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Gulf British Academy is located on Saba Street, Block 10, Salmiya, Kuwait. The campus sits in Salmiya, Kuwait, and the school day runs from 06:55 to 14:30, Sunday to Thursday.
Foundation to Year 12
Independent co-educational school
The school does not provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. It does not discriminate against pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and may refer pupils with established or perceived additional needs to the School Counsellor for assessment.
Kuwait
Islamic culture and values are embraced within the school.
School days run Sunday to Thursday, 06:55–14:30; Friday and Saturday are closed.
Transport is provided for the 2025-2026 academic year; registration for transport is via an online form.
School fees (academic year 2026/2027)
Overview and currency
- All amounts are quoted in Kuwaiti Dinars (KWD). The fee schedule below applies to the 2026/2027 academic year.
Application / Registration fee
- Registration deposit: KWD 100 payable to reserve a place. The registration deposit is deducted from the school fees. The registration deposit is non-refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (annual fee and three instalments)
- KG — Annual tuition: KWD 2,000. Instalments: 1st KWD 720; 2nd KWD 590; 3rd KWD 590.
- Reception (REC) — Annual tuition: KWD 2,200. Instalments: 1st KWD 800; 2nd KWD 650; 3rd KWD 650.
- Year 1 — Annual tuition: KWD 2,600. Instalments: 1st KWD 960; 2nd KWD 770; 3rd KWD 770.
- Year 2 — Annual tuition: KWD 2,600. Instalments: 1st KWD 960; 2nd KWD 770; 3rd KWD 770.
- Year 3 — Annual tuition: KWD 2,800. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,040; 2nd KWD 830; 3rd KWD 830.
- Year 4 — Annual tuition: KWD 2,800. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,040; 2nd KWD 830; 3rd KWD 830.
- Year 5 — Annual tuition: KWD 3,000. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,120; 2nd KWD 890; 3rd KWD 890.
- Year 6 — Annual tuition: KWD 3,000. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,120; 2nd KWD 890; 3rd KWD 890.
- Year 7 — Annual tuition: KWD 3,200. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,200; 2nd KWD 950; 3rd KWD 950.
- Year 8 — Annual tuition: KWD 3,200. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,200; 2nd KWD 950; 3rd KWD 950.
- Year 9 — Annual tuition: KWD 3,200. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,200; 2nd KWD 950; 3rd KWD 950.
- Year 10 — Annual tuition: KWD 3,300. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,270; 2nd KWD 965; 3rd KWD 965.
- Year 11 — Annual tuition: KWD 3,300. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,270; 2nd KWD 965; 3rd KWD 965.
- Year 12 — Annual tuition: KWD 3,500. Instalments: 1st KWD 1,370; 2nd KWD 1,015; 3rd KWD 1,015.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is payable in three instalments as shown above (1st, 2nd and 3rd instalments). The KWD 100 registration deposit is deducted from the school fees when a place is accepted.
- The registration deposit and the first instalment are treated as non-refundable under the school's terms; the school may claim the first instalment if the pupil attended even for one day.
- Parents can pay instalments using the school's online instalments payment portal (current-parents / pay instalments online facility).
Boarding
- Gulf British Academy operates as a day school; there are no boarding fees because boarding is not offered.
Other costs and optional/additional charges
- Uniforms: uniform policy and arrangements are managed by the school; uniform items are charged separately and the school's uniform information is published by the school. Specific uniform pricing is not included in the tuition amounts above.
- Transport: a school transport service is provided and is charged separately; parents must register for transport and pay the transport fee in addition to tuition. Transport fees are not included in the annual tuition figures above.
- Other possible additional charges that are commonly charged separately (and are not included in the annual tuition figures) include: examination fees (IGCSE/A-Level when applicable), optional extracurricular activities, school trips, lost/damaged textbooks or library items, photographs and certain consumables. (These items are normally invoiced in addition to tuition where applicable.)
Refund and cancellation
- The registration deposit (KWD 100) is non-refundable. The first instalment is not refundable if the pupil has attended the school; the school reserves the right to claim the first instalment even if a pupil attended for only one day. For formal withdrawal, parents are required to complete the school's leaving/notification form.
Fee payment options
- The school provides an online instalments payment portal for paying fees. Parents should use the school's payment facilities or contact the school accounts office to arrange payment. Specific merchant/payment methods accepted by the portal (card, bank transfer or other) are processed through the school's payments system.
Notes for parents
- The registration deposit is deducted from the school fees and is required to secure a place. The instalment amounts above together sum to the stated annual tuition for each year group. Refunds are restricted as noted under "Refund and cancellation." For admission/registration and to pay instalments parents should follow the school's registration and payment procedures.
Gulf British Academy is an independent co-educational school in Kuwait delivering the National Curriculum for England. The Early Years Foundation Stage is used for Pre-KG to Reception, with Years 1–11 following the English curriculum. Instruction is in English, with Arabic and Islamic Studies provided under Kuwait MOE requirements. The curriculum supports a cross-curricular, creative approach to foster lifelong learning, independence, problem solving and high expectations. Pupil progress is tracked through ongoing assessment and standardised testing, with parent–teacher conferences and progress reports. Opened in 2005 for Pre-KG to Year 10, the school expanded with Year 7 in 2020 and Year 12 in 2021, with IGCSE and A-Levels anticipated in fullness of time. The campus is a building with an Art Room, a Cinema, a Library, rooftop sport pitches and a pool, a theatre and science labs. The motto Grow, Build, Achieve reflects a vision of oracy at its heart and a Student Leadership Programme.
