The English School
International School in Kuwait City
Quick answer
The English School (TES) Kuwait City serves 680 students from 40 nationalities aged 3 to 14 — primary-and-lower-secondary focused. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE pathways, accredited by COBIS and BSO. Tuition $1,841-$3,535 per year — exceptional value for a multi-accredited British international school in the GCC. Long-established choice for British, Kuwaiti and regional expat families seeking British-track education at exceptionally accessible price points.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at The English School.
- Tuition: $1,841–$3,535/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 21 (max 25) Kuwait City international school · 680 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 14 school day starts at 7:10.
- Accreditations: COBIS, BSO verified.
680
40 (British)
21 avg / 25 max
Rolling
COBIS, BSO
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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $1,841 – $3,535 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dinar 1841-Dinar 3535 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $3,738(+39%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $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
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Kuwait City
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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