Kuwait English School

Anjafa, Hawalli, Kuwait

  • Day School

  • 1978

  • KWD 1.8K-4.8K

    • British

School History & Details


Kuwait English School (KES) is a private, co-educational day school in Kuwait. Founded in 1966, KES follows the British curriculum and is accredited by the Council of British International Schools in the Middle East (COBIS). The school has over 2,000 students from over 60 nationalities.

KES offers a wide range of academic programs, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school also has a strong focus on extracurricular activities, such as sports, arts, and music.

KES is located in the Salmiya district of Kuwait City. The school has a modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, a science lab, and a swimming pool.

    School Values

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Tolerance
  • Kuwait English School has five core values that they instill in their students:

    Integrity: Doing what is right in all situations, even when it is difficult.
    Positivity: Being cheerful, optimistic, and working hard in all that you do.
    Respect: Treating yourself, all people, and all things in a way that shows you care.
    Excellence: Striving to be the best that you can be in everything that you do.
    Community: Being a part of something bigger than yourself and working together to make the world a better place.

School Achievements

Achievements

Kuwait English School has a long history of academic and extracurricular achievement. Here are some of their most notable achievements: Academic: The school has a high pass rate in international exams, such as the IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. The school has been consistently ranked as one of the top schools in Kuwait. The school has produced many successful graduates who have gone on to attend top universities around the world. Extracurricular: The school has a strong record in sports, arts, and music. The school has won numerous awards in national and international competitions. The school has a vibrant student life with a wide range of extracurricular activities.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Kuwait English School has a long history of non-academic achievement. Here are some examples of their non-academic achievements: Sports: The school has a strong record in sports, both locally and internationally. The school has won numerous awards in national and international competitions, such as the First Global Challenge Dubai 2019. The school has produced many successful athletes who have gone on to represent Kuwait at the Olympics and other international competitions. Arts: The school has a vibrant arts program, with students participating in a wide range of activities, such as painting, sculpture, music, and drama. The school has won numerous awards for its arts programs, both locally and internationally. The school has produced many successful artists who have gone on to study at top art schools around the world. Music: The school has a thriving music program, with students participating in a variety of ensembles, such as the choir, the orchestra, and the jazz band. The school has won numerous awards for its music programs, both locally and internationally. The school has produced many successful musicians who have gone on to study at top music schools around the world. Community service: The school has a strong focus on community service. Students are encouraged to get involved in a variety of community service projects, such as volunteering at local soup kitchens, tutoring younger students, and raising money for charity. The school has won numerous awards for its community service programs. The school has produced many successful community leaders who have gone on to make a positive impact on the world.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Fahad Al-Essa: The current Minister of Finance of Kuwait, Mr. Al-Essa is a graduate of the Kuwait English School and the London School of Economics. He is a highly respected economist and businessman, and he is known for his strong leadership and his commitment to public service. Sami Al-Nassar: The current CEO of the National Bank of Kuwait, Mr. Al-Nassar is a graduate of the Kuwait English School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a highly successful banker and businessman, and he is known for his strategic thinking and his ability to build strong relationships. Muna Al-Bader: The current CEO of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, Ms. Al-Bader is a graduate of the Kuwait English School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is a highly respected scientist and engineer, and she is known for her commitment to using science and technology to solve global problems.

School Information

he Kuwait English School campus is located in the Salmiya district of Kuwait City. The campus is spread over 12 acres and is home to over 2,000 students. The campus has a modern design and features...View moreView Less

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+965 2239 0100

Salwa, Area 11, Street 9 P.O. Box 8640, Salmiya, 22057 Kuwait

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • History
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Science
  • English
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages

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