The English School
- UK EYFS
- British
Per yearabout USD 5.61K–11.1K
KWD 1.74K–3.44K · School year to be confirmed · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
The English School (TES) in Salmiya, Kuwait, founded in 1953 and described as the only not-for-profit school in Kuwait. It follows the Foundation Stage and National Curriculum for England, serves the English-speaking community, and runs from KG through Upper School (Years 9-11).
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-01 · School year to be confirmed
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British
Ages
Ages 3–14
Students
710
Language
English
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Grades
- KG – Year 11
- Nationalities
- 53
- Founded
- 1953
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | KWD 1,741≈ USD 5.61K |
| Reception | KWD 2,735≈ USD 8.81K |
| Year 1 | KWD 2,735≈ USD 8.81K |
| Year 2 | KWD 2,735≈ USD 8.81K |
| Year 3 | KWD 3,135≈ USD 10.1K |
| Year 4 | KWD 3,135≈ USD 10.1K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | KWD 1,741 (about USD 5.61K) |
| Reception | KWD 2,735 (about USD 8.81K) |
| Year 1 | KWD 2,735 (about USD 8.81K) |
| Year 2 | KWD 2,735 (about USD 8.81K) |
| Year 3 | KWD 3,135 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Year 4 | KWD 3,135 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Year 5 | KWD 3,135 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Year 6 | KWD 3,135 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Year 7 | KWD 3,435 (about USD 11.1K) |
| Year 8 | KWD 3,435 (about USD 11.1K) |
| Year 9 | KWD 3,435 (about USD 11.1K) |
| Year 10 | KWD 3,435 (about USD 11.1K) |
Source: school website (tes.edu.kw) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The English School (this school) | KWD 1,741 (about USD 5.61K) | KWD 3,435 (about USD 11.1K) |
| 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 (tes.edu.kw) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- KWD 100
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, explainedEYFS · British curriculum
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Teachers
- 70
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Library
- Science labs
- Computer lab
Sports
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Physical education
Arts
- Art design technology
- Music drama
- Performing arts
After-school activities
- After School Club
- Co-Curricular Activities
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS
Location
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