Kuwait English School vs The English Academy

	K Kuwait English School Kuwait City, Kuwait	T The English Academy Kuwait City, Kuwait
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KWD 1,778 - 4,650	Fees / year KWD 1,513 - 3,713
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,359
Typical class size	Typical class size 28	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1978	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Salwa, Area 11, Street 9, Salmiya 22057, Kuwait (P.O. Box 8640). It is in the Salmiya district along the Kuwait coastline.	Location Ahmad Ibn Tolon Street, Area 82, Hawally, Kuwait (Hawally district). PO Box 1081, Surra 45701. The English Academy is part of the Al-Jeel Al Jadeed Educational group and moved to Hawally in 2013 to its new premises.
Stages	Stages Early Years (KG and Reception, 3–5 years); Primary School (Years 1–6, 5–11 years); Secondary School (Years 7–13, 11–18 years); Green Unit (Special Needs Education).	Stages All-through school from age 3½ to 18, organized into three sections: Infants (EYFS/KG), KS2, and Secondary. It delivers the National Curriculum for England to KS1–KS3 and EYFS for KG/Reception, with iGCSE, AS and A levels offered in KS4–KS5.
School type	School type KES provides a British-style education with English as the language of instruction. The English national curriculum is delivered with Kuwaiti ministry adaptations, and a Green Unit provides Special Needs Education.	School type An international school within the Al-Jeel Al Jadeed Educational group; delivers a British international education and follows the National Curriculum for England.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix The pupil body represents 25 nationalities; the largest groups are Egyptian (57.7%), Kuwaiti (15.7%) and Jordanian (6.7%).
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Green Unit provides Special Needs Education.	Additional learning support Early morning and after-school intervention groups for mathematics and literacy.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation British international school; follows the English National Curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Three-term school year; Sunday–Thursday; school day 7:00–14:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details Extensive school bus service with routes across Kuwait. Morning pickups may start as early as 6:15 am. The service is managed by the Transport Manager; buses have seat belts and are equipped with surveillance cameras; rules cover safety and conduct.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & enrolment fees - Registration / re-enrolment deposit: KD 100 (non-refundable; this amount is deducted from the tuition fees). - New-student evaluation fee: KD 50 (non-refundable). New-student re‑evaluation fee: KD 30 (non-refundable). Tuition fees (annual and per-term, by year group) - Early Years (KG): Annual tuition KD 1,778. Per-term (equal three instalments): KD 592.67 per term. - Early Years (Reception): Annual tuition KD 2,877. Per-term: KD 959.00 per term. - Primary Years (Years 1–2): Annual tuition KD 2,877. Per-term: KD 959.00 per term. - Primary Years (Years 3–6): Annual tuition KD 3,274. Per-term: KD 1,091.33 per term. - Secondary (Years 7–9): Annual tuition KD 3,670. Per-term: KD 1,223.33 per term. - Secondary (Years 10–11, AS/A-level): Annual tuition KD 3,670. Per-term: KD 1,223.33 per term. - Years 12–13: Annual tuition KD 4,800. Per-term: KD 1,600.00 per term. - Green Unit: Annual tuition KD 4,650. Per-term: KD 1,550.00 per term. Books & resources (annual, by year group) - Early Years (KG): KD 82; Early Years (Reception): KD 123; Primary Years (1–2): KD 123; Primary Years (3–6): KD 127; Secondary (7–9): KD 150; Secondary (10–11): KD 225; Years 12–13: KD 170; Green Unit: not listed. These are charged in addition to tuition. Billing schedule & payment terms - Tuition is billed as an annual fee and payable in three equal instalments (one‑third of total tuition each instalment). Instalment structure: one third due each instalment. The stated instalment deadlines (school instalment schedule) are set as three instalment dates in the school financial policy. - The KD 100 registration / re‑enrolment deposit is deducted from the first instalment; parents are not entitled to a refund of the first instalment (the school may claim the first instalment if the student attends even one day). Payment by third parties requires an official employer letter confirming responsibility. Withdrawal and refund rules - Registration fee: non-refundable under any circumstances. - Withdrawal charge schedule (tuition payable including the registration fee): - Withdrawal from first school day to October 31: pay 33.33% of tuition. - Withdrawal from November 1 to December 31: pay 50% of tuition. - Withdrawal from January 1 to February 28: pay 66.66% of tuition. - Withdrawal after March 1: full tuition is due. - Transfer documents and clearance are withheld until due amounts are settled. Transport (school bus) fees and conditions - A school bus service is provided; transport fees are charged annually and may be paid in the same three-instalment schedule as tuition. A KD 50 reservation payment may be taken to reserve a transport