New English School - Kuwait City vs The English Academy

	N New English School - Kuwait City Kuwait City, Kuwait	T The English Academy Kuwait City, Kuwait
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KWD 1,733 - 4,430	Fees / year KWD 1,513 - 3,713
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 2,205	Pupils 1,359
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Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1974	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The New English School is located in Hawalli, Kuwait. The address is P.O. Box 6156, 32036 Hawalli, Kuwait.	Location Ahmad Ibn Tolon Street, Area 82, Hawally, Kuwait (Hawally district). PO Box 1081, Surra 45701. The English Academy is part of the Al-Jeel Al Jadeed Educational group and moved to Hawally in 2013 to its new premises.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten to A level. Primary (KG & Reception; Years 1-6) and Secondary (Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5) with a Sixth Form.	Stages All-through school from age 3½ to 18, organized into three sections: Infants (EYFS/KG), KS2, and Secondary. It delivers the National Curriculum for England to KS1–KS3 and EYFS for KG/Reception, with iGCSE, AS and A levels offered in KS4–KS5.
School type	School type Private, co-educational day school.	School type An international school within the Al-Jeel Al Jadeed Educational group; delivers a British international education and follows the National Curriculum for England.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix The pupil body represents 25 nationalities; the largest groups are Egyptian (57.7%), Kuwaiti (15.7%) and Jordanian (6.7%).
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Early morning and after-school intervention groups for mathematics and literacy.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation British international school; follows the English National Curriculum.
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School day structure	School day structure The secondary day is divided into a registration period, five teaching periods, two breaks, and Co-Curricular Activities. 8.00–8.20am Registration; 8.20–9.30am Period 1; 9.30–10.35am Period 2; 10.35–10.55am First Break; 10.55–12.05pm Period 3; 12.05–1.10pm Period 4; 1.10–1.25pm Second Break; 1.25–2.30pm Period 5; 2.30–3.30pm Co-Curricular Activities. During Ramadan, the day is shortened in accordance with ministry requirements.	School day structure Three-term school year; Sunday–Thursday; school day 7:00–14:00.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - No separate, fixed application or registration fee amount is published in the school's published fee schedule. The fee schedule notes that any advance payment or re‑registration fees paid will be deducted from the first instalment. Annual tuition — fees by year group (tuition only) - KD 4,430 — Year 12 & Year 13 (A Level). - KD 3,510 — Year 10 & Year 11. - KD 3,510 — Year 7 to Year 9. - KD 2,977 — Year 3 to Year 6. - KD 2,678 — Reception to Year 2. - KD 1,733 — Kindergarten. Resources & Technology fees (charged in addition to the annual tuition) - Year 10–13: KD 105 (class resources) + KD 75 (technology) = KD 180. - Year 7–9: KD 35 (class resources) + KD 75 (technology) = KD 110. - Year 3–6: KD 25 (class resources) + KD 75 (technology) = KD 100. - Kindergarten – Year 2: KD 25 (class resources; technology fee not listed separately for these years). Billing schedule and instalment amounts (payment deadlines and amounts charged per instalment) - Instalment schedule: three instalments are specified. - First instalment: due on or before the commencement of the new academic year. The first instalment figures shown include the first tuition instalment plus the Resources & Technology fee (where applicable). - Year 12 & 13: KD 2,658 (tuition portion) + KD 180 (resources & technology) = KD 2,838 due as the first instalment. - Year 10 & 11: KD 1,170 (tuition portion) + KD 180 (resources & technology) = KD 1,350 due as the first instalment. - Year 7–9: KD 1,170 (tuition portion) + KD 110 (resources & technology) = KD 1,280 due as the first instalment. - Year 3–6: KD 993 (tuition portion) + KD 100 (resources & technology) = KD 1,093 due as the first instalment. - Reception – Year 2: KD 893 (tuition portion) + KD 25 (resources & technology) = KD 918 due as the first instalment. - Kindergarten: KD 578 (tuition portion) + KD 25 (resources & technology) = KD 603 due as the first instalment. - Second instalment: due on or before January 1. The published second‑instalment tuition amounts are: Year 12 & 13 KD 1,772; Year 7–11 KD 1,170; Year 3–6 KD 992; Reception–Year 2 KD 893; Kindergarten KD 578. - Third instalment: due on or before April 1. The published third‑instalment tuition amounts are: Year 7–11 KD 1,170; Year 3–6 KD 992; Reception–Year 2 KD 892; Kindergarten KD 577. (Note: the instalment breakdowns are shown by year group in the published schedule.) Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The New English School operates as a day school; no boarding fee schedule is published. Other costs and routine additional charges - Extracurricular / co‑curricular activities: some clubs and activities may carry nominal additional charges (for materials, cooking/baking supplies, etc.). Parents will be notified when such charges apply. - Uniforms: uniforms are provided via the school's uniform shop; uniform purchase costs are charged to parents directly through the uniform shop. The uniform shop contact is listed in the school's contact/finance information. - Examination, external assessment or optional subject fees (when applicable): such charges are not itemised in the published annual tuition table and would be billed separately where relevant (for example, examination entry fees or specific course materials). Parents should expect separate billing for external exam entries when applicable. Refunds, cancellations and sibling discounts - The published fee schedule does not provide a detailed