For families weighing up international schools in Kuwait City that follow the American system, Kuwait American School is one of the Salmiya based options. It runs an American curriculum to United States standards and serves a mixed expatriate and Kuwaiti community. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees, admissions and location.
We are independent and no school pays to be listed here, so treat this as a reference rather than a prospectus. KAS is a mid fee American option, so the practical questions for relocating parents are usually about programme fit, the annual cost once transport is added and how the school compares with the larger American names. Where we could not confirm a detail we mark it as not published.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
KAS delivers an American curriculum in English to United States and international standards, alongside the Arabic, Islamic studies and Kuwait social studies required of private schools in the country. The American pathway leads towards the high school diploma, which suits families planning on United States style university applications or an onward move within the American school network.
As a mid sized Salmiya school, KAS offers a settled American option close to the main residential districts. For the wider view of the American and other options in the city, and how KAS compares with the larger names, 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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Kuwait American School fees
KAS sits in the mid band for Kuwait City American schools. Directory listings we reviewed report average annual fees in the region of KWD 1,750 to KWD 3,500 depending on the year group. Treat the figures below as a planning band rather than a quote, and confirm the current schedule with the school. Our Kuwait City fees pages set this against the other American and British schools.
- Tuition: reported around KWD 1,750 to KWD 3,500 per year, rising by year group
- Advance deposit: a deposit of around KWD 200 is paid after acceptance and set against the fees
- Transport: school transport for the Salmiya area is reported at around KWD 430 per year
- Family discount: a discount of around five per cent is reported for a third child or more
Admissions
KAS runs a September intake on the American academic calendar, with applicants assessed so the school can judge stage and English readiness. Families apply through admissions and pay an advance deposit after acceptance, which is set against the fees, before the place is confirmed.
As with the popular American schools in Salmiya, the sought after year groups can fill, so register your interest early and have school reports and identity 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 campus is on Belagat Street in Block 3 of Salmiya, one of the main residential districts for expatriate families in the Kuwait City area. The location keeps the commute manageable for households living across Salmiya and the neighbouring suburbs, and the school runs transport within the Salmiya area.
With a mixed expatriate and Kuwaiti community and a mid fee American programme, KAS is a practical choice for families who want the American system close to home without the premium price of the larger names. 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 Kuwait American 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 KAS, 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 Kuwait American School fees?
KAS sits in the mid band for Kuwait City American schools. Directory listings we reviewed report average annual fees in the region of KWD 1,750 to KWD 3,500 depending on the year group, plus an advance deposit of around KWD 200 after acceptance and transport of around KWD 430 per year for the Salmiya area. Treat that as a planning band and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does Kuwait American School follow?
KAS follows an American curriculum in English to United States and international standards, leading towards the American high school diploma, alongside the Arabic, Islamic studies and Kuwait social studies required of private schools in the country.
Is Kuwait American School a good school?
KAS is a mid sized American school in Salmiya, founded in 1999, serving a mixed expatriate and Kuwaiti community. We do not publish our own rating without verified reviews, so we suggest visiting, asking about recent outcomes and speaking to current families.
When do Kuwait American School applications open?
The school runs a September intake on the American calendar. Applicants are assessed for stage and English readiness, and families pay an advance deposit after acceptance. Apply early because the sought after year groups fill quickly.
Where is Kuwait American School located?
The campus is on Belagat Street in Block 3 of Salmiya, one of the main expatriate residential districts in the Kuwait City area, and the school runs transport within Salmiya.
