💰 School Fee Bands in Kuwait (2025/2026)
Kuwait's Ministry of Education regulates private school fees. Fees vary significantly by curriculum, school reputation, and year group. Secondary and exam years (IGCSE, IB Diploma, A-Level) are typically higher than primary fees.
| Band | Annual Fee Range (KD) | Typical Curricula | Example Schools |
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| 💚 Budget | 340 – 800 | Indian CBSE | Indian Public School, Integrated Indian School |
| 🔵 Budget–Mid | 1,500 – 2,800 | British, American, Bilingual | AISK (some divisions), New Kuwait English School, Bayan Bilingual |
| 🟡 Mid-Tier | 2,800 – 5,000 | British IGCSE, American, IB | Kuwait English School, Gulf English School, American Baccalaureate School |
| 🔴 Premium | 5,500 – 9,500+ | British, IB Diploma, American AP | American School of Kuwait, The English School, Universal American School |
⚠️ Fees above are for tuition only. Budget additionally for: registration/admission fee (KD 200–600), bus transport, uniforms, textbooks, board exam fees (IGCSE/IB can add KD 400–1,200/year), and learning support if needed.
🇬🇧 British Curriculum Schools in Kuwait
British schools follow the National Curriculum for England, leading to IGCSE (Year 10–11) and A-Levels or IAL (Year 12–13). Highly regarded for university pathways to the UK, Australia, and Canada.
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The English School, Kuwait (ESK)
BritishNon-Profit
The oldest non-profit school in Kuwait, serving the English-speaking community for 70+ years. Closely follows the English National Curriculum. Highly regarded for pastoral care and academic results. Waitlists are common — apply early.
📍 Rumaithiyah
👧👦 Ages 3–18
KD 3,500–6,500/yr
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New English School (NES)
British
Founded by the late Tareq S. Rajab, the first private co-educational day school in Kuwait with a British-style curriculum from KG to A-Level. One of the most established British schools in Kuwait.
📍 Hawalli
👧👦 Ages 3–18
KD 1,758–4,610/yr
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Gulf English School (GES)
British
Well-established mid-tier British curriculum school popular with expat families across all nationalities. Offers IGCSE and A-Level. Good facilities and strong academic track record.
📍 Rumaithiyah / Salwa
👧👦 Ages 3–18
KD 2,500–5,000/yr
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Kuwait English School (KES)
British
Established British curriculum school offering Edexcel IGCSE and A-Levels. Multiple campuses. Popular choice for families seeking a solid British education at mid-tier fees.
📍 Salmiya / Jabriya
👧👦 Ages 3–18
KD 2,800–4,800/yr
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British School of Kuwait (BSK)
British
Premium British school with strong IGCSE and A-Level results. One of the top-rated schools in Kuwait for British families. Modern campus with excellent sporting and arts facilities.
📍 Salmiya
👧👦 Ages 3–18
KD 4,500–8,000/yr
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Kuwait National English School (KNES)
British
Co-educational British curriculum school with campuses in multiple areas of Kuwait. Offers Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels. Good reputation for academics and extracurricular activities.
📍 Salmiya / Fintas
👧👦 Ages 3–18
KD 1,379–2,749/yr
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American School of Kuwait (ASK)
American
Founded 1964. K-12 private school in Hawalli with 2,000+ students. Offers US-style curriculum with AP courses. Known for strong athletics and university counselling. Member of NESAC and KSAA sports conferences.
📍 Hawalli
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 4,700–7,950/yr
📞 +965 2266-4341
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American International School of Kuwait (AISK)
AmericanIB
University-preparatory school following the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and American inquiry-based curriculum. First Kuwaiti-headed private school. Strong focus on critical thinking and project-based learning.
📍 Salmiya
👧👦 PreK–Grade 12
KD 2,434–5,273/yr
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Universal American School Kuwait (UASK)
AmericanNon-Profit
Non-profit co-educational college-preparatory day school serving 1,800+ students from nursery to Grade 12. Multi-national student body. Offers American curriculum with AP courses and strong university placement record.
📍 Salmiya
👧👦 Nursery–Grade 12
KD 4,700–7,950/yr
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American Creativity Academy (ACA)
AmericanIB
American and IB curriculum within an Islamic values environment. Dedicated to preparing students for university success. Offers both AP and IB Diploma pathways. Strong arts and STEM programmes.
📍 Jabriya / Salmiya
👧👦 Ages 3–18
KD 2,125–3,954/yr
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American United School of Kuwait (AUS)
American
Co-educational private school combining 21st-century digital technology with student-centred learning. Focuses on academic success and social growth. AP courses available in senior years.
