At a glance
- Remaining 2026 dates
- 7 Nov, 5 Dec
- 2027 dates
- 6 Mar, 1 May, 5 Jun
- Cost
- $68 + $43 international fee
- Late fee
- $38
- Main centre area
- Hawally
SAT test centres listed in Kuwait
Centres and codes as published in a 2026 list of Kuwait SAT centres. Always confirm in your College Board account, because centres change by date.
| Centre | Code | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Bayan Bilingual School | 52915 | Hawally |
| American International School | 52925 | Maidan Hawally |
| American School of Kuwait | 52935 | Hawally |
| Universal American School | 52930 | Hawally |
| American United School of Kuwait | 52952 | Sabah Al-Salem |
| International School of Kuwait | 52179 | Mahboula |
2026-27 SAT dates and deadlines for Kuwait
| Test date | Register by | Late registration | Kuwait context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2026 | 23 Oct | 27 Oct | After the late-October mid-semester break at many private schools |
| 5 Dec 2026 | 20 Nov | 24 Nov | Clashes with December semester exams at some schools |
| 6 Mar 2027 | 19 Feb | 23 Feb | Expected to fall in the last days of Ramadan |
| 1 May 2027 | 16 Apr | 20 Apr | Days before AP exams and grade 12 finals |
| 5 Jun 2027 | 21 May | 25 May | After Eid al-Adha; end-of-year exams at many schools |
Dates from the College Board international calendar, checked 6 October 2026. Sunday sittings follow the Saturday dates at some centres.
Choosing a test date around the Kuwaiti year
Kuwait's calendar makes some SAT dates easier than others. The November sitting comes after a mid-semester holiday (25 to 29 October at schools such as Al-Bayan Bilingual), which gives a week of focused practice. December often collides with semester exams. The March 2027 date is expected to fall in the final days of Ramadan, when school hours are shortened but sleep and energy patterns change; some students do well then, others do not. May falls days before the AP weeks.
Most students in Kuwait aim for a first attempt in November or March of grade 11 and a second in May or the following autumn.
How online SAT tutoring works from Kuwait
The tutor starts with a full official practice test in Bluebook and a score report broken down by skill. Lessons then focus on the weakest areas: in Math, often problem solving with percentages and rates, or nonlinear equations; in Reading and Writing, the grammar rules behind Standard English Conventions questions and the logic of inference questions. Between lessons the student completes timed modules, and a full test is repeated every few weeks, ideally on a Friday or Saturday. Lessons are 60 minutes at $15, and the first lesson is free.
Common questions
Where can I take the SAT in Kuwait?
Recent lists include the American School of Kuwait, Universal American School, Al-Bayan Bilingual School and the American International School in Hawally, plus centres in Sabah Al-Salem and Mahboula. Check availability when you register.
How much does the SAT cost in Kuwait?
$68 plus a $43 international fee, so $111. A $38 late fee applies after the regular deadline, and some centres charge their own fee.
Is it wise to take the March SAT during Ramadan?
It depends on the student. Shorter school hours can free time for practice, but fasting changes energy levels. If your child has not tested during Ramadan before, consider May as a backup.
Do Kuwaiti universities require the SAT?
Requirements differ by university and by certificate. See our Kuwait University admission guide for current rules on foreign certificates.
How much is SAT prep with LiveTutor?
$15 per 60-minute one-to-one lesson, on a weekly plan of 1 to 5 lessons billed monthly. The first lesson is a free trial.
Sources
Dates and figures on this page come from these official and published sources. Always confirm deadlines on the official page before acting on them.