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American School of Kuwait

Kuwait, Kuwait City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2055
Type Co-educational
Opened 1964
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Arabic, French, Spanish, English
Typical class size 22
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

The American School of Kuwait is a coeducational college-preparatory school offering an AP-based curriculum. The Elementary School follows Common Core Standards and uses standards-based grading, with subjects taught in homeroom and specialists in art, music, PE; Arabic is included in the program. The Middle School covers LA, Science, Math, Social Studies, Arabic (or AFL) and PE, with Religion for Muslim students; it offers electives, including Honors English and Algebra I in Grade 8. The High School provides AP and Honors courses across English, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Languages, Performing and Visual Arts, IT, Religion; Arabic is required for native speakers and Religion is required for all Muslim students; Grade 9 Arabic as Foreign Language is required for non-native speakers. School began as International School of Kuwait in 1964 and earned U.S. accreditation from Middle States Association in 1971, with a co-curricular program including Singing Group, Dance Classes, Escape Rooms.

www.ask.edu.kw

82MJ+5R7, Al Muthanna St, Hawally 32042, Kuwait

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The Essentials

American School of Kuwait has 2,055 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Al Muthanna Street, Hawally, Kuwait.

Stages
Elementary School; Middle School; High School.

Type
Privately owned, independent, coeducational college-preparatory school.

Country affiliation
United States

School day structure
Day structure varies by program. Pre-K (CDC) and KG begin around 7:00–7:30 a.m. with sessions ending around 1:10 p.m.; Grades 1–5 run 7:30 a.m.–1:55 p.m.; Grades 6–12 run 7:30 a.m.–2:55 p.m. An alternate schedule lists CDC 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., KG 8:25 a.m.–2:10 p.m., Elementary 8:25 a.m.–2:55 p.m., and Grades 6–12 8:30 a.m.–2:55 p.m.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at American School of Kuwait ranges from KD 100 to KD 5,191 depending on year group. That works out at roughly KD 100 to KD 3,314 for the early years, KD 3,314 to KD 4,306 for primary, KD 4,636 to KD 5,191 for secondary, KD 5,191 for sixth form. Expect an enrolment fee of KD 100 on enrolment. The annual tuition is billed in three term payments: First Payment (covering Sept–Dec) due Sept 01; Second Payment (covering Jan–Mar) due Jan 04; Third Payment (covering Apr–Jun...
Academics

American School of Kuwait teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The Elementary School curriculum is aligned with Common Core State Standards and uses a standards-based grading scale. Core subjects are taught in homeroom with specialists in art, music, and physical education, and Arabic is included in the program. The Middle School program covers Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Arabic (or AFL) and Physical Education, with Religion for Muslim students; it also offers elective, exploratory, and language options, including accelerated math and Honors English and Algebra I in Grade 8. The High School offers a diverse Advanced Placement and Honors curriculum across English, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, World Languages, Performing and Visual Arts, Information Technology, and Religion; Arabic is required for Native Arabic speakers and Religion is required for all Muslim students; Grade 9 Arabic as a Foreign Language is required for non-native speakers.

Gifted and Talented
Enriched courses and acceleration options are available in Middle School, including accelerated math and Honors English and Algebra I in Grade 8. The High School offers Honors & Advanced Courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Wellbeing
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility and readiness.
The American School of Kuwait has a selective admissions process and accepts eligible students of all nationalities. Students must be prepared to access the regular American curriculum without English language or learning support programs. Placement and acceptance decisions are based on a holistic review of academic history, English language proficiency, learning readiness and independence, social, emotional, and behavioral development, and any special strengths or talents. Priority is given to families with siblings currently enrolled at ASK and to families who are strongly aligned with the school's values and expectations.

2. Submit application and required documents.
Begin with the online application. Required documents for admission include two completed Enrollment Forms (one English and one Arabic), a birth certificate copy, copies of both parents' passports, copies of both parents' civil IDs (if issued), official sealed school transcripts and any standardized testing scores, two passport-sized photos of the student, a copy of the student's passport, a copy of the student's civil ID (if issued), and up to three years of previous school records (if applicable). For Kuwaitis, include a copy of the father's/guardian's Kuwaiti nationality. Parents will be granted up to two months to complete residency and civil ID processes if needed.

3. Post-acceptance documentation and immunizations.
After acceptance, submit two completed enrollment forms (English and Arabic) along with copies of immunization records. If transferring from another school in Kuwait, provide a Transfer Certificate, a Clearance Certificate, and the Student Health File.

4. Medical and health requirements before attendance.
The Kuwait School Health Department requires a complete physical examination file and a TB test for every student; children under five must receive a BCG vaccination. Only government clinics may perform these tests. Bring one 3x4 cm photograph, the original birth certificate, a copy of the student's civil ID (and the original if available), a copy of the immunization certificate, and a copy of the passport information pages. If transferring, bring the health file, TB/BCG card, and updated vaccination record.
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