WELCOME TO THE ADMISSION DEPARTMENT OF MARTYR ASRAR AL QABANDI BILINGUAL SCHOOL.
Admission Requirements
1. Academic Standards
MAQBS admits students who meet average or above-average academic standards. For KG1 & KG2, no specific academic prerequisites exist. However, children must be toilet-trained and able to follow basic instructions..
2. Behavioral Standards
Students with behavioural or learning difficulties that could affect their adjustment to the school environment may not be admitted.
3. Residency & Visa Status
All students must reside with their parents or legal guardians. For non-Kuwaiti residents, a letter from the sponsoring company confirming the visa process is required. The visa must be submitted within 3 weeks of the school start date to finalize registration with the Ministry of Education.
Admission Process
Step 1: Submit the Application
Complete the application form available at the registration office and submit the required documents..
Step 2: Confirmation & Testing
Upon receipt of the application, the registration office will confirm and schedule an admission test, which may include an interview and academic assessments. Test details vary by grade level.
Step 3: Admission Decision
The Admissions Committee will make one of the following decisions:
o Full Acceptance
o Conditional Acceptance
o Retest
o Decline
Step 4: Notification
Parents will be notified of the decision. Priority is given to students on a first-come, first-served basis. If space is unavailable, students will be placed on a waiting list.
Required Documents
- Birth Certificate & Vaccination Records (Original & Copy)
- Civil IDs for the student and both parents (Original & Copy)
- Valid Passports (Student, Father, Mother)
- Academic Transcripts from the last 3 years
- Transfer Certificate
- Medical Records from the previous school
- 6 Recent Passport-sized Photos (Name on the back)
- Financial Clearance Certificate (if transferring from another school)
- 100 KWD Non-refundable Registration Fee
Important Notes
- Priority is given to siblings of current students.
- International students must provide transcripts for the last 3 years, authenticated by the Kuwaiti Embassy.
- Students with special needs or severe academic delays may not be admitted.
For inquiries, please contact the Admissions Office via WhatsApp at +965 90932118.
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Frequntly Asked Questions
Why choose MAQBS School?
1- The school was established in 1997 by the grace and encouragement of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Al-Fahad Al-Salem Al-Sabah (the head of the Kuwait Women’s Voluntary Society for Service and Community Development). Her Highness had a great concern for enriching the school with a challenging and inspirational educational philosophy. The school was named after the Martyr Asrar Al Qabandi who was executed on 13/1/1991 during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
2- Our school offers an integrated educational curriculum with a bilingual system (Arabic and English – the American Common Core curriculum) from kindergarten until the end of secondary school.
3- The school has more than one academic accreditation, which not only guarantees recognition of our program but also meets high international and local standards.
4- Our school provides high-quality education with international standards while preserving Kuwaiti values and culture. Our school is owned by the Women’s Voluntary Association for Community Development, which is a voluntary and non-profit entity. This non-profit experience in Kuwait ensures that educational principles are not affected by business interests.
Which curriculum does MAQBS follow? Which subjects are taught in Arabic? Which ones are taught in English?
American Bilingual curriculum Common core curriculum – All subjects are taught in English, except Arabic, Islamic, and Social Studies. subjects follow the Kuwait Ministry of Education curriculum, with many supplementary materials added.
3- Does MAQBS offer Arabic for foreigners- AFL program?
MAQBS does not offer Arabic as a Second Language (AFL).
Where is MAQBS accredited from?
1- Ministry of Education [KUWAIT]
2- MAQBS has obtained academic accreditation since 2018, Advanced ED, currently “Cognia” accreditation, is the leading organization committed to continuous improvement.
3- In 2023 Martyr Asrar Al-Qabandi Bilingual School achieved accreditation from the AAIE Association for the Advancement of International Education
What are the teacher’s nationalities at MAQBS? What are their educational qualifications?
Well-qualified, experienced core subject teaching staff are predominantly recruited from many countries such as US, Canada, the UK, South Africa, Australia, Jamaica, and Eastern Europe, and Arabic staff are recruited from Kuwait and the Middle East. Faculty members are selected for their provenance selected for their proven skills and experience in teaching.
After passing the admission test, what documents are required for registration?
1. Six recent passport-size photographs with the student’s name written on the back.
2. A copy of Student’s Birth Certificate with full immunization records.
3. Copy of Student’s, Mother’s, and Father’s / Guardian’s Civil ID with valid residency.
4. Copy of Student’s, Mother’s, and Father’s / Guardian’s valid passports.
5. Copy of Father’s Nationality certificate (for Kuwaiti Students)
6. Copy of Official Transcripts or report cards from the last three years including the current year. (Authenticated records for students coming from outside Kuwait: stamped by the Kuwaiti Embassy and the Foreign Affairs Ministry in the country of origin)
7. Medical Card from the Kuwait Ministry of Health and complete Student Health File
8. Transfer Certificate from the previous school (if transferring from schools in Kuwait)
9. Financial Clearance Certificate (transferring from private schools only).
10. non-refundable Registration fees. (100 KD)
11. Legal proof of guardianship in case a person other than the father carries out the registration.
A- in case of the death of the father, a death certificate and legal proof of guardianship must be provided.
B- In case of divorce the mother must provide proof that she has an educational mandate over the child or a final custody sentence with no further appeal issued to ensure the custody.
12. Students whose parents are illegally living in the country, are to provide a security information card for the parent and the student (if available), an original birth certificate, or a letter from the “Committee of Claims and Lineage” that proves that the father is in the process of issuing a birth certificate to prove the lineage.