School Summary
The British School of Kuwait
Girls:
Total Pupils:
Opened:
Ofsted:
Principal: Paul Shropshire
The British School of Kuwait
PO Box 26922
State of Kuwait
Not applicable
Telephone: 96525621701
Website: http://www.bsk.edu.kw/
Principal: Paul Shropshire
The British School of Kuwait
PO Box 26922
State of Kuwait
Not applicable
Telephone: 96525621701
Website: http://www.bsk.edu.kw/
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"3 months ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My experience at the British School of Kuwait was far from satisfactory. I am compelled to share my concerns about the school's outdated facilities, subpar teaching standards, and what I consider to be unreasonable rules and regulations.\n\nFirst and foremost, the school's furniture and infrastructure were in dire need of an upgrade. The classrooms were equipped with worn-out desks and chairs that were uncomfortable to sit on, hindering the learning environment. It was disheartening to see such neglect towards providing students with a conducive and modern educational setting.\n\nFurthermore, the quality of teaching left much to be desired. Many of the teachers seemed disengaged and unenthusiastic about their profession. Their teaching methods lacked creativity and failed to inspire students. The lack of proper guidance and support hindered our learning experience and made it difficult to grasp the subjects effectively.\n\nAnother concerning aspect was the school's stringent rules and regulations, which seemed excessive and even counterproductive at times. Instead of fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, these rules created an atmosphere of unnecessary strictness and stifled students' individuality. It felt as though the focus was on maintaining control rather than encouraging personal growth and expression.\n\nMoreover, the administration's response to addressing these issues was disappointing. Despite numerous complaints and concerns raised by students and parents, there was a lack of meaningful action taken to rectify the situation. It felt as though our concerns were brushed aside, leaving us feeling unheard and unsupported.\n\nIn conclusion, my time at the British School of Kuwait was marred by outdated facilities, inadequate teaching standards, and an overbearing rule structure. I believe that students deserve an environment that fosters their growth and provides them with the tools necessary to succeed. Unfortunately, this school fell short of meeting those expectations. I hope that the school's management takes these criticisms seriously and works towards implementing the necessary improvements for the benefit of its students.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My experience at the British School of Kuwait was far from satisfactory. I am compelled to share my concerns about the school's outdated facilities, subpar teaching standards, and what I consider to be unreasonable rules and regulations.\n\nFirst and foremost, the school's furniture and infrastructure were in dire need of an upgrade. The classrooms were equipped with worn-out desks and chairs that were uncomfortable to sit on, hindering the learning environment. It was disheartening to see such neglect towards providing students with a conducive and modern educational setting.\n\nFurthermore, the quality of teaching left much to be desired. Many of the teachers seemed disengaged and unenthusiastic about their profession. Their teaching methods lacked creativity and failed to inspire students. The lack of proper guidance and support hindered our learning experience and made it difficult to grasp the subjects effectively.\n\nAnother concerning aspect was the school's stringent rules and regulations, which seemed excessive and even counterproductive at times. Instead of fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, these rules created an atmosphere of unnecessary strictness and stifled students' individuality. It felt as though the focus was on maintaining control rather than encouraging personal growth and expression.\n\nMoreover, the administration's response to addressing these issues was disappointing. Despite numerous complaints and concerns raised by students and parents, there was a lack of meaningful action taken to rectify the situation. It felt as though our concerns were brushed aside, leaving us feeling unheard and unsupported.\n\nIn conclusion, my time at the British School of Kuwait was marred by outdated facilities, inadequate teaching standards, and an overbearing rule structure. I believe that students deserve an environment that fosters their growth and provides them with the tools necessary to succeed. Unfortunately, this school fell short of meeting those expectations. I hope that the school's management takes these criticisms seriously and works towards implementing the necessary improvements for the benefit of its students.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Unknown Unknown","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/113052056587848625826\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJIo5xTf0mmHSL-iPk9zEueWcmRmYDKqQ2cEA2YtS41=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2023-06-02T16:35:39Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a month ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"I used to go to bsk a long time ago and it sucks. First of all the teachers do not teach properly, they rush stuff and they do not tell u necessary stuff. The rules are terrible and they are very self centred. They make us spend a lot of stuff and like print out of reports and the canteen and stuff and its so dirty. 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Despite the high charges, the quality of education and management doesn't seem to reflect the cost.\n\nPersonal experience suggests that even after four years of attendance, the school's administrative staff still had incorrect details.