Compare International Schools in Khaitan, Kuwait

Carmel School Kuwait

Instructs in English

Fees KWD 340 - 488

Pupils 2210

Type Co-educational

Carmel School Kuwait is a private Catholic institution established in 1969 by the Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel and managed by the Congregation of Apostolic Carmel. It is in Safat, Kuwait, affiliated with CBSE, with English as the medium of instruction. Hindi is a mandatory second language through class 5, and from class 6 students may choose French as an additional language; Arabic is taught as a third language from class 1 to 8. The school follows CBSE with NCERT textbooks for classes VI to XII, preparing students for AISSE and AISSCE. The campus spans 10,000 square metres and includes 71 classrooms, 43 other rooms, and five laboratories including computer labs with Internet access. Carmel School Kuwait participates in interschool competitions and cultural events; at Xpressions 2025 it earned nine first‑place finishes and won the Champion School Trophy. The school emphasizes community service, leadership development, and athletics.

Location

South Khaitan, Block 4, Area 10, Street 97, Safat 13006, Kuwait. P.O. Box 596. The school can be contacted by telephone at +965 24727383 or +965 24727226.

Stages

LKG and UKG (pre-primary); Std I–XII.

Type

Private Catholic school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Primarily Indian nationals attend Carmel School Kuwait.

Country affiliation

Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India.

Religious affiliation

Catholic

Bus service

Bus transportation is operated by Al-Hadi Transportation Co. The Transport Office can be reached at 24727556 or 99471356. Buses serve existing routes and stops; one month's notice is required to discontinue transport facilities; the school reserves the right to withdraw bus service for disciplinary or route reasons.

Application fees
- No separate application or registration fee amount is specified on the school's admission pages or in the published fee card.

Tuition fees (amounts per year and per term, by stage)
- Lower KG: KD 340 per year — 1st term KD 115, 2nd term KD 115, 3rd term KD 110.
- Upper KG: KD 340 per year — 1st term KD 115, 2nd term KD 115, 3rd term KD 110.
- Standard 1–5: KD 378 per year — 1st term KD 126, 2nd term KD 126, 3rd term KD 126.
- Standard 6–9: KD 435 per year — 1st term KD 145, 2nd term KD 145, 3rd term KD 145.
- Standard 10–12: KD 488 per year — 1st term KD 163, 2nd term KD 163, 3rd term KD 162.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are payable in three installments each academic year. The term due dates shown on the published fee card are: 1st term due mid-May, 2nd term due 31 October, and 3rd term due 31 January. Late payment attracts a fine for each term. Fees are collected at the fee collection counter during stated school hours. Present the fee card at the fee collection counter when paying.
- The term fee is charged in full for any student who attends school during that term, even if attendance is for part of the term. Leaving certificates are issued only after all school dues are cleared.

Boarding fees
- The school does not operate a hostel; boarding / residential fees are not applicable.

Other costs and fees
- Transport: A published transport charge is shown as KD 140 per year. Transport is provided by a contracted operator; one month's notice is required to discontinue transport or one month's transport fee will be charged in lieu of notice. Additional bus conduct rules and liability for damage are enforced by the transport office.
- Uniform: Students must wear the prescribed school uniform and are requested to purchase uniforms from the school uniform store. Specific uniform items and requirements are published; uniform prices are not listed.
- Other routine costs (for example textbooks, diaries, extracurricular activity or examination fees) are not itemized in the published fee card; the fee card and school circulars set out term obligations and any additional charges when applicable.

Refund and withdrawal policy
- Fees once paid are not refundable. If a student attends school during a term, the full term fee is charged even if the student leaves during that term. All dues must be settled before issuance of leaving certificates.

Fee payment options and practical payment details
- The school provides an online fee payment/login portal for fee payment. In-person fee payment is handled at the school's fee collection counter during the published collection hours. The published documents do not list specific accepted payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer, cheque) by name; payment is handled via the school's fee payment portal and the fee counter.

Uniform Requirement

All students must wear the prescribed uniform on all working days. Girls wear a navy-blue pinafore with a light-blue shirt and navy-blue tie; summer socks are light-blue with two navy stripes, hair ribbons/bands/clips must be black, and the pinafore should hang two inches below the knee; winter attire includes a navy-blue blazer with the pinafore and light-blue leggings. Boys wear navy-blue trousers with a light-blue shirt; winter includes a navy-blue blazer and tie; casual wear and ankle-length socks are not permitted, and the uniform should be purchased from the School Uniform store.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a private Catholic institution established in 1969 by the Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel and is governed by the Registered Society of the Congregation of the Apostolic Carmel, India. It is recognized by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.

