The British School of Kuwait

URN: 140157 • State of Kuwait

Overview

Name
The British School of Kuwait
URN
140157
Type
British schools overseas
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
54.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Bowie (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
96525621701
Website
Visit
Address
PO Box 26922, State of Kuwait

Summary

The British School of Kuwait (BSK) has been providing a premium British education for over 45 years, catering to a diverse international student body. With a capacity of 2,500 students, BSK offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes IGCSE, AS, and A Level qualifications, ensuring high academic standards. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence while also promoting the Arabic language and Islamic studies, allowing students to connect with their cultural heritage.

BSK’s educational approach is supported by modern teaching methods and collaborations with renowned institutions such as MIT and UNICEF. The school prides itself on exceptional pastoral care, which is integral to its ethos, helping students thrive both academically and personally. Recent results indicate that 57% of students achieved grades 7-9 at IGCSE level, significantly above the UK average, and 69% attained A*-B grades at A Level, facilitating access to top universities globally.

The school also emphasizes holistic development through a wide range of extracurricular activities and community engagement, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also grow as well-rounded individuals.

Key details

LA
Does not apply
Age range
5 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
2500
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Not applicable

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 2500
2024-09-11 2500
2023-09-11 2500
2022-09-11 2500
2021-09-11 2500
2020-09-11 2500

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