Eductation in Kuwait
Prior to twentieth century, education in Kuwait was limited to teaching of the Holy Quran. However, due to the progress in trading and economic activities, the first school, Al-Mubarkiya School, was established during 1911, followed by another school in 1921, both of which, concentrated on correspondence and arithmetic.
The Council of Education was established during 1936. During the year 1956, the Kuwait Government divided education into four main categories: Kindergarten, with a duration of two academic years, Primary education with an academic duration of four years, Intermediate education, with a duration of another four years, and secondary education with a duration of four academic years.
All Schools and institutes in Kuwait, whether private or public, are subject to regulations formulated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Ministry of Education. All foreign schools in Kuwait are supervised by the Private Education Department of Ministry of Education, and have to be registered with the department.
Kindergarten
The Ministry of Education offers free kindergartens for Kuwaiti children in the age group of four to six. There are also a number of expatriate schools for expatriate children of this age group.
Primary, Intermediate and Secondary Education
It is mandatory for all Kuwaiti children of the age group six to fourteen to attend primary and intermediate schools. The Arabic private schools operate through governmental support, based on the academic requirements of the State of Kuwait. The private schools meant for expatriate and non-Arab children follow the curriculum of their home countries. The academic year begins during mid-September and ends during mid-June. The school week is Saturday to Wednesday.
University Education
Kuwait University was established during 1966 with an intention of providing professional, academic and technical rehabilitation, and to supply the country with qualified manpower, specialized in different fields. The Kuwait University is also open to expatriate students, and the admissions are carried out based on their grades.
There are various private institutions also in the country that offer full time and part time courses in various fields.
Qualitative Education
This is categorized as Special Education, Religious Education and Adult Education. Religious education comprises eighty one institutes of intermediate and secondary levels. Special education is provided by the Ministry to the disabled children in the state. Adult education targets the eradication of illiteracy among adults..
Schools in Kuwait
- American International School of Kuwait
- American School of Kuwait
- Al-Takamul English School
- The British School of Kuwait
- The English Academy
- Conductive Education School - Kuwait
- Dasman Model School
- Gulf English School
- The Oxford Academy
- The English School, Kuwait
- Indian Community School
- Jabriya Indian School
- Kuwait English School
- Kuwait National English School
- New English School
- Tahreer English School
- Pakistan School, Rumaithya
- Al Bavan Bilingual School
- Al Ghanim Bilingual School
- Carmel School
- Central Indian School
- Indian Private School
- Indian Public School
- Kuwait Indian School
- Modern Indian School
- United Indian School
- Gulf Pakistan English School and College
Universities and Colleges in Kuwait:
- American University of Kuwait
- Arab Open University
- Australian College of Kuwait
- Kuwait University
- Gulf University for Science and Technology