American School of Kuwait

The American School of Kuwait, was founded in 1964. It is a privately owned, independent coeducational day school which offers a general academic curriculum for students of all nationalities. The school year is comprised of two semesters extending from September through mid-December and from January through mid-June. It is primarily designed to serve the needs of children in Kuwait's community who aspire to American higher education. Committed to excellence in all aspects of a student's education and development, the American School of Kuwait is dedicated to the preparation of students for active membership in a global society.

The school operates with the approval of the State of Kuwait and is associated with the U.S. State Department through the Office of Overseas Schools. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is formally recognized by the Kuwait Ministry of Education, which has equalized the school's diploma with Kuwait's general secondary certificate.