KIES

Now & Beyond

At Kuwait International English School, your child can gain internationally recognised British qualifications, which can open doors to study at a reputable university around the world. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and has been adapted to fit the needs of learners in an ambitious 21st century Middle East. In addition, we have developed teaching and learning strategies to support those with English as a second language, based on best international practices.

We challenge all learners to reach their full potential using a wide range of methods and techniques, including multimedia, kinesthetic activity based learning, group interaction and independent study. This is delivered in our caring, supportive and friendly environment, which stimulates and encourages the individual pupil.

KIES Aims

- To strive for academic excellence, allowing students to Aspire for success, Achieve their full potential and Advance in their academic success and future career.
- To ensure all students are safe, secure, happy and successful while in our care and beyond.
- To provide an environment, resources and opportunities for students to thrive.

KIES Vision

KIES is the British School of choice in Kuwait, renowned for inspiring the unique in every individual, to grow young minds and character with an engaging and bespoke educational experience.

KIES Mission

The British School of choice in Kuwait, imparting Knowledge and Skills to support students in an ever-changing world, and Inspiring students to Engage in the opportunities KIES offers to unlock their future success. KIES also aims to develop innovative thinkers and well-rounded individuals who show Kindness and empathy, can Imagine and create great things, have the courage to Explore their futures with the skills we have equipped them with in a Safe and enjoyable environment.

KIES Student Mission

KIES Learning Principles

KIES School Values

Aspire

Achieve

Advance

Knowledge

Inspiration

Engagement

Skills

Kindness

Imagination

Exploration

Safety

CURRICULUM

At Kuwait International English School, your child can gain an internationally recognisable British qualification, which can open doors to study at a reputable university around the world, including England. Our curriculum is based on the UK National Curriculum and has been adapted to fit the needs of an ambitious 21st century Middle East. In addition, we have developed teaching and learning strategies to support those with English as a second language, based on best international practices.
We challenge gifted and talented young minds to reach their full potential using a wide range of methods and techniques, including multimedia, kinesthetic activity based learning, group interaction and independent study. This is delivered in our caring, supportive and friendly environment, which stimulates and encourages the individual thinker.
KIES follows the National Curriculum of England and is an approved examination center for:
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
- Advanced Subsidiary level (AS Level)
- Advanced level (A Level).
IGCSE AS and A Level examination through Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations. Boards (UK)
Curriculum accommodation is made for studies required by the Ministry of Education in Kuwait:
- Arabic for Arabs & non-Arabs
- Islamic Studies for Muslim students with Arabic as a first language
- Islamic Studies for Muslim students with Arabic as an additional language
- Quranic Studies for Muslim Kuwaiti students (optional for non-Kuwaiti Muslims)
- Kuwait Social Studies

LICENSE

Kuwait International English School is licensed by the Private Education Department of Kuwait. Award of our license requires a successful inspection from approved inspectors registered with the UK Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted). The last such inspection took place in March 2019.

We successfully passed the BSO compliance inspection conducted by the ISI inspectorate.

ACCREDITATION

In March 2019 Kuwait International English School was passed by UK Government Inspectorate approved by the UK Department for Education (DfE) to inspect British International Schools.

ASSOCIATIONS

Kuwait International English School is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME).