Gulf English School and The English Academy are both in Kuwait City, about 5 km apart. Both schools offer EYFS, British, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels programmes, and Gulf English School also offers Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are close, at KWD 1,692 - 3,893 for Gulf English School and KWD 1,513 - 3,713 for The English Academy. Both take pupils from 3 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 1,363 and 1,359 pupils.
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
1,363
Pupils
1,359
Typical class size
Typical class size
25
Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1980
Opened
1993
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
The school is located in Salmiya, Kuwait, on Al Dimnah Street (Block 4). The postal address is P O Box 33106, Salmiya, Kuwait. The school can be reached by telephone at +965 2575 7022 or +965 2575 7952.
Location
Ahmad Ibn Tolon Street, Area 82, Hawally, Kuwait (Hawally district). PO Box 1081, Surra 45701. The English Academy is part of the Al-Jeel Al Jadeed Educational group and moved to Hawally in 2013 to its new premises.
Stages
Stages
The school serves ages 3–18, from Kindergarten to Year 13.
Stages
All-through school from age 3½ to 18, organized into three sections: Infants (EYFS/KG), KS2, and Secondary. It delivers the National Curriculum for England to KS1–KS3 and EYFS for KG/Reception, with iGCSE, AS and A levels offered in KS4–KS5.
School type
School type
The school is a private British international school.
School type
An international school within the Al-Jeel Al Jadeed Educational group; delivers a British international education and follows the National Curriculum for England.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
The pupil body represents 25 nationalities; the largest groups are Egyptian (57.7%), Kuwaiti (15.7%) and Jordanian (6.7%).
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Early morning and after-school intervention groups for mathematics and literacy.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
UK/British
Country affiliation
British international school; follows the English National Curriculum.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
The school day runs Sunday to Thursday, from 7:10 AM to 2:30 PM.
School day structure
Three-term school year; Sunday–Thursday; school day 7:00–14:00.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Reservation fee
- Reservation deposit: KWD 100 (paid to reserve a place). The KWD 100 deposit is non-refundable and secures the place until the first day of the school year.
Tuition fees (2025 / 2026) — amounts per term and total per year by year group
- Fees are billed in three term instalments. The published instalment dates are at the start of each term (first term due 1 September, second term due 1 January, third term due 1 April). The first instalment must be paid in full before the commencement of the new academic year. The KWD 100 deposit only secures the place until the first day of the school year. If a student attends during a term, the full term fee is payable for that term. Transfer certificates are issued only after all dues are settled and any school property on loan is returned. Application for withdrawal or cancellation during the school year must be made on the prescribed form at least 15 days before leaving.
Boarding fees
- Gulf English School operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees; there is no boarding provision in the published fee schedule.
Other costs and charges
- Books, uniforms, extra‑curricular activities, external examination fees and school trips are not included in the tuition figures above and are charged separately. Uniform items are available from the school uniform store; exchanges require a valid receipt and must be completed within 15 days. The school operates a uniform store with published opening times and an internal ecommerce/tutorial process for uniform purchase via the school's Skoolee system. Exact prices for uniforms, books, exams and extra‑curricular activities are charged in addition to tuition and vary by item/service.
Refund and cancellation policy (fees)
- The reservation deposit (KWD 100) is non‑refundable. If a student attends school during a term, the full term fee for that term is payable regardless of days attended. Withdrawals or cancellations during the school year require submission of the prescribed form at least 15 days before leaving; transfer documents and certificates are issued only after all outstanding fees and obligations are cleared.
Fee payment instructions and contacts
- Tuition is collected by term instalments according to the dates shown above and must be paid in full by the instalment due dates. The school uses the Skoolee parent/management system for parent services (including uniform purchases).
Fee details
Application / Registration fees - No separate application fee is published for new registrations or re-registrations; registration is handled through the school's admissions process.
Tuition fees — annual and per term (Kuwaiti Dinar, KD) - Kindergarten (Year: KD 1,513). Per term (3 terms per school year): KD 504.33. - Reception (Year: KD 2,150). Per term: KD 716.67. Books: KD 10 per year. - Years 1–2 (each year: KD 2,257). Per term: KD 752.33. Books: KD 30 per year. - Years 3–6 (each year: KD 2,506). Per term: KD 835.33. Books: KD 60 per year. - Years 7–9 (each year: KD 3,002). Per term: KD 1,000.67. Books: KD 90 per year. - Years 10–11 (each year: KD 3,002). Per term: KD 1,000.67. Books: KD 90 per year. (Table notes Years 10–11 are shown together for those two years.) - Years 12–13 (each year: KD 3,713). Per term: KD 1,237.67. Books: KD 60 per year.
Sibling (additional-child) fees — annual and per term (KD) - Kindergarten additional child: KD 1,438 per year — per term KD 479.33. - Reception additional child: KD 2,043 per year — per term KD 681.00. - Years 1–2 additional child: KD 2,145 per year — per term KD 715.00. - Years 3–6 additional child: KD 2,381 per year — per term KD 793.67. - Years 7–9 additional child: KD 2,852 per year — per term KD 950.67. - Years 10–11 additional child: KD 2,852 per year — per term KD 950.67. - Years 12–13 additional child: KD 3,528 per year — per term KD 1,176.00.
Books / learning resources (annual) - Reception: KD 10 per year. Years 1–2: KD 30 per year. Years 3–6: KD 60 per year. Years 7–11: KD 90 per year. Years 12–13: KD 60 per year. Kindergarten shows no book charge in the published schedule.
Transport (annual) and transport deposit - The published fee table shows a transport line of KD 350 per year for year groups. An Important Notes item on the fees page states the annual transport fee is KD 325 and that to reserve a transport space a KD 100 deposit is required. The KD 100 transport deposit is non‑refundable if transport is cancelled after 31 August. Parents should note both figures appear on the school's published materials.
