Kuwait English School
- British
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 5.73K–15.5K
KWD 1.78K–4.8K · 2025-2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Kuwait English School (KES) is a private co-educational international school in Salmiya, Kuwait, offering a British-based curriculum from KG to Year 13. Its stated vision is 'The Aim Makes Great The Life', with a mission to inspire, challenge and encourage.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1978
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Years KG | KWD 1,778≈ USD 5.73K |
| Early Years REC | KWD 2,877≈ USD 9.27K |
| Primary Years 1-2 | KWD 2,877≈ USD 9.27K |
| Primary Years 3-6 | KWD 3,274≈ USD 10.5K |
| Secondary Years 7-9 | KWD 3,670≈ USD 11.8K |
| Secondary Years 10-11 | KWD 3,670≈ USD 11.8K |
| AS-A level Years 12-13 | KWD 4,800≈ USD 15.5K |
| Green Unit | KWD 4,650≈ USD 15K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years KG | KWD 1,778 (about USD 5.73K) |
| Early Years REC | KWD 2,877 (about USD 9.27K) |
| Primary Years 1-2 | KWD 2,877 (about USD 9.27K) |
| Primary Years 3-6 | KWD 3,274 (about USD 10.5K) |
| Secondary Years 7-9 | KWD 3,670 (about USD 11.8K) |
| Secondary Years 10-11 | KWD 3,670 (about USD 11.8K) |
| AS-A level Years 12-13 | KWD 4,800 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Green Unit | KWD 4,650 (about USD 15K) |
Source: school website (kes.edu.kw) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait English School (this school) | KWD 1,778 (about USD 5.73K) | KWD 4,800 (about USD 15.5K) |
| Kuwait American School | KWD 1,756 (about USD 5.66K) | KWD 3,488 (about USD 11.2K) |
| American Baccalaureate School | KWD 2,650 (about USD 8.53K) | KWD 4,810 (about USD 15.5K) |
Source: school website (kes.edu.kw) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
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, explained
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- STEM
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Sports
Arts
- Arts
- Music
- Drama
After-school activities
- KES Robotics
- Student Leadership
- Clubs
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- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS, ECIS
Location
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