Gulf British Academy Kuwait
URN: 147973 • Kuwait
Overview
- Name
- Gulf British Academy Kuwait
- URN
- 147973
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mariam Al Ali (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 0096522256777
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Salmiya, Kuwait
Summary
Gulf British Academy (GBA) is an independent co-educational school located in Salmiya, Kuwait, offering education from Foundation to Year 12. Established in 2005, GBA aims to combine the best of British educational practices with Kuwaiti cultural values, fostering a safe and respectful learning environment. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Grow, Build, Achieve," which reflects its commitment to nurturing students' personal and academic development.
The curriculum at GBA is based on the National Curriculum for England, focusing on creative and interactive learning approaches. The school emphasizes child-initiated and inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to become confident and independent learners. As GBA expands its secondary offerings, it plans to introduce IGCSE and A-Level examinations, preparing students for higher education opportunities globally.
GBA promotes a strong sense of community and inclusivity, welcoming children of all nationalities and religions. The school actively engages students in various extracurricular activities, including environmental initiatives and business workshops, enhancing their educational experience beyond the classroom.
The curriculum at GBA is based on the National Curriculum for England, focusing on creative and interactive learning approaches. The school emphasizes child-initiated and inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to become confident and independent learners. As GBA expands its secondary offerings, it plans to introduce IGCSE and A-Level examinations, preparing students for higher education opportunities globally.
GBA promotes a strong sense of community and inclusivity, welcoming children of all nationalities and religions. The school actively engages students in various extracurricular activities, including environmental initiatives and business workshops, enhancing their educational experience beyond the classroom.
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Nearby alternatives
- New English School (45.2)
- English Primary Group (Salmiya School) (43.7)
- English Primary Group (Salwa School) (43.7)
- The English School (40.7)
Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-10-01
- 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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