📍 Kuwait City
👧👦 Ages 4–18
KD 4,700–7,950/yr
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Danah Universal School of Kuwait (DUSK)
American
Offers a challenging and caring American curriculum environment. Focuses on critical thinking, problem-solving, and student agency. Active participant model with emphasis on individual potential.
📍 Salmiya
👧👦 Ages 4–18
KD 1,643–2,984/yr
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Indian Community School Kuwait (ICSK)
CBSE
The oldest Indian school in Kuwait, affiliated to CBSE New Delhi. Recognized by Kuwait Ministry of Education. Multiple campuses across Kuwait. Highly reputed with a large student body. Serves the Indian expat community primarily.
📍 Salmiya / Khaitan / Ahmadi
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 340–700/yr
📞 +965 2562-9583
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Indian Educational School (IES)
CBSE
Well-established CBSE school with a strong academic record. Popular among Indian expat families in Salmiya and surrounding areas. Offers classes from KG to Grade 12 with science, commerce, and arts streams.
📍 Salmiya
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 350–650/yr
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Indian Public School Kuwait (IPS)
CBSE
Modern progressive English-medium school affiliated to CBSE New Delhi. Focuses on all-round development. Recognized by Kuwait Ministry of Education. Strong focus on both academics and extracurriculars.
📍 Salmiya / Khaitan
👧👦 Ages 4–18
KD 340–488/yr
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Carmel School Kuwait (CSK)
CBSE
One of Kuwait's established Indian CBSE schools with Catholic heritage. Managed by the Salesian Brothers. Open to all nationalities. Strong in academics, sports, and cultural activities.
📍 Khaitan, Block 2
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 400–700/yr
📞 +965 2472-7226
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Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian School
CBSE
Long-established CBSE school serving the Indian community in the Ahmadi/Fahaheel area of Kuwait. Recognized by the Kuwait Ministry of Education. Affordable fees with strong CBSE results.
📍 Ahmadi / Fahaheel
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 340–620/yr
📞 +965 2221-3145
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Jabriya Indian School (JIS)
CBSE
Serves the Indian community in the Jabriya / Rumaithiyah area. CBSE-affiliated with strong academic and co-curricular programmes. Well-known for discipline and results.
📍 Jabriya
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 350–650/yr
📞 +965 2534-0836
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Indian English Academy (IEA)
CBSE
CBSE school in Salmiya managed by the Salesian Brothers. Open to all nationalities. Focus on holistic education with strong pastoral care, academic achievement, and community spirit.
📍 Salmiya
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 380–680/yr
📞 +965 2561-2405
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Kuwait Bilingual School (KBS)
IBBilingual
IB World School offering the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) in both English and Arabic. Established in Al Jahra in 1998 — a landmark school for bilingual IB education in Kuwait. Strong university placement outcomes.
📍 Al Jahra / Salmiya
👧👦 Ages 4–18
KD 3,760–5,665/yr
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Al-Bayan Bilingual School
AmericanNon-Profit
Private co-educational KG–12 non-profit school with American curriculum. Student-centred, collaborative, and cross-curricular. One of Kuwait's most respected schools, known for strong academics and university admissions.
📍 Bayan
👧👦 Ages 4–18
KD 2,434–5,273/yr
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Lycée Français de Koweït
French
The only French international school in Kuwait, recognized by both the French Ministry of Education and Kuwait MoE. Teaches the full French Baccalauréat curriculum. Languages: French (primary), English, Arabic, Spanish. Serves French and Francophone families.
📍 Salmiya, Hamad Al-Mubarak St
👧👦 Ages 3–18
KD 1,976–3,618/yr
📞 +965 2573-0024
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AJIAL Bilingual School
BilingualAmerican
Bilingual (English-Arabic) school creating life-long learners with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to meet future challenges. Offers a bilingual American curriculum enabling competence in both languages from an early age.
📍 Kuwait City
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 1,756–3,488/yr
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Al Ghanim Bilingual School (GBS)
Bilingual
Licensed and accredited by Kuwait MoE and the Council of International Schools (CIS). Bilingual (Arabic-English) school welcoming Kuwaiti and international students. Promotes well-rounded education through dual-language instruction.
📍 Kuwait City
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 1,684–3,700/yr
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Canadian Bilingual School Kuwait
Bilingual
Offers a Canadian-accredited bilingual (English-Arabic) curriculum. Strong focus on developing bilingual competency alongside 21st-century skills. Popular with Kuwaiti families and Arab expats wanting Arabic-English education.
