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American Creativity Academy (ACA) in Kuwait offers a standards-based American curriculum with English as the language of instruction and Islamic values observed throughout the school. The core high school program follows an American model in math, English, science, and social studies, with Islamic studies and Arabic integrated across four years. Electives include physical education, art, and computer technology. Founded in 1997, ACA is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and was authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in 2008. The school operates on two campuses in Hawalli: a Boys Campus and a Girls Campus, each with substantial facilities. The library system across campuses totals five libraries with online access; facilities include science labs, art rooms, computer labs, a regulation artificial-turf field, a swimming pool, auditoria, and extensive outdoor spaces. After-school clubs are offered freely, with CAS and MUN supporting service, leadership, and global engagement.
Canadian Bilingual School (CBS) is a K–12 international school in Kuwait delivering both Canadian and American curricula. English instruction follows the Ontario framework, with mathematics including Calculus and Pre-calculus, and sciences such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Kuwait Social Studies are taught under the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education curricula. CBS emphasizes bilingual proficiency and cross‑curricular integration across English, Maths, Science and social subjects. The school operates from purpose-built classrooms across the Kindergarten, Elementary and High School campuses, with well-equipped science labs and facilities, an IT suite of over 100 computers, a multi‑purpose hall for performances, assemblies and events. CBS is accredited by the Middle States Association since 2013 and re‑accredited in 2021–22 for seven years, supported by MAP assessments. Since its opening in 2007, CBS has cultivated a culture of positivity and growth among students, parents, teachers and staff, alongside careers guidance and a cocurricular program.
Kuwait Bilingual School 2 (KBS 2) is a private, independent K-12 IB World School in Kuwait, founded in 1998 to offer bilingual, values-based education in Arabic and English. The school offers IB programs across all levels—PYP in Early Years and Elementary in a bilingual English-Arabic environment; MYP in Middle School; and DP in High School, alongside the American Bilingual High School Diploma, which integrates Arabic language, Islamic studies, and culture. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global citizenship, and student agency, with digital literacy and project-based approaches embedded throughout. Facilities include an Innovation Center with technology for Web design, AI/ML, 3D printing, robotics, VR/AR, and engineering design; a multilingual library with over 50,000 titles; dedicated arts and performance spaces; two full-sized swimming pools; and multiple gyms. Service learning, global citizenship initiatives, and CAS within the DP underpin community involvement and real-world application of learning. KBS 2 maintains university and career preparation.
Dasman Bilingual School is a bilingual day school in Kuwait offering an American-based curriculum integrated with Arabic language and culture for students aged 2 to 17. The program combines American standards and Arabic strands, with accreditation from CIS and NEASC, and includes Advanced Placement courses and BTEC qualifications in the upper grades. Established in 1996 in Sharq and part of Cognita family, the school has grown to 3,000 students across seven buildings, serving a diverse international community. Facilities include two swimming pools, multiple auditoria, football fields, indoor and outdoor sports courts, science labs, art studios, a cafeteria, and a dedicated Special Needs Division. A robust extracurricular program features robotics, STEAM, music, and a wide range of clubs. The school emphasizes inclusive education, global citizenship, and leadership through activities such as Model United Nations and Student Council, with 95% of graduates entering universities in Kuwait, the US, and the UK globally.
AIS Kuwait is a private, independent, co-educational day school offering an American curriculum alongside the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Serving students aged 4 to 18, instruction is in English with language options in Arabic, AFL, and French. The curriculum aligns with Kuwait's Ministry requirements and emphasizes university preparation for institutions worldwide. The school blends NGSS-based science, CCSS-aligned mathematics, and The Ontario Health and Physical Education for PE. Founded in 1991, AIS Kuwait has grown from a 300-student start to an inclusive campus with about 2,200 students and 350 staff, and it remains accredited. The campus features a 1,270-seat Dr. Kamil Al Rayes Auditorium, a Black Box Theatre, two gyms, two tennis courts, two soccer fields, science and computer labs, a Learning Common and a Genius Bar, music and art rooms, a clinic, and a canteen. Active programs include MUN, NHS, SLC, and a Visual Arts Gallery.