Admissions

Step 1: Submit the Declaration form in Arabic, the Admission form in Arabic, the Admission form in English, and the Application Form. The forms are provided by the School office at the time of admission. These forms collect essential information for the applicant and the family. Submitting these forms is a prerequisite to review the application.

Step 2: Birth Certificate. The Birth Certificate must be submitted at admission. It is one of the documents required at the time of admission. This document helps verify the applicant's age and eligibility.

Step 3: Passport particulars of the Child. Submit the first page and the last page of the child's passport. These pages are required as part of the admission documentation. They help verify the child's identity and nationality.

Step 4: Passport particulars of the Father & Mother. Provide the first page and the last page of the parents' passports. These documents are required as part of the admission documentation. They support identity and eligibility verification.

Step 5: Civil ID photocopies. Submit Civil ID photocopies of the Father, Mother, and Child. These copies form part of the documents listed for admission. They assist with identity verification.

Step 6: Progress Report. The Progress Report must be submitted. This document is part of the admission documentation. It provides prior academic information as requested.

Step 7: Transfer Certificate. The Transfer Certificate must be submitted. It is listed among the required documents for admission. It confirms the student's previous schooling status.

Step 8: Four photographs of the Child. Provide four photographs of the child. These photographs are required as part of the admission materials.

Step 9: Health Certificate. Submit the Health Certificate. It is included in the list of documents required at the time of admission.

Step 10: Withdrawal application. Applications for withdrawals must be submitted in the prescribed form given in the Diary and submitted to the Principal at least a fortnight prior to leaving. This ensures proper processing of the final formalities.

Step 11: Leaving Certificate issuance. Leaving Certificates will be issued only if all school dues have been paid and library books are returned; the term fee has to be paid even if the child leaves in the middle of the Term. The school follows this policy before issuing the Leaving Certificate.

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Indian Community School Kuwait – Khaitan

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 17 years

Fees KWD 378 - 488

Type Co-educational

Indian Community School Kuwait, Khaitan Branch, is a co-educational day school in Khaitan offering the CBSE curriculum for ages 3 to 17. English-medium instruction, Hindi as a second language up to grade VIII, and Arabic as a third language; IX–X offer French or Hindi, and XI–XII offer Commerce, Science and Humanities streams. The campus includes a large outdoor play area, physics, chemistry, biology and ICT labs, smart classrooms, a substantial library, and dedicated music, art and drama spaces. Assessments use a 5-point grade in Classes I–V; Classes 10 and 12 follow the CBSE board pattern, with examinations conducted by the ICSK Board of Examinations. Enrichment and remedial coaching are supported by the Apex Club; cricket and table tennis coaching programs and evening coaching classes supplement academics. Co-curriculars span sports, performing arts, and leadership activities, with opportunities to participate in international competitions through Edu Voyage. The Khaitan branch began in 1996 to serve the afternoon shift of the ICSK Senior Branch.

Location

The Indian Community School, Khaitan Branch is located in the Khaitan area. Admission is given to both boys and girls for KG, Prep and standards I-X. The school has a huge campus with outdoor play area for the small children. Khaitan Branch was started in September 1996 to accommodate the students of the afternoon shift of the ICSK, Senior Branch.

Stages

KG to Class X

Type

Co-educational

Country affiliation

Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India

School day structure

School Time: Sunday - Thursday (7.15 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.)

Bus service

Transport is provided on existing routes and bus stops. It is a privilege, not a right. A one-month notice is required to discontinue transport, and the transport facility can be withdrawn for misconduct. The school may recover the cost of repairs for any damage to the bus, and bus routes may be canceled if uneconomical.

Application / Admission fees

- One-time admission fee: KD 10 (charged at admission).

Tuition fees (by year group) — annual and per-term amounts

- Primary (Classes 1–5): KD 378 per year — KD 126.00 per term (three-term billing).
- Middle (Classes 6–8): KD 435 per year — KD 145.00 per term (three-term billing).
- Secondary (Classes 9–10): KD 488 per year — KD 162.67 per term (three-term billing).
- Senior Secondary (Classes 11–12): KD 488 per year — KD 162.67 per term (three-term billing).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is billed in three terms; tuition is payable in three instalments (Term I, Term II, Term III). Circulars for term payments and fee schedules for the 2026–2027 session are issued by the school.
- Fees are set in accordance with Kuwait Ministry of Education regulations and are subject to change.
- Transport facility: one month's notice is required to discontinue bus service or one month's transport fee will be charged in lieu of notice; outstanding transport fees must be cleared before cancellation.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; ICSK Khaitan operates as a day school (no boarding charges shown).

