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Gulf English School

International School in Kuwait City

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Gulf English School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 70 nationalities. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
  • Tuition: $5,509–$12,675/yr published in KWD, US$ equivalent.
  • 70 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
  • Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 7:45.
BritishAges 2 to 18English$5,509–$12,675/yr(Dinar 1692-Dinar 3893)
Est. all-in: $10,592/yr(+16%, modeled)Above average in Kuwait CityOpen admissions78% data coverage
Students

2,200

Nationalities

70

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

british-curriculumopen-admissionslarge-schoolhighly-diverse

About Gulf English School

Gulf English School provides the highest standards of British Education within an Arabic culture and international environment.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

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.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Gulf English School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$5,509–$12,675
Annual tuition (KWD)Dinar 1692-Dinar 3893
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$10,592(+16%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$12,092
Cost position in Kuwait City59th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

External examinations

IGCSE, A Levels

Additional languages

Arabic, French

Learning support

GES provides extra support classes for students who need extra help in Reading, English, and Math. Children who require additional support in English or who have special education needs are taught in the classroom or in small groups and by GES' team of learning support teachers and assistants.

Special needs staff

Study Support Program

ESL / EAL support

Yes

School hours

7:45 – Pre KG: 12:00 KG and Reception: 13:10 Year 1 to Year 6: 14:10 Year 7- Year 12: 14:15

School busYes
Lunch

School canteen offering a wide range of food and drink

Uniform requiredYes
Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 78%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Kuwait City

Budget-friendly
Median
$1,107$5,509–$12,675$25,883

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeDiversitySupport
Gulf English School

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

70nationalities2,200 students

Very diverse

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