Boarding fees - The English Academy does not publish any boarding or residential fees; boarding facilities are not listed.
Other costs and one‑off charges - Transport deposit: KD 100 (non‑refundable if cancellation is after 31 August). Annual transport fee referenced above. - Books charges by year group are listed above. - Uniform: A full school uniform policy and required items are specified; no uniform prices are published. Uniform items include summer/winter uniforms, PE kit, blazer (KS3), jumper and coat as appropriate by key stage. - Examination or external exam board charges (if applicable) are not itemised in the published fee schedule; parents remain responsible for any additional school fees set by the Ministry of Education.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and related charges are presented as annual amounts. The school operates on a three‑term academic calendar (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3); term dates are published in the school calendar. Parents should expect billing to reference the annual fee and the three academic terms. - The KD 100 transport deposit must be paid to reserve a transport space; the deposit is non‑refundable if transport is dropped after 31 August.
Refund information - The transport deposit (KD 100) is explicitly non‑refundable if transport is cancelled after 31 August. No general tuition‑refund schedule or detailed refund terms are published in the school's public fee schedule.
Fee payment options and administration - Online payments are accepted via the school's Pay Online portal. Contact details for fee administration are published (phone and enquiries email). For bank transfer, payroll deduction, card or other arrangements, parents should contact the school's finance office using the published telephone numbers or enquiries email.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school uses a British-based curriculum aligned with the English National Curriculum across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. Key Stage 3 provides a broad foundation across core subjects, humanities, languages, creative arts, technology and physical education, with literacy, numeracy and oracy reinforced across the curriculum. Key Stage 4 follows English National Curriculum expectations with GCSE/IGCSE pathways and a broad range of core and optional subjects, plus exam preparation, careers guidance and pastoral support for post-16 study. Key Stage 5 offers an aspirational and flexible curriculum aligned with English National Curriculum principles and internationally recognised A Level qualifications, supported by enrichment opportunities, leadership roles and comprehensive university and careers guidance. Assessment and reporting are designed to support progress, with formative and summative assessments and four reports per academic year.
Curriculum details
TEA follows the English National Curriculum across the school, adapting it to meet student needs. In Early Years (Kindergarten to Year 2) TEA uses the EYFS Framework with seven areas of learning. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, TEA follows the English 2014 National Curriculum, with themed learning and schemes such as Talk for Writing and White Rose Maths. The Secondary Curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England and is complemented by Arabic, Islamic Studies and PSHE, with progression from Year 7 to IGCSE and Sixth Form. The Sixth Form offers IAS and IAL programmes. University destinations include Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and the United States, with TEA's learning habits helping students thrive in higher education.,
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
TEA is an examinations centre for Cambridge and Pearson. In 2022, 46% of IGCSE grades were A*-A; in 2023, 47.3% achieved A*-A. For A*-C, 78% of IGCSE grades were A*-C in 2022 and 81.7% in 2023. IAL results in 2022 and 2023 met university entry requirements and enabled progression to university study.,
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
University and careers guidance is provided to prepare students for university and beyond.
Higher education progression
Many TEA students attend renowned universities in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and America. The learning habits taught at TEA enable students to thrive at these institutions.,
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit the application form, available at the school and on the GES website.
2. Book an entrance test appointment.
3. After approval, you will receive an approval letter to submit to the previous school so that transferring documents can be obtained.
4. If there is no previous school, you will be directed to a governmental clinic to create a health file for the child.
5. Reserve a place by paying a 100 KD deposit, which is non‑refundable and secures the place until September 1.
6. Age requirements: Pre-KG must be 3 years old by September 15; KG must be 3 years 6 months by September 15; Reception must be 4 years 6 months by September 15; Year 1 to Year 12 registration is based on the student's reports and attendance certificates.
7. Required documents include 3 passport‑size photos, birth certificate, civil IDs for guardian/father/mother/student, nationality copy for Kuwaiti nationals, passports for all members, residency page for non‑Kuwaitis, last academic reports (Reception to Year 3) or three years of school reports (Year 4 to Year 12), a reference form and transfer certificate from the previous school (for Years 7–12), fees clearance, student's academic file, and a School Health card. For students coming from outside Kuwait, the last academic report and transfer certificate should be stamped by the Kuwaiti Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
8. An enrolment form is also available for completion as part of the process. The school emphasises a structured pathway from application to enrollment, with opportunities to complete steps in English or Arabic and clear guidance on documentation and health requirements.
Admissions
1. Admissions start in January for the following academic year. Priority is given to siblings of current TEA students. Entrance to KG and Reception is determined by age: KG 3.5 years; Reception 4.5 years. Once the age requirements are met, the child will be invited to an interview with the EYFS team.
2. Screening: The admissions team screens the information provided and will contact you to confirm whether the child meets the requirements. They will undertake the next part of the process. From Year 1 to Year 10 this involves entrance examinations. Entrance Test and Interview: If your child has been selected, you will be contacted with an appointment time for the entrance test and interview.
3. Entrance Test and Interview: The next step is the entrance test and interview. If your child has been selected, you will be contacted with an appointment time for the entrance test and interview. The process for Year 1 to Year 10 includes these assessments.
4. Final Decisions and Registration: For children that pass the test and interview, registration of your child must be made within the required time period. This is to guarantee their place due to the high numbers of applicants. Final acceptance decisions are made by the School Principal.
5. The school address is Ahmad Ibn Tolon Street, Area 8, Hawally, Kuwait. Telephone: +965 22651195, +965 22651196. Office hours are Sunday - Thursday, 7AM - 2PM.