seat; this KD 50 is part of the total transport fee and non-refundable. - Representative annual examples shown in the school financial policy: nearby-area round trip KD 400 (one way KD 320); remote-area round trip KD 420 (one way KD 320). Actual route pricing depends on the route and is subject to the transport schedule. Transport rules (boarding times, child safety, seat‑belt rules, adult collection at drop‑off) apply to all users. Boarding - No boarding provision applies; the school operates as a day school only. Uniforms and other compulsory costs - School uniform is compulsory. Uniform items are available for purchase from the school uniform shop on site (or via the school's uniform ordering service). Exact uniform prices are set by the school uniform shop. - Optional and extra charges (examples): individual music lessons, clubs and extracurricular activities may carry additional per‑term or per‑year charges as listed in the school financial policy. Transport and optional lunch services are charged separately. Fee payment options - In-person at the school Accounts Department: K‑net cards accepted; specific bank credit cards accepted (credit cards accepted only from National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) and Kuwait Finance House (KFH)); cash payments are not accepted. - Bank transfer to the school's account (IBAN provided by the school). - Online payments via the school's parent payment portal (Edunation / the school's online payment system). - Payment deadlines and the requirement to clear prior-year balances before re‑enrolment are enforced.	Fee details Application / Registration fees - No separate application fee is published for new registrations or re-registrations; registration is handled through the school's admissions process. Tuition fees — annual and per term (Kuwaiti Dinar, KD) - Kindergarten (Year: KD 1,513). Per term (3 terms per school year): KD 504.33. - Reception (Year: KD 2,150). Per term: KD 716.67. Books: KD 10 per year. - Years 1–2 (each year: KD 2,257). Per term: KD 752.33. Books: KD 30 per year. - Years 3–6 (each year: KD 2,506). Per term: KD 835.33. Books: KD 60 per year. - Years 7–9 (each year: KD 3,002). Per term: KD 1,000.67. Books: KD 90 per year. - Years 10–11 (each year: KD 3,002). Per term: KD 1,000.67. Books: KD 90 per year. (Table notes Years 10–11 are shown together for those two years.) - Years 12–13 (each year: KD 3,713). Per term: KD 1,237.67. Books: KD 60 per year. Sibling (additional-child) fees — annual and per term (KD) - Kindergarten additional child: KD 1,438 per year — per term KD 479.33. - Reception additional child: KD 2,043 per year — per term KD 681.00. - Years 1–2 additional child: KD 2,145 per year — per term KD 715.00. - Years 3–6 additional child: KD 2,381 per year — per term KD 793.67. - Years 7–9 additional child: KD 2,852 per year — per term KD 950.67. - Years 10–11 additional child: KD 2,852 per year — per term KD 950.67. - Years 12–13 additional child: KD 3,528 per year — per term KD 1,176.00. Books / learning resources (annual) - Reception: KD 10 per year. Years 1–2: KD 30 per year. Years 3–6: KD 60 per year. Years 7–11: KD 90 per year. Years 12–13: KD 60 per year. Kindergarten shows no book charge in the published schedule. Transport (annual) and transport deposit - The published fee table shows a transport line of KD 350 per year for year groups. An Important Notes item on the fees page states the annual transport fee is KD 325 and that to reserve a transport space a KD 100 deposit is required. The KD 100 transport deposit is non‑refundable if transport is cancelled after 31 August. Parents should note both figures appear on the school's published materials. Boarding fees - The English Academy does not publish any boarding or residential fees; boarding facilities are not listed. Other costs and one‑off charges - Transport deposit: KD 100 (non‑refundable if cancellation is after 31 August). Annual transport fee referenced above. - Books charges by year group are listed above. - Uniform: A full school uniform policy and required items are specified; no uniform prices are published. Uniform items include summer/winter uniforms, PE kit, blazer (KS3), jumper and coat as appropriate by key stage. - Examination or external exam board charges (if applicable) are not itemised in the published fee schedule; parents remain responsible for any additional school fees set by the Ministry of Education. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and related charges are presented as annual amounts. The school operates on a three‑term academic calendar (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3); term dates are published in the school calendar. Parents should expect billing to reference the annual fee and the three academic terms. - The KD 100 transport deposit must be paid to reserve a transport space; the deposit is non‑refundable if transport is dropped after 31 August. Refund information - The transport deposit (KD 100) is explicitly non‑refundable if transport is cancelled after 31 August. No general tuition‑refund schedule or detailed refund terms are published in the school's public fee schedule. Fee payment options and administration - Online payments are accepted via the school's Pay Online portal. Contact details for fee administration are published (phone and enquiries email). For bank transfer, payroll deduction, card or other arrangements, parents should contact the school's finance office using the published telephone numbers or enquiries email.