For families weighing up international schools in Kuwait City that follow the American system, Fawzia Sultan International School is an established name. It runs an American curriculum and was founded in 1993 through a philanthropic initiative, named in honour of the late Fawzia Al Sultan. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees guidance, admissions and location.
We are independent and no school pays to be listed here, so treat this as a reference rather than a prospectus. FSIS is known for a strong learning support tradition and a dynamic school culture, so the practical questions for parents are usually about programme fit, provision for additional needs and the current fee list, which the school issues on request. Where we could not confirm a detail we mark it as not published.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
FSIS delivers an American curriculum in English, aligned to United States standards, alongside the Arabic, Islamic studies and Kuwait social studies required of private schools in the country. The school has a long association with structured learning support, which appeals to families who want an American programme with attention to individual needs.
The school grew out of a family led educational initiative and has built a reputation for a warm, active school culture over more than three decades. For the wider view of the American and other options in the city, see our guide to international schools in Kuwait City for expat families, which sets the clusters and fee bands side by side.
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Fawzia Sultan International School fees
We could not confirm a public fee schedule for FSIS, so we are not publishing dinar figures we cannot stand behind. The school issues its current fee list on request through admissions, and American schools in Kuwait City typically sit in the mid to premium band. Treat the points below as guidance and ask the school for the exact figures. Our Kuwait City fees pages give the wider band context.
- Tuition: not published online; request the current annual schedule by year group from admissions
- Registration and assessment: an application and assessment charge normally applies before a place is confirmed
- Ancillaries: budget for uniform, books and optional transport on top of tuition
- Confirm before you budget: ask admissions for a written fee list for your child's grade, including any learning support charges
Admissions
FSIS runs a September intake on the American academic calendar, with applicants assessed so the school can judge stage, English readiness and any learning support needs. Families apply through admissions, and the school will discuss provision where a child needs additional support, which is part of its established tradition.
As with the popular American schools in Kuwait City, the sought after grades can fill, so register your interest early and have school reports and any assessment documents ready. Mid year entry is possible where places exist, so confirm availability for the specific grade as soon as you have a relocation date.
Location and who goes there
The school is in the Salmiya area of Kuwait City, one of the main residential districts for expatriate families, which keeps the commute manageable for households living across Salmiya and the neighbouring suburbs.
With an English medium American programme and a strong learning support tradition, FSIS suits families who want a supportive American option close to the main residential belt. For how the Kuwait City clusters compare and where each community tends to live, our international schools in Kuwait City hub maps the catchments.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for Fawzia Sultan International School, so we are not showing a star rating. We would rather show an honest empty state than an unverified score. If your family attends or has attended FSIS, you can submit a first hand review through our school reviews hub and we will publish it once checked.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Fawzia Sultan International School fees?
We could not confirm a public fee schedule for FSIS, so we are not publishing dinar figures. American schools in Kuwait City typically sit in the mid to premium band, and the school issues its current fee list on request through admissions. Ask for a written schedule for your child's grade, including any learning support charges, before you budget.
What curriculum does Fawzia Sultan International School follow?
FSIS follows an American curriculum in English, aligned to United States standards, alongside the Arabic, Islamic studies and Kuwait social studies required of private schools in the country. It has a long tradition of structured learning support.
Is Fawzia Sultan International School a good school?
FSIS is an established American school founded in 1993 with a strong learning support tradition and an active school culture. We do not publish our own rating without verified reviews, so we suggest visiting, asking about programme fit and speaking to current families.
When do Fawzia Sultan International School applications open?
The school runs a September intake on the American calendar. Applicants are assessed for stage, English readiness and any support needs. Apply early because the sought after grades can fill quickly.
Where is Fawzia Sultan International School located?
The school is in the Salmiya area of Kuwait City, one of the main residential districts for expatriate families.
