American Creativity Academy
International School in Kuwait City
Quick answer
American Creativity Academy (ACA) is a 3,500-student American international school in Kuwait City, with campuses in Hawally and Salmiya. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme at upper school, supporting strong robotics and STEM programming. Accredited by IBO, CIS and MSA-CESS. Tuition $2,210-$4,516 per year — exceptional value at scale for a multi-accredited K-12 American school in the GCC.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American taught at American Creativity Academy.
- Tuition: $2,210–$4,516/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Kindergarten: 7:15 Girls' Campus: 7:20 Boys'Campus: 7:15.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, MSA-CESS verified.
3,500
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IBO, CIS, MSA-CESS
About American Creativity Academy
The American Creativity Academy is a private school that delivers a standard-based American curriculum within an environment in which Islamic values are respected and practiced. The school is dedicated to preparing student for university success.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $2,210 – $4,516 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dinar 2210-Dinar 4516 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $4,413(+31%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $5,913 |
| Cost position in Kuwait City | 74th percentile(above average) |
IB, American
Students entering grade 11 may choose to participate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program or continue with the regular standards-based American education.
Arabic, Spanish, French
unknown
English as a Second Language support is provided to students in KG to grade 5.
Kindergarten: 7:15 Girls' Campus: 7:20 Boys'Campus: 7:15 – KG1 - KG2: 12:30 KG3: 14:00 Girls' Campus: 14:30 Boys'Campus: 14:15
Yes
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