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a compulsory uniform and can be bought on site at the uniform shop or online. All items must be labeled with the child's name, jewellery, nail varnish, or football shoes with studs are not allowed. The uniform differs for winter and summer months.	Uniform requirement Uniform is compulsory. Summer uniforms are a blue and white striped dress for girls and a blue and white striped shirt for boys; Winter uniforms are a tartan pinafore dress for girls and a white long-sleeved shirt with TEA badge and navy trousers for boys. PE Kit includes a TEA polo shirt, a house-colour T-shirt, white shorts and socks, a blue TEA tracksuit in winter, and trainers; House colour T-shirts are worn for inter-house competitions.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Pupils bring a lunch box; a healthy snack is encouraged (fruit, vegetables, sandwich or biscuits with juice or milk); no fizzy drinks, glass or tins are allowed. KG and REC pupils are not allowed to purchase from the canteen.
House system	House system —	House system The school uses a house system with House points; a house-colour T-shirt is worn for inter-house competitions.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is owned by Sama Educational Company, which became the new owners in June 2022. The Head of School is Nicholas Gunn, and four Headteachers supervise four divisions: Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Green Unit. Sama also operates the American Creativity Academy (ACA) with four campuses and owns the Sylvan Learning Center.	Governance and ownership The English Academy is part of the Al-Jeel Al Jadeed Educational Group, which includes an American school and two Kuwaiti curriculum schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Kuwait English School provides Early Years, Primary and Secondary education within a British-based curriculum. In Early Years, the English National Curriculum is followed with seven areas of learning: Communication and Language; Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design. In Primary, the department follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with all subjects taught in English except Arabic and Islamic Studies, which follow the Ministry of Education's Arabic and Islamic programs. In Secondary, the language of instruction is English; Years 7-9 follow the English National Curriculum, Years 10-11 work toward Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel/Pearson GCSE, and Year 12-13 offer Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced Level courses with subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Literature, Geography, History, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, ICT, Design Technology, Art, Drama, Music, Spanish and French. Arabic and Islamic Studies follow MoE curricula.	Curriculum details TEA follows the English National Curriculum across the school, adapting it to meet student needs. In Early Years (Kindergarten to Year 2) TEA uses the EYFS Framework with seven areas of learning. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, TEA follows the English 2014 National Curriculum, with themed learning and schemes such as Talk for Writing and White Rose Maths. The Secondary Curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England and is complemented by Arabic, Islamic Studies and PSHE, with progression from Year 7 to IGCSE and Sixth Form. The Sixth Form offers IAS and IAL programmes. University destinations include Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and the United States, with TEA's learning habits helping students thrive in higher education.,
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Latest published external examination results (2023) show IGCSE: A-A 40%, A-C 76%, A-G 96%; IAS: A 29%, A-C 67%, A-E 90%; IAL: A-A 56%, A-C 91%, A*-G 100%.	Exam results TEA is an examinations centre for Cambridge and Pearson. In 2022, 46% of IGCSE grades were A-A; in 2023, 47.3% achieved A-A. For A-C, 78% of IGCSE grades were A-C in 2022 and 81.7% in 2023. IAL results in 2022 and 2023 met university entry requirements and enabled progression to university study.,
Higher education progression	Higher education progression 100% of graduates gain entry into higher education institutions worldwide, including Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, New York University, Harvard University, Brown University, Georgetown University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University of Toronto and other well-recognised institutions.	Higher education progression Many TEA students attend renowned universities in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and America. The learning habits taught at TEA enable students to thrive at these institutions.,
