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Kuwait, Kuwait City
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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.
The American School of Kuwait is a coeducational college-preparatory school offering an AP-based curriculum. The Elementary School follows Common Core Standards and uses standards-based grading, with subjects taught in homeroom and specialists in art, music, PE; Arabic is included in the program. The Middle School covers LA, Science, Math, Social Studies, Arabic (or AFL) and PE, with Religion for Muslim students; it offers electives, including Honors English and Algebra I in Grade 8. The High School provides AP and Honors courses across English, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Languages, Performing and Visual Arts, IT, Religion; Arabic is required for native speakers and Religion is required for all Muslim students; Grade 9 Arabic as Foreign Language is required for non-native speakers. School began as International School of Kuwait in 1964 and earned U.S. accreditation from Middle States Association in 1971, with a co-curricular program including Singing Group, Dance Classes, Escape Rooms.
