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Nottingham British School

Kuwait, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2150
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French, German, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Nottingham British School in Kuwait offers a British National Curriculum education for ages 2 to 18, with EYFS, Primary and Secondary sections. The school follows the British approach through Key Stages 1 and 2; in Year 9 a bespoke curriculum supports the cohort. Key Stages 4 and 5 prepare students for IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Level examinations. The campus comprises two buildings with facilities including a Library, Computer Lab, Science Lab, Art Center, Music facilities, Auditorium, and a Clinic; a Masjid, Meeting Room, Canteen, and Parking. Outdoor facilities include a Football Field, Swimming Pool and Basketball courts for sport and PE. The school emphasizes language and global learning, with Arabic, Islamic Studies, French and German taught by specialists alongside Global Citizenship. A broad extracurricular programme spans academic, arts, community service, leadership, and wellbeing, with guidance, trips and visits, and leadership opportunities to support entry to leading universities worldwide.

Kuwait, Jleeb Alshouyoukh, Block 1, Street 100, Opp Jleeb Park, Behind Balqees Mosque

The Essentials

Nottingham British School has 2,150 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Kuwait, Jleeb Alshouyoukh, Block 1, Street 100, opposite Jleeb Park and behind Balqees Mosque. The campus comprises two buildings with parking facilities. On-site facilities include a Masjid, library, computer lab, science lab, clinic and a canteen.

Stages
EYFS; Primary; Secondary, with a British National Curriculum framework and key stages. KS4/KS5 students sit IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Level examinations.

Country affiliation
British
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required; pupils must arrive in full, clean uniform each day and wear it smartly with pride. Hair should be neat; jewellery is limited to small stud earrings; nail polish and makeup are not permitted in Primary. Uniform suppliers and guidance are available from the school office.

Food Options
There is a canteen on site.

Governance and Ownership
Nottingham British School is part of an expanding group of private schools in Kuwait. Governance is provided by a School Governing Board established to provide advisory governance and hold school leadership to account for its decisions and performance. The Governing Board includes Chair Fahad Al Quais, Vice Chair Omer Al Outaibi, and other governor members.
Fees
Application fees
- No public application or registration fee amounts are published by the school for the 2026/27 academic year (and no explicit amounts are published for 2025/26). For application and assessment the school asks parents to contact Admissions; application timing and assessment arrangements are described but no fee figures are provided.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a termly or annual tuition-fee schedule by year group on its public pages for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No per-term or per-year numeric fee breakdown for EYFS, Primary, Secondary, IGCSE/O-Level or Sixth Form is available publicly. Therefore specific KWD (or other currency) amounts per term and per year group cannot be supplied.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public statement of the billing schedule (termly instalments, annual billing, due dates) or detailed payment terms (late-payment penalties, fees-in-arrears policy, published discounts or sibling concessions) is available on the school's public information pages. The school directs fee enquiries to the Admissions team.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed on the school's public pages. Facilities described for the campus do not include residential accommodation, and no boarding fees or boarding-related arrangements are published. If boarding is required, there are no published boarding rates available.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- No published schedule of other charges (uniform prices, school supplies, transport fees, examination fees, activity or club charges, insurance, trips, or registration/admin fees) is available. The school does state that it provides regional bus transport, but any transport fees or terms are not published. Examination and external-assessment fees (IGCSE/A-level/AS/O-Level) are not published on the school's public pages.

Refund information
- No public refund policy or published rules on refunds (for withdrawal mid-term/year, deposit refunds, or other fee reimbursements) is available on the school's public pages.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque, online payment portal) or detailed instructions for payment. Parents are asked to contact Admissions for fee details and payment arrangements. Contact details for Admissions and the General Manager are published.

Contact for fees and confirmation
- Admissions / general contacts (for fee schedule, payment schedule, policies and exact amounts):
- Email: INFO@NBS.EDU.KW | GM@NBS.EDU.KW
- Phone: +965 22060070 | +965 22060071 | +965 22060072 | +965 90003615 | +965 90003715 | +965 90003815.

Summary of findings and limitations
- A full published fee schedule (application fee, termly and annual tuition by year group, billing schedule, boarding fees, uniform and other ancillary charges, refund policy, and accepted payment methods) is not available on the school's public information pages for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26). The school requests that parents contact Admissions for fee schedules and payment terms. Because no numeric fee figures or official fee documents are published on the school's public pages, no specific monetary amounts can be provided here.
Academics

Nottingham British School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). KS1 and KS2 follow the British National Curriculum. In the final year of Key Stage 3 (Year 9) the school adopts a bespoke curriculum to fit the student cohort. KS4 and KS5 students undertake British public examinations: IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Level. The school has EYFS, Primary and Secondary sections.

Exam Results
Top Achievers from Nottingham British School are recognised with Top in the World, Top in Kuwait and Top in the Gulf awards by the examining boards.

Higher Education Progression
University and careers guidance provides bespoke UCAS/Common App/college advising and strong track records supporting entry to leading universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Pastoral Support Worker who provides ongoing care and support to students and families; a Well Being Policy guides student welfare; a Code of Conduct promotes respectful behaviour; a School Council supports student voice and leadership; a rewards system recognises positive behaviour.