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Year 2 Mindfulness Club helps students explore their feelings and emotions and teaches mindfulness and relaxation techniques to support their wellbeing. Green Unit delivers PSHE and Citizenship with SEAL (Social Emotional Aspects of Learning) and EI (Emotional Intelligence) to develop social and emotional skills. The Green Unit fosters a holistic education with small class sizes and a mainstream curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs. It includes opportunities for Work Related Learning and community engagement, with externally accredited qualifications such as GCSE/IGCSE and AS/A Levels for eligible students. The school supports student wellbeing and social development through a Student Leadership Council that organises events and charitable activities and through wellbeing initiatives such as mindfulness and anti-bullying programs. edu.kw	Social & emotional learning TEA integrates social and emotional development through a weekly PSHE programme and a robust pastoral framework. PSHE aims include developing self-esteem, healthy lifestyles, safety awareness, good relationships, and social skills to form fulfilling relationships. The School Council and elected student leaders give pupils voice, with assemblies and activities that promote citizenship and collaboration. The Pastoral Team provides ongoing care and support to ensure individual well-being and academic progress, and TEA offers inclusive after-school clubs and enrichment. Enrichment opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and Model United Nations develop resilience, leadership, and global awareness, complementing classroom learning. TEA is committed to ensuring every pupil feels valued and supported to thrive.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Green Unit is Kuwait English School's Special Educational Needs department. It provides education for students who experience learning disabilities and difficulties. Infant & Junior Learning Support classes (ages 6 to 12) follow the Mainstream EYFS and Primary Curriculum modified to meet individual needs. Senior High School Learning Support classes (ages 12 to 21) follow a modified mainstream curriculum and work towards external examinations (IGCSE/GCSE) and the ASDAN Award. Year 12 is offered only to exceptionally gifted and talented students; they may attend mainstream classes in specific subjects and focus on the AS/A Level programme. edu.kw	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Almost all students are learning English as an additional language. TEA delivers the National Curriculum for England to students, with Arabic, Islamic education and Kuwaiti social studies delivered in line with Kuwait's Ministry requirements. The teaching body is drawn from a range of countries, and most teachers delivering non-Arabic subjects have British qualifications or previous experience of teaching in British international schools.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing KES provides mental wellbeing support through safeguarding and a dedicated Well-being framework, including a Director of Well-being/Designated Safeguarding Lead and a School Counsellor to support students. The safeguarding team includes a Head of School, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Departmental Safeguarding Leads across departments. Students can participate in wellbeing initiatives such as Year 2 Mindfulness Club and KES Wellbeing Ambassadors. The school also runs anti-bullying activities such as GU Anti-Bullying Week. edu.kw	Mental wellbeing TEA places student well-being at the core of its offer and recognises wellbeing as paramount. The Pastoral Team provides care and guidance to support both well-being and academic progress, and PSHE is designed to develop thinking, social skills and resilience. Zones of Regulation have been introduced to help KS2 students manage emotions, and PSHE is delivered weekly for younger students and through form tutor time in secondary. After-school clubs and enrichment activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Model United Nations promote inclusion, activity and personal growth. TEA maintains ongoing communication with families to support students' mental well-being and success.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding KES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. It provides a secure, welcoming environment where children are safe, respected and valued, and aims to help them achieve the best possible outcomes. All staff undergo safe recruitment procedures and are trained in Child Protection. Children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have concerns, and safeguarding follows Kuwaiti laws of Children's Rights and Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines. The safeguarding team includes the Director of Well-being/Designated Safeguarding Lead, Head of School, Director of Teaching and Learning, Departmental Safeguarding Leads, and the School Counsellor. If you are worried about a student's safety, contact details are provided. edu.kw	Safeguarding TEA operates a Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy with a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy, supported by a safeguarding team. Staff undergo mandatory safeguarding training at three points in the year, and induction packs include safeguarding statements and procedures. The policy requires staff to respond immediately to concerns, to discuss with the DSL/DDSL, and to act in the child's best interests, including sharing information with appropriate bodies. It prescribes the Think PIE approach for recording disclosures and outlines escalation pathways, including involvement of the School Principal, Chair of Directors, and external agencies as needed. The policy also covers Safer Recruitment, calls for appropriate checks on staff, and outlines safe working practices and reporting procedures for allegations against staff.