Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
Kuwait offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 31 international schools in Kuwait. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KWD 2,935), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 31 international schools in Kuwait covering 18 curricula. The most widely offered are American Curriculum (15), British Curriculum (14), Cambridge IGCSE (10), Cambridge International AS Levels (10), Cambridge A Levels (10). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Kuwait runs from about KWD 1,132 to KWD 5,273, averaging roughly KWD 2,935. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Kuwait run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
doris lists every international school in Kuwait we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
