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New American School

Kuwait, Farwaniya

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages German, Arabic
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

New American School is an independent, for-profit international school in Farwaniya, Kuwait, serving Pre-K to Grade 12 with tuition-based enrollment and a diverse community from 15+ countries. The school is fully accredited by Cognia and a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). NAS follows an American curriculum aligned with U.S. standards, implementing the American Common Core framework while delivering a tri-lingual learning program in English, German, and Arabic. Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Kuwait Social Studies complement language instruction and cultural studies. The campus emphasizes technology and digital skills, offering a digital-focused pathway with courses in Coding & Python Programming, Web Development, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence Applications as part of the academic program. NAS stresses critical thinking, responsibility, and independence. With a U.S.-style curriculum plus cross-cultural language exposure, NAS prepares students for international higher education and global citizenship. The school welcomes families traveling from abroad to participate fully.

Farwaniya, Block 5, Street 105, Kuwait

The Essentials

New American School has instruction in English, German, Arabic.

Location
Farwaniya, Block 5, Street 105, Kuwait.

Stages
Kindergarten to High School.

Pupil Nationality Mix
15+ nationalities represented among students and staff.

Country affiliation
United States (curriculum aligned with U.S. standards).
Fees
Application fees
- Assessment fee: KWD 20 (charged for Pre‑K, KG1 and KG2 interviews and for Grades 1–12 evaluations).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Tuition amounts broken down by year group or per term are not published in the school's publicly available admissions and programs materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public, itemized billing schedule (for example: term dates with associated instalment amounts or deadlines) is published in the school's admissions or program materials. Pre‑registration for the Academic Year 2026–2027 is processed through an online OnePay / eNet QuickPay form.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed; the school's materials describe day‑school programs and facilities rather than residential provision.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- The only fee explicitly stated in the admissions materials is the assessment fee noted above. Other potential costs that families commonly incur (for example: uniforms, transport, textbooks, activity or excursion fees, exam fees, technology/device fees, optional extracurricular charges, enrolment/deposit fees, or re‑registration fees) are not published in the available admissions or programs information.

Refund information
- No public refund policy, refund schedule, or terms for cancellation/refund of fees is published in the available admissions or program materials.

Fee payment options
- Pre‑registration and initial payments are handled via OnePay / eNet QuickPay for the Academic Year 2026–2027. Specific payment methods (for example: which card types are accepted, bank transfer details, online instalment plans) and whether the school accepts in‑person payments are not detailed in the public pre‑registration and admissions materials.

If you need these items incorporated into an external database entry, use the assessment fee (KWD 20) as the only confirmed numeric fee and mark tuition, boarding, billing schedule, other mandatory charges, refunds, and specific payment methods as not published in the school's public admissions and program materials.
Academics

New American School teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers an American-German-style tri-lingual curriculum (English, German, and Arabic) with Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Kuwait Social Studies, and follows the American Common Core curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
Lower student–teacher ratios.

Higher Education Progression
The school is an official SAT Testing Center and AP courses are planned to be offered.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NAS provides a safe, nurturing, and active environment that supports social and emotional development. It feels like a family with small class sizes and a low student–teacher ratio that enables personalized guidance. NAS teaches tri-lingual education in English, German, and Arabic, which promotes intercultural understanding and respect within a diverse community. A student-centered philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, responsibility, independence, and strong character values such as integrity, equity, and respect. The school supports well-being and positive relationships through daily access to counselors, who provide individual and group counseling and coordinate with the Child Study Team to plan interventions. NAS fosters collaboration between home and school, underpinned by trust and open communication.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
NAS provides in-class learning support and small-group assistance (1–4 hours per week) for students identified as needing help with grade-level work. A Learning Support team delivers these supports within the classroom setting and in small groups, with occasional one-to-one help. NAS does not provide a full Special Education Program, extensive language remediation, significantly modified curricula, or large numbers of one-to-one educational assistants. Documentation of a Learning Disability may enable some accommodations such as preferential seating and test-proctoring, and NAS counselors can refer families to local professionals. Counselors work with the Child Study Team to plan interventions when appropriate.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
NAS offers a U.S. curriculum enriched with a tri-lingual program in Arabic, English, and German. German is taught as a core subject from KG1, and the curriculum integrates English Language Arts with German and Arabic involvement, aligning with Kuwait Ministry requirements for Arabic/Islamic Studies where applicable. The trilingual program is designed to prepare students for a globalized world by developing proficiency across English, German, and Arabic.