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Preparatory Department, housed in its own building, was upgraded to ensure diverse learning-through-play experiences – indoors and outdoors. In the main school building, a separate area is reserved for KS1 where they can safely play outdoors and benefit from classroom learning experiences. From Year 3 upwards, students access specialist science labs, drama studios, newly revamped ICT suites, libraries, an indoor gym area and an indoor swimming pool. Senior students taking A level courses (Years 12 and 13) have a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, The Millennium, and enjoy their own common room. The school also provides a specialist Music Centre and an Art & Design Technology Centre, and a Green Unit— a well-resourced learning centre for students with learning disabilities.	Facilities overview Classrooms are well-equipped and include specialist IT labs. Most classrooms have digital projectors and display boards to present students' work. The school has large on-site spaces for sports and activities, including an all-weather Playground. The Theatre, Computer Labs and a full-time School Clinic support learning and student welfare.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities An indoor gym area supports physical education and sports activities. An indoor swimming pool provides swimming instruction and aquatic activities. The Preparatory Department offers indoor and outdoor play experiences to support physical development. A separate outdoor play area for KS1 allows younger children to engage in safe outdoor activity.	Sports facilities The Playground is used extensively for PE lessons and play, with an all-weather surface and lines for volleyball, basketball, football, and other games. The Flag Court is central to the Primary section, open to the fresh air with a translucent roof and used for PE, group work, art projects and after-school clubs. The PE Hall is a large indoor space used for PE lessons, after-school clubs and many other activities. There are on-site spaces to support sports and other activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities From Year 3 onwards, students use specialist science labs and drama studios, with newly revamped ICT suites, and libraries for study. A Sixth Form Centre, known as The Millennium, serves Years 12–13. The campus also includes a Music Centre and an Art & Design Technology Centre, along with a Green Unit for learners with learning disabilities.	Academic facilities All lessons are conducted in well-equipped classrooms or specialist IT labs. Most classrooms have digital projectors and display boards. There are three labs for Secondary and Sixth Form and one Primary lab, each with about 30 PCs, LCD monitors, printers and a full range of software for student use, including specialised teaching software. All students have at least one session per week in a computer lab.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities A Music Centre supports musical activities, and an Art & Design Technology Centre supports arts and design. KES Robotics is offered as an extracurricular activity. Arts, Drama and Sports are available as extracurricular activities.	Extra curricular facilities The Theatre is a main space for drama, used for acting and the annual school production. The Flag Court is used for PE, group work, art projects and after-school clubs. The Playground and the PE Hall host PE lessons and after-school clubs. The school provides on-site spaces for sports and other activities beyond classroom time.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History KES was founded in 1978 by Mr. Mohamed Jassim Al Saddah and Mrs. Rhoda Elizabeth Muhmood. KES was established in September 1979 with the motto "The Aim Makes Great The Life" and a vision to Inspire, Challenge and Encourage. KES serves students aged 3–19 and is divided into Early Years, Primary, Secondary and the Green Unit, totaling about 2,500 pupils. In 1991 the Green Unit for students with learning disabilities opened. In 2014 KES became a Google Reference School after pioneering the use of Google Chrome in classrooms, and in June 2022 Sama Educational Company became the new owner, with Sama operating ACA and partnering with Aldenham School (Aldenham opened a Riyadh campus in September 2022) and the Royal Grammar School Guildford opening in Muscat in September 2023.	History The English Academy opened in September 1993. Final approval was received in April 1993, and repairs were completed in three hot months after occupying a former Arabic private school that had not been used for three years; the English Academy was born awaiting the arrival of the pupils.
