Education guide · Ministry sources
Kuwait School Timings 2026/2027
Recorded Kuwait school timings, provisionally retained pending reconfirmation, for kindergarten, primary, intermediate and secondary in the 2026/2027 academic year.
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Student school-day timings
| School stage | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 7:15 AM | 12:05 PM |
| Primary | 7:15 AM | 1:25 PM |
| Intermediate | 7:30 AM | 1:40 PM |
| Secondary | 7:45 AM | 1:55 PM |
| Secondary — Masarat | 7:30 AM | 2:15 PM |
| Gifted schools | 7:45 AM | 1:55 PM |
Masarat is the secondary course system; gifted schools are listed separately in the decision. Special education sets school-specific schedules. Do not assume every international school follows these hours; confirm with your school.
When did the school year begin?
- Grade 1 startsProvisional — check with your school
- Remaining school grades startProvisional — check with your school
- Kindergarten startsProvisional — check with your school
Teacher and administrative staff timings
These are general-education staff schedules under the decision of . They are separate from the student school day above. Flexible attendance depends on daily teaching duties, full lesson coverage and the decision’s conditions.
Kindergarten
- Official hours
- 6:45 AM – 12:05 PM
- Flexible arrival
- 6:45 AM – 7:30 AM
- Flexible departure
- 11:35 AM – 12:20 PM
Primary
- Official hours
- 6:45 AM – 1:15 PM
- Flexible arrival
- 6:45 AM – 7:30 AM
- Flexible departure
- 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Intermediate
- Official hours
- 7:00 AM – 1:40 PM
- Flexible arrival
- 6:55 AM – 7:40 AM
- Flexible departure
- 1:05 PM – 1:50 PM
Secondary
- Official hours
- 7:15 AM – 1:55 PM
- Flexible arrival
- 7:10 AM – 7:55 AM
- Flexible departure
- 1:20 PM – 2:05 PM
Religious and special education have separate schedules in the official decision. Confirm flexible arrangements with school administration; the arrival and departure ranges are not permission to choose any two times without completing required hours.
Common questions
Are staff hours the same as student hours?
No. The student table gives the school day. Teachers and administrators have a separate decision covering official and flexible attendance.
Do these times apply all year?
The student decision applies from the beginning of the academic year until further notice. Follow Ministry and school announcements for later changes.
Sources and verification
An independent Kuwait247 guide. The Ministry may revise dates; check the source before arranging absences or travel.
- Student school timings decisionAnnounced: · Recorded source review:
- Official and flexible staff schedulesAnnounced: · Recorded source review:
- Ministry academic calendarRecorded source review: