Gulf English School

Abu Halifa, Ahmadi, Kuwait

  • Day School

  • 1977

  • KWD N/A-N/A

    • British

School History & Details

Gulf English School is a private, co-educational school located in Salmiya, Kuwait
It was founded in 1977 and offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Gulf English School is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The school's curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum and it also offers IGCSE and A-Level courses.
Gulf English School has a strong focus on bilingualism and students are encouraged to learn both English and Arabic.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts.
Gulf English School is a member of the Association of International Schools in Kuwait (AISK).

 

    School Values

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity

    • Gulf English School has a set of school values that guide its work and its students. These values are:

    Respect: Gulf English School believes that respect is essential for a happy and productive community. Students are taught to respect themselves, their peers, their teachers, and their elders.

    Integrity: Gulf English School believes that integrity is essential for a strong moral compass. Students are taught to be honest, reliable, and trustworthy.

    Resilience: Gulf English School believes that resilience is essential for overcoming challenges. Students are taught to bounce back from setbacks and to persevere in the face of difficulty.

    Excellence: Gulf English School believes that excellence is essential for achieving one's goals. Students are taught to strive for the best in everything they do, both academically and personally.

    Collaboration: Gulf English School believes that collaboration is essential for success in the 21st century. Students are taught to work effectively with others, to share ideas, and to build consensus.

School Achievements

Achievements

Gulf English School has a long and proud history of academic achievement. Here are some of the school's most notable achievements: GCSE and A-Level results: Students consistently achieve high grades in their GCSE and A-Level exams. In 2021, the average GCSE grade for Students was A*-C, and the average A-Level grade was A*-B. International Baccalaureate (IB) results: Gulf English School is an IB World School and students who take the IB Diploma Programme consistently achieve high grades. In 2021, the average IB Diploma grade for Gulf English School students was 38, which is well above the world average of 33. University admissions: Gulf English School students are accepted to top universities around the world, including Harvard, Yale, and Oxford. In 2021, 90% of GES graduates went on to study at university. Extracurricular activities: Gulf English School  students are also active in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts. In 2021, Gulf English School students won a number of awards in international competitions, including the International Maths Olympiad and the British Schools Shakespeare Festival.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Gulf English School  has a long history of non-academic achievements. Here are some of the school's most notable non-academic achievements: Sports: students have won numerous awards in international sports competitions, including the International Schools' Sports Federation  World School Games. Arts:  Students have won numerous awards in international arts competitions, including the British Schools' Shakespeare Festival and the International Youth Arts Festival. Community service:  Students are actively involved in community service projects, such as volunteering at local orphanages and soup kitchens. Leadership:  Students have held leadership positions in a variety of student organizations, such as the student council and the debate team.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Dr. Muna El-Helbawi: Dr. El-Helbawi is a General Manager of the Culture, Education, Leisure and Sports Cluster - Al Faisal Holding. She is a graduate of Gulf English School and went on to study at the University of Oxford. Hamad Al Ali: Hamad Al Ali is a Kuwaiti TV presenter and media personality. He is a graduate of Gulf English School and went on to study at the American University of Beirut.

School Information

Gulf English School has a beautiful campus that is located in Salmiya, Kuwait. The campus is spread over 10 acres and it includes a variety of facilities, including: Academic buildings: The school ...View moreView Less

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Link

+ 965 2575 7022

P O Box 33106 Al Dimanah Street Block 4 Salmiya Kuwait

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Arabic
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Geography
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Science
  • English
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages
  • Islamic Studies

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