The English School
International School in Kuwait City
680
40 (British)
21 avg / 25 max
Rolling
About The English School
The English School, which is the only not for profit school in Kuwait, has served the English speaking community here for over 70 years. Closely following the Foundation Stage and National Curriculum for England, pupils are taught by well qualified and experienced staff who recognise that all children are unique. Pupils are stretched and enriched by a curriculum that is broad, challenging and varied, and caters for the individual needs of each child.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $1,841 – $3,535 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dinar 1841-Dinar 3535 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $3,738(+39%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $5,238 |
| Cost position in Kuwait City | 52th percentile(above average) |
British
All the age relevant exams which are done in school in England. Key Stage 1 SATs at 7, in Year 2, Key stage 2 SATs at 11, in Year 6 plus Common Entrance and specialist exams for future schools. Foundation stage children are assessed against the Early Learning Goals. TES also assesses annually using NFER tests, assess reading age, test with the British QCA additional tests the years when there are no SATs and do internal assessments of its own in all other subjects.
Arabic, French
1-1 learning support; specialized group lessons
Yes
Yes
7:10 – KG: 12:15 Reception - Year 2: 13:30 Years 3-8: 14:30
No
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Kuwait City
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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