International School Fees Kuwait: Budget to Premium

Kuwait has a mix of international schools – from budget to premium British, IB and American options. This guide outlines fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly KWD 1,500–2,800 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly KWD 3,200–5,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly KWD 5,500–8,500+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher.

Budget end: example schools and fees

American International School of Kuwait (AISK) (certain divisions), Bayan Bilingual School and New Kuwait English School can sit in the budget band. Primary often KWD 1,800–2,800 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Kuwait English School (KES), American Baccalaureate School (ABS) and Gulf English School Kuwait are mid-tier examples. Primary often KWD 3,500–5,000; secondary/IBDP can be KWD 5,000–6,500. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

Kuwait American School, British School of Kuwait (BSK) and Universal American School Kuwait sit at the premium end. Primary can be KWD 6,000–8,000 and secondary/IBDP KWD 7,000–9,500+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be KWD 200–600+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add KWD 500–1,500+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget KWD 400–1,200+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Set your budget band and curriculum; request full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Clarify what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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