International schools in Kuwait City
67 international schools in Kuwait City. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Prices and living conditions in Kuwait
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$4.93 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$22 |
| Kimchi stew set meal · 1 serving | US$20 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$2 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 cup | US$5.62 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 2L | US$0.4 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket basis) · 250ml | US$0.3 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.8 |
| Haircut (city center, popular with foreigners) · 1 visit | US$120 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$7 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 10
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
KWD 375 – KWD 5,191
≈ USD 1,207 – ≈ USD 16.7K
Based on 28 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
Reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- American (AP)22 · 33%
- British (IGCSE/A Level)20 · 30%
- IB4 · 6%
- French1 · 1%
- Montessori / alternative1 · 1%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| American (AP) | 22 | 46% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 20 | 42% |
| IB | 4 | 8% |
| French | 1 | 2% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| American (AP) | 22 | 46% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 20 | 42% |
| IB | 4 | 8% |
| French | 1 | 2% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| KWD 0 – KWD 583 | 10 |
| KWD 583 – KWD 1,167 | 0 |
| KWD 1,167 – KWD 1,750 | 8 |
| KWD 1,750 – KWD 2,333 | 7 |
| KWD 2,333 – KWD 2,917 | 2 |
| KWD 2,917 – KWD 3,500 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-02)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-09 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
- Kuwait Bilingual School 2IB
A'Takamul International SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 4–18From KWD 1,754 a year- Ajial Bilingual SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From KWD 1,600 a year
Al Ghanim Bilingual SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 4–18From KWD 1,684 a year- Al-Bayan Bilingual SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18
- Al-Bayan International SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 4–18
American Academy for GirlsAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From KWD 1,648 a year- American Baccalaureate SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From KWD 2,650 a year
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Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
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