American International School Kuwait
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 8.21K–14.3K
KWD 2.55K–4.43K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
American and IB World School in Salmiya, Kuwait, offering IB PYP, MYP and Diploma alongside the American curriculum from KG through Grade 12. Fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA).
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1991
- Accreditations
- MSA, IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| KG1 | KWD 2,550≈ USD 8.21K |
| KG2 | KWD 2,771≈ USD 8.92K |
| GR 1 – GR 4 | KWD 3,767≈ USD 12.1K |
| GR 5 – GR 8 | KWD 3,986≈ USD 12.8K |
| GR 9 – GR 12 | KWD 4,431≈ USD 14.3K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG1 | KWD 2,550 (about USD 8.21K) |
| KG2 | KWD 2,771 (about USD 8.92K) |
| GR 1 – GR 4 | KWD 3,767 (about USD 12.1K) |
| GR 5 – GR 8 | KWD 3,986 (about USD 12.8K) |
| GR 9 – GR 12 | KWD 4,431 (about USD 14.3K) |
Source: school website (ais.edu.kw) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American International School Kuwait (this school) | KWD 2,550 (about USD 8.21K) | KWD 4,431 (about USD 14.3K) |
| American Baccalaureate School | KWD 2,650 (about USD 8.53K) | KWD 4,810 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Al Ghanim Bilingual School | KWD 1,684 (about USD 5.42K) | KWD 3,700 (about USD 11.9K) |
| India International School | KWD 391 (about USD 1.26K) | KWD 561 (about USD 1.81K) |
| Dasman Bilingual School | KWD 1,786 (about USD 5.75K) | KWD 3,101 (about USD 9.99K) |
| Kuwait American School | KWD 1,756 (about USD 5.66K) | KWD 3,488 (about USD 11.2K) |
Source: school website (ais.edu.kw) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- KWD 100
- Deposit
- KWD 100
- Bus
- KWD 350
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
- Gym
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Soccer
- Varsity athletics
Arts
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
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