refund or cancellation policy in the fee table. The schedule states that fees are set by the Ministry of Education and are subject to revision upon Ministry approval; the school's finance office handles payments and related queries. There is no sibling discount indicated in the published fee schedule. Fee payment options and how payments are accepted - Payments can be made through the school's online fees/payment portal. The school's published fee schedule directs parents to the online payment portal for fee payments. For specific accepted payment methods (credit/debit card or bank transfer), parents should use the payment portal or contact the Finance Office directly (Finance Office contact details are published). Practical notes for parents (administration of fees) - The first instalment must be paid on or before the start of the academic year; later instalments carry fixed due dates (January 1 and April 1) as listed in the instalment schedule. - Any advance payments or re‑registration fees already paid are deducted from the first instalment total. (End of fee overview.)	Fee details Application / Registration fees - No separate application fee is published for new registrations or re-registrations; registration is handled through the school's admissions process. Tuition fees — annual and per term (Kuwaiti Dinar, KD) - Kindergarten (Year: KD 1,513). Per term (3 terms per school year): KD 504.33. - Reception (Year: KD 2,150). Per term: KD 716.67. Books: KD 10 per year. - Years 1–2 (each year: KD 2,257). Per term: KD 752.33. Books: KD 30 per year. - Years 3–6 (each year: KD 2,506). Per term: KD 835.33. Books: KD 60 per year. - Years 7–9 (each year: KD 3,002). Per term: KD 1,000.67. Books: KD 90 per year. - Years 10–11 (each year: KD 3,002). Per term: KD 1,000.67. Books: KD 90 per year. (Table notes Years 10–11 are shown together for those two years.) - Years 12–13 (each year: KD 3,713). Per term: KD 1,237.67. Books: KD 60 per year. Sibling (additional-child) fees — annual and per term (KD) - Kindergarten additional child: KD 1,438 per year — per term KD 479.33. - Reception additional child: KD 2,043 per year — per term KD 681.00. - Years 1–2 additional child: KD 2,145 per year — per term KD 715.00. - Years 3–6 additional child: KD 2,381 per year — per term KD 793.67. - Years 7–9 additional child: KD 2,852 per year — per term KD 950.67. - Years 10–11 additional child: KD 2,852 per year — per term KD 950.67. - Years 12–13 additional child: KD 3,528 per year — per term KD 1,176.00. Books / learning resources (annual) - Reception: KD 10 per year. Years 1–2: KD 30 per year. Years 3–6: KD 60 per year. Years 7–11: KD 90 per year. Years 12–13: KD 60 per year. Kindergarten shows no book charge in the published schedule. Transport (annual) and transport deposit - The published fee table shows a transport line of KD 350 per year for year groups. An Important Notes item on the fees page states the annual transport fee is KD 325 and that to reserve a transport space a KD 100 deposit is required. The KD 100 transport deposit is non‑refundable if transport is cancelled after 31 August. Parents should note both figures appear on the school's published materials. Boarding fees - The English Academy does not publish any boarding or residential fees; boarding facilities are not listed. Other costs and one‑off charges - Transport deposit: KD 100 (non‑refundable if cancellation is after 31 August). Annual transport fee referenced above. - Books charges by year group are listed above. - Uniform: A full school uniform policy and required items are specified; no uniform prices are published. Uniform items include summer/winter uniforms, PE kit, blazer (KS3), jumper and coat as appropriate by key stage. - Examination or external exam board charges (if applicable) are not itemised in the published fee schedule; parents remain responsible for any additional school fees set by the Ministry of Education. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and related charges are presented as annual amounts. The school operates on a three‑term academic calendar (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3); term dates are published in the school calendar. Parents should expect billing to reference the annual fee and the three academic terms. - The KD 100 transport deposit must be paid to reserve a transport space; the deposit is non‑refundable if transport is dropped after 31 August. Refund information - The transport deposit (KD 100) is explicitly non‑refundable if transport is cancelled after 31 August. No general tuition‑refund schedule or detailed refund terms are published in the school's public fee schedule. Fee payment options and administration - Online payments are accepted via the school's Pay Online portal. Contact details for fee administration are published (phone and enquiries email). For bank transfer, payroll deduction, card or other arrangements, parents should contact the school's finance office using the published telephone numbers or enquiries email.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Early Years (KG & Reception) follow the England Early Years Curriculum. Years 1 and 2 follow the 2014 National Curriculum of England. The Junior Department (Years 3–6) follows the English 2014 National Curriculum, adapted to suit the needs of the community. Arabic, Islamics and Quran are taught, with special provision for pupils whose first language is not Arabic; Kuwait Social Studies is taught in Years 5–6; English is the language of instruction.	Curriculum details TEA follows the English National Curriculum across the school, adapting it to meet student needs. In Early Years (Kindergarten to Year 2) TEA uses the EYFS Framework with seven areas of learning. In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, TEA follows the English 2014 National Curriculum, with themed learning and schemes such as Talk for Writing and White Rose Maths. The Secondary Curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England and is complemented by Arabic, Islamic Studies and PSHE, with progression from Year 7 to IGCSE and Sixth Form. The Sixth Form offers IAS and IAL programmes. University destinations include Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and the United States, with TEA's learning habits helping students thrive in higher education.,
