Universal American School - Kuwait City

Located in Hawally, a suburb of Kuwait City. The campus address is Block 212, Mousa Bin Nassir Street, opposite the Qadsiya area. It sits in the northwest corner of Hawally.

KG to Grade 12

private nonprofit co-educational, college-preparatory day school

United States

No formal religious affiliation; Islamic Religion is provided for Muslim students through the Ministry of Education.

On regular days, KG finishes at 12:40 p.m. and Elementary, Middle, and High School finish at 2:45 p.m. Ramadan timings change to 2:10 p.m.

Transportation is provided for Early Childhood to Grade 12 with buses equipped with seatbelts, a tracking system, and surveillance cameras. A Bus Hotline (99643751) coordinates absences; bus fees are non-refundable; a Transportation Coordinator oversees operations.

Elementary School curriculum aligns with the American Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, with core subjects of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Arabic Language Arts, Kuwait Social Studies, and Islamic Religion are offered for Muslim students, and specialized classes include Art, Music, Physical Education, Technology and Coding, Swimming, and Library. English Language Arts & Reading includes guided, shared, and independent reading and writing, with running record assessments to monitor reading levels. High School uses a college-preparatory curriculum with intensified 90-minute block classes; four academic courses per semester; all instruction in core classes is delivered in English. AP courses are offered with a weighted grading system (AP courses receive an extra 10% weight) and, in 2024, 30% of AP exam takers scored 3 or above. The vast majority of the senior class continues to study at universities in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

AP SCORE SUMMARY: In 2024, 30% of students taking AP exams at UAS scored 3 or above, in subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World History: Modern, Calculus AB, Human Geography, Psychology, English Language & Composition, and English Literature & Composition. AP weighted grading: AP courses receive an extra 10% weight.

The vast majority of our senior class continues their educational journey at universities in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

Academic Games is a high school club for students gifted in any area of knowledge and recruits all high school students. Meetings are typically one hour per week, with occasional twice-weekly sessions during competition preparation; competitions typically take place on Saturdays and sometimes after school.

1. Age placement: Recommended age requirements are stated for each grade level. KG should be 3 years old by August 31, and KG1 should be 4 by December 31. KG2 should be 5 by December 31, Grade 1 should be 6 by December 31, and Grade 2 should be 7 by December 31. Grade 12 should be 17 by December 31.

2. Applications open: Beginning in December (and continuing on a rolling basis until classes are full), applications for the following year are accepted for consideration. The Admissions Team also organizes school tours for interested parents.

3. Submission of documents: Submit the following documents to the Admissions Office before scheduling an Entrance Exam: a completed application form in English and Arabic, two passport-sized photographs, a birth certificate with full immunization records, copies of the student's, mother's, and father's/guardian's Civil IDs and passports. A copy of the father's nationality certificate is required for Kuwaiti students. Official transcripts for the last three years including the current year and a non-refundable KD 65 application and assessment fee must be included. For single parents, custody papers and, if applicable, a death certificate should be submitted.

4. Admissions assessment and interview: After ALL required documentation and fees are submitted to the Admissions Office, the UAS Registrar will contact parents to schedule an Entrance Exam for EC applicants and an assessment test and interview for Grades 1–12. The assessment results are reviewed by the Admissions Committee to determine whether admission is granted, denied, or the student is placed on a waiting list. If the results are satisfactory and places are available, parents will be invited to register their child. Parents are informed of the outcome.

5. After acceptance: Submit a complete Health File from the Kuwait Ministry of Health or previous school; a Financial Clearance Certificate from the previous Kuwaiti school; and the Original Transfer Certificate from the previous school. Once all documents are submitted, UAS will confirm the start date. Parents must sign the Acknowledgment Form in the Student/Parent Handbook and complete an Emergency Information Form for each student. Overseas transcripts must be certified by the Kuwaiti Embassy or Consulate; if residency visa is not yet available, a sponsor letter is required, and a photocopy of the entry visa may be accepted temporarily, with a visa required within six weeks.

After the admissions assessment, the school may place the student on a waiting list. The parent/guardian will be notified of the outcome.