, research strategies, and library information skills.
To find more about our library, visit our Destiny home page to browse our catalog
NIS has an Intervention Department that is able to provide special academic and therapeutic services for students who have a diagnosed need, such as a learning or physical difficulty. NIS students who are diagnosed with learning difficulties are eligible to receive academic and therapeutic support services from the Intervention Department. A team of highly trained Intervention Specialists will provide additional academic support services in the areas of Arabic, English, Math, Speech and Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. In this context, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed and adjusted to address students’ particular needs & goals.
At NIS, we are great advocates of early intervention. We believe that early intervention may have its strongest impact when offered during the first few years of life to prepare a child for adult life. Early intervention means identifying and providing effective early support to children and young people who are at risk of poor outcomes. Early intervention works to reduce the risk factors and increase the protective factors in a child’s life. Effective early intervention works to prevent problems occurring, or to tackle them head-on when they do before problems get worse. It also helps to foster a whole set of personal strengths and skills.
S.T.E.M. Education: Students are engaged in learning experiences that enable them to use their creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning to achieve the 21st century skills to become effective learners, collaborators, communicators, and creators.
Periodical visits from Al-Salam International Hospital:
