American School of Kuwait

Al Muthanna Street, Hawally, Kuwait.

Elementary School; Middle School; High School.

Privately owned, independent, coeducational college-preparatory school.

United States

Day structure varies by program. Pre-K (CDC) and KG begin around 7:00–7:30 a.m. with sessions ending around 1:10 p.m.; Grades 1–5 run 7:30 a.m.–1:55 p.m.; Grades 6–12 run 7:30 a.m.–2:55 p.m. An alternate schedule lists CDC 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., KG 8:25 a.m.–2:10 p.m., Elementary 8:25 a.m.–2:55 p.m., and Grades 6–12 8:30 a.m.–2:55 p.m.

The Elementary School curriculum is aligned with Common Core State Standards and uses a standards-based grading scale. Core subjects are taught in homeroom with specialists in art, music, and physical education, and Arabic is included in the program. The Middle School program covers Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Arabic (or AFL) and Physical Education, with Religion for Muslim students; it also offers elective, exploratory, and language options, including accelerated math and Honors English and Algebra I in Grade 8. The High School offers a diverse Advanced Placement and Honors curriculum across English, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, World Languages, Performing and Visual Arts, Information Technology, and Religion; Arabic is required for Native Arabic speakers and Religion is required for all Muslim students; Grade 9 Arabic as a Foreign Language is required for non-native speakers.

Enriched courses and acceleration options are available in Middle School, including accelerated math and Honors English and Algebra I in Grade 8. The High School offers Honors & Advanced Courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Counselors support students' social-emotional development; a Student Support Team addresses social-emotional needs.

The language of instruction is English; Arabic, French and Spanish are taught as foreign languages.

The school supports mental wellbeing through school counselors who focus on social-emotional development.

The Elementary School emphasizes a safe, positive, and enriching learning environment for every child.

1. Eligibility and readiness. The American School of Kuwait has a selective admissions process and accepts eligible students of all nationalities. Students must be prepared to access the regular American curriculum without English language or learning support programs. Placement and acceptance decisions are based on a holistic review of academic history, English language proficiency, learning readiness and independence, social, emotional, and behavioral development, and any special strengths or talents. Priority is given to families with siblings currently enrolled at ASK and to families who are strongly aligned with the school's values and expectations.

2. Submit application and required documents. Begin with the online application. Required documents for admission include two completed Enrollment Forms (one English and one Arabic), a birth certificate copy, copies of both parents' passports, copies of both parents' civil IDs (if issued), official sealed school transcripts and any standardized testing scores, two passport-sized photos of the student, a copy of the student's passport, a copy of the student's civil ID (if issued), and up to three years of previous school records (if applicable). For Kuwaitis, include a copy of the father's/guardian's Kuwaiti nationality. Parents will be granted up to two months to complete residency and civil ID processes if needed.

3. Post-acceptance documentation and immunizations. After acceptance, submit two completed enrollment forms (English and Arabic) along with copies of immunization records. If transferring from another school in Kuwait, provide a Transfer Certificate, a Clearance Certificate, and the Student Health File.

4. Medical and health requirements before attendance. The Kuwait School Health Department requires a complete physical examination file and a TB test for every student; children under five must receive a BCG vaccination. Only government clinics may perform these tests. Bring one 3x4 cm photograph, the original birth certificate, a copy of the student's civil ID (and the original if available), a copy of the immunization certificate, and a copy of the passport information pages. If transferring, bring the health file, TB/BCG card, and updated vaccination record.