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Kuwait, Kuwait City
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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.
Universal American School in Hawally, Kuwait City, is a private nonprofit, co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving KG through Grade 12. The campus hosts over 1,800 students from 45 nations and is a UNESCO Associated School. UAS follows an American curriculum with Advanced Placement courses; elementary instruction aligns with the Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, while Arabic Language Arts, Kuwait Social Studies, and Islamic Religion are offered for Muslim students. High school delivers a college-preparatory program with 90-minute blocks, four academic courses per semester, and all core instruction in English. AP courses carry a 10% weight, and in 2024, 30% of AP exam-takers earned 3 or higher. Facilities include eight floors of classrooms, libraries totaling over 25,000 volumes, science labs, art rooms, a 400-seat auditorium, pools, gyms, and a health clinic. Extracurriculars include Speech & Debate, Model United Nations, Arts and Crafts, Green Ambassadors, and competitive swimming program.
