Teaching in Kuwait

Teaching in Kuwait

Kuwait often languishes in the shadow of its famous Gulf neighbours in the UAE. Yet as a destination for teachers looking to spread their wings and experience the Middle East it has a huge amount on offer.

Kuwait has a growing expatriate population with a large proportion originating from Western Europe and North America. This has brought a huge investment in education, with a number of state-of-the-art international schools found in Kuwait. You will find that the typical benefits package for staff will include free accommodation, flights home and medical cover as standard.

Schools in Kuwait typically pay around 20% more than in neighbouring Dubai and the country also benefits from a relatively low tax regime. This coupled with the cost of living across the country being a lot lower means that you'll be able to save a considerable amount each month.

Often considered a benefit amongst teachers, many British international schools around Kuwait offer 1-year contracts. This is a great way to test out international teaching without overly committing your future. Schools also offer more lenient requirements, with them often taking teachers with fewer than 2 years’ experience, making the opportunity a great alternative for NQTs looking to move to the sun, sand and sea of the Middle East.