\n\nProspective parents might want to thoroughly investigate the school's academic services, delivery, and management approach before enrolling their children.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"The British School of Kuwait (BSK) appears to be overpriced and over-subscribed, with what seems to be a subpar academic delivery and teaching services. Despite the high charges, the quality of education and management doesn't seem to reflect the cost.\n\nPersonal experience suggests that even after four years of attendance, the school's administrative staff still had incorrect details.\n\nProspective parents might want to thoroughly investigate the school's academic services, delivery, and management approach before enrolling their children.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Omar Khan","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/101911968517873562610\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKTPnQ8IDXf5gcn07Psv2boy3-4w2kaveBy75XtppJe=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2023-08-24T13:49:05Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 weeks ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"10th of September 2023\nIam Lanka Premadasa,From sri lanka, my first day with employees kids.\nThe British School of Kuwait provides the best quality education preparing students for the future. They are always proactive. My(Iam Sri lanakan emperor in kuwait resistance ) kids enjoy going to school every morning. Fantastic teachers extremely professional, caring and well organized. The school has state of the art facilities. I am pleased with my children\u00e2\u0080\u0099s progress. Overall, I\u00e2\u0080\u0099m highly impressed with the quality of education and services provided by the school.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"10th of September 2023\nIam Lanka Premadasa,From sri lanka, my first day with employees kids.\nThe British School of Kuwait provides the best quality education preparing students for the future. They are always proactive. My(Iam Sri lanakan emperor in kuwait resistance ) kids enjoy going to school every morning. Fantastic teachers extremely professional, caring and well organized. The school has state of the art facilities. I am pleased with my children\u00e2\u0080\u0099s progress. 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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"3 months ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My experience at the British School of Kuwait was far from satisfactory. I am compelled to share my concerns about the school's outdated facilities, subpar teaching standards, and what I consider to be unreasonable rules and regulations.\n\nFirst and foremost, the school's furniture and infrastructure were in dire need of an upgrade. The classrooms were equipped with worn-out desks and chairs that were uncomfortable to sit on, hindering the learning environment. It was disheartening to see such neglect towards providing students with a conducive and modern educational setting.\n\nFurthermore, the quality of teaching left much to be desired. Many of the teachers seemed disengaged and unenthusiastic about their profession. Their teaching methods lacked creativity and failed to inspire students. The lack of proper guidance and support hindered our learning experience and made it difficult to grasp the subjects effectively.\n\nAnother concerning aspect was the school's stringent rules and regulations, which seemed excessive and even counterproductive at times. Instead of fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, these rules created an atmosphere of unnecessary strictness and stifled students' individuality. It felt as though the focus was on maintaining control rather than encouraging personal growth and expression.\n\nMoreover, the administration's response to addressing these issues was disappointing. Despite numerous complaints and concerns raised by students and parents, there was a lack of meaningful action taken to rectify the situation. It felt as though our concerns were brushed aside, leaving us feeling unheard and unsupported.\n\nIn conclusion, my time at the British School of Kuwait was marred by outdated facilities, inadequate teaching standards, and an overbearing rule structure. I believe that students deserve an environment that fosters their growth and provides them with the tools necessary to succeed. Unfortunately, this school fell short of meeting those expectations. I hope that the school's management takes these criticisms seriously and works towards implementing the necessary improvements for the benefit of its students.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My experience at the British School of Kuwait was far from satisfactory. I am compelled to share my concerns about the school's outdated facilities, subpar teaching standards, and what I consider to be unreasonable rules and regulations.\n\nFirst and foremost, the school's furniture and infrastructure were in dire need of an upgrade. The classrooms were equipped with worn-out desks and chairs that were uncomfortable to sit on, hindering the learning environment. It was disheartening to see such neglect towards providing students with a conducive and modern educational setting.\n\nFurthermore, the quality of teaching left much to be desired. Many of the teachers seemed disengaged and unenthusiastic about their profession. Their teaching methods lacked creativity and failed to inspire students. The lack of proper guidance and support hindered our learning experience and made it difficult to grasp the subjects effectively.\n\nAnother concerning aspect was the school's stringent rules and regulations, which seemed excessive and even counterproductive at times. Instead of fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, these rules created an atmosphere of unnecessary strictness and stifled students' individuality. It felt as though the focus was on maintaining control rather than encouraging personal growth and expression.