Mental Wellbeing
NAS provides mental wellbeing support through school counselors who are available for daily contact with students to help them adjust to home, peers, and school. Individual and group counseling sessions help identify problems and guide students toward resolution, with the Counselor Team collaborating with teachers and administrators. The Child Study Team provides intervention strategies and helps plan goals and interventions with input from parents and students. The school's holistic approach to student achievement includes attention to emotional and social well-being alongside academics.

Safeguarding
NAS states a policy of providing a safe, nurturing, and active environment for new students and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, or national origin. Health files are required for new and transferring students. Counselors provide daily contact with students to support safeguarding and wellbeing, and collaborate with the CST to plan interventions. The CST is comprised of Counselors, Teachers, Administration, and Support Specialists who work together to identify strengths, needs, and intervene accordingly. Counselors also provide surveillance and minimal screening and can refer families to local health and education professionals as needed.
Parent Experience

History
The New American School is an independent international school located in Farwaniya, Kuwait. It is a self-supporting, for-profit organization funded by tuition fees. NAS offers classes from Pre-K to Grade 12 and hosts students and staff from over 15 countries. The school is fully accredited by Cognia and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

Community
NAS has a diverse community with students and staff from 15+ countries. The school emphasizes small class sizes and lower student-teacher ratios to provide a nurturing learning environment. NAS provides tri-lingual learning, with English, German, and Arabic as core languages. The school emphasizes a student-centered philosophy, encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and independence.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The New American School prioritizes technology and digital skills. A digital-focused pathway is part of the facilities. Coding & Python Programming is offered. Web Development is offered. Cybersecurity is offered. Artificial Intelligence Applications is offered.

Academic Facilities
Coding & Python Programming is part of the academic program. Web Development is part of the academic program. Cybersecurity is part of the academic program. Artificial Intelligence Applications is part of the academic program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the U.S. Curriculum. World-class academics underpin the program. The curriculum includes a Tri-Lingual Learning program in English, German, and Arabic. Classes emphasize critical thinking, responsibility, and independence.

Cultural & Language
NAS fosters intercultural understanding through a diverse community of students and staff from 15+ countries. Tri-Lingual Learning ensures fluency in English, German, and Arabic. Students grow as world citizens through this language environment.
Languages

Language Provision
The U.S. Curriculum is offered, enriched with a trilingual program in German, Arabic, and English.

Bilingual Teaching
Tri-lingual learning in English, German, and Arabic, serving students from Kindergarten through High School.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cognia; Council of International Schools (CIS).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Policy and eligibility. The New American School provides a safe, nurturing environment with equal opportunity to learn. It admits students who will benefit from enrollment and does not discriminate on race, color, religion, or national origin; qualified applicants are considered for admission. The school reserves the right to admit or deny applicants based on an assessment of the student's needs and NAS's ability to meet them.

2. Grade-level placement and entrance assessments. All prospective students must take an entrance examination to determine placement. Placement is based on the student's previous records, an oral interview, a writing sample, and an assessment conducted by NAS, with successful candidates achieving appropriate grade-level scores.
Kindergarten placement is based on age appropriateness, a developmental checklist, and an interview with the parents and child; toilet training is required and no prior knowledge of English or German is needed. Elementary placement uses the NAS composite test score; students cannot be more than one grade level below the target grade; a writing sample is required for Grades 2–5. Middle School placement uses the NAS composite test score and cannot be more than two grade levels below the target grade; a writing sample is required. High School placement uses the NAS composite test score and cannot be more than two grade levels below the target grade; a writing sample is required; grade placements also consider the number of credits NAS accepts from previous schools. A minimum level of German proficiency is required or the student must sign an agreement to take extra German language courses externally to meet course requirements. NAS will not admit 12th-grade students unless they attended an American Curriculum school prior to enrolling and can fulfill all graduation requirements. All potential students from Grade 2 upward must submit a certified and sealed Academic and Behavior Report from their previous school. NAS reserves the right to accept or deny applicants based on NAS's assessment of the student's needs and NAS's ability to meet them.

Waitlist
If there are no available places, applicants remain on the waiting list until a place arises.
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