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Exam results	Exam results The school celebrates excellent results from its students.	Exam results TEA is an examinations centre for Cambridge and Pearson. In 2022, 46% of IGCSE grades were A-A; in 2023, 47.3% achieved A-A. For A-C, 78% of IGCSE grades were A-C in 2022 and 81.7% in 2023. IAL results in 2022 and 2023 met university entry requirements and enabled progression to university study.,
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Many Sixth Form alumni study at leading universities worldwide, including Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London (UCL), Bath, London School of Economics (LSE), King's College London, Stanford, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Melbourne and McGill, among others.	Higher education progression Many TEA students attend renowned universities in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and America. The learning habits taught at TEA enable students to thrive at these institutions.,
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Choose the correct application form based on year group and residency. Application forms are separated by department: Secondary Kuwait Resident, Secondary Overseas Applicant, Primary Kuwait Resident, Primary Overseas Applicant, KG Kuwait Resident, and KG Overseas Applicant. Fill the form for the year group your child would be joining, not the year they are currently in. If applying for more than one place, submit the relevant form for each child. 2. Read the Admission Policy & Fees. The policy sets prerequisites for joining NES and explains the assessment process. By submitting any application form, you agree to the policies, terms and conditions contained in the policy. There is a non-refundable assessment fee of KD 25 for all students. 3. Submit your application. NES receives a high volume of applications for a limited number of places, and completion of an application does not guarantee a place. Following submission, the administration team will be in touch with information about the next steps and interview dates. 4. Primary placement priorities. The school gives priority to siblings at NES, children of ex-NES parents, children from families new to Kuwait, and children from within Kuwait with an excellent current-school report (not applicable for KG). All applicants are assessed and interviewed before acceptance. The school does not admit students with specific learning or behavioural difficulties. 5. Primary assessment and eligibility notes. Applicants are assessed and interviewed before acceptance; ongoing eligibility is determined through the admission process. The school reserves the right to request additional documentation as part of the assessment. The policies outline the expectations and procedures for joining NES. 6. Secondary policy – Years 7–9. For Years 7–9, all applicants take a test in English and Mathematics to ascertain suitability for the courses. Overseas students with little knowledge of English receive support to acquire the skills necessary to study in English. Applicants must provide a copy of their previous school report, and if transferring from another school in Kuwait, the headteacher may be contacted for a reference regarding behaviour. 7. Secondary policy – Years 10–11. Students must meet the above requirements and their suitability for IGCSE courses will be ascertained, especially with regard to accelerated programmes. 8. Years 12–13 (Lower 6 & Upper 6). Students who have completed Year 11 in the British system must have achieved 5 passes at IGCSE with a minimum grade B in subjects they intend to pursue at AS and A level (exemptions possible in some circumstances). Where students come from a foreign education system, their results will be evaluated along with optional testing in AS/A level subjects if necessary. 9. Open Days. Open Days are planned for prospective families, with registration essential due to limited places. The form at the Open Day Registration page should be completed to secure a time slot, and a member of the Admissions team will contact you to confirm timings and provide further details. If you are unable to attend, contact the Admissions Registrar to arrange a visit.	Admissions 1. Admissions start in January for the following academic year. Priority is given to siblings of current TEA students. Entrance to KG and Reception is determined by age: KG 3.5 years; Reception 4.5 years. Once the age requirements are met, the child will be invited to an interview with the EYFS team. 2. Screening: The admissions team screens the information provided and will contact you to confirm whether the child meets the requirements. They will undertake the next part of the process. From Year 1 to Year 10 this involves entrance examinations. Entrance Test and Interview: If your child has been selected, you will be contacted with an appointment time for the entrance test and interview. 3. Entrance Test and Interview: The next step is the entrance test and interview. If your child has been selected, you will be contacted with an appointment time for the entrance test and interview. The process for Year 1 to Year 10 includes these assessments. 4. Final Decisions and Registration: For children that pass the test and interview, registration of your child must be made within the required time period. This is to guarantee their place due to the high numbers of applicants. Final acceptance decisions are made by the School Principal. 5. The school address is Ahmad Ibn Tolon Street, Area 8, Hawally, Kuwait. Telephone: +965 22651195, +965 22651196. Office hours are Sunday - Thursday, 7AM - 2PM.
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