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The English School for Girls

Kuwait, Salwa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 17 years
Type Girls School
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Islamic Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The English School for Girls is an all-girls school in Salwa, Kuwait, serving ages 3 to 17. The curriculum is delivered in English, following the British National Curriculum in primary and secondary, with the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework in the Foundation Stage. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Kuwait Social Studies align with Kuwait MOE requirements. The school teaches French, ICT, art, music and physical education, with programming adapted to Kuwaiti heritage and culture. The school is accredited to offer Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IGCSE examinations, with assessments aligned to international standards and scheduled for Key Stages 2–4. Facilities include Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary areas, two ICT suites, three science laboratories, a playground with facilities, a swimming pool completed in 2019 and a library. The school emphasises pastoral care and community involvement and runs events such as maths and science week, National Day, Open Day and a Sports Day.

Kuwait

The Essentials

The English School for Girls has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
The English School for Girls is located in Kuwait. The school provides bus transport across a large area of Kuwait. Buses are GPS-tracked, air-conditioned, and supervised by staff to ensure student safety, with younger students accompanied when boarding.

Stages
Foundation Stage (Early Years), Primary (Key Stage 1 and 2), Secondary (Key Stage 3 and 4), and Key Stage 5

Type
The school is an all-girls school.

Country affiliation
Kuwait

Religious affiliation
Islam

Bus service
The school provides buses for students from a very large area of Kuwait. The buses are GPS-tracked, air-conditioned and driven by supervised and experienced drivers. All students are escorted to the buses by teachers, and the bus coordinator and Head of Pastoral Care ensure that all students are safely on the correct bus. Each bus driver has contact details for every child and drivers' phone numbers are available to parents in case of emergency. Most bus routes ensure the students are picked up and delivered home within one hour of school starting and finishing. Bus places are available for all Foundation Stage.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students wear school uniform. The uniform is available from the uniform shop at the front of the school; all items, equipment and bags must be clearly labelled with the student's name. The school provides a PE kit and there are guidelines on swimming costumes; a full description of the uniform for Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary is in the parents' handbook.

Food Options
The school has a canteen open at break times. Students may also bring food from home. Healthy eating is promoted through the curriculum, with an annual Healthy Eating Week and related activities such as Sports Day.
Fees
Application fees

- Entrance exam / interview fee: KWD 20 (non-refundable).
- Registration fee (due upon acceptance to secure the place): KWD 100 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a term-by-term or year-group tuition schedule in the publicly available materials for the 2026/2027 academic year. Parents receive the full tuition schedule and installment details through the school's admissions/registration process.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration and non-refundable application/exam fees are payable at the stages described above (entrance fee at application; registration fee on acceptance).
- Online payment via the school's parent/account portal is available for fee payments; invoices and payment announcements are managed through the school's parent portal.
- Details of bus charges, late-club charges and any activity-specific fees are provided to parents when a place is offered or via the school's billing notices.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school and provides school transport where required; transport charges are billed separately.

Other costs and routine charges

- Uniform: All students must wear school uniform; uniform items are sold at the uniform shop at the front of the school and costs are charged by that shop. A full uniform description is provided in the parent handbook.
- Transport: Bus places are available for all year groups; transport fees are charged separately and provided to parents when a place is offered.
- Extra-curricular activities, supervised late-club for Foundation Stage and trip costs: charged separately and notified to parents with prices when arrangements are made.

Refund information

- The entrance exam/interview fee (KWD 20) is non-refundable.
- The registration fee (KWD 100) is non-refundable.

Fee payment options

- Online payment via the school's parent portal / school management system is available for paying fees and viewing invoices.
- Parents may use the contact channels provided by the school's admissions office for payment queries and for details of other accepted methods; billing notices and the parent portal provide the available payment methods and instructions.
Academics

The English School for Girls teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Islamic Curriculum for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
The school follows the British curriculum for all subjects taught in English. The Foundation Stage uses the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Primary and Secondary follow the National Curriculum for England and Wales; Arabic, Islamic Studies and Kuwait Social Studies follow the MOE curriculum. The curriculum includes French, ICT, art, music and physical education, and is adapted to Kuwaiti heritage and culture. The school is certified by Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel to hold AS and IGCSE examinations, with examinations taking place for Key Stage 3 and 4 at the end of Term 1, and for Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 at the end of the academic year; assessments align with standards expected of students worldwide.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports emotional, physical and social well-being across the student body. In Foundation Stage, personal, social and emotional development is one of seven key areas of development. The Primary department fosters creativity, independence, confidence and respect, helping girls grow in confidence and become active members of the school and wider community. The Secondary School aims to provide an excellent and caring learning environment that promotes aspiration and high standards in work and behaviour. Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) is part of the curriculum in Key Stage 3. The school promotes a partnership among students, teachers, administration and parents to help each girl become a valued member of her school and the wider community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses English as the language of instruction across the British curriculum. Throughout the school, all subjects are taught in English. In Key Stage 4, all students study English as a second language, alongside Arabic, Islamic Studies and Quran and mathematics.

