Schools in Kuwait for expat families
Private schools, curricula, fees and admissions.
In short
Kuwait has many private schools offering British, American, Indian and bilingual curricula, mainly in Salmiya, Jabriya and Mishref. Fees are generally lower than in Dubai or Doha.
- Regulator
- Ministry of Education – Private Education
- Fees
- KWD 1,000–6,000 per year
- School year
- September to June
- Popular areas
- Salmiya, Jabriya, Mishref
Step by step
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Months before
Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Attest school certificates before travel
Don’t
- Don’t skip equivalency for older children
Cost estimator
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Watch out
- Some schools accept only families with a family residence visa.
Common questions
Can expats use public schools?
Generally no; private schools are the norm.
Official links
Background and more detail
Private schools
Private schools are supervised by the Ministry of Education's Private Education Department. Curricula include British, American, Indian, Pakistani and Filipino.
Fees
Fees range from about KWD 700 to over KWD 5,000 a year.
Admissions
Apply as early as possible. You will need the child's civil ID, passport, previous reports and an attested transfer certificate.
Areas
Many international schools are in Salmiya, Salwa, Mishref and Hawally, so families often live nearby.
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