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.
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:
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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