The government provides free education at all levels to Kuwaities. Certain groups of expatriates may place their children in the government schools, but demand exceeds the places available. Tuition is in Arabic. Private Schools There are a large number of private schools, primarily catering for expatriates, but many Kuwaiti families choose them as a preparation for further study overseas. Most expatriates are not eligible for free education and will have to register their children at one of these.
Tuition is available at all levels.
The English and American Schools are the most numerous, and their students reach high standards in their exams. All private schools come under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education which sets the fee level, inspects the schools and also arbitrates in cases of complaint. This is available from a number of playgroups, notably the Al Muthanna playgroup, the English playgroup and a new but popular addition, the Rainbow Preschool in Salwa, which takes children aged beween 2 and 5 years. There are a number of commercial organization offering tuition to adults, generally in the sphere of languages or computing. The University also offers some courses for adults.