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Kuwait English School

International School in Kuwait City

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Kuwait English School (KES) serves 2,500 students from 60 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in Salwa, Kuwait. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE and A Level pathways, accredited by CIS, COBIS, BSO, ECIS and CIE — a five-accreditation set. Long-established choice for Kuwaiti families and regional expats.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
  • Tuition: $5,789–$15,628/yr published in KWD, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Kuwait City international school · 2,500 students total.
  • 60 nationalities top: Kuwaiti.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:30am.
  • Accreditations: CIS, COBIS, BSO plus 2 more.
BritishAges 3 to 18English$5,789–$15,628/yr(Dinar 1778-Dinar 4800)
Est. all-in: $12,209/yr(+14%, modeled)Above average in Kuwait CityGood valueOpen admissions86% data coverage
Students

2,500

Nationalities

60 (Kuwaiti)

Class Size

20 avg / 25 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

CIS, COBIS, BSO, ECIS, CIE

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

british-curriculumopen-admissionslarge-schoolhighly-diverse

About Kuwait English School

Kuwait English School is the learning home of a very special community of students (ages 3 - 18 years), parents, educationalists, administrators and management. They all share the common aim, to ensure that each student in KES care accesses the most valuable, fulfilling and enjoyable learning experiences at each stage of his/her school life.

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
  • Educational psychologist available
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. 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.
  2. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  3. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Kuwait English School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$5,789–$15,628
Annual tuition (KWD)Dinar 1778-Dinar 4800
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$12,209(+14%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$13,709
Cost position in Kuwait City70th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

External examinations

IGCSE, A Levels

Exam results

https://www.kes.edu.kw/academic-performance/

Additional languages

Arabic, French and Spanish

Learning support

https://www.kes.edu.kw/greenunit/

Special needs staff

Kuwait English School Green Unit is an innovative and forward-thinking Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision which provides education for students who experience learning disabilities and difficulties [LDD] including speech, language, emotional, and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be the best Special Education provider where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.

ESL / EAL support

Yes

Education psychologistYes
School hours

7:30am – 2:30pm

School busYes
Lunch

No, children have the choice to purchase from the school canteen

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 86%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

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At a Glance

Fee Position in Kuwait City

Mid-range
Median
$1,107$5,789–$15,628$25,883

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Kuwait English School

Class Size

This school
20
Max class
25
City avg
21

Student Diversity

60nationalities2,500 students

Very diverse

Common: Kuwaiti

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