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Gulf Pakistan English School

Kuwait, Fahaheel

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

GPES is an English-medium, Kuwait-based international school that serves local and expatriate families. Established in 1996, it operates under Cambridge IGCSE and FBISE frameworks, offering LKG–VIII under the Pakistan syllabus and IX onward with IGCSE or FBISE options. The school is affiliated with Cambridge and FBISE and is recognized by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education, ensuring alignment with local and international standards. Classes are taught in English and emphasize global citizenship through a dual-curriculum approach. The campus supports a distinctive house system, with four houses—Jinnah, Iqbal, Johar and Sir Syed—fostering teamwork, leadership, and healthy competition through curricular and co-curricular activities. A highlight is the Annual Art & Science Exhibition and regular Sports Day, which showcase student creativity and physical development. The combination of international curricula, a structured house framework, and visible emphasis on arts and sports positions GPES as a locally rooted, internationally oriented choice for families in Kuwait today.

P.O.Box 7267, Pin 64003, Fahaheel, Al Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait

The Essentials

Gulf Pakistan English School has instruction in English.

Location
Fahaheel, Kuwait. P.O. Box 7267, Pin 64003, Fahaheel-Kuwait.

Stages
LKG–VIII follow the Pakistan syllabus. IX onwards offer IGCSE or FBISE.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (Cambridge) and Pakistan (FBISE).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uniform is compulsory and students must come to school in the prescribed uniform exact in colour and pattern.

House System
The house system develops responsibility, cooperation and competitive spirit. All students from Class I onwards are grouped into four houses—Jinnah (green), Iqbal (blue), Johar (orange) and Sir Syed (red). Points earned or lost for curricular and co-curricular performance and general behavior determine their house totals.

Governance and Ownership
GPES is an English-medium school affiliated with Cambridge and FBISE and recognized by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education. It was established in 1996 to provide education to citizens and expatriates of different nationalities living in Kuwait. It follows the Cambridge curriculum and the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Pakistan) syllabi.
Fees
Application fees
- The school does not publish a specific application or registration fee amount; no fixed application fee is publicly listed.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a breakdown of tuition fees by year group or by term. No per-term or per-year tuition amounts for Kindergarten, Primary, Middle or High School are publicly listed.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A detailed billing schedule (term dates with corresponding fee instalments, due dates, penalties for late payment) is not published. The school accepts online payments through the eNet Pay system.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- There is no indication of a boarding provision or boarding fees; the school operates as a day school with no published boarding charges.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, books, exam fees, transport, activities)
- No public fee schedule for uniforms, book levies, stationery, laboratory fees, transport, extracurricular activity fees or exam charges is published. The admissions guidance lists documentation and photos required at enrollment but does not list specific additional fee amounts.

Refund information
- There is no published refund policy or specified conditions and amounts for refunds of tuition, deposits, or other fees.

Fee payment options
- Online payment is available via eNet Pay. No other public details (such as accepted card brands, bank transfer details, or in-person payment options) are published. For payment enquiries the school provides telephone numbers and an email address.
Academics

Gulf Pakistan English School teaches Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
English medium; LKG–VIII (Pakistan Syllabus); IX onwards (IGCSE/FBISE); affiliated with Cambridge and FBISE.

Exam Results
Academic session starts in April and ends in March; there are three terms in each session; exams are conducted at the end of each term.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English.
Parent Experience

History
GPES is an English-medium school in Kuwait, affiliated with Cambridge and FBISE (Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad). The school was established in 1996 to provide quality education to citizens and expatriate children of different nationalities living in Kuwait. It follows the curriculum and syllabi of Cambridge and FBISE. GPES is recognized by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education and aims to provide quality education of an international standard.

Community
GPES welcomes all nationalities and cultures. Its mission and vision emphasize heritage, openness to change, and a commitment to international standards. The motto states that all students are equal and should enter through knowledge and leave through confidence, with enquiring minds, social and moral values, service and compassion. The motto also expresses a aim to develop students as responsible citizens.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
GPES is an English-medium school that is Cambridge and FBISE affiliated and recognized by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education. It follows the Cambridge and FBISE curricula; LKG–VIII use the Pakistan syllabus, while IX onwards offer IGCSE or FBISE.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school uses a House System: students from Class I onwards are grouped into four houses—Jinnah, Iqbal, Johar and Sir Syed—whose colours are green, blue, orange and red. Points gained or lost for performance in curricular and co-curricular activities and general behavior contribute to the house totals. The Gallery shows events such as Annual Art & Science Exhibition and Sports Day.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. LKG–VIII follow the Pakistan syllabus; IX onwards use IGCSE/FBISE. GPES Kuwait is Cambridge and FBISE affiliated.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Open to all: The school is open to all who have, or wish to have, a world-wide perspective on life and welcomes all nationalities and cultures. In the early years admission is based on a brief discussion, while older children must demonstrate academic aptitude and evidence of no behavioral problems or severe disabilities. Parents are a vital part of the admission procedure.

2. Age criteria: For TERM I starting 1 April, LKG is 3 years by 15 March; UKG is 4 years by 15 March; Class I is 5 years by 15 March. Direct admission to class 1 requires 5 years 2 months and 15 days by 15 March. For TERM II starting 1 September, LKG is 3 years 6 months by 15 September; UKG is 4 years 6 months by 15 September; Class I is 5 years 6 months by 15 September. Direct admission to class 1 requires 5 years 8 months and 15 days by 15 September.

3. Students from outside Kuwait: Students from outside Kuwait must submit Transfer Certificate and Report Card from the previous school. Residence formalities must be completed within 1 to 2 months from entry in Kuwait and the relevant details submitted in the School Office.

4. Admission Test: An Admission Test is conducted; admission is given according to age, caliber, and performance in the test. No candidate is admitted without written performance test and interview. The first admission in LKG/UKG is granted on the basis of observation cum interview with parents; for Grade I onwards, a formal written test is conducted in English and Mathematics.

5. At time of admission, bring: the student; eight passport-size photographs and one stamp-size photograph. Photocopy of the student's passport (Expats only) and photocopy of the parents' passport (Expats only); copy of Birth Certificate; Transfer Certificate and Progress Report from the previous school; Immunization Records; Copy of Civil ID for student and for parents. Application form should be filled in completely by the parent except the last part; Arabic form should not be filled; Medical History, School Record (name only), and General Information Form should be provided.
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