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Kuwait International English School

Kuwait, Kuwait City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KWD 1,389 - 2,909
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Arabic, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Kuwait International English School (KIES) is a day school within Al Rayan Schools, offering education from pre-school through university entrance preparation. The curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, with IGCSE options through Edexcel and Cambridge and Cambridge AS and A Levels. The school adapts national plans to suit examination boards and learner needs, with enquiry-based teaching that emphasises problem solving. Class sizes are arranged to give personalised attention in mixed-ability classes, and learning combines practical problem solving, online interactive activities and traditional textbooks. KIES is licensed by Kuwait's Private Education Department and adheres to a UK inspection framework with ISI compliance; the last inspection occurred in March 2019. It is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME). The campus includes age-specific facilities, science labs, drama studios, smart ICT suites, a library, an Art and Design Technology Centre, sports hall, squash courts and swimming pool.

www.kieskuwait.com

Al, Hasan Al Basri St, Hawally, Kuwait

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The Essentials

Kuwait International English School has 600 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Block 10, Al Hassan Al Bassry Street, Hawally, Kuwait. Kuwait International English School is a private day school serving international and local students from pre-school through to university entrance preparation. The school provides a two-way bus service through a contracted transport company. Contact: +965 22219228.

Stages
Early Years (KG and Reception); Primary Years (Years 1–6); Secondary Years (Years 7–13).

Type
Private day school; part of Al Rayan Schools.

Country affiliation
Affiliation with the United Kingdom through the British National Curriculum.

School day structure
The school day starts at 7:00 am. KG and Reception finish at 12:00 pm; Primary and Secondary finish at 2:00 pm. Students should arrive no earlier than 6:45 am.

Bus service
Buses are available to most districts; a two-way bus service is provided via the school's contracted transport company.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Kuwait International English School ranges from KWD 1,389 to KWD 2,909 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees
- Application / entrance test fee: KD 25 (non-refundable).
- Registration advance: KD 100 payable at registration; this amount is adjusted against the first tuition instalment after registration is completed.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and term instalments)
- KG (Kindergarten)
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 1,389.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 463 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 463 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 463 (due 1 Apr).

- Reception
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 1,559.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 520 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 520 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 519 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 1
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,299.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 767 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 767 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 765 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 2
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,369.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 790 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 790 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 789 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 3
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,569.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 857 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 857 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 855 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 4
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,569.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 857 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 857 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 855 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 5
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,569.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 857 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 857 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 855 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 6
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,619.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 873 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 873 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 873 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 7
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,689.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 897 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 897 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 895 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 8
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,749.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 917 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 917 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 915 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 9
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,879.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 960 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 960 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 959 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 10
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,879.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 960 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 960 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 959 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 11
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,879.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 960 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 960 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 959 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 12
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,909.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 970 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 970 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 969 (due 1 Apr).

- Year 13
- Annual tuition (discounted): KD 2,909.
- Instalments: 1st term KD 970 (due 1 Sep), 2nd term KD 970 (due 1 Dec), 3rd term KD 969 (due 1 Apr).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is payable in full prior to the commencement of the academic year, or parents may pay in three instalments as scheduled (1st instalment due early September, 2nd instalment due early December, 3rd instalment due early April).
- The annual tuition does not include Books, Uniform or Transport fees; these are billed separately.
- An early-bird voucher of KD 75 and a sibling discount (7% applied to the child with the lowest tuition) are available under the school's enrolment/registration offers; sibling discount conditions require timely payment.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a private day school; there are no boarding facilities and no boarding fees.

Transport (school bus) fees and schedule
- Transport is charged separately and is payable termly. Sample charges (round-trip and one-way) are set by area and split into three instalments; examples published for parents include:
- Round-trip Area 1 (Hawally): KD 330 (instalments KD 130, KD 130, KD 70).
- Round-trip Area 2 (Maidan, Hawally, Salmiya, Jabriya, Surra, Shaab): KD 350 (instalments KD 140, KD 140, KD 70).
- Round-trip Area 3 (other areas): KD 370 (instalments KD 150, KD 150, KD 70).
- One-way Area 1: KD 265 (instalments KD 105, KD 105, KD 55); Area 2 one-way KD 275; Area 3 one-way KD 285 (instalment splits as above).
- Transport fees must be paid by the first day of pupil travel on school transport; the full termly fee is required regardless of joining date within the term.

