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Kuwait City is home to 18 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 8 international schools in Kuwait city, Kuwait. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KWD 8,579), location, and more to find the right international school now.
KES delivers a British-based education in English for students aged 3–19. Early Years follows the English National Curriculum; Primary follows the England and Wales curriculum, with Arabic and Islamic Studies aligned to MoE programs. In Secondary, Years 7–9 follow the English National Curriculum, Years 10–11 work toward Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel GCSE, and Years 12–13 offer A-levels in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Literature, Geography, History, Design Technology, Art, Drama, Music, and Languages such as Spanish and French. The Green Unit provides specialist support for learners with learning disabilities. Facilities include science labs, drama studios, ICT suites, libraries, an indoor gym and swimming pool, plus a Sixth Form Centre known as The Millennium, a Music Centre and an Art & Design Technology Centre. KES became a Google Reference School in 2014. In 2022 Sama Educational Company acquired KES and partners with Aldenham School and Royal Grammar School Guildford. Robotics and Model United Nations are extracurriculars.
International Academy of Kuwait is a British international school for students aged 3 to 18, delivering English National Curriculum. Foundation Stage follows EYFS; Primary uses Oxford KS1-KS2 and Cambridge KS3-KS4 with English as the medium of instruction. Arabic language and Islamic Studies follow Kuwait's Ministry of Education guidelines. In secondary, the school follows the English National Curriculum and prepares students for IGCSE Cambridge AS examinations. In KS4 (Year 10-11) four IGCSE subjects are studied each year (Maths core/extended, English, Arabic, Islamic and one additional IGCSE). In Year 12, students may study up to four AS subjects with Edexcel; Year 12 A2 is not offered. Cambridge, Edexcel and Oxford boards are used at high school. Facilities include sports facilities, canteen, libraries and science labs; a bus service. IT features four computer laboratories with 30 computers each, broadband, smart projectors and Scratch programming. An extracurricular program supports academic, cultural and leadership development.
Gulf English School is a private British international school in Kuwait City serving students aged 3 to 18. Opened in 1980, it delivers a British-based curriculum aligned with the English National Curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, with EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The school is accredited by BSME and British School Overseas (BSO) and is a member of ECIS and AoBSO, with participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Its campus features science and computer laboratories, a library, a sports complex, a mosque and a 25‑metre indoor heated swimming pool. Classrooms have interactive panels; there are three ICT suites, three music rooms and a drama studio, plus a large hall for productions, and indoor/outdoor basketball courts and a gym. Co-curricular activities include the Model United Nations, Robotics Club, and the Young Shakespeare Company, with Active Citizenship and leadership opportunities shaping character and global awareness.
The English School Kuwait City is a not-for-profit, British-curriculum school for ages 3 to 16. It follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (3–5) and the National Curriculum for England (5–16), with English as the language of instruction. Arabic and French are taught; Arabic for Arabs and Islamic Studies are mandatory from Year 1, and Arabic for non-Arabs begins in Year 3; Kuwaiti Social Studies is taught from Year 5. Founded in 1953 under the British Embassy, it was Kuwait's first British-curriculum preparatory school and remains owned by the Al-Bahar family. The school prepares pupils to transfer to UK and international schools and operates on a not-for-profit model. The campus hosts a Performing Arts Centre for productions and events, extensive arts, music and ICT facilities, three science laboratories, and a dedicated Science and Technology Building opened in 2024. The library houses about 23,000 items; Bedouin Tent and a broad ECA programme extend learning beyond lessons. About 53 nationalities are represented; roughly 30% are British and over 60% come from native English-speaking countries. The Upper School expanded in 2025 with over 715 pupils.
The International British School is a British international school in Kuwait serving ages 3 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum and offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. Arabic (First and Second Language), Kuwait Social Studies, and French are part of the core curriculum, and Islam is compulsory for Muslim students. The Kuwait Ministry of Private Education approves the school, and the UK Government Inspectorate has approved it to inspect British international schools since March 2019. It is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East and a partner of the British Council. Facilities include science labs and a computer suite, a library, theatre and music programs, EY and Step and Learn spaces, a swimming pool, a canteen, and outdoor playgrounds. Annual trips abroad complement learning. Subjects include physics, chemistry, biology, business studies, history, geography, art, ICT and French.
The English Academy, TEA, is a school within the Al-Jeel Al Jadeed Educational Group. It offers a British education for ages 3 to 18; TEA uses the English National Curriculum. In the Early Years TEA uses the EYFS Framework with seven areas of learning; from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, TEA follows the 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. The school opened in September 1993. Facilities include IT labs, digital projectors, a Theatre, three Secondary/Sixth Form labs, and a large Playground and PE facilities. TEA sends students to universities in Europe, the UK, the Middle East and the US, globally.
LFK is a private, multicultural French school in Kuwait, homologated by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE-partner. The curriculum follows the French national program with a bilingual dimension culminating in the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). From maternelle to Terminale, language learning is integrated, with PARLE and EMILE supporting early language development; PARLE continues in collège, and lycée students may pursue the BFI and, from 2025, the English-language European Section. The school also offers language certifications—IELTS, DELE, DELF, and CIMA—to formalize proficiency. A trilingual pathway, the Section Internationale Américaine (SIA), leads to the BFI American track, with some English-language instruction in 2nde. The Section Européenne anglaise is planned to begin in fall 2025. Official pathways include Parcours Avenir, Parcours d'éducation artistique et culturelle, Parcours éducatif de santé, and Parcours citoyen. The campus serves maternelle through terminale and supports extensive after-school activities and eco-responsibility initiatives. The school welcomes families worldwide today.
Dasman Bilingual School is a bilingual day school in Kuwait offering an American-based curriculum integrated with Arabic language and culture for students aged 2 to 17. The program combines American standards and Arabic strands, with accreditation from CIS and NEASC, and includes Advanced Placement courses and BTEC qualifications in the upper grades. Established in 1996 in Sharq and part of Cognita family, the school has grown to 3,000 students across seven buildings, serving a diverse international community. Facilities include two swimming pools, multiple auditoria, football fields, indoor and outdoor sports courts, science labs, art studios, a cafeteria, and a dedicated Special Needs Division. A robust extracurricular program features robotics, STEAM, music, and a wide range of clubs. The school emphasizes inclusive education, global citizenship, and leadership through activities such as Model United Nations and Student Council, with 95% of graduates entering universities in Kuwait, the US, and the UK globally.
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