📍 Kuwait City
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 1,500–3,200/yr
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United Indian School Kuwait (UIS)
CBSE
One of the biggest CBSE schools in Kuwait serving over 6,300 students. Established 1985 in the heart of Jleeb Al Shuyoukh. English medium with Hindi as second language; French from Grade 9. Recognized by Kuwait MoE and affiliated to CBSE New Delhi.
📍 Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, Block 4, St 6
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 340–650/yr
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Kuwait Indian School (KIS)
CBSE
Established 14 November 1985 in Farwaniya as a primary school — one of Kuwait's oldest Indian schools. Now a full KG–Grade 12 CBSE institution. Currently accepting admissions for 2026–2027 across all classes. Serves the large Indian expat community in Farwaniya.
📍 Jleeb Al Shuyoukh / Farwaniya
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 340–620/yr
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Indian Central School Kuwait (ICS)
CBSE
Founded 1994 in Abbasiya (Farwaniya Governorate). One of the top-ranked CBSE schools in Kuwait with a 10-acre campus. Offers KG–Grade 12 with science, commerce, and arts streams. Consistently strong CBSE board results and rich extracurricular programme.
📍 Abbasiya, Block 1, Street 100
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 360–605/yr
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Integrated Indian School Kuwait (IIS)
CBSE
Established April 2004 in Jleeb Al Shuyoukh. Co-educational English-medium senior secondary school affiliated to CBSE. Offers Science and Commerce streams from Grade 11. Recognized by Kuwait MoE. Known for academic discipline and quick growth in reputation.
📍 Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, Street 25, Block 4
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 340–600/yr
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Indian Educational School (IES) — Jleeb
CBSE
CBSE-affiliated school on School Street, Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, opposite the Fire Station. Serves the dense Indian expat population in the Farwaniya Governorate. Full KG–Grade 12 with science and commerce streams available.
📍 Jleeb Al Shuyoukh School Street
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 340–620/yr
📞 +965 2434-0882
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International School of Pakistan Kuwait (ISP)
British
Established 1975 in Abraq Khaitan. Co-educational day school with 2,500+ students from 40 nationalities — majority Arab nationals. Offers British and Pakistani curriculum from Pre-KG to Grade 12. One of Kuwait's most diverse schools.
📍 Abraq Khaitan, Block 6, Street 59
👧👦 Pre-KG–Grade 12
KD 800–2,000/yr
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India International School Kuwait (IISK)
CBSE
CBSE school serving the Indian community in the Mangaf area of South Kuwait (Ahmadi Governorate). Convenient for families living in Mangaf, Mahboula, Abu Halifa, and Fintas. Offers KG–Grade 12 with English medium instruction.
📍 Mangaf, Street 1
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 340–620/yr
📞 +965 2372-8702
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American School of Ahmadi (ASA)
American
Serves families in the Ahmadi / South Kuwait area. Offers American-style curriculum fostering academic excellence and cultural understanding. Ideal for expats living in Mahboula, Fintas, Abu Halifa, and the broader Ahmadi Governorate.
📍 South Ahmadi
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 2,000–4,500/yr
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Oxford Academy Kuwait
British
British curriculum school in Sabah Al Salem. Rigorous goal setting linked to quality assessment. Lessons are engaging and students receive strong support beyond the classroom. Popular with families in Mubarak Al-Kabeer and Sabah Al Salem governorate.
📍 Sabah Al Salem, Block 2, Road 4
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 1,675–3,200/yr
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Al Resala Bilingual School
BilingualAmerican
Bilingual school in Mahboula offering a dynamic international curriculum that fosters academic excellence and cultural diversity. One of the few quality private school options in the rapidly growing Mahboula residential area in South Kuwait.
📍 Mahboula
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 1,200–2,800/yr
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Iqraa British Academy
British
British curriculum school in Salwa with high expectations of academic achievement. Inspires children to develop a love of learning. Strong pastoral care and support system. Serves families in Salwa, Rumaithiyah, and surrounding Hawalli areas.
📍 Salwa, Area 11, Street 9
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 1,600–3,275/yr
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Global English School Kuwait (GESK)
BritishCBSE
Dual-curriculum school offering both IGCSE (British Cambridge) and CBSE (Indian) pathways. Located in Fahaheel area of Ahmadi Governorate. Good option for families wanting curriculum flexibility or potentially shifting from Indian to British system.
