List of 16 Best Schools in Salmiya (2026 Fees)

Salmiya, located in the southeast of Kuwait, is a diverse and multicultural city within the Hawalli Governorate. There are numerous schools in Salmiya, both private and public that offer a variety of local and international curricula including, American, British, French, Indian, and International Baccalaureate. The official language of communication in the region is Arabic, but some schools in Salmiya also use a combination of languages.

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Generally, all children from five or six to 14 years must attend school, which is free in all public schools, including universities. The education system in the city consists of four levels, which include:

  • Kindergarten or nursery (lasts for two years)
  • Primary (lasts for five years)
  • Intermediate (lasts for four years)
  • Secondary (lasts for three years)

While most Kuwaitis prefer public schools, which offer the Arabic curriculum, numerous private schools provide internationally recognized curricula. Moreover, private schools can either follow Kuwait’s national curriculum or foreign curriculum.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Salmiya through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.

Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Salmiya tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.

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KWD 340

KWD 488,000

American United School
  • Address: Sabah Al Salem, Block 1, 101 street
  • Curriculum: American
  • 3 Reviews
  • KWD 6,288
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American International School
  • Address: Hamood Al-Naser Street، Medan
  • Founded: 1991
  • Curriculum: MOE, IB
  • KWD 3,591
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English School Kuwait
  • Address: Salwa, Area 11, Street 9
  • Founded: 1978
  • Curriculum: British
  • KWD 3,275
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Ghars bilingual school
  • Address: 102
  • Founded: 2013
  • Curriculum: Arabic
Gulf British Academy
  • Address: Block 12, Saba St
  • Founded: 2005
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British, Arabic
  • KWD 2,300
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Gulf English School
  • Address: Al Dimanah, Street Block 4
  • Founded: 1980
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, British
Indian Community School, Senior
  • Address: Essa Al Qatami Street, Jiddha – 8 Block – 10
  • Founded: 1959
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • KWD 461,500
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Indian English Academy School Kuwait
  • Address: Al Dhahak Bin Qays Street
  • Founded: 2002
  • Curriculum: CBSE
International Academy of Kuwait
  • Address: Uhud St
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, British, Arabic
  • KWD 2,241
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Khalifa Special Needs School
  • Address: Al Dimna Street, 1 Ln
  • Founded: 1988
Kuwait American School
  • Address: Belagat Street, Block 3, Street 3
  • Founded: 1999
  • Curriculum: American
  • KWD 2,621
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Manarat School – Kuwait
  • Address: Salem Mubarak Street
  • Founded: 2007
  • Curriculum: American
Salmiya Indian Model School
  • Address: Block-12, Al Mughera Bin Shuba Street
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, CBSE
The English School Kuwait
  • Address: Mousaed Al-Azmi Street Block 12
  • Founded: 1953
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British, Arabic
  • KWD 2,588
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The Indian Community School Amman Branch
  • Address: Shara Amman Street - 3 BLOCK – 12, (Opp. Small Jamiah)
  • Founded: 2000
  • Curriculum: CBSE, Arabic
  • KWD 414
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The Indian Community School Junior Branch
  • Address: Essa Al Qatami Street, Block 10, (OPP. WOODLANDS RESTURANT)
  • Curriculum: CBSE
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