The American School of Kuwait Archive Site for State Department information prior to January 20, 2001. This site is not updated. The American School of Kuwait is an independent, coeducational day school, founded in 1964, which offers a general academic program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School is privately owned and operates with the approval of the State of Kuwait. The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic, college-preparatory schools.
Most graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States and elsewhere.
The School's testing program includes the College Board tests and the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. The language of instruction is English. Arabic, French, and Spanish are taught as foreign languages. Religious instruction is offered for Moslems. Guidance counselors and specialist teachers are employed at all levels.