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A’Takamul International School

Kuwait, Sabah Al-Salem

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KWD 1,754 - 3,229
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

ATIS (A'Takamul International School) is located in Sabah Al-Salem, Kuwait, and offers an American curriculum across all divisions. It is co-educational on campus, with gender-segregated spaces in the Middle School and High School. Kindergarten follows an American program and is Accredited by AdvancedEd; its curriculum includes personal, social and emotional development; communication and language; physical development; literacy; mathematics; living values; science/social studies; expressive arts and design; and information technology. The Elementary Department follows the Virginia Standards with American resources, and the Middle School and High School use Virginia Standards adapted to students' needs. Initiatives include Problem Based Learning, 1:1 BYOT, coding, STEM and a college-collaborative STEM program; about 30 students participate in the yearlong STEM curriculum and travel to the United States for a three-week closing project ceremony. Founded in 1995, ATIS is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, with K–12 accreditation granted in 2002 and re-accreditation in 2007–2008. Facilities include 200+ classrooms, an indoor heated pool, 10 science labs, 7 ICT labs, a Performing Arts Center, two gymnasiums and three libraries.

Block 1, Road 4, Sabah Al Salem, Kuwait

The Essentials

A’Takamul International School has 2,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Block 1, Road 4, Sabah Al Salem, Kuwait. The postal address is PO Box 2975, Postal Code 32030. The campus is in the Sabah Al-Salem district and accessible via Kuwait's road network. For inquiries, telephone +965 25522204 or email admin@atakamul.edu.kw.

Stages
Kindergarten (KG1 and KG2); Elementary (Grades 1-5); Middle School & High School (girls on the basement, boys on the second floor).

Type
Co-educational (mixed genders on campus, with gender-segregated spaces in the Middle School & High School).

Additional learning support
Learning Support teacher, AFL and ESL teacher.

Country affiliation
Kuwait

Religious affiliation
Islamic values integrated
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms must be purchased from the school uniform shop. The daily K‑5 uniform includes a blue ATIS polo, navy trousers/shorts for boys or navy dress/trousers for girls, white socks, and black non‑marking shoes; sandals are not allowed. Additional uniforms cover Grades 6–12, PE, and seasonal wear.

Food Options
The campus includes a canteen; the cafeteria provides healthy, balanced meals and snacks; meals adhere to Ministry of Education standards; the Director conducts periodic inspections to ensure quality; the menu is handpicked and approved before serving to students.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and operated by Al Tafawoq Educational Services Company (TES). TES is a Kuwait-based education group established to develop education in Kuwait and other Arab countries and operates schools in Kuwait, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Fees

Annual tuition at A’Takamul International School ranges from KWD 1,754 to KWD 3,229 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration (Deposit)

- A non‑zero deposit of KD 100 is required at the time of registration; this deposit is paid to secure the student's place.

Tuition fees by year group (full breakdown per instalment and total)

- Kindergarten (KG1 & KG2)
- Deposit: KD 100 (paid at registration).
- 1st instalment: KD 602 (due 01/09/2025).
- 2nd instalment: KD 526 (due 01/01/2026).
- 3rd instalment: KD 526 (due 01/04/2026).
- Total annual tuition: KD 1,754.

- Elementary (Grades 1–5)
- Deposit: KD 100 (paid at registration).
- 1st instalment: KD 1,045 (due 01/09/2025).
- 2nd instalment: KD 859 (due 01/01/2026).
- 3rd instalment: KD 858 (due 01/04/2026).
- Total annual tuition: KD 2,862.

- Middle (Grades 6–8)
- Deposit: KD 100 (paid at registration).
- 1st instalment: KD 1,118 (due 01/09/2025).
- 2nd instalment: KD 914 (due 01/01/2026).
- 3rd instalment: KD 913 (due 01/04/2026).
- Total annual tuition: KD 3,045.

- High School (Grades 9–12)
- Deposit: KD 100 (paid at registration).
- 1st instalment: KD 1,192 (due 01/09/2025).
- 2nd instalment: KD 969 (due 01/01/2026).
- 3rd instalment: KD 968 (due 01/04/2026).
- Total annual tuition: KD 3,229.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are billed in a deposit plus three instalments schedule. The instalment due dates published are 01/09, 01/01 and 01/04 (the instalment values above reflect those dates). Parents pay the registration deposit on the day of registration.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed among fee items; no boarding fee schedule is published in the provided fee materials.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Uniforms: All school uniforms must be purchased from the school uniform shop; the uniform list (daily uniform, PE kit, seasonal wear) is mandatory and therefore a family cost. Specific uniform prices are not listed in the fee table.

- Textbooks and library books: Textbooks and library books are issued on loan; parents are responsible for replacement or damage costs for lost/damaged books. Report cards may be withheld until outstanding charges are cleared.