Other costs / additional fees
- Books and school inventory are charged separately and are not included in tuition. A school inventory voucher (early-bird voucher) may be applied to books and uniform or to the third term.
- Uniform is sold at the school uniform shop during school opening hours; uniform items and PE kit are charged separately (prices vary by item).
- IGCSE / examination and subject-specific fees: accelerated IGCSE subjects are charged (example: KD 150 per subject for the One-Year Accelerated IGCSE programme); formal examination entry fees are charged separately and vary by subject.
- Late collection charge: KD 5 per hour (or part thereof) for supervised care after designated collection time; an optional supervised ‘Late Club' is available at KD 15 per week per child.

Refunds and withdrawal charges
- Application/entrance fee (KD 25) is non-refundable. The application fee is adjusted against the first instalment if the student is enrolled. Registration advance (KD 100) is adjusted against the first instalment.
- Withdrawal and tuition liability:
- If withdrawal occurs during the first week of the first term: parents pay KD 100 and no further tuition for that term is charged.
- If withdrawal occurs after the first week of the first term: the parent must pay the full first-term tuition.
- If a student leaves at any time during the second term: parents must pay inclusively the full first- and second-term fees.
- If a student leaves at any time during the third term: parents must pay fees for the complete year (all three terms).

Fee payment options
- Online payment portal (Parents Online) is provided for parents to pay fees electronically.
- Cash / payments at the school cashier are used for application, registration and other in-person transactions.

Notes
- Fees listed above are stated in Kuwaiti Dinars (KD).
Academics

Kuwait International English School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
KIES follows and delivers lessons based on the British National Curriculum. The curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum and adapted to fit the international environment and the requirements of individual examination boards. Teaching and learning of the national curriculum is enquiry-based, with a focus on problem solving and aims to build pupils' abilities as learners. Class sizes are arranged to provide greater personal attention, and all children are taught in mixed-ability classes. A range of activities deliver the Curriculum, including practical problem solving, online interactive learning and book-based learning, with textbooks being one of the resources used to deliver the curriculum. National Curriculum Plans for Primary and Secondary are provided and adapted to fit the requirements of different exam boards and the needs of learners.

Higher Education Progression
University entrance preparation is provided.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1.
Prepare and submit documents for new enrollment. Documents required for New enrollment include two recent photographs; civil ID copies (both sides) of the student, mother and father; copies of the student's passport and the parents' passports; birth certificate; vaccination record; transfer certificate from the previous school; last school report; a clearance letter; and a medical file from the previous school. These documents must be brought to the interview. The entrance test fee is 25 KWD and the registration fee is 100 KWD, both payable as part of the enrollment process.

Step 2.
Enter the entrance assessment and interviews. Students are tested before they enter the school; the registration test assesses the student's academic level and suitability for admission. A brief interview may be held with the parents if required, and the student may be interviewed by the school counsellor if needed.

Step 3.
Admission decision. It is the Head of Department's decision whether a student is accepted. No student will be allowed admission unless they meet the entry requirements. Any serious discipline concerns are grounds for non-acceptance. The decision is final.

Step 4.
Registration completion after passing the assessment. If the student has passed the assessment test, the paperwork and forms are submitted to the accounts department, and a 100 KD deposit is paid to complete the registration process. This deposit must be paid to complete registration. It is not possible to register a student without all the necessary paperwork, which must be brought into the school at the time of the interview.

Step 5.
Age requirements. Minimum age on the first day of the new academic year is 3 years 6 months for Kindergarten and 16 years 6 months for Year 12. The age bands for intermediate years are: Reception 4 years 6 months; Year 1 5 years 6 months; Year 2 6 years 6 months; Year 3 7 years 6 months; Year 4 8 years 6 months; Year 5 9 years 6 months; Year 6 10 years 6 months; Year 7 11 years 6 months; Year 8 12 years 6 months; Year 9 13 years 6 months; Year 10 14 years 6 months; Year 11 15 years 6 months. These ages align with the year level applied for.

Step 6.
Documents for Students from outside Kuwait. For Students from outside Kuwait, documents required include a complete registration form and two recent photographs. Civil IDs for the student, mother and father are required, or an entry visa if a Civil ID is not yet issued. A copy of residency/entry visa, birth certificate, vaccination record, and the last school report authenticated by the home country's Ministry of Education and the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs are also required.
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