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Kuwait National English School

Kuwait, Kuwait City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KWD 1,494 - 4,862
Ages 1½ - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1250
Type Co-educational
Opened 1991
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, SEN focussed
Taught languages English, Arabic, French, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Kuwait National English School (KNES) is a private, co‑educational British international school in Kuwait offering the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to A Levels, with Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and a SEN‑focused programme. The school serves ages 2 to 18 and uses English as the language of instruction, with Arabic, French and Spanish taught as additional languages. In Years 7–9 (Key Stage 3) students study core subjects—English, Mathematics, Sciences—plus Geography, History, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Qur'an and Kuwait Social Studies to meet Ministry requirements; Years 10–11 follow Cambridge/Edexcel/Pearson IGCSE routes with a compulsory core and option blocks; Years 12–13 prepare for AS and A Levels. KNES features the Omar Science and Technology Centre, a theatre, a Media Centre and ICT facilities, including WIFI and a Virtual Learning Environment. The school is accredited by CIS and NEASC, with BSME and BSO recognition, and is UNESCO Associated Schools Projects member.

www.knes.edu.kw

1 Mousa Bin Nussair St, Hawally 44273, Kuwait

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The Essentials

Kuwait National English School has 1,250 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Hawally on Mousa Bin Nussair Street, Block 2, Hawally 32057. Postal address: PO Box 44273 Hawally, 32057. Phone: +965 2265 6904/5/6; Reception WhatsApp: +965 94048815.

Stages
Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Special Needs. Age range 2 to 18.

Type
The school is a British International School.

Pupil Nationality Mix
40+ nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
Psychological and Assessment Unit; Social Work Unit; Speech Unit; Physiotherapy Unit; Occupational Therapy Unit; and on-site Nursing.

Country affiliation
British; follows the National Curriculum for England.

Bus service
Bus transportation is arranged via Emushrif; details are available on the Transportation page.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Kuwait National English School ranges from KWD 1,494 to KWD 4,862 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees

- Re-registration / seat deposit: KWD 200 payable by January 15 to reserve a place for the next academic year; this deposit is applied against the pupil's tuition.
- The registration fee is treated as part of the total school fees and is non‑refundable; students will not be registered for the new academic year until the registration requirement is paid.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in KWD)

- Kindergarten 1 (KG1 / age 3): KWD 1,494.
- EYFS payment pattern: two installments (dates shown below).
- Reception (age 4): KWD 2,289.
- EYFS payment pattern: two installments (dates shown below).
- Years 1–2: KWD 2,446.
- Standard payment split for Years 1 and above: deposit + 60% / 40% installments (see billing schedule). Example per-invoice instalments shown below.
- Years 3–5: KWD 2,765.
- Years 6–11: KWD 2,926.
- Year 12 (Sixth Form year 1): KWD 4,630.
- Year 13 (Sixth Form year 2 / A‑Level): KWD 4,862.

Per-installment examples (how each annual fee is collected for Years 1 and above)

Payment structure for Years 1 and above: a seat deposit (KWD 200) is paid in the re‑registration window; the first installment due on August 31 equals 60% of the annual tuition less the KWD 200 deposit already paid; the second installment due on December 31 is the remaining 40% of the annual tuition. (All figures in KWD.)

- Years 1–2 (annual KWD 2,446):
- First installment (Aug 31): KWD 1,267.60 (60% of 2,446 = KWD 1,467.60; less KWD 200 deposit = KWD 1,267.60).
- Second installment (Dec 31): KWD 978.40 (remaining 40%).
- Years 3–5 (annual KWD 2,765):
- First installment (Aug 31): KWD 1,459.00 (60% = KWD 1,659.00; less KWD 200 deposit).
- Second installment (Dec 31): KWD 1,106.00 (remaining 40%).
- Years 6–11 (annual KWD 2,926):
- First installment (Aug 31): KWD 1,555.60 (60% = KWD 1,755.60; less KWD 200 deposit).
- Second installment (Dec 31): KWD 1,170.40 (remaining 40%).
- Year 12 (annual KWD 4,630):
- First installment (Aug 31): KWD 2,578.00 (60% = KWD 2,778.00; less KWD 200 deposit).
- Second installment (Dec 31): KWD 1,852.00 (remaining 40%).
- Year 13 (annual KWD 4,862):
- First installment (Aug 31): KWD 2,717.20 (60% = KWD 2,917.20; less KWD 200 deposit).
- Second installment (Dec 31): KWD 1,944.80 (remaining 40%).

