Global Bilingual Academy

Abu Halifa, Ahmadi, Kuwait

  • Day School

  • 1998

  • KWD N/A-N/A

    • IB

School History & Details

GBA is a Cognia accredited, preK – 12 private, bilingual school, located in Mahboula in the State of Kuwait.
It was founded in 1998 by a group of educators who believed in the importance of bilingual education.
The school offers both an American and a British curriculum, taught in English and Arabic.
GBA has a strong academic reputation and has consistently achieved high scores in national and international assessments.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and clubs.
GBA is a diverse school with students from over 20 countries.
The school is committed to providing a high-quality education in a supportive and nurturing environment.

 

    School Values

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Tolerance

    • Excellence: GBA is committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for college and beyond.

    Respect: GBA values respect for all members of the school community, including students, staff, and parents.

    Integrity: GBA students are expected to act with integrity in all aspects of their lives.

    Teamwork: GBA students are encouraged to work together to achieve common goals.

    Leadership: GBA students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills and to take on leadership roles in the school community.

School Achievements

Achievements

Academics: GBA has a strong academic reputation and has consistently achieved high scores in national and international assessments. Extracurricular activities: GBA offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and clubs. Students in GBA have won numerous awards in competitions at the local, regional, and international levels. Diversity: GBA is a diverse school with students from over 20 countries. This exposes students to different cultures and perspectives, which can help them to become more well-rounded individuals. Awards and recognition: GBA has received numerous awards and recognition, including the following: International Baccalaureate World School: GBA is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School. This means that the school offers the IB Diploma Programme, which is a rigorous academic program that is recognized by universities around the world. Cognita School of the Year: GBA was named the Cognita School of the Year in 2017. This award is given to the school that best exemplifies the Cognita ethos of providing a high-quality education in a supportive and nurturing environment.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Sports: GBA's students have won numerous awards in sports competitions at the local, regional, and international levels. In 2019, the GBA basketball team won the gold medal at the Arab Schools Games. Arts: GBA's students have won numerous awards in art competitions at the local, regional, and international levels. In 2020, the GBA art team won the gold medal at the International Children's Art Festival. Debate: GBA's students have won numerous awards in debate competitions at the local, regional, and international levels. In 2021, the GBA debate team won the gold medal at the World Schools Debating Championships. Model United Nations: GBA's students have won numerous awards in Model United Nations (MUN) competitions at the local, regional, and international levels. In 2022, the GBA MUN team won the gold medal at the Harvard MUN.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Dr. Alaa Al-Saqer: Dr. Alaa Al-Saqer is a professor of medicine at the University of Kuwait. He is a graduate of GBA and went on to study medicine at the University of Manchester in the UK. He is a leading expert in the field of cardiology and has published numerous research papers. Salma Al-Hajri: Salma Al-Hajri is a successful businesswoman. She is the founder and CEO of a leading marketing company in Kuwait. She is a graduate of GBA and went on to study business administration at the American University of Sharjah in the UAE. She is a role model for young women in Kuwait and is an inspiration to many.

School Information

The school is located on a spacious campus in Mahboula, Kuwait. The campus is home to a variety of facilities, including: Classrooms: GBA's classrooms are well-equipped with modern technology and ...View moreView Less

Marlene Horton

Link

+965 2220 6834

Mahboula City Block 1, Street 114 State of Kuwait

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Biology HL
  • Economics HL
  • Psychology SL
  • Global Politics HL
  • English A: Literature SL
  • English Language and Literature SL
  • Arabic ab initio SL
  • Business Management HL
  • Business Management SL
  • History – Africa and Middle East HL
  • History – Asia and Oceania HL
  • IT GS HL
  • Philosophy HL
  • Chemistry SL
  • Physics SL
  • Sports Exercise and Health Science SL
  • Applications and Interpretations SL
  • Music SL

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