Other costs and recurring charges

- Transport: route-based transport fees apply for parents who use school buses; transport is charged separately from tuition and follows the transport rules and notice requirements above.
- Textbooks / book sets: compulsory book-set charges and book-distribution circulars are issued for the relevant classes; book charges are billed separately (book-set circulars appear in the branch circular listings).
- Uniform: uniform items are required and are available from the school uniform store (parents purchase uniforms directly; the school provides a facility for purchasing uniform items). Uniform specifications differ by level (LKG–X and XI–XII described in branch information).
- Activity / club charges: certain co-curricular or enrichment activities carry separate charges (examples include registration and monthly charges for specific clubs); such charges are notified in branch circulars.

Refund information

- School fees once paid are not refundable.
- Transport discontinuation requires one month's notice or payment in lieu; outstanding transport charges must be settled before cancellation.

Fee payment options and instructions

- The school issues payment instructions and fee circulars for each academic session and term; parents are required to follow the payment procedure shown in those circulars (payments are made through the school office / as directed in the issued fee circulars).

Notes specific to the IGCSE pathway at Khaitan

- The Khaitan IGCSE branch publishes its own annual fee and other charges under a separate IGCSE fee schedule; the IGCSE branch fee page is published alongside branch contact details.

Uniform Requirement

The uniform is mandatory. For LKG to Class X, the uniform is an off-white full-sleeve shirt with the school logo, beige trousers for boys or beige pinafore for girls, a school belt, beige socks with maroon tipping, a maroon tie with the school logo, and a maroon blazer in winter, with black shoes. For Class XI and XII, the uniform is a white full-sleeve shirt with blue stripes, navy trousers, a school belt, navy socks with white tipping, a navy tie with the school logo, and a navy blazer with the school logo, with black shoes. Girls may wear headscarves.

House System

There is a house system with four houses: Meghalaya, Shiwalik, Aravali, and Nilgiri. Each house has a house T-shirt for identification in inter-house activities.

Governance and Ownership

The Khaitan Branch is part of The Indian Community School, Kuwait (ICSK). The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is recognized by Kuwait's Ministry of Education. ICSK Khaitan is one of several ICSK branches operated under the ICSK network.

Curriculum

CBSE board pattern for Class 10 and Class 12 assessments. For Classes I to V, there is continuous and comprehensive evaluation with three assessments across the academic year, with no fixed dates for the evaluations. Assessments cover scholastic work as well as languages and other skills, and use a 5-point grading scale replacing numerical scores. Examinations for Classes 10 and 12 follow the CBSE pattern and are conducted by the ICSK Board of Examinations. Enrichment coaching and remedial coaching support high achievers and weaker students, with the Apex Club led by academic supervisors coordinating enrichment activities. The curriculum is complemented by Cricket Coaching Academy, Evening Coaching Classes, and a Table Tennis Coaching Programme to promote holistic development.

Student Teacher Ratio

1.6

Exam Results

Class X results: 2024 - 545 registered, 545 passed (100%); 2025 - 526 registered, 526 passed (100%); 2026 - 564 registered, 564 passed (100%). Class XII results: 2024 - 478 registered, 478 passed (100%); 2025 - 463 registered, 463 passed (100%); 2026 - 536 registered, 536 passed (100%).

Gifted and Talented

Enrichment coaching for high achievers is offered; the Apex Club is led by academic supervisors coordinating enrichment activities; remedial coaching with customized tutoring and counseling is provided.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Indian Community School Kuwait, Khaitan adopts a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop students who are emotionally strong, physically fit, morally upright and intellectually outstanding. It develops personal, social, health, moral and spiritual values, including respect for others, and it values the individuality of every child. The Senior Management Team fosters a culture of respect and good behaviour and provides pastoral care as part of student wellbeing. The Inclusion Team (Counsellors, Learning Support, EAL and Nursing) supports students and responds to disclosures, reporting to designated Child Protection Officers as needed. The school emphasizes wellbeing as a core element of its mission, contributing to a culture of inclusion and the broader wellbeing of children and their families.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Inclusion Team comprising Counsellors, Learning Support, EAL and Nursing Departments enables provision and coordination for diverse learning needs. Curriculum policy emphasizes differentiation, continuity of learning and enrichment and support through additional activities to foster well‑rounded development. The Language Policy safeguards access to the full curriculum through English for all, while developing mother‑tongue acquisition and support across multiple languages. The Inclusion Team can act on a case‑by‑case basis and may form part of the school's Response Team, maintaining a resource of external agencies known to the school. The school's inclusive practices are embedded in its values and pastoral care provisions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Inclusion Team includes an EAL department dedicated to language support. The Language Policy states the school ensures access to the full curriculum through English for all and supports mother‑tongue acquisition and maintenance in a wide range of languages. Interlingual Teaching and Learning recognizes home languages as cognitive tools, encouraging students to use their languages alongside English. Additive bilingualism and interlingual classrooms are promoted to support international mindedness and student identity. The medium of instruction is English, with Hindi as a second language for all classes up to VIII, Arabic as a third language up to VIII, and options of French or Hindi in higher grades.

