Kuwait, Kuwait City
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The school is located in Mahboula, Block 3, Street 306, Kuwait.
Pre-K through Grade 12 (preK-12 programs).
International school offering an American curriculum with AP courses and an American High School Diploma.
Full support for students with additional learning needs.
American curriculum; Cognia accreditation; academic affiliations with College Board and British Council.
Application & Registration Fees
- Registration / seat deposit: KWD 100 (this deposit secures the student's place until the first day of the school year).
Tuition fees (per grade) — installment amounts and annual total (currency: KWD)
- Preschool: 1st instalment KWD 700 — 2nd instalment KWD 525 — 3rd instalment KWD 525 — Annual total KWD 1,750.
- Pre-K: 1st instalment KWD 1,100 — 2nd instalment KWD 825 — 3rd instalment KWD 825 — Annual total KWD 2,750.
- KG1: 1st instalment KWD 1,100 — 2nd instalment KWD 825 — 3rd instalment KWD 825 — Annual total KWD 2,750.
- KG2: 1st instalment KWD 1,100 — 2nd instalment KWD 825 — 3rd instalment KWD 825 — Annual total KWD 2,750.
- Grade 1: 1st instalment KWD 1,400 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,050 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,050 — Annual total KWD 3,500.
- Grade 2: 1st instalment KWD 1,400 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,050 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,050 — Annual total KWD 3,500.
- Grade 3: 1st instalment KWD 1,400 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,050 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,050 — Annual total KWD 3,500.
- Grade 4: 1st instalment KWD 1,400 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,050 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,050 — Annual total KWD 3,500.
- Grade 5: 1st instalment KWD 1,600 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,200 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,200 — Annual total KWD 4,000.
- Grade 6: 1st instalment KWD 1,600 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,200 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,200 — Annual total KWD 4,000.
- Grade 7: 1st instalment KWD 1,600 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,200 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,200 — Annual total KWD 4,000.
- Grade 8: 1st instalment KWD 1,600 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,200 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,200 — Annual total KWD 4,000.
- Grade 9: 1st instalment KWD 1,800 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,350 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,350 — Annual total KWD 4,500.
- Grade 10: 1st instalment KWD 1,800 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,350 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,350 — Annual total KWD 4,500.
- Grade 11: 1st instalment KWD 1,800 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,350 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,350 — Annual total KWD 4,500.
- Grade 12: 1st instalment KWD 1,800 — 2nd instalment KWD 1,350 — 3rd instalment KWD 1,350 — Annual total KWD 4,500.
(Instalment amounts and dates are published together as the school's tuition schedule.)
Billing schedule & payment terms
- Published instalment schedule (example dates shown on the published schedule): 1st instalment due 25 August; 2nd instalment due 1 January; 3rd instalment due 1 April. The first instalment must be paid in full before the commencement of the new academic year.
- The KWD 100 registration/seat deposit holds the place until the student's first day of the school year.
- The published tuition figures exclude additional charges (see next section).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as part of the school's published fee schedule; no boarding/residential fees are shown.
Other costs and fees
- Items excluded from the published tuition schedule and billed separately: books, uniform, extracurricular activities, extra examination fees and school trips.
- Any specialty or optional program charges (for example extra-curricular trip fees, exam centre fees or subject-specific charges) are additional to the tuition amounts above.
Refund information
- The published schedule states that the KWD 100 deposit secures the place until the first day of the school year. Specific refund terms for the deposit or tuition (for withdrawal or cancellation) are not itemised on the published fee schedule.
Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example card, cash or bank transfer) within the fee schedule document. For payment method instructions, the school's admissions and reception contact details are provided in school communications.
Additional administrative notes shown on the published fee schedule
- The school's published fees are subject to change based on Ministry of Education approval.
Key contact details shown in school communications
- Admissions phone numbers and main reception numbers are provided in school communications for fee enquiries.
International School of Kuwait offers a U.S.-style education for students from preschool through high school. The curriculum follows an American framework with Pre-AP and Advanced Placement courses, and leads to an American High School Diploma accredited by Cognia. The school maintains affiliations with the College Board and the British Council to support college readiness and AP enrollment. A distinctive Fusion core learning framework centers on student-centered inquiry, collaboration and real-world application, while the Renaissance Education framework emphasizes liberal-arts development and individual talents. ISK is an SAT examination center and supports families seeking U.S. college placement. The campus features large, on-site facilities including FIFA-standard seven-a-side pitches, an NBA-standard basketball court, and a cutting-edge STEAM lab and robotics center. Mindfulness spaces, swimming, sports, dance, yoga, Pilates and martial arts support well-being and physical engagement. PreK-12 programs integrate academics with arts, athletics and service learning through Live to Give and related initiatives worldwide.