American International School of Kuwait

Located in Salmiya, Kuwait (PO Box 3267, 22033). Mailing address: American International School Kuwait, Salmiya 22033. Courier address: American International School, Hamood Al-Naser Street, Medan Hawalli, Kuwait.

Kindergarten through Grade 12, organized into Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

Private, independent, co-educational day school offering an IB Continuum and an American curriculum.

No formal country affiliation; based in Kuwait.

AIS Kuwait uses division-based schedules across EC, ES, MS and HS. EC and ES gates open around 6:45 AM; EC dismissal around 1:12 PM and ES around 2:00 PM; MS/HS bus gate operations and regular dismissal around 2:25 PM (bus) or 3:00 PM depending on division. Elementary starts at 7:20 AM; High School starts around 7:40 AM.

AIS provides bus transportation. Families register with the Transportation Supervisor. Buses are staffed by licensed drivers. AIS maintains a Bus Procedure Manual and Transportation Maintenance Manual.

The school offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). English is the language of instruction. Languages offered include English, Arabic (Language and Literature), Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL), and French for language acquisition. The curriculum is standards-based and aligned with Kuwait's Ministry of Education requirements; Arabic is studied through Grade 9 and Muslim students study Islamic Studies. Science follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and IB DP alignment; Mathematics aligns with CCSS; Physical Education follows The Ontario Curriculum Health and Physical Education. AIS emphasizes university preparation and provides pathways to leading universities around the globe.

Many AIS graduates attend top universities worldwide, with pathways to leading universities around the globe.

The school supports social and emotional development through the IB programmes and a pastoral care program; the Student Services team includes divisional counselors and assistant principals to support student wellbeing.

The school provides English Language Learner (ELL) support and is equipped to support students who do not require a modified program.

The school provides English Language Learner (ELL) support.

The IB programmes support the social and emotional development of each child, complemented by a pastoral care program.

The school has a safeguarding policy to protect students and staff; background checks are required for staff; a child protection framework is in place.

Application is online and begins December 1. All documents must be received before review; attachments should be clear to avoid delays. Required documents include a passport photo, Civil IDs (parents), birth certificate, student passport, and report cards or official transcripts as applicable. Eligible applicants are notified by email and assigned an assessment date. A non-refundable Application & Assessment fee of KD 65 must be paid prior to assessment. Assessments use MAP testing for Grades 2-11; Kindergarten has an interview; Grade 5+ may include written assessments. The Admissions Committee decides after evaluating assessment results and prior records. Admissions may be granted, denied, or placed on a waiting list. Acceptance decisions are normally issued within 2-3 weeks; accepted families are notified by phone and must register within 2 days. After acceptance, a KD 100 deposit is due within two days to secure enrollment. Transferring documents from the previous school must be submitted to the AIS Registrar after acceptance. A student file should be completed before the first day of school. Local transfers require final report card, official transcript (Grades 9-12), original Transfer Certificate, Financial Clearance, and Health File; documents must be submitted before end of May. Overseas transfers require immunization records and residency within eight weeks; birth certificates should be translated if needed; authenticated reports from the home country may be requested.

The Admissions Committee may place the applicant on a waiting list.