- Transportation (school bus) and extracurricular activity fees: Bus conduct rules and after‑school activity arrangements are described in school materials; specific bus or club fees are not provided in the central tuition table and are charged separately when applicable.

Refund information

- A separate, detailed refund schedule is not published within the primary tuition table or the student handbook materials available with the fee schedule. Parents should note that the deposit is collected at registration and fees are structured as deposit plus instalments.

Fee payment options

- Electronic payment via NET‑K is indicated as an accepted payment channel. The parent portal (Skoolee) supports online fee payment / e‑payment options for account management and payments. In‑person payments may also be handled via the Accounts Office; account and admissions contact details are published for payment enquiries.

Additional notes on discounts and re‑enrolment

- Sibling discounts and re‑enrolment procedures are referenced in school communications; pre‑registration and payment of the deposit typically take place during the re‑enrolment/registration period. The deposit is required to secure a place during registration.

(Where specific line‑item amounts or schedules beyond those listed above are needed—for example, published uniform price lists, bus fee schedules, or a formal refund timetable—those items are handled as separate account charges or attachments to the school's fee documentation.)
Academics

A’Takamul International School teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
ATIS follows an American curriculum across its divisions. Kindergarten is an American curriculum and is Accredited by AdvancedEd. The Kindergarten curriculum covers Personal, social and emotional development; Communication and language; Physical development; Literacy; Mathematics; Living Values; Science/Social Studies (Understanding the world); Expressive arts and design; Use of information technology. The curriculum emphasizes a balance of child-initiated and adult-directed experiences to develop the child's capacities at each developmental stage. The Elementary Department follows the Virginia Standards, modified to meet students' needs, with American teaching resources. The Middle School & High School follows the Virginia Standards, modified to meet students' needs, with American teaching resources. Planned initiatives include Problem Based Learning, 1:1 BYOT technology, Computer Coding, STEM and a college collaborative STEM program; about 30 students will participate in this yearlong college STEM curriculum and travel to the United States for a 3-week closing STEM project ceremony.

Gifted and Talented
Selected through the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritizes emotional development as part of its holistic growth for students. It provides a supportive and safe learning environment to promote emotional, social and moral development. Living Values fosters cooperative social skills and core values such as respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, honesty and fairness. The Discipline Policy emphasizes a safe environment and responsible behavior to support student well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The admissions process requires parents to inform the registrar if they are aware of any special educational needs. If a student is suspected of requiring special educational needs that cannot be provided by the school, the school may request assessment information from independent professional evaluation centers prior to deciding eligibility for admission and placement testing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Beliefs state that the school enables students to communicate effectively in English and Arabic. The Elementary English Language section shows language instruction that covers speaking, listening and writing, with emphasis on second language learners. Speaking and listening skills are particularly important for second language learners.

Mental Wellbeing
Physical Education contributes to the well-being of students. The Vision includes emotional development as part of student development, and Living Values supports social-emotional growth through values education that fosters well-being. The Living Values program focuses on respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, honesty and fairness to promote student well-being.

Safeguarding
The Discipline Policy provides a safe place where students can be themselves and learn; safeguarding is reinforced by ensuring a safe learning environment. The admissions process also addresses safety by requiring information about any special educational needs and, when needed, assessment information to determine placement and safety.
Parent Experience

History
A'Takamul International School (ATIS) was founded in 1995 by Kuwaiti educators and investors to blend modern Western education with Islamic values and Kuwaiti traditions. It was initially located in Hawally, Kuwait, and in 1997 ATIS became part of the Institute of Private Education (IPE) and moved to Rumaithiya, where it grew from about 149 students to more than 700. To accommodate growing enrollment, ATIS moved to a Sabah Al Salem campus in 2003, which now houses almost 2,000 students. The name A'Takamul means 'Integration' in Arabic, reflecting the aim to deliver American curricula within Kuwaiti culture. ATIS operates with the approval of Kuwait's Ministry of Private Education and is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, with K-12 accreditation granted in March 2002 and re-accreditation in 2007-2008.

Community
An Events page exists with a 2026-27 calendar for school activities. There is a News section and a Media Library for updates about school events and community activities. The calendar and events listings provide information for parents and students to participate in school activities. These resources help keep the school community informed about upcoming events and recent achievements.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ATIS is located in Sabah Al-Salem, a suburb of Mubarak Al-Kabeer. The campus houses more than 200 classrooms, a covered playground area, and a large indoor heated swimming pool. It includes 10 science laboratories, 7 ICT laboratories for K-12, a Performing Arts Center, and two large gymnasiums. The campus also features three fully equipped libraries, indoor and outdoor playrooms for kindergarten, arts rooms, and on-site clinics for each department, along with a canteen and a multipurpose hall. Computers and interactive projectors are installed in all classrooms.

Sports Facilities
The school provides a large indoor heated swimming pool and two large gymnasiums for physical education and activities. A covered playground area supports outdoor recreation.

