Education :
The development of the Kuwaiti educational system can be largely attributed to the
wealth that oil has brought to the country. At the turn of the 20th century, there were
very few educational facilities in the country. A small number of Quranic schools known
as al-Katatib taught reading, writing, and some arithmetic. There was no public education
for the first part of the century and funding for education came mainly from Kuwait's
wealthier private citizens. In the 1960's there were several more advances in education.
Today, Kuwait's education system is larger than ever. There are three basic levels
of education in Kuwait – elementary, intermediate, and secondary. Each level involves
four years of study, and schooling usually begins at age six. Pre-school is available
for four to six year olds.
Kuwait hosts two major higher educational entities: Kuwait University and the Public
Authority for Applied Education and Training. Kuwait University is the main forum of
academic discussion in Kuwait. It was established in 1966, with the aim of providing
academic, professional and technical rehabilitation, and supplying the country with
scientifically and practically qualified manpower in different fields.