Admissions

Applications to AUS are only available online. You will need to create an account so that you can login and submit the online application for admission. You will also be required to submit the following documents with the online application:

Applicant’s passport
If applying for Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten a report card is not required.
If applying for 1st grade, the most recent report card is required.
If applying for 2nd to 12th grade, the end of year report card for the previous academic year and the most recent report card are required.

The online application for admission will be reviewed once all documents are received.

You will be notified by email with the results of the application review. If the applicant meets the initial requirements, he/she will be invited to complete an assessment.

Assessment

If the applicant is invited to complete an assessment, a non-refundable assessment fee of KWD 125* must be paid to receive an assessment date.

*This fee will not be applied towards tuition upon acceptance.

Assessment for Elementary School (Pre-K to 5th Grade):

1. For Pre-K and K - we use a research based developmentally appropriate assessment that measures a child’s readiness in the following areas:

Language Development, Cognitive Development, Physical Development, Reading Readiness (for five year-old only) and Social - Emotional Development. This assessment will last approximately 1 hour.

2. For 1st and 2nd grade - A research - based individually administered academic assessment that measures: Reading, Writing and Math.

3. For 3rd to 5th grade - we use a research based electronic assessment called the Measurement of Academic Progress or (MAP). The MAP measures an applicant’s grade level equivalent in:

Reading (all grade levels)
Mathematics (all grade levels)

The assessment will also include a writing assessment.

This assessment will last approximately 2 hours.

Assessment for MS, & HS (6th to 12th Grade):

6th – 12th grade applicants will be administered a computer based assessment on mathematical concepts and reading. The MAP entrance assessment provides individual data of each students’ approximate grade level of achievement. In addition, students will partake in an interview screening, consisting of oral language, interpersonal skills and will culminate with a writing/essay of the entrance process. Students will be scored based on content, organization, and grammar usage.

This entire assessment will last approximately 2 - 3 hours.

Admissions Age Scale

Grade level and Age scale Guideline for 2024-2025 Academic year

● Pre-K to 1st Grade - The student's date of birth must be aligned with the guidelines shown below.

● Students must show proof of completion of the grade level (or equivalent) before placement at the next grade level.

American System (Grade Level)	Equivalent to	UK/British System (Year)	Date of Birth Guidelines
Nursery (not offered at AUS)	=	KG	Not offered
Pre-Kindergarten* (4 year old program)	=	Reception	1 January 2020– 31 December 2020
Kindergarten*	=	Year 1	1 January 2019 – 31 December 2019
1^st Grade*	=	Year 2	1 January 2018– 31 December 2018
2^nd Grade	=	Year 3
3^rd Grade	=	Year 4
4^th Grade	=	Year 5
5^th Grade	=	Year 6
6^th Grade	=	Year 7
7^th Grade	=	Year 8
8^th Grade	=	Year 9
9^th Grade	=	Year 10
10^th Grade	=	Year 11
11^th Grade	=	Year 12
12^th Grade	=	Year 13

*Note - We prefer the date of birth cut off for these grade levels to be September 1st.

Confidential Student Reference Form (CSR)

Admission Decision & Completion of Registration

All students assessments will be reviewed by the Admission/Placement Committee, and an email notification of the Committee’s decision will be sent within 7 days. (If CSR received)

If accepted, you must return to the online application to complete the Registration Form and upload the additional required documents.

A deposit of KD 100 is to be paid within 3 days of completing the Registration Form to secure enrollment at AUS. If the deposit fee is not paid within 3 days the application will be withdrawn.

The following documents must be submitted to AUS before the first day of school:

Final report card from current school.
Transfer Certificate (if transferring from a school within Kuwait).
Clearance Certificate (if transferring from a school within Kuwait).
Medical Card
Payment of tuition*
Waiver Form for Arabic Foreign Language (AFL) class - If you are enrolling your child in AFL class & your child is registered with an Arab nationality, then a Waiver Form from the Ministry of Private Education is required.

*All student fees and charges are paid one week prior to their first day of school. Should a parent decide to participate in the Deferred Payment Plan, then the tuition fee must be paid in three installments by the specified due dates. The first installment must be paid prior to their first day of school.

FEES INFORMATION

Tuition & Fees 2023 - 2024

Tuition & Fees 2024 - 2025

Terms & Conditions 2023 - 2024

Terms & Conditions 2024 - 2025

Payment Options

Full payment:

All student fees and charges are paid one week prior to the first day of school. This means that parents pay in full the fees and charges upon completion of their registration. For example, after consideration of the student’s enrollment deposit, the total fee to pay at registration for a child in Pre-K is KWD 4,600.

Deferred Payment Plan:

Should a parent decide to participate in the Deferred Payment Plan, the tuition fee must be paid in three equal installments by the specified due dates. The first installment must be paid prior to the first day of school.

Other Information

Fees and charges are payable in the AUS Finance Office

Payment Methods

AUS accepts the following methods of payments:

Cash
Debit Cards
Cheque
Bank Transfer
Credit Cards (2% bank charges)

Corporate and Diplomatic Rates

AUS offers special rates to corporate customers and diplomats. For more information, contact (+965) 25530100 or email finance@aus.edu.kw

Group Company Rates

Dependent children of current full time staff are only eligible for the discount.
Students in receipt of group company discount are not eligible for any other discount.
The group company discount is applicable to tuition fees only and application must be made every year that you wish to receive the discount.
The discount program is subject to review, revision or termination at any time, and American United School may withdraw or change eligibility at its discretion.

If you have any questions, please contact finance@aus.edu.kw

General info

Assessment Fee:

The non-refundable assessment fee must be paid at the AUS Finance Office.

Other Special Activity Fees:

A Special Course and Activity fee may be charged for after school activities.

Sibling Discount:

Siblings attending AUS are eligible for a 10% tuition discount. This discount is not available to family members outside the sibling relationship. Contact the AUS Finance Office for further information.

Enrollment Deposit:

Once an application has been accepted and the applicant has received an Offer of Admission from AUS, the applicant is required to confirm his/her enrollment in AUS by submitting a KWD 100 non-refundable enrollment deposit through the school’s online portal; if necessary payment, can be made in the AUS Finance Office. The deposit will be adjusted with the student’s first tuition payment. If the AUS Finance Office does not receive the Enrollment Deposit (within 7 days of student approval notification), it is considered that the applicant will not be attending AUS and their seat/place will be released.

Legal Contract:

By registering your child for AUS, you are entering into a legally binding contract with AUS, and you are obligated to pay all related student fees and charges, including any non-refundable fees and charges.

Payment of Fees and Charges:

Prior to the student attendance class, parents are expected to settle their accounts or to have made satisfactory arrangements for payment of the school fees and charges. Fees and charges are payable online and if necessary in the AUS Finance Office.

Non-Payment:

AUS reserves the right to recover any amount past due, including any additional costs incurred as a result of a collection process or legal action.

Holds:

The AUS Finance Office will place a hold on all student records for those students who fail to meet their financial obligations to AUS, including on-time payment of their respective payment plan. A “hold” prevents parents from, among other things, collecting their children’s’ transcripts and registering for future terms.

APPLY HERE

Thank you for your interest in American United School. With more than 42 nationalities among our student body, we are ready to welcome and support new members into our school community.

It is important for families applying to AUS to complete the on-line application as soon as possible. We know there are many educational resources in Kuwait but we feel confident you will find AUS…is the better choice for your child.

We invite you to Join US.

AUS Registration & Admissions Team

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