Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
2500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Most common nationality |
Kuwaiti |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50-50 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Google Classrooms, Seesaw |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Islam |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They are provided with different activities |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
https://www.kes.edu.kw/academic-performance/ |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
45 minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Kuwait English School Green Unit is an innovative and forward-thinking Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision which provides education for students who experience learning disabilities and difficulties [LDD] including speech, language, emotional, and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be the best Special Education provider where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities. |
| Learning support offered |
https://www.kes.edu.kw/greenunit/ |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The Learning Support Department provides opportunities to extend Gifted and Talented students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment consists of a test where the student’s concentration, academic level, thought process and communication skills are assessed. A copy of the student’s previous school report is requested and discussed with the parents, if applicable. Appropriate questions are asked to the parents. Any serious discipline concerns are grounds for non-acceptance. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications for places are taken from January for the following September. Kuwait English School is very popular, so it is recommended that new students apply on the first working day in January. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:30am |
| School finish time |
2:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No, children have the choice to purchase from the school canteen |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
PE and games, science, Spanish, art and craft, board games, chess, kick ball, table tennis, dance fit, netball, IT, sewing, football, volleyball, running, physics, debating, business challenge, choir, mindfulness and well being, cricket, walking, environment club, young ambassadors, comic club, brass group, saxophone, painting, cinema, band, orchestra. |
| Sports activities included |
https://www.kes.edu.kw/sports/ |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
KES students are a part of the KFSAC and ISACK organisations which organise interschools competitions within Kuwait in Football, Unihoc, Netball, Benchball, Cricket and Swimming at the Junior level [KFSAC] and in Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Football and Swimming at the Senior High School level [ISACK]. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theater, science labs, computer labs, art and design, textiles, and DT |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, indoor swimming pool |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kuwait English School is the learning home of a very special community of students (ages 3 - 18 years), parents, educationalists, administrators and management. They all share the common aim, to ensure that each student in KES care accesses the most valuable, fulfilling and enjoyable learning experiences at each stage of his/her school life. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
It differs for each year group, for more information check different departments on the school website |