Kuwait English School is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Edexcel GCSE / A-Levels school in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Founded in 1978. Annual tuition ranges from $6,045 to $16,153 USD.
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Kuwait English School (KES) is a co-educational British-curriculum day school in Salmiya, Kuwait, serving students aged 3–18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, includes a specialist Green Unit for students with learning disabilities, and partners with Aldenham School and Royal Grammar School Guildford since its acquisition by Sama Educational Company in 2022. With 100% university placement and alumni attending institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League universities, KES is one of Kuwait's most established international schools.
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Why Families Choose
KES delivers a British-based education in English for students aged 3–19, with a specialist Green Unit for learners with learning disabilities. The school became a Google Reference School in 2014 and partners with Aldenham School and Royal Grammar School Guildford. Robotics teams have competed internationally, including at the First Global Challenge Dubai 2019. 100% of graduates gain entry into higher education worldwide, including Ivy League and Russell Group universities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Green Unit | KWD 15,113 |
| Years 12-13 | KWD 15,600 |
| Early Years (KG) | KWD 5,779 |
| Primary Years 1-2 | KWD 9,350 |
| Primary Years 3-6 | KWD 10,641 |
| Secondary Years 7-9 | KWD 11,928 |
| Secondary Years 10-11 | KWD 11,928 |
| Early Years (Reception) | KWD 9,350 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KWD 1,860 - 4,970. Application fee: $163.
Admissions Process
- 1Applications accepted from January for the following September; online registration strongly recommended. 2. Parents submit online registration form; school contacts family to schedule an interview/assessment. Entrance test assesses concentration, academic level, thought process and communication skills; previous school report may be requested. Entrance test fees are non-refundable. 3. If student passes, an acceptance letter is issued; required paperwork and non-refundable deposit submitted to Accounts Department to complete registration. 4. Students placed into correct year group based on age guidelines. 5. Re-registration reminders issued mid Term 2 (typically first week of April).
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Student Life
School uniform is compulsory. Uniforms differ for winter and summer months. Items must be labeled with the child's name. Jewellery, nail varnish, and football shoes with studs are not permitted. Uniforms can be purchased on site at the uniform shop or online.
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Wellbeing & Safety
KES provides mental wellbeing support through a dedicated Well-being framework, including a Director of Well-being/Designated Safeguarding Lead and a School Counsellor. Students can participate in wellbeing initiatives such as the Year 2 Mindfulness Club and KES Wellbeing Ambassadors. The school also runs anti-bullying activities including GU Anti-Bullying Week.
KES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff undergo safe recruitment procedures and training in Child Protection. Safeguarding follows Kuwaiti laws of Children's Rights and Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines. The safeguarding team includes the Director of Well-being/Designated Safeguarding Lead, Head of School, Director of Teaching and Learning, Departmental Safeguarding Leads, and the School Counsellor.
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School Background
Owned by Sama Educational Company since June 2022. Sama also operates American Creativity Academy (ACA) with four campuses and owns the Sylvan Learning Center. The school partners with Aldenham School and Royal Grammar School Guildford.
Google Reference School (2014)