Kuwait vs Bahrain
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Kuwait
Kuwaiti families spend an average of 15% of income on private tutoring.
Despite free public education, the tutoring industry reflects intense parental investment in academic achievement.
Bahrain
Bahrain was the first Gulf state to open a public school in 1919.
A century-old education tradition sets Bahrain apart from its Gulf neighbors in educational culture and outcomes.
Kuwait
Kuwait provides free education through university for citizens. The 4-4-4 system is gender-segregated at all levels. Private schools serve both the large expatriate population and wealthy Kuwaitis seeking English-medium or bilingual education.
Bahrain
Bahrain's 6-3-3 system provides free public education. As the first Gulf state with formal schooling (1919), it has a more mature education culture than neighbors. Arabic is the medium of instruction with English from grade 1. Private schools serve a large expatriate population.
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