Mental Wellbeing
The Pastoral Support Worker offers care and ongoing support for student wellbeing; this is complemented by the Well Being Policy.
Parent Experience

History
Nottingham British School is part of an expanding group of private schools in Kuwait delivering a range of international curricula. The school group was established in 2015 under the direction of the General Manager/CEO, Mr Mahmoud Fouad Osman. The school's structure is based on the British system, with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), primary and secondary sections, key stages and year groups. The curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, with older students in Key Stage 4 and 5 sitting British public examinations at IGCSE, O Level, AS and A level.

Community
The School Council represents the voice of students and meets every two weeks to organise events for the school and the local community. Students participate in internal and external events, including school productions, themed weeks linked to the curriculum and sponsored events, and the school also runs a Careers Fair and a range of field trips nationally and internationally. Regular Parent Forum meetings are held each term, and a Mum's Coffee morning is held once per month. A Parent-Teacher Association helps with the school in the community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent-Teacher Association engages with the community and school. Regular Parent Forum meetings take place each term to gather parent input. A Mum's Coffee morning is held monthly for parents to chat. The school offers workshops to help parents become familiar with the curriculum and conducts parent-teacher conferences to discuss each child's progress. Class Dojo is used to facilitate parent communication with teachers, helping keep parents informed about their child's progress.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Nottingham British School provides a traditional British education in a modern, professionally equipped setting. The campus comprises two buildings and a range of facilities to support teaching and student life. The facilities include a Library, Computer Lab, Science Lab, Art Center and Music facilities, plus an Auditorium and a Clinic. The site also features a Masjid, Meeting Room, Canteen and Parking, along with outdoor and PE facilities such as a Football Field, Swimming Pool and Basketball.

Sports Facilities
Football Field, Swimming Pool and Basketball facilities are available for sport and PE. These spaces support team and individual physical education activities. The Football Field enables outdoor practice and matches, the Swimming Pool supports swimming instruction and recreation, and the Basketball facilities provide space for court-based activities. The campus layout enables both indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Academic Facilities
The Library supports reading, research and independent learning. The Computer Lab enables ICT and digital learning. The Science Lab supports practical experiments across science subjects. The Art Center and Music facilities support creative subjects and performances. An Auditorium is available for assemblies and events. A Clinic provides on-site health support.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Art Center and Music facilities enable arts-related activities beyond the classroom. Auditorium hosts performances and school events. Library provides space for after-school study and clubs. Football Field, Swimming Pool and Basketball facilities support sport-related activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the British National Curriculum, including the Early Years Foundation Stage. In Key Stages 1 and 2, learning aligns with the British National Curriculum. In Key Stage 4 and 5, students sit IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Level examinations, with Year 9 receiving a bespoke curriculum to fit the cohort. The school provides university and careers guidance to support entry to leading universities worldwide.

Arts & Creative
The campus includes an Art Center and Music facilities to support creative work. There is a library and computer lab to support independent study and creative projects. An auditorium provides a venue for performances and events. The curriculum also includes Art & Design and Drama as subjects.

Cultural & Language
The school is described as a place where East meets West, with tradition and innovation walking hand in hand. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and French are taught by subject specialists in the upper primary phase. Global Citizenship is part of the curriculum, alongside other language offerings such as German.

Social & Hobbies
The school has a wide array of clubs, societies, after-school activities, trips and visits for all students. Extracurriculars include leadership programmes and community service opportunities as part of a balanced experience. These activities support social development and personal interests beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Community service opportunities are available as part of the curriculum. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own work and for providing leadership and guidance to others, reflecting a culture of service. Trips and visits also support community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership programmes are part of the extracurricular experience. University and careers guidance is provided with bespoke UCAS/Common App/college advising and strong track records supporting entry to leading universities worldwide. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles and responsibilities within the school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care is provided across the school, with class teachers building relationships and providing daily pastoral support to promote safety, respect, and inclusion. The school emphasizes the wellbeing of all members of the community through strong pastoral practices. A nurturing environment and wellbeing-focused routines support students' social and emotional development.
Languages

Language Provision
First Language English is offered. English as a Second Language is available. French and German are offered as modern foreign languages. Arabic is offered as a First Language and Arabic language options are available.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Determine eligibility and entry points. Nottingham British School is co-educational and accepts children from age 2.5 in Pre-KG. Main entry points are KG to Year 11. Places may be available in intermediate year groups, and relocation support is available for families moving to Kuwait. Determine the appropriate year group based on age and needs. 2. Obtain information and connect with Admissions. An information pack about the school is available from the Admissions Office. Prospective families are invited to learn more about opportunities at NBS and to experience its friendly and vibrant environment. Contact should be made via the Admissions Office to request the pack and discuss next steps. 3. Engage with Admissions for next steps. Speak to a member of the Admissions team to discuss the child's profile and entry arrangements. The Admissions Office can guide you through the process and provide additional details. The school aims to support families throughout relocation and entry into KG to Year 11.
School Events
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