Kuwait English School
URN: 143043 • 22057 Kuwait
Overview
- Name
- Kuwait English School
- URN
- 143043
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 54.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Hansen (since 2025) , Director
- Telephone
- 96525655216
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Salwa, Area 11, Street 9, 22057 Kuwait
Summary
Kuwait English School (KES) is a British school located in Kuwait, established in 1978. It offers a mixed-gender education for students from Early Years (ages 3-5) through to Secondary School (ages 11-18). KES is committed to academic excellence, preparing students for admission to top universities worldwide. The school employs a robust curriculum that encourages students to inspire, challenge, and engage with their learning.
KES is notable for its innovative use of educational technology, being the first school in the Middle East to implement Google Chromebooks in classrooms. This integration allows for interactive learning and effective monitoring of student progress. The school also prioritises student wellbeing and leadership, offering a range of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, and robotics.
The school community is strengthened through strong alumni connections and a focus on safeguarding and support for all students, including those in the Green Unit for special needs education. KES actively seeks accreditation from independent educational bodies to ensure high standards in teaching and learning.
KES is notable for its innovative use of educational technology, being the first school in the Middle East to implement Google Chromebooks in classrooms. This integration allows for interactive learning and effective monitoring of student progress. The school also prioritises student wellbeing and leadership, offering a range of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, and robotics.
The school community is strengthened through strong alumni connections and a focus on safeguarding and support for all students, including those in the Green Unit for special needs education. KES actively seeks accreditation from independent educational bodies to ensure high standards in teaching and learning.
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- Welcome to Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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