Academic Facilities
Ten science laboratories support science education, and seven ICT laboratories serve technology-driven learning across all grades. Three fully equipped libraries provide reading and research spaces. All classrooms include computers and interactive projectors to enhance instruction.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Performing Arts Center and arts rooms enable arts-related extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ATIS uses an American curriculum and is accredited by AdvancedEd. In the Elementary School, the curriculum follows the Common Core standards with an emphasis on collaborative learning across subjects. The Kindergarten program is also American curriculum and is accredited by AdvancedEd, ensuring current and high international standards. The program emphasizes a broad, balanced development of physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth to produce confident, globally aware learners.

Arts & Creative
Expressive arts and design is a core part of learning. The Kindergarten section lists Expressive arts and design among the learning areas. Project Based Learning (PBL) is used to promote hands-on, collaborative projects that integrate arts with other subjects. The Elementary program is complemented by a robust set of activities that extend learning and encourage creative expression.

Cultural & Language
ATIS encourages diverse language skills and teaching strategies to enable students to communicate effectively in English and Arabic. The curriculum emphasizes Arabic language and Islamic Studies as a prominent part of learning. ATIS integrates Kuwaiti culture and Islamic values within its American curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
ATIS offers a developmentally challenging program with opportunities to discover talents through curricular and extracurricular activities. The Elementary School emphasizes critical thinking and independent learning, enriched by a robust set of complementary activities that extend learning. Students engage in collaborative learning across disciplines and participate in sports, arts and other recreational activities.

Community & Service
Parents are involved in school life through projects and volunteering. The Director's Message highlights involvement of parents and the community as valuable members. The school's mission and beliefs emphasize engagement of parents and community as integral to its learning environment.

Leadership & Professional
Students have opportunities to take on leadership roles, learning to accept responsibility, manage and advise others, and make fair and effective decisions. Staff support and model leadership, providing pathways for student leadership development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Elementary Curriculum includes Personal, social and emotional development; Communication and language; Physical development; and Expressive arts and design, contributing to well-being. The school motto emphasizes Recreation as part of student life. Sports programs and recreational activities are highlighted as part of campus life.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Arabic are taught. The Elementary Department follows the Common Core standards. The Middle and High School follows the Virginia Standards; all teaching resources are American.

Bilingual Teaching
English and Arabic
Admissions

Admissions
1) By the first week of February, the KG Principal, Elementary Principal, and MS/HS School Principal provide the School Registrar with a list of possible interview/test dates. Parents receive an annually updated School Prospectus that includes the school mission, the school day and calendar, and the fees/payment schedule. The Registrar uses these inputs to schedule the interview and placement testing with the families.

2) The Registrar conducts the initial interview with the parents and student. The Registrar requests basic requirements, including an official transcript or report cards for the past three years, including the most recent one. During and at the end of the interview, teachers and counselors complete an interview form and return it to the appropriate Principal promptly.

3) The Elementary Principal and the MS/HS Principal ensure the interview form is completed, signed by the Principals, and returned to the Registrar no later than the end of the interview workday. For students entering Grade 9–12, the MS/HS Principal determines the number of transferable credits and the appropriate placement level, and reports the GPA and credits to the Registrar.

4) When parents are given an interview appointment, the Registrar informs them of all required documents to bring to the interview. On the interview day, the Registrar examines the documents and refers them to the appropriate Principal for follow‑up, with particular attention to behavior problems.

5) The registration process is ongoing once started and the deposit must be paid on the day of registration. Pre-registration and the fee deposit occur in February for the next school year. The Registrar completes all sections of the registration form, and parents review and sign the information before final submission.

6) Admission and placement decisions follow: Registration personnel review the applicant's transcripts and past three years' records to determine placement eligibility. The Principal reviews the file and approves eligibility for testing. Students applying for Grades 1–12 are tested by the school counselor; KG1 and KG2 are tested by KG staff. Prospective students must pass the entrance exam with a 70% pass grade and achieve grade‑level scores to be considered for placement. For High School applicants (Grade 10 and above), admission may be on a credit‑transfer basis and will not be included in the four‑year GPA calculation; they will receive a total GPA for the years completed at ATIS. Parents should inform the registrar if the student has any special educational needs, and independent evaluation information may be requested prior to eligibility decisions. All students joining ATIS must bring a Code of Conduct form completed by the previous school before final admission is made. Based on test results, the school reserves the right to offer options such as acceptance, denial of admission, or acceptance to a lower level.

7) Waiting lists and priority: Priority for admission is given to current re‑enrolling students. Students requesting admission after the closing date are placed on a waiting list on a first‑come‑first‑served basis. Once classes are full, prospective applicants are placed on a waiting list, which does not guarantee placement.

Waitlist
Waiting list policy: current re‑enrolling students have admission priority. If general registration closes, other applicants are placed on a waiting list on a first‑come‑first‑served basis. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee placement; placement is not guaranteed once classes are full.
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