Dear Parents and friends of the Canadian Bilingual School,
First of all, a very warm WELCOME
All schools have their own special personality and the character of The Elementary School of Canadian Bilingual School is particularly strong. It holds on to a simple ambition:
“To be the school in Kuwait which is known to be the best because it is the place where the learning is outstanding, where the results are exemplary and where the community is valued”
In the Elementary department, we instill the right values in our children from an early age through the use of a program of ‘Character Traits’. We take pride in our approaches to learning and focus on providing a contextual and inclusive curriculum, which has at its core creativity. The curriculum is underpinned by the academic quality and rigor of the AREO Common Core Curriculum but is delivered using our own contemporary approaches to personalized learning with a truly international outlook.
It’s not all serious though – a huge part of the way that we learn is through fun and scaffolding children to lead their own learning. A variety of learning opportunities are a great way to engage our children’s curiosity. Creative opportunities like these contribute to the school’s happy and vibrant environment.
As educators, we also have a responsibility to prepare our children to be citizens of the future. While we may not know what the ‘jobs of tomorrow’ will be, we strive to equip our children with a mastery of different forms of technology, transforming them into powerful learners, ready for a world that’s changing.
We would be proud to welcome you to visit and join the Canadian Bilingual School family.
Sincerely,
Mr Edmund Nonis
Principal of Elementary
Dear CBS Families and Community
Dear Canadian Bilingual school family members,
We wish to welcome all our returning and new students and their families to the new academic year 2023-2024. Our mission at CBS is to promote a respectful, safe, and supportive environment, encouraging high expectations and academic success.
In order to accomplish our mission we carefully chose to deliver an American Common Core-based curriculum along with the best educational practices in teaching and assessment.
We are committed to providing an environment that values diversity, fosters respect and understanding, and offers a safe and supportive environment for teaching and learning.
In middle and high school, students learn how to effectively approach their work both individually and in teams. We ask students to actively engage in ideas and examine topics through multiple perspectives. Our students learn to recognize the connections between what they learn in academic disciplines and how it relates to the outside world. Skills and concepts are not taught in isolation; students and staff collaborate to form a highly connected community of learners. We hold a belief that increased connection and collaboration in our school fosters a richer learning experience.
In High school, students can choose between business stream and Science stream starting from Grade 11 based on their choices for what they want to study in the university. The guidance counselor works with students as early as from Grade 9 on career choices. Our students are offered one subject related to career guidance in grade 10 where students can meet with professionals, share in mini projects and study about different careers. This is meant to give them the chance to take informed decisions for their future careers.
Curriculum review is a continuous and ongoing process, where teachers continually assess student data to improve instruction. Students set their goals with their teachers at the end of each quarter and put the plan for next steps as well. Students in grades 6 to 10 take the MAP test to assess student learning and growth in English and Math.
The middle and high school years are crucial in providing the foundation for the following stage and for lifelong learning. Academic, social, and emotional growth is an essential goal leading our efforts and energy to provide our students with the best possible educational experience and preparation for the future. We encourage all students to get involved in extra-curricular activities that range between sports, after-school clubs, student council, or involvement in other CBS and community activities that can help students grow emotionally, socially, and physically.
Life is full of challenges and challenges are full of opportunities to learn… Never get scared from challenges and always welcome the chances to learn new things in life in order to grow and prosper… Wishing you all the very best in this new academic year.
Best wishes for a wonderful year,
Gihan Hassan
Middle & High School Principal