2027-2028 · Grades 9-12 · Class of 2031
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Graduation requirements
For the Graduating Class of 2031
To earn a United States high school diploma from the American International School Kuwait, students must meet all attendance, credit, GPA, course, and scheduling requirements.
Every student must:
- Attend four years (8 semesters) of secondary school, Grades 9–12.
- Complete twenty-six (26) out of a possible 28 credits.
- Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 1.80.
- Pass all required courses.
- Maintain a full academic schedule of 7 classes for all four years.
How credits and final grades are awarded
The final grade for each course is based on successful completion of that course at the end of the academic year or semester. Each full credit (1.0) involves approximately 150 hours of instruction over 180 school days from August through June. Semester-long courses receive 0.5 credits. The final passing mark is 60% (D-).
Credit requirements by subject
Students must take one English course per year. Students with an Arabic passport must take Arabic 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Students with a non-Arabic passport must take AFL in Grade 9. AFL or French is required in Grade 10.
I&S 9 and 10 are required. All non-DP students must also take 20th Century World History in Grade 11. IB Diploma students may take any Group 3 course to satisfy graduation requirements.
Science 9 and 10, plus one additional science course.
Mathematics 9 and 10, plus one additional mathematics course.
Muslim students must take Islamic Studies 9, 10, 11, and 12 for 0.5 credit each year.
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