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Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Arabic, French, German
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
The British School of Kuwait delivers a British curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The Lower Phase through Sixth Form follow the National Curriculum of England, with 25 GCSE/IGCSE options and 16–18 AS and A Levels. The school offers Power Maths, Read Write Inc, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), with Arabic language and Islamic studies integrated in collaboration with the Kuwait Ministry of Education to support bilingualism and cultural understanding. The campus is purpose-built with STEAM spaces, science and computer science labs, and a STEAM maker space. Arts spaces include theatres, drama and music studios, a dark room, animation suite and ceramics spaces. A swimming pool, covered multi-sport areas and tennis courts support PE. MIT faculty collaborate on project challenges; UNICEF supports learning development. The International Award and ECA options complement study, with graduates gaining places at universities, including Cambridge, UCL, Penn State, UCLA and University of Sydney.
The British School of Kuwait has 3,566 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Arabic, French, German.
Location
Located in Salwa, Salwa Area 1, Street 1, Building 214, Kuwait. The campus sits to the south of Kuwait City, near the coast, with accessible road links. The school is served by a bus service and is connected to Kuwait's transport network.
Stages
Lower Phase (Age 4 to 7); Junior Phase (Age 7 to 10); Middle Phase (Age 10 to 13); Upper Department (Age 13 to 16); Sixth Form (Age 16 to 18). All learners follow the National Curriculum for England.
Type
Private, co-educational day school delivering the National Curriculum of England.
Additional learning support
There is no SEN.
Country affiliation
United Kingdom; follows the National Curriculum for England.
School day structure
Morning access to the campus starts at 06:45; all students should be in school by 07:30, with the day beginning after Morning Tutor Time. In the afternoon, bus riders go directly to their buses; non-bus students are collected from 14:30, with those not collected by 15:00 moved to Gate G. After-school activities run separately, and students not attending activities must leave by 14:45.
Bus service
The School Transport Service provides a safe and secure bus service to home addresses across Kuwait.
Fees
Application / Registration Fees - No fixed application, registration, reservation, or joining fee amounts are published publicly. Information on any application or registration charges is provided on request by the school's Accounts Team.
Tuition fees (per year group / per term) - The school does not publish a public fee table showing tuition amounts by year group or per term. Detailed tuition figures for each year group (termly and annual amounts) are available from the Accounts Team on request.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard payment options published by the school: payment in full (paid in advance) or payment by three instalments structured as 40% at the start, then 30% and 30% thereafter. - Exact instalment dates, late-payment penalties, and any available early-payment discounts are not listed publicly and are administered by the Accounts Team.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The British School of Kuwait operates as a day school and does not publish boarding-place fees; publicly available records list boarding places as zero, indicating boarding is not offered. No boarding fee schedule is published.
Other costs and chargeable services - Uniforms: BSK uniform items are sold through the school shop, The Royal Scot (in-store and online). Uniform items and prices are charged separately; specific uniform item prices are not published on the fee pages. - School transport: a school transport (bus) service is provided and is a separate charge; route pricing and payment terms are handled by the school and are not published on the general tuition-fees page. - Lunch/catering: canteen and lunchbox delivery programmes are offered; any associated charges are separate from tuition and set by the school. - Extracurricular activities, trips and examination fees: these typically incur additional charges. Specific costs for clubs, trips, external examination entry, and special programmes are not published centrally and are billed or advised as required.
Refunds and withdrawal / notice terms - No central, published refund schedule (pro‑rata refunds, notice-in-lieu, or security-deposit refund rules) appears on the public tuition-fees page. Refunds, withdrawal notice requirements and any pro‑rata calculations for mid-term or mid-year withdrawals are handled according to the school's financial policies and are provided by the Accounts Team or within parent documents on request.
Fee payment options - The school supports electronic fee payments via the school's parent/payment portal (BSK Parent app lists a tuition fee payment portal feature). Specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, local cheque, Kuwait credit/debit cards, international transfer instructions) are not listed on the public fee page; the Accounts Team supplies precise payment instructions and merchant/payment details.
Practical next steps (administrative contacts used by the school) - The Accounts Team is the official contact for all fee amounts, instalment dates, payment methods, invoices, and refund/withdrawal arrangements; the Accounts Team email published for fee enquiries is accounts@bie.com.kw.
Summary statement - The school's public admissions and parent‑information pages confirm the billing structure (full payment or three instalments of 40%/30%/30%), list the Accounts Team contact, and show that uniform, transport, lunch and other ancillary services are charged separately. No per‑year or per‑term tuition figures, no published application/registration amounts, and no publicly posted boarding fees or detailed refund tables are available on the school's public fee pages. For exact numeric fee schedules by year group, term, and the school's refund/withdrawal rules, the Accounts Team provides the formal fee schedule and payment instructions.
Academics
The British School of Kuwait teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
All learners from the Lower Phase through to Sixth Form follow the National Curriculum of England. The curriculum offers choice and personalisation, with 25 GCSE/IGCSE options at IGCSE level and 16–18 subjects at AS and A Level. Innovative programmes include Power Maths, Read Write Inc, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Arabic language, Islamic studies, and social studies are integrated in collaboration with the Kuwait Ministry of Education to support bilingualism and cultural understanding.
Exam Results
GCSE/IGCSE: In 2025, 65% of GCSE/IGCSE grades were 9–7 (A to A), with students able to choose from 25 GCSE/IGCSE programmes. AS and A Level: 75% of A Level grades were A-B. The top performing Year 13 students highlighted the strength of attainment in 2025.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates gain places at top universities worldwide, including Cambridge and University College London, as well as Penn State, UCLA, and the University of Sydney.
Gifted and Talented
Subject Awards recognise high attainment across subjects, and Excellence Awards provide recognition for achieving A grades in a high proportion of subjects; the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) offers an advanced project option in the Sixth Form.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a strong social purpose and a robust student leadership framework. Students lead through Playground Pals and the Junior Phase Council, and in Secondary participate in Social Impact, Wellbeing, Media, Events, and House Committees. The Model United Nations (MUN) programme and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award develop critical thinking, diplomacy, and leadership, while a diverse community and events such as International Day foster respect and inclusion.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers English as a Second Language as part of its subject provision.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through wellbeing-focused initiatives such as Wellbeing Warriors in the Upper Department, a Kindness Curriculum in the Lower Phase, and dedicated safe spaces like The Nest and Wellbeing Woods, complemented by a broader health and wellbeing framework.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is central to school practice with clear policies and procedures, staff designated as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL (DDSL), and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Make an enquiry. The Admissions Office will guide you through the process and aims to respond within 24 hours during Sunday to Thursday. The school teaches the National Curriculum for England. The school is open to children aged 4 to 18 and welcomes all backgrounds and nationalities. Step 2: Take a tour. The admissions team will schedule a tour of the campus in Kuwait City, or arrange a virtual meeting if you can't visit. You'll meet educators and explore facilities. Step 3: Interview and assessment. After the tour, the Admissions Office will invite your child to an age-appropriate interview and/or entrance exam. Step 4: Online registration form. If your child is offered a place, complete the online registration form, provide required documents, and pay the registration fees.
Waitlist
If a year group is full, we can add your child to our waiting list.
FAQs
What age range does The British School of Kuwait serve?
The British School of Kuwait serves students from age 4 to 18.
What curriculum does The British School of Kuwait follow?
All learners from the Lower Phase through to Sixth Form follow the National Curriculum of England. The curriculum offers choice and personalisation, with 25 GCSE/IGCSE options at IGCSE level and 16–18 subjects at AS and A Level.
What are the tuition fees at The British School of Kuwait?
Tuition fee details are not publicly available. Prospective families should contact the school's admissions office for current fee information.
Is The British School of Kuwait a day school or boarding school?
The British School of Kuwait operates as a day school.
Is The British School of Kuwait co-educational?
Yes, The British School of Kuwait is a co-educational school welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is The British School of Kuwait located?
Located in Salwa, Salwa Area 1, Street 1, Building 214, Kuwait. The campus sits to the south of Kuwait City, near the coast, with accessible road links. The school is served by a bus service and is connected to Kuwait's transport network.
When was The British School of Kuwait founded?
The British School of Kuwait was established in 1978.
How many students attend The British School of Kuwait?
The British School of Kuwait has approximately 3566 students.
Does The British School of Kuwait provide learning support for students with additional needs?
There is no SEN.
How do I apply to The British School of Kuwait?
Step 1: Make an enquiry. Start your admissions journey by emailing admissions@bsk.edu.kw. The Admissions Office will guide you through the process and aims to respond within 24 hours during Sunday to Thursday.
What extracurricular activities are available at The British School of Kuwait?
The school offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities (ECAs) designed to broaden and deepen student experiences. ECAs cover sports, performing arts, visual arts, languages and literary arts, debating, science and technology, and more.
What languages are taught at The British School of Kuwait?
The school teaches the English National Curriculum from the Lower Phase through Sixth Form. The school also teaches Arabic and includes Islamic studies and social studies in the curriculum in collaboration with the Kuwait Ministry of Education.
Does The British School of Kuwait provide a bus service?
The School Transport Service provides a safe and secure bus service to home addresses across Kuwait.
What accreditations does The British School of Kuwait hold?
Ministry of Education (Kuwait); British Schools Overseas (BSO).