Mental Wellbeing
The school is dedicated to the emotional well-being of every student. The Pastoral Care system supports students in all aspects of school life, with teachers who know their students well and monitor welfare on a daily basis. The Head of Pastoral Care, the school counsellor and the social worker work with teachers and parents to resolve concerns and remove barriers to learning; confidential appointments can be arranged through the school office. The school nurse plays an important role in school life, working closely with students and staff. PSHE and pastoral activities support students' mental wellbeing throughout their education.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by the Pastoral Care system, with the Head of Pastoral Care, the counsellor and the social worker addressing concerns and working with teachers and parents to resolve issues and remove barriers to learning. Appointments to meet with them are confidential and arranged through the school office. The school nurse collaborates with pastoral staff to safeguard student welfare, and daily welfare monitoring ensures students are safe and supported. The Foundation Stage development and ongoing pastoral care emphasize emotional and social well-being as integral to safeguarding.
Parent Experience

Community
ESG promotes a partnership between students, teachers, school leaders and parents to enable each girl to become a valued member of the school and the wider community. The school hosts events and activities such as National Day and Open Day, and integrates maths and science weeks into its curriculum, with class activity calendars and trip information shared with parents. A GPS-tracked bus service serves a large area of Kuwait, with accompanied younger students and a bus coordinator to ensure safety. The campus includes a library with books primarily in English, two ICT suites, science laboratories and a canteen, plus outdoor spaces for physical education and sport, all aligned with a British curriculum taught in English.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Education is a partnership between parents and the school. The school plans a wide range of events to involve parents and families in school life, in addition to providing feedback on students' academic performance. Many parents request guidance on how to support their daughter's school work and life, and the school holds parent workshops for students in all year groups during the academic year. Arabic workshops are also held to support parents with their daughter's Arabic development. Foundation Stage and the Primary and Secondary Schools have their own parent-teacher groups that meet to discuss progress and gather parents' views and ideas. In special events, including National Day and Open Day, the whole school community is welcomed. Parents are invited at key points during the year to assemblies and other learning activities where they can see their daughter's achievements in school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary each have their own areas and classrooms within the school building. There are two dedicated ICT suites and three science laboratories. The large playground accommodates breaks and outdoor learning, with facilities for ping-pong and table football, plus a tuck shop and cafeteria. A swimming pool was completed in September 2019 for Year 4 swimming lessons. The school also features a library to support reading and study across year groups.

Sports Facilities
Two large courts are available for basketball, volleyball and football. The large playground provides space for outdoor physical education and activities. A swimming pool supports swimming lessons for Year 4 and above. The school aims to have sports teams participate in local tournaments with its sister and other schools.

Academic Facilities
Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary each have dedicated areas and classrooms within the building. There are two ICT suites and three science laboratories for practical lessons. The library provides access to English-language materials for lessons and independent reading. The curriculum is taught in English, following the British National Curriculum framework across year groups, with Arabic and Islamic Studies and Kuwait Social Studies taught to align with Kuwait MOE requirements. Classrooms are designed to support interactive learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school hosts events and activities such as maths and science week, National Day and Open Day. A class activity calendar and information about trips are provided to parents. An annual healthy eating week and Sports Day are part of the school calendar.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches a range of subjects in English. Lessons are based on the British National Curriculum and a wide range of academic subjects are offered to IGCSE and A level. Arabic language and Islamic Studies are taught in addition to English-language subjects. Class sizes are small, and teachers know students well, supporting them as individuals and helping them learn.

Arts & Creative
The school offers sporting, creative, cultural and aesthetic activities outside the academic curriculum. These activities help students develop their talents through extracurricular activities and school events. Students are encouraged to participate in creative and cultural pursuits through clubs and events.

Cultural & Language
Arabic language and Islamic Studies are part of the curriculum. Qualified and experienced teachers follow the Ministry of Education curriculum for Arabic and Islamic Studies. Arabic workshops are held to support parents with their daughter's Arabic development.

Social & Hobbies
Students enjoy many opportunities for involvement in areas outside the academic curriculum, including sporting, creative, cultural and aesthetic activities. The school hosts events and clubs to develop talents and encourage participation in school life. Parent involvement includes workshops and assemblies, and National Day and Open Day involve the whole school community.

Leadership & Professional
The school emphasises critical thinking and entrepreneurship to prepare students for future life. Teachers encourage students to develop the skills they will need for their future lives. The school aims to involve parents fully in daughters' education and to develop strong links with families.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care is provided by a social worker, counsellor and nurse to support students' academic and emotional well-being. Physical education takes place in the large playground with two large courts for basketball, volleyball and football. A swimming pool was completed in September 2019 for swimming lessons. The school operates a canteen and promotes healthy eating, with a healthy eating week and a Sports Day.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for all subjects. Arabic and Islamic Studies follow the MOE curriculum. Kuwait Social Studies is taught as part of MOE lessons. French is taught as a foreign language in both Primary and Secondary levels.
Reputation

Accreditations
The English School for Girls is certified by Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel to hold examinations for AS and IGCSE.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiries and initial contact. Inquiries concerning admissions are welcomed and important as families decide on the best school for their child. ESG's Admissions Department handles all administrative and admissions needs, including assisting with applications and administering entry assessments. The department coordinates registration, withdrawal procedures, and communications with families, and maintains students' information files.

2. Application and assessment. Prospective families submit an application and ESG staff assist with the process. Entry assessments are administered to determine suitability for the year group. For KG, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, an interview is conducted as part of the admissions process. The Admissions team informs families of outcomes and next steps.

3. Transfer documents and guidelines. Transfers require the following documents: copy of report from the previous academic year; behaviour report from the previous school (Year 7 onwards); final transcript (Year 10 onwards); English and maths assessment (Years 3–10); an interview for KG, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2; the application; two passport-sized photos; child and parent passport copies; and, for non-Kuwaiti applicants, a copy of the residence visa. These documents support placement decisions and maintenance of student records. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions team before a decision is issued.

4. Acceptance documents. Upon acceptance, submit the final report card for the previous academic year; a clearance certificate from the previous school; the original transfer certificate; the original medical file; and pay the KD 100 registration fee (non-refundable). The Admissions team uses these documents to finalize enrollment and update student records.

5. Online registration. Registration for the 2026/2027 academic year is now open. Registration can be completed by emailing registration@esg-alshayaschools.com or by using the Online Registration link. The school management system will guide applicants through the process and the Admissions team will contact families with next steps.
School Events
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