Mental Wellbeing

The school's mission places Emotional wellbeing at the center of its holistic development, aiming for students who are emotionally strong and ready for lifelong learning. It promotes personal, social, health, moral and spiritual values and maintains a culture of respect and inclusion that supports mental wellbeing. The Senior Management Team cultivates a positive, respectful environment and provides pastoral care as part of wellbeing support. The Inclusion Team (Counsellors, Learning Support, EAL and Nursing) actively addresses wellbeing needs and participates in safeguarding and response planning as required. There is a sustained focus on the broader community and family wellbeing as part of the school's core values.

Safeguarding

The Child Protection Policy confirms ICSK Khaitan's responsibilities for child protection and states that all students are entitled to protection regardless of background. Any person who has concerns about a child's welfare must report within 24 hours. The school designates one or two Child Protection Officers for the Early Years/Primary and Secondary phases, and all staff understand the safeguarding responsibility of the school. Designated Officers are responsible for managing referrals, sharing information on a need‑to‑know basis and ensuring the safety of students. The Inclusion Team supports disclosures and reports to the CPOs as appropriate, and staff are required to follow established referral protocols to safeguard students.

Admissions

1. Location and admission scope. The Indian Community School, Khaitan Branch is in the Khaitan area. Admission is open to both boys and girls for KG, Prep and standards I-X. Khaitan Branch was started in September 1996 to accommodate the afternoon shift of the ICSK Senior Branch. The staff are highly experienced and dedicated to the academic and all-round development of the students, with co-curricular activities providing a platform to display talents. 2. Age eligibility and registration timing. For the 2025-26 academic year, LKG born not later than 15 March 2022; UKG born not later than 15 March 2021; Class I born not later than 15 March 2020. Registration for KG-IX & XI starts in October for the ensuing academic year commencing from April. Registration is done by clicking the Admissions link on the main page, downloading the registration form, filling it in, and submitting to the school office. The date of interaction for the child and parents is intimated on the submission day. 3. Interaction and admission test. An admission test is conducted for all classes, and the day/date is intimated by the school. The list of selected students is displayed after interaction, and they are given dates to collect admission files. 4. Admission file and documents. The admission file, duly filled in and supported by relevant documents, must be submitted to the school on the given date. The documents to be submitted include: three passport-size photographs of the student; photocopies of the passport and residence; copies of the Civil-id of the student, father and mother; a copy of Birth Certificate; a valid Transfer Certificate from the previous school (for classes II to VI). Originals must be produced as required. 5. Curriculum and language. The school is affiliated to the CBSE and the medium of instruction is English. The second language for all classes up to VIII is Hindi; Arabic is the third language up to class VIII; students can opt for French or Hindi in class IX and X. In XI and XII three streams are offered: Commerce, Science and Humanities. The scheme of studies for VI to XII follows NCERT guidelines, with IX to XII using NCERT books. The Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation programme is adopted for VI to X.

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International School of Pakistan

Instructs in English

Fees KWD 366 - 1,320

Pupils 2000

Type Co-educational

International School of Pakistan Kuwait is an independent, co-educational school located in Abraq Khaitan, Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait. Founded in 1975 and owned by Abdullah Rashid Al-Hufaiti, the school serves a diverse, predominantly Pakistani community with representation from 16 countries. It offers a Cambridge-based international program alongside FBISE, delivering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and a bespoke curriculum. The medium of instruction is English, with Urdu as a compulsory second language for Pakistani students up to Higher Secondary. The campus educates students from KG/Primary (LKG/UKG and Grades 1–5) through Junior (Grades 6–8) to Senior (Grades 9–12 with FBISE IGCSE/AS/AL). ISP Kuwait is recognized by the Kuwait Ministry of Private Education and is affiliated with Cambridge University and Edexcel UK. Modern facilities support a broad co-curricular program, including debates, quizzes, art and science exhibitions, and youth leadership activities such as Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, along with Sports Day.

Location

The International School of Pakistan is located in Abraq Khaitan, Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait. The address is Block 6, Street 75, P.O. Box 19038, Abraq Khaitan, Kuwait.

Stages

KG/Primary Section (LKG/UKG & Grade 1 to Grade 5); Junior Section (Grade 6 to Grade 8); Senior Section (Grade 9 to Grade 12 & IGCSE/AS/AL)

Type

independent, co-educational

Pupil Nationality Mix

The majority of students are Pakistani; international students come from 16 countries.

Country affiliation

Pakistan (FBISE) and Cambridge University & Edexcel UK

School day structure

School days are Sunday to Thursday. KG timings 7:30 am–1:00 pm; Primary 7:30 am–1:15 pm; Junior 7:30 am–1:25 pm; Senior 7:30 am–1:35 pm.

Academic session used
- The school's published fee schedule available for reference is for the 2022–2023 session.

Application / registration fees
- No separate application, registration or enrolment fee amount is published on the school's publicly posted fee schedule or admission page.

Tuition fees (per term and total annual) — 2022/2023 session
- LKG – UKG: KWD 122 per term; Annual total KWD 366. (First term due 1 April; second term due 1 October; third term due 1 December.)
- Grade 1 to Grade 5: KWD 133 (1st term), KWD 133 (2nd term), KWD 132 (3rd term); Annual total KWD 398.
- Grade 6 to Grade 8: KWD 152 per term; Annual total KWD 456.
- Grade 9 to Grade 12: KWD 168 per term; Annual total KWD 504.
- IGCSE / AS / A Levels: KWD 440 per term; Annual total KWD 1,320.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Term due dates shown on the published schedule are: First term – 1 April; Second term – 1 October; Third term – 1 December. These term dates are the billing points for the tuition instalments.
- The school's academic year runs from April to March.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as an offering and no boarding fees are published. The school's rules and timing information indicate day-school operation and transport responsibilities for families rather than on‑site boarding services.

Other costs and fees (books, uniform, examinations, transport, activities)
- Books and school uniform: All books and uniforms are sold at the school book shop; specific prices for uniforms and textbooks are not published in the public fee schedule. Parents should budget for uniform and book purchases in addition to the tuition instalments.
- External examination fees (Cambridge/Edexcel/board exam charges), transport, lunch, extracurricular activity fees and any one‑time capital levies are not shown in the published tuition table and would be charged separately where applicable; no fixed amounts for these items are published.

Refund information
- No public refund or cancellation policy detailing refundable or non‑refundable fees is published alongside the fee schedule.

Fee payment options
- No public listing of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, local cheque or online merchant) appears with the published fee schedule.

Summary note about available information
- The only published numeric tuition amounts available are the per‑term and annual figures for the 2022–2023 session shown above. Application/registration fees, published payment methods, refund rules, boarding fees, and fixed prices for uniforms/textbooks are not published alongside the tuition schedule; these items are therefore not available in the public fee materials reviewed.

Admissions

STEP 01: ENQUIRY & REGISTRATION. Admission opens when announced. Pre-registration is announced on the school website, across social media networks, on school notice boards, and through existing students' homework diaries. When admissions open, visit the school to register the child for the test. STEP 02: ADMISSION TEST. After preregistration is complete, the time and date for the admission test are announced. The test measures the student's skills based on age and prior academics. UKG to Grade 9 have written tests in English and Mathematics with results posted on the notice board; LKG undergoes a basic introductory interview. Admission from UKG to Grade 9 requires at least 50% in the tested subjects, and admission is subject to seat availability. STEP 03: FINAL FORMALITIES. Once admission is confirmed, the required documents must be submitted with the child's personal file: a birth certificate photocopy; Civil ID photocopies for the student and for the father and mother; passport photocopies (including residence page) for the student and parents; health card; three passport-size photographs. The result card of the last class attended, with a grading certificate stamped by the embassy and Foreign Affairs if the last school was outside Kuwait; the file from the previous school; the original school leaving (transfer) certificate from the last school with the sequence of class; the tuition fee clearance slip from the previous school; and the undertaking signed by the parent. No registration will be accepted if the papers are not completed as required.

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