Early Years (KG & Reception) – per-term detail

- Early Years (KG1 and Reception) tuition is payable in two installments: first payment due 1 September and second payment due 1 December. Example equal-split examples (school issues the official invoice/schedule at registration):
- KG1 (annual KWD 1,494): two installments of KWD 747.00 and KWD 747.00 (due 1 Sep and 1 Dec).
- Reception (annual KWD 2,289): two installments of KWD 1,144.50 and KWD 1,144.50 (due 1 Sep and 1 Dec).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Re-registration / seat reservation: deposit KWD 200 due by January 15 (applied against tuition).
- For Years 1 and above: first installment due August 31 (first-installment amount = 60% of annual tuition less the KWD 200 deposit already paid); second installment due December 31 (remaining balance).
- For Early Years (KG & Reception): two installments due 1 September and 1 December.
- Books, VLE access, school portal fees, uniforms and bus fees (if used) must be paid at the start of the academic year.
- Students are not permitted to begin classes unless required advance payment/first installment has been received.
- Fees must be fully settled by December for Early Years and by March for the other departments.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; the institution operates as a day school.

Other costs and one-off charges

- Books and course materials: charged at the start of the academic year (itemised separately from tuition).
- VLE / School Portal access: charged at the start of the academic year.
- Uniform: official school uniform must be purchased from the school uniform store; uniform charges payable at the start of the academic year.
- School bus/transportation: bus enrolment is charged separately and parents must provide address/route details when applying; a seat reservation/deposit is required to secure bus enrolment (deposit timing follows the re‑registration schedule).
- Examination and external assessment charges (IGCSE/A‑Level entries) and optional extracurricular activity fees may be billed in addition to tuition.

Refunds and withdrawal

- One term's notice in writing is required when withdrawing a pupil. If one term's notice is not given, the school is entitled to retain the term fees.
- Paid term fees are not refundable for temporary absence, dismissal for non‑compliance with regulations, or if the pupil leaves without providing the required notice.
- Pupil files and medical reports will not be released until outstanding tuition and any replacement/repair costs for books or materials are settled.

Fee payment arrangements and common payment methods

- All tuition and associated charges are administered by the school Accounts Department and must be paid in advance according to the published billing schedule.
- Common payment channels used by schools in Kuwait include bank deposit / bank transfer (IBAN), K‑NET / local electronic payment gateways and in‑person card or cash payments; parents should use the Accounts Department to arrange the accepted method and obtain invoice details.
Academics

Kuwait National English School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, SEN focussed for students aged 1.5 to 18.

Curriculum
Kuwait National English School is a British International School delivering the British National Curriculum alongside Ministry of Education curricular requirements. In Years 7 to 9 (Key Stage 3) learners follow an extensive curriculum including English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Art & Design, Computer Science, French, Geography, History, PSHE, Sciences, Kuwait Social Studies (Ministry requirement), Arabic (Ministry requirement), Islamic Studies (Ministry requirement) and Qur'an (Ministry requirement). In Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) the content is based on Cambridge Assessment International Education, Edexcel and Pearson requirements, with a compulsory core and six option blocks leading to IGCSE examinations. Years 7-9 provide a broad foundation before Year 10 when students select options for further study, leading to IGCSEs. In Years 12 and 13 students study for AS and A Levels (UK international). The Languages Taught are English, Arabic, French and Spanish, and English is the language of instruction.

Student Teacher Ratio
EYFS 12:1; Primary 25:1; Secondary 15:1.

Exam Results
First Term Examination results are released on 9 January 2025 and are available on the school portal for parents and students.
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Scholarships
Omar Al Gharabally Scholarship (Presently Under Review). The Omar Al Gharabally Scholarship is named in memory of Omar Al Gharabally and aims to help the most able students achieve their full potential under the best possible conditions.
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