Community	Community KES offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities across the arts, drama, music, design technology and robotics, with opportunities during and after school. The school is known for its theatre productions and concerts. Clubs include Art/DT, Fashion, Animation, Mural and catch-up Art/DT, enriching student life beyond the classroom.	Community Student leadership is a significant strength. The last Model United Nations event was held on the school premises and organized by TEA students. Leadership posts for the 2021–22 academic year included Hashem Abdulraheim as Head Boy, Lulwah Al Rashidi as Head Girl, Amir Kaasamani as Deputy Head Boy, and Renad Ghandar as Deputy Head Girl, with prefects also appointed to assist school management.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual KES Robotics operates with Senior, Green Unit, and Junior teams. The Senior Team was founded in 2019 and competed as Team Kuwait at the First Global Challenge Dubai 2019, finishing 38th among 191 countries. The team represented Kuwait again at the First Global Challenge Geneva 2022, finishing 6th among 180 countries. The Green Unit's ROBOKES team won the Judges Award at the Istanbul VEX Robotics Competition in 2019, and the Junior Robotics Team qualified to represent Kuwait at the VEX Worlds in Dallas, Texas in 2023.	Academic & intellectual Educational trips are organised to extend learning beyond the classroom. BSO competitions such as Mathletes, Spelling Bee and Poetry challenge students academically. The Primary Department runs themed learning weeks including International Week, Health Week, Literacy Week and Science Week. Progress is communicated to parents through termly reports.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative There is a strong tradition of Art at Kuwait English School. Art and Design is offered at IGCSE level (Fine Art or Textiles) and again at GCE A Level, with Design Technology taught from Year 7-9 and offered as external exams in Years 10-11 (IGCSE) and Years 12-13 (A Level). The Art & DT department enriches students' lives by offering the Art & Photography Committee club, Fashion club, Animation club, Mural club and catch-up Art/DT club. Students also participate in local and national art competitions (Ministry competitions, Radisson Blu Hotel competitions, the BSME Art competition and the Kuwait Times annual competition) and an annual Art and Design Technology Exhibition displays their work.	Arts & creative Poetry is one of the BSO competitions offered at TEA. During themed weeks, costume parades celebrate creativity and student imagination. Awards are given for creativity and effort in these events.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Model United Nations (MUN) is a formal program at KES, with KESMUN conferences hosted by the school and participation in Kuwait Model United Nations events. In KESMUN XII, 275 students from Kuwait-private schools participated and more than 30 awards were given, including Best New Delegate, Best Resolution, and Best Delegate. The school has hosted Kuwait's First Model United Nations Conference in the academic year and has continued to participate in MUN events since, earning recognition for its delegates.	Cultural & language International Week is held to promote multicultural awareness. The school runs themed weeks including International Week, Health Week, Literacy Week and Science Week. Model United Nations and other student-led cultural activities are organized by TEA students as part of School Life.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies KES House Competitions are an integral part of school life, with many non-sporting activities awarding points toward the House Cup. The Student Leadership Council organises events to raise funds for charity, including Mufti days, Red Nose Day, Moustache Day, MasterChef, arm wrestling, wet sponge throwing, Talent shows and more. The SLC also coordinates the charities the school supports, both local and international, such as Sheikh Abdullah Al Nouri Charity Society Kuwait, Bayt Abdullah Hospice Kuwait, Invisible Children, and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.	Social & hobbies BSO competitions such as Mathletes, Spelling Bee and Poetry foster teamwork and social engagement. Educational trips provide hands-on experiences outside the classroom. House Points and Bankoz reward systems recognize pupil effort and achievement.