The American School of Kuwait is a coeducational college-preparatory school offering an AP-based curriculum. The Elementary School follows Common Core Standards and uses standards-based grading, with subjects taught in homeroom and specialists in art, music, PE; Arabic is included in the program. The Middle School covers LA, Science, Math, Social Studies, Arabic (or AFL) and PE, with Religion for Muslim students; it offers electives, including Honors English and Algebra I in Grade 8. The High School provides AP and Honors courses across English, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Languages, Performing and Visual Arts, IT, Religion; Arabic is required for native speakers and Religion is required for all Muslim students; Grade 9 Arabic as Foreign Language is required for non-native speakers. School began as International School of Kuwait in 1964 and earned U.S. accreditation from Middle States Association in 1971, with a co-curricular program including Singing Group, Dance Classes, Escape Rooms.
Danah Universal School of Kuwait offers an American curriculum guided by Common Core standards and is Cognia-accredited. The school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, delivering instruction in English with a broad range of subjects and assessments. MAP Growth tests in English Reading and English Language Use help monitor progress for Grades 3 to 11, informing teaching and student support. The campus features five science laboratories, two information technology labs, a Robotic Lab, and a fully equipped media room to support STEM and digital learning. Two covered sports grounds, an indoor gym, a 25-meter pool, and flexible recreation spaces underpin a substantial physical education program. Arts facilities include two art rooms and a professional music room. The health clinic provides first aid, routine checks, and government vaccination administration; it also maintains student health records. A diverse extracurricular program spans arts, sciences, languages, athletics, and leadership activities for all learners.
American Baccalaureate School (ABS) is a private, non‑profit K‑12 school affiliated with the American system, offering an American curriculum with Advanced Placement options. ABS follows the Common Core Standards for grades K–8 (English language arts and mathematics) and groups 9–12 standards into 9–10 and 11–12 bands, with emphasis on rigorous content and higher‑order thinking aligned to college expectations. The school provides supports for all learners, including English language learners, and it emphasizes strong foundations in English and Arabic literacy. Opened in 2006, ABS sits on a 25,000‑square‑meter campus with over 100 classrooms, interactive panels, campus‑wide Wi‑Fi, and fully networked learning spaces. Facilities include two swimming pools, two cafeterias, and specialist rooms for culinary arts, music, art, and Islamic studies. ABS operates a schoolwide STEM framework and offers extensive arts and athletics, along with events such as International Day and community service initiatives, fostering leadership and global citizenship for lifelong learning.
International School of Kuwait offers a U.S.-style education for students from preschool through high school. The curriculum follows an American framework with Pre-AP and Advanced Placement courses, and leads to an American High School Diploma accredited by Cognia. The school maintains affiliations with the College Board and the British Council to support college readiness and AP enrollment. A distinctive Fusion core learning framework centers on student-centered inquiry, collaboration and real-world application, while the Renaissance Education framework emphasizes liberal-arts development and individual talents. ISK is an SAT examination center and supports families seeking U.S. college placement. The campus features large, on-site facilities including FIFA-standard seven-a-side pitches, an NBA-standard basketball court, and a cutting-edge STEAM lab and robotics center. Mindfulness spaces, swimming, sports, dance, yoga, Pilates and martial arts support well-being and physical engagement. PreK-12 programs integrate academics with arts, athletics and service learning through Live to Give and related initiatives worldwide.
Universal American School in Hawally, Kuwait City, is a private nonprofit, co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving KG through Grade 12. The campus hosts over 1,800 students from 45 nations and is a UNESCO Associated School. UAS follows an American curriculum with Advanced Placement courses; elementary instruction aligns with the Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, while Arabic Language Arts, Kuwait Social Studies, and Islamic Religion are offered for Muslim students. High school delivers a college-preparatory program with 90-minute blocks, four academic courses per semester, and all core instruction in English. AP courses carry a 10% weight, and in 2024, 30% of AP exam-takers earned 3 or higher. Facilities include eight floors of classrooms, libraries totaling over 25,000 volumes, science labs, art rooms, a 400-seat auditorium, pools, gyms, and a health clinic. Extracurriculars include Speech & Debate, Model United Nations, Arts and Crafts, Green Ambassadors, and competitive swimming program.
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