\n\nMoreover, the administration's response to addressing these issues was disappointing. Despite numerous complaints and concerns raised by students and parents, there was a lack of meaningful action taken to rectify the situation. It felt as though our concerns were brushed aside, leaving us feeling unheard and unsupported.\n\nIn conclusion, my time at the British School of Kuwait was marred by outdated facilities, inadequate teaching standards, and an overbearing rule structure. I believe that students deserve an environment that fosters their growth and provides them with the tools necessary to succeed. Unfortunately, this school fell short of meeting those expectations. I hope that the school's management takes these criticisms seriously and works towards implementing the necessary improvements for the benefit of its students.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Unknown Unknown","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/113052056587848625826\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJIo5xTf0mmHSL-iPk9zEueWcmRmYDKqQ2cEA2YtS41=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2023-06-02T16:35:39Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a month ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"I used to go to bsk a long time ago and it sucks. First of all the teachers do not teach properly, they rush stuff and they do not tell u necessary stuff. The rules are terrible and they are very self centred. They make us spend a lot of stuff and like print out of reports and the canteen and stuff and its so dirty. I have a lot more complaints about this school but it will take years to finish typing","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I used to go to bsk a long time ago and it sucks. First of all the teachers do not teach properly, they rush stuff and they do not tell u necessary stuff. The rules are terrible and they are very self centred. They make us spend a lot of stuff and like print out of reports and the canteen and stuff and its so dirty. I have a lot more complaints about this school but it will take years to finish typing","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"usipoje sjw","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/109381949134504427895\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKvfFCLnk_-78SEug7ub8Qh3MV6FRogh6-uBTmVgDZn=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2023-08-07T12:32:38Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a month ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"The British School of Kuwait (BSK) appears to be overpriced and over-subscribed, with what seems to be a subpar academic delivery and teaching services. Despite the high charges, the quality of education and management doesn't seem to reflect the cost.\n\nPersonal experience suggests that even after four years of attendance, the school's administrative staff still had incorrect details.\n\nProspective parents might want to thoroughly investigate the school's academic services, delivery, and management approach before enrolling their children.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"The British School of Kuwait (BSK) appears to be overpriced and over-subscribed, with what seems to be a subpar academic delivery and teaching services. Despite the high charges, the quality of education and management doesn't seem to reflect the cost.\n\nPersonal experience suggests that even after four years of attendance, the school's administrative staff still had incorrect details.\n\nProspective parents might want to thoroughly investigate the school's academic services, delivery, and management approach before enrolling their children.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Omar Khan","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/101911968517873562610\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKTPnQ8IDXf5gcn07Psv2boy3-4w2kaveBy75XtppJe=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2023-08-24T13:49:05Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 weeks ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"10th of September 2023\nIam Lanka Premadasa,From sri lanka, my first day with employees kids.\nThe British School of Kuwait provides the best quality education preparing students for the future. They are always proactive. My(Iam Sri lanakan emperor in kuwait resistance ) kids enjoy going to school every morning. Fantastic teachers extremely professional, caring and well organized. The school has state of the art facilities. I am pleased with my children\u00e2\u0080\u0099s progress. Overall, I\u00e2\u0080\u0099m highly impressed with the quality of education and services provided by the school.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"10th of September 2023\nIam Lanka Premadasa,From sri lanka, my first day with employees kids.\nThe British School of Kuwait provides the best quality education preparing students for the future. They are always proactive. My(Iam Sri lanakan emperor in kuwait resistance ) kids enjoy going to school every morning. Fantastic teachers extremely professional, caring and well organized. The school has state of the art facilities. I am pleased with my children\u00e2\u0080\u0099s progress. 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The receptionist in the admission answers all of your inquiries and is very friendly.\n\nMany of my colleagues recommend this school.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Professional Edu","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104634071998608845225\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocIWweR1h84opxY2dAMUGDDjqNBeb373Ag7v654JIF5A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-05-20T07:04:27Z"}]
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