International Schools in Kuwait
Compare 104 international schools in Kuwait. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KWD 1,924), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 104
- Curricula
- 24
- Average annual fee
- KWD 1,924
- Fee range
- KWD 340 – 7,875
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- American Curriculum (38 schools)
- Average school size
- 2,325 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Indian Community School Kuwait – Senior
- Oldest
- The English School - Kuwait City (1953)
About international schools in Kuwait
Kuwait’s international schools serve a large and diverse expatriate population alongside many Kuwaiti families, so the sector includes British, American and International Baccalaureate (IB) pathways alongside a sizeable group of Indian (CBSE/ICSE), French, Pakistani and other national-curriculum schools. English is the dominant language of instruction in most international schools, but schools must also meet Ministry of Education requirements for Arabic language provision and for Islamic studies where applicable, and some national-system schools teach primarily in their home language. Tuitions vary widely by curriculum, campus and level - from several thousand US dollars a year at more modest national-system schools to well over USD 20,000 at some fee-paying international campuses - and extras such as transport, registration and capital/technology levies are common. Most schools follow an autumn-to-summer academic year (three terms are common) so families normally start enquiries many months before a planned move and should expect waiting lists and entry assessments for popular year groups.
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Curricula
There are 104 international schools in Kuwait covering 24 curricula. The most widely offered are American Curriculum (38), Cambridge IGCSE (30), CBSE Curriculum (28), British Curriculum (22), Cambridge International AS Levels (20). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Kuwait runs from about KWD 340 to KWD 7,875, averaging roughly KWD 1,924. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Kuwait run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Kuwait we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.