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Kuwait, Kuwait City
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Founded in 1991, AIS Kuwait was established after the liberation of Kuwait to provide Kuwaiti and international students with a high-quality American education. Under founder Dr. Kamil Al Rayes, the school aimed to provide access to a world-class education and pathways to leading universities. In its first year, AIS Kuwait welcomed 300 students and 25 teachers, despite shortages of textbooks, library facilities, and other learning resources. By October 1994, the school achieved full accreditation and relocated from Surra to Salmiya to support growth. After Dr. Kamil Al Rayes passed away in 1995, his daughter, Mrs. Samera Al Rayes, MA.Ed., became Director, with the family continuing to serve on the governing Board; today the school serves more than 2,200 students with more than 350 staff and remains an accredited international school with an open, welcoming culture and strong sense of community.
AIS Kuwait maintains an active school community with a calendar of events including cultural celebrations and national holidays. World Arabic Language Day is observed at AIS on December 4, 2025. The AIS calendar includes events such as the MUN Conference (December 4–6, 2025) and the Winter Book Fair (November 23–27, 2025), plus National Day/Liberation Day celebrations in February. Student life is supported by active clubs and organizations such as NHS and MUN, promoting student leadership and community engagement.
AIS Kuwait is a private, independent, co-educational day school offering an American curriculum alongside the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Serving students aged 4 to 18, instruction is in English with language options in Arabic, AFL, and French. The curriculum aligns with Kuwait's Ministry requirements and emphasizes university preparation for institutions worldwide. The school blends NGSS-based science, CCSS-aligned mathematics, and The Ontario Health and Physical Education for PE. Founded in 1991, AIS Kuwait has grown from a 300-student start to an inclusive campus with about 2,200 students and 350 staff, and it remains accredited. The campus features a 1,270-seat Dr. Kamil Al Rayes Auditorium, a Black Box Theatre, two gyms, two tennis courts, two soccer fields, science and computer labs, a Learning Common and a Genius Bar, music and art rooms, a clinic, and a canteen. Active programs include MUN, NHS, SLC, and a Visual Arts Gallery.
