Primary and Secondary Education in Kuwait

A 12-year system of education is in effect, with children starting school at age 6.

- Primary Education is 4 years (ages 6-9) Grades 1-4. There are 30 lessons per week. Arabic is the main language of instruction.
- Intermediate Education is 4 years (ages 10-13) Grades 5-8. The academic year is divided into two terms of three and one-half months each. There are 30 lessons per week.
- Secondary Education is 4 years (ages 15-18) Grades 9-12. The first two years of secondary school follows a common curriculum, splitting into two separate streams: science stream and non-science stream. There are 30 lessons per week. The student who completes the graduation requirements earns the Secondary School Certificate which is issued by the school and authenticated by the Ministry of Education