Community & service	Community & service The School's Student Leadership Council leads charitable engagement, coordinating fundraising and volunteer activities throughout the year. Charities supported by the SLC include Sheikh Abdullah Al Nouri Charity Society Kuwait, Bayt Abdullah Hospice Kuwait, Invisible Children, and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, reflecting a broad commitment to community service and global welfare.	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available as part of TEA's School Life.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school culture features Head Boy, Head Girl and Senior Prefects with a Senior Prefects team that leads younger pupils; Prefects supervise and support specific year groups. The Sixth Form Committee, led by the Head Girl and Head Boy, includes representatives from each Year 12 form group and drives whole-school initiatives. The Student Council, elected annually, meets weekly to discuss school improvements and charitable activities and has organised events such as Talent shows, musicals and charity drives.	Leadership & professional The school has a strong Student Leadership program, including Model United Nations and student leadership posts such as Head Boy and Head Girl.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical education is central to the program, with weekly PE for all students from KG through Year 13; PE is a GCSE subject in Years 10-11 and an A Level subject in Years 12-13. KES is a founder member of KFSAC and ISACK, coordinating inter-school competitions in football, unihoc, netball, benchball, cricket and swimming at junior levels, and basketball, volleyball, netball, football, table tennis and swimming at senior levels. Mindfulness and wellbeing initiatives are encouraged, including a Year 2 Mindfulness Club, together with wellbeing-focused events such as Anti-Bullying Week activities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Health Week is included among TEA's themed weeks. TEA organises educational trips to support learning outside the classroom. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available as part of School Life.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction for most subjects; Arabic and Islamic Studies are taught in Arabic under the Ministry of Education Arabic and Islamic programme.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching All subjects are taught in English. Arabic and Islamic Studies are taught in Arabic by qualified Arabic staff under the Ministry of Education Arabic and Islamic programme.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations British Overseas School (BSO) status; AoBSO member; British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) member
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Applications for places are accepted from January for the following September. Online registration is strongly recommended due to high demand. The Green Unit provides support for students with specific learning difficulties; mainstream entry testing applies. Students are tested before entry. 2. New registration and assessments: Newcomer parents submit the online registration form on the school website. After submission, the school contacts families with further instructions and schedules an interview assessment date. The entrance test assesses concentration, academic level, thought process and communication skills; a copy of the previous school report may be requested and discussed with parents. Entrance test fees are non-refundable. The Head Teacher's decision determines acceptance and no student is admitted unless they meet entry requirements. 3. If the student passes the assessment, an acceptance letter is issued. The acceptance letter, together with the required paperwork, is taken to the Accounts Department where a non-refundable deposit is paid to complete registration. All required paperwork must be provided before registration can be completed; this paperwork must be brought to the interview. 4. Students are placed into the correct class and year group; there is an age guideline for each year. Occasionally a student may be admitted into a year below chronological age if maturity or English level requires it. 5. Re-registration: Reminders of the re-registration deadline are issued mid Term 2, typically in the first week of April. If a parent fails to re-register by the deadline, the school cannot secure a place. Re-registration should be completed as early as possible to avoid losing a seat.	Admissions 1. Admissions start in January for the following academic year. Priority is given to siblings of current TEA students. Entrance to KG and Reception is determined by age: KG 3.5 years; Reception 4.5 years. Once the age requirements are met, the child will be invited to an interview with the EYFS team. 2. Screening: The admissions team screens the information provided and will contact you to confirm whether the child meets the requirements. They will undertake the next part of the process. From Year 1 to Year 10 this involves entrance examinations. Entrance Test and Interview: If your child has been selected, you will be contacted with an appointment time for the entrance test and interview. 3. Entrance Test and Interview: The next step is the entrance test and interview. If your child has been selected, you will be contacted with an appointment time for the entrance test and interview. The process for Year 1 to Year 10 includes these assessments. 4. Final Decisions and Registration: For children that pass the test and interview, registration of your child must be made within the required time period. This is to guarantee their place due to the high numbers of applicants. Final acceptance decisions are made by the School Principal. 5. The school address is Ahmad Ibn Tolon Street, Area 8, Hawally, Kuwait. Telephone: +965 22651195, +965 22651196. Office hours are Sunday - Thursday, 7AM - 2PM.
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