📍 Fahaheel, Block 9, Street 49
👧👦 KG–Grade 12
KD 500–669/yr
📊 Fees Comparison Table 2025/2026
Quick reference for annual tuition fees by school and stage. All figures in Kuwaiti Dinar (KD). Fees exclude registration, transport, uniforms, and exam fees.
| School | Curriculum | Primary (KD) | Secondary (KD) | Area |
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| Indian Community School (ICSK) | CBSE | 340–500 | 500–700 | Salmiya / Khaitan / Ahmadi |
| Indian Public School (IPS) | CBSE | 340–400 | 400–488 | Salmiya / Khaitan |
| United Indian School (UIS) | CBSE | 340–450 | 450–650 | Jleeb Al Shuyoukh |
| Kuwait Indian School (KIS) | CBSE | 340–450 | 450–620 | Jleeb / Farwaniya |
| Indian Central School (ICS) | CBSE | 360–480 | 480–605 | Abbasiya, Farwaniya |
| Integrated Indian School (IIS) | CBSE | 340–430 | 430–600 | Jleeb Al Shuyoukh |
| Indian Educational School — Jleeb (IES) | CBSE | 340–450 | 450–620 | Jleeb Al Shuyoukh |
| India International School (IISK) | CBSE | 340–440 | 440–620 | Mangaf |
| Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian School | CBSE | 340–480 | 480–620 | Ahmadi |
| Carmel School (CSK) | CBSE | 400–550 | 550–700 | Khaitan |
| Global English School (GESK) | British / CBSE | 500–600 | 600–669 | Fahaheel |
| International School of Pakistan (ISP) | British | 800–1,400 | 1,400–2,000 | Abraq Khaitan |
| Kuwait National English School (KNES) | British | 1,379–1,900 | 1,900–2,749 | Salmiya / Fintas |
| Al Resala Bilingual School | Bilingual | 1,200–2,000 | 2,000–2,800 | Mahboula |
| Iqraa British Academy | British | 1,600–2,400 | 2,400–3,275 | Salwa |
| New English School (NES) | British | 1,758–2,800 | 2,800–4,610 | Hawalli |
| Danah Universal School (DUSK) | American | 1,643–2,200 | 2,200–2,984 | Salmiya |
| Lycée Français de Koweït | French | 1,976–2,800 | 2,800–3,618 | Salmiya |
| Oxford Academy Kuwait | British | 1,675–2,500 | 2,500–3,200 | Sabah Al Salem |
| Al-Bayan Bilingual School | American | 2,434–3,500 | 3,500–5,273 | Bayan |
| American Creativity Academy (ACA) | American / IB | 2,125–3,200 | 3,200–3,954 | Jabriya |
| Kuwait English School (KES) | British | 2,800–3,800 | 3,800–4,800 | Salmiya / Jabriya |
| Gulf English School (GES) | British | 2,500–3,500 | 3,500–5,000 | Rumaithiyah |
| American School of Kuwait (ASK) | American | 4,700–6,000 | 6,000–7,950 | Hawalli |
| American School of Ahmadi (ASA) | American | 2,000–3,500 | 3,500–4,500 | South Ahmadi |
| Kuwait Bilingual School (KBS) | IB | 3,760–4,800 | 4,800–5,665 | Al Jahra |
| The English School (ESK) | British | 3,500–5,000 | 5,000–6,500 | Rumaithiyah |
| British School of Kuwait (BSK) | British | 4,500–6,000 | 6,000–8,000 | Salmiya |
| Universal American School (UASK) | American | 4,700–6,500 | 6,500–7,950 | Salmiya |
📋 Admission Tips for Expat Families
💡 Apply 6–12 months early. The English School, American School of Kuwait, and Al-Bayan Bilingual School regularly have waiting lists. Don't wait until you arrive in Kuwait.
Documents typically required
- Copies of child's passport and Kuwait Civil ID (or residence visa)
- Recent school reports / transcripts (last 2 years)
- Birth certificate (attested)
- Vaccination / medical records
- Passport-size photos
- Parent's Civil ID and passport copy
Academic year & admission windows
The Kuwait academic year runs September to June. Most schools open admissions for the following year between January and April. Mid-year (January) transfers are possible but space is limited — contact schools directly.
Curriculum choice guide
| If your goal is… | Best curriculum |
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| UK / Australia / Canada university | British (IGCSE + A-Level) |
| US university | American (AP / SAT) or IB |
| International university (any) | IB Diploma |
| Return to India for university | CBSE Indian |
| France / Francophone university | French Baccalauréat |
| Arabic-English bilingual competence | Bilingual (Arabic-English) |
⚠️ Fee increases: Schools typically raise fees 3–8% per year. Always request the full fee schedule including registration, learning support, bus, and exam fees — these can add KD 500–1,500/year on top of tuition.