International Schools in Kuwait City

Ages 3-18 · American · Hawalli · ~1,800 students

ASK is the natural choice for US-curriculum families in Kuwait and the school of choice for the embassy community. Founded in 1964 and the oldest American school in the country, it has a proven track record - but self-funding families should scrutinise academic rigour against the fee level before committing.

Ages 4-18 · British · Salwa · ~3,000 students

If your company is picking up the bill and you want a British curriculum with a strong international track record, BSK is the obvious first call in Kuwait. Self-funding families should compare carefully - Nord Anglia premium pricing applies.

Ages 4-18 · American · Hawalli · ~800 students

BIS is a solid mid-market American school for families who want non-profit governance, CIS/NEASC accreditation, and a smaller, more personal environment than ASK or ABS. At KWD 4,086-5,273 for the main school years, it sits below ASK on fees while matching it on curriculum breadth.

Ages 3-18 · American · Hawalli · ~1,200 students

ABS is a well-resourced non-profit American school with a genuinely impressive campus and a strong academic infrastructure. The predominantly Kuwaiti student body means it suits families who want a US curriculum in a local context - expat families expecting a multicultural international environment should visit and assess the community mix first.

Ages 3-18 · British · Salwa · ~2,500 students

KES has a strong long-term reputation and genuine academic results, but ownership changes in recent years have prompted real concerns among teaching staff that are worth investigating before you commit. Visit, ask the hard questions, and weigh the current state against the school's history.

Ages 5-18 · American · Salwa · ~1,200 students

American Academy For Girls Dubai appears to be a girls-only American curriculum school in Dubai, though limited public information is available about this institution. Families interested in this school would need to contact them directly for current details about programs, facilities, and admissions.

Ages 3-18 · IB, American · Salmiya · ~2,800 students

AIS is the right school if you want a full IB continuum in Kuwait - it's the only authorised K-12 IB World School in the country, and the fees are more accessible than equivalent IB schools in the region. The high proportion of Kuwaiti students means the community dynamic is different from a predominantly expat school.

Ages 3-18 · American · Mahboula · ~1,200 students

ISK is a newer option in the Kuwait City market with good facilities and competitive fees - Mahboula is the trade-off, and families based in Hawalli or Salmiya should calculate the commute before committing.

Ages 3-18 · British · Hawalli · ~580 students

KNES is the value option in Kuwait City's British-curriculum market - fees are roughly half those at BSK, and the non-profit structure means surpluses go back into the school rather than to shareholders. For self-funding families or those not on full corporate packages, it's the most straightforward path to a British education in the city.

Ages 3-18 · American, Arabic, Bilingual · Hawalli · ~1,800 students

BBS is the school Kuwaiti families want their kids in. Established 1977, non-profit, American curriculum with serious Arabic alongside it. Big campus in Hawally, rebuilt around 2010, strong facilities, low-ish class sizes (19-25). Graduates routinely go to good universities in the US, Canada and the region.

Ages 3-18 · American, IB · Hawalli · ~3,000 students

ACA is a large American-curriculum school in Hawalli, founded 1997, around 4,000+ students across two campuses. IB Diploma offered in the senior years.

Ages 3-18 · British · Jabriya · ~2,000 students

NES is the academic school in Kuwait - the results are among the best in the city, and families who want rigorous British schooling with a real track record should put it near the top of the list. It isn't an easy ride for children who need a gentler pace, but for motivated students it consistently delivers.

Ages 3-18 · American · Hawalli · ~1,800 students

UAS is worth a close look if you want an American non-profit school with nearly 50 years of track record in Kuwait and fees that are more accessible than ASK or ABS. The entrance examination at all levels sets a selective baseline - which tends to keep the academic environment focused.

Ages 3-18 · British · Salmiya · ~1,500 students

GES is one of the older British-curriculum schools in Kuwait, around since 1980, big — roughly 2,500 students across about 40 nationalities. Selective on entry. Sits in central Salmiya, which is convenient for most expat areas.

Ages 3-18 · French · Salmiya · ~1,200 students

If you need the French baccalaureat for university entry in France or other Francophone countries, LFK is the only serious option in Kuwait and the fees are reasonable by AEFE-network standards. Non-French families considering it for language exposure should think carefully - the programme is designed for French-first learners.

Ages 3-18 · British · Hawalli · ~600 students

TEA is a solid, mid-market British school for families who want an all-through route from KG to A-levels in Hawalli at fees well below BSK. It won't match NES on published results, but the staff culture is positive and the school has a genuine pastoral focus.

Ages 3-18 · American, Arabic, Bilingual · Other Kuwait City · ~1,500 students

DBS is one of the bigger, better-known bilingual schools in Kuwait. American curriculum plus mandated Arabic, IB World School since 2019, AP courses in high school. Around 3,500-4,000 students across seven buildings in Sharq, on Bin Misbah Street. Cognita took a majority stake in 2024, so it's now part of a global group, though the same superintendent (Samar Dizmen) stayed on for continuity. Expect a polished campus: pools, labs, sports courts, lots of clubs.

Ages 3-18 · Pakistani Federal, Cambridge · Hawalli · ~3,000 students

PES sits in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, the dense, predominantly South Asian quarter of Farwaniya. It opened in 1995. It is K-12 and runs a British curriculum, but in Grades 9-12 students can pick FBISE (Pakistani federal board) or IGCSE. That choice is the main thing to understand about this school.