Kuwait, Kuwait City
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English is the primary language of instruction. Arabic is taught as part of the regular curriculum and is the language of instruction for Religion and Social Studies. An English Language Resource Program supports students whose English is below grade level starting in Grade 1. The school accepts both Arabic-speaking and non-Arabic-speaking students. AFL (Arabic as a Foreign Language) is offered with ministry approval required for enrollment.
The school does not offer a formal bilingual program; English is the primary language of instruction, and Arabic is integrated into the regular curriculum and used for Religion and Social Studies.
American Baccalaureate School (ABS) is a private, non‑profit K‑12 school affiliated with the American system, offering an American curriculum with Advanced Placement options. ABS follows the Common Core Standards for grades K–8 (English language arts and mathematics) and groups 9–12 standards into 9–10 and 11–12 bands, with emphasis on rigorous content and higher‑order thinking aligned to college expectations. The school provides supports for all learners, including English language learners, and it emphasizes strong foundations in English and Arabic literacy. Opened in 2006, ABS sits on a 25,000‑square‑meter campus with over 100 classrooms, interactive panels, campus‑wide Wi‑Fi, and fully networked learning spaces. Facilities include two swimming pools, two cafeterias, and specialist rooms for culinary arts, music, art, and Islamic studies. ABS operates a schoolwide STEM framework and offers extensive arts and athletics, along with events such as International Day and community service initiatives, fostering leadership and global citizenship for lifelong learning.