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| Number of students |
2956 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
| Most common nationality |
Diverse student body consisting of sixty percent Kuwaitis, twenty five percent other Arabs and the balance of students from North America to other parts of Asia. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60% local : 40% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
All KG Classes have a teacher and a teacher assistant |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The AIS campus is equipped with wireless internet for students and staff. In order to facilitate meaningful technology integration across the school:
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Our school offers online learning through Seasaw and Microsoft Teams. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Islam Religion |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Elective Courses |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Average IB Score is 32 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
AIS has no special needs programs. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
AIS collects a completed application in December and August based on seat availability. |
| School start time |
7:00am |
| School finish time |
3:00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school care for Pre KG from 13:00 to 14:30. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Culturally diverse food served in a shaded open air facility. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All food and lunch meals served at school are healthy and halal. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Throughout the school year there are numerous opportunities for students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. AIS offers a wide array of choices ranging from the arts to drama to athletics to community service and much, much more. |
| Sports activities included |
Volleyball, Soccer, Badminton, Swimming, Track & Field, Basketball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
As members of local KASAC conference and international NESAC conference, the student-athletes are able to take part in a variety of sports including: Volleyball, Swimming, Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Badminton. AIS' teams have a strong track record of success across all levels. All of AIS teams offer a wonderful local and international experience that provide students with an ideal learning opportunity for both personal and athletic growth. AIS' coaching staff inspires young athletes and emphasize leadership, sportsmanship and balance. |
| Facilities at the school |
Our campus is equipped with a 1,200-seater Auditorium, Science Labs, Library, Band and Choir rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Aerobics room, weight room, Two gyms, Tennis courts, multiple shaded areas and rooftop soccer fields, shaded play area for kindergarten |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American International School Kuwait is a private, independent , co-educational day school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. English is the primary language of instruction although all students study Arabic or Arabic as a Foreign Language. It is an International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) Continuum School that is fully authorized for the IB Diploma (IBD), Middle Years (MYP) and Primary Years (PYP) programmes. The school is modeled on the three divisions typical of American schooling: Elementary, Middle and High School. AIS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AIS offers an educational program that provides students continuous opportunities to develop the thinking skills required of the 21st century workplace. AIS' program personalizes the student learning experience to ensure students develop attitudes that are caring and balanced and become the knowledgeable citizens they aspire to be. |