Kuwait, Kuwait City
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The school has an extensive technology program with a computer lab for every department, a library/media center Partners in Action, and an Arts program that includes Visual Arts, Music, and Drama. ABS is a STEM Education school delivering interdisciplinary STEM activities across the KG, Elementary, and MSHS sections. Social Skills, Study Skills, and after-school extracurricular programs complement the academic program.
The school has an Arts program that includes Visual Arts, Music, and Drama. Annual events include Afternoon of the Arts/100 Days of School and a Talent Show. This year a Fine Arts elective has been introduced.
The school celebrates International Day to showcase world cultures with songs, dances, plays, and foods from around the world. Arabic/Islamic Events are observed as part of ABS's annual events. Spirit Days are used to raise awareness on global and local issues through themed dress and activities.
The school hosts a Talent Show. Three for Me is a parent volunteer program that engages families in school activities and strengthens community ties. Spirit Days allow students and teachers to express creativity through themed dress days.
ABS Charity Carnival raises funds for a worthy cause and brings the community together. Three For Me is a parent volunteering program that supports school activities. The National Honor Society (NHS) chapter links with Kuwait Red Crescent Society, Kuwait Autism Center, and Direct Aid to support service initiatives.
NHS - National Honor Society has about 50 members each year and recognizes academics, service, leadership, and character. The Student Council leads student-government activities, hosts social and charity events, and promotes leadership development. Green Ambassador is a student environmental leadership role, and the Mentoring Program provides bi-weekly guidance from counselors to support goal setting and personal growth.
The Athletics program emphasizes sport skills and sportsmanship, with competitive teams that compete in Kuwait and internationally. Lunch Time Activities offer a range of games and sports (football, basketball, volleyball, handball, dodgeball, gymnastics, aerobics, table tennis) and include inter-class and inter-grade football mini-tournaments.
American Baccalaureate School (ABS) is a private, non‑profit K‑12 school affiliated with the American system, offering an American curriculum with Advanced Placement options. ABS follows the Common Core Standards for grades K–8 (English language arts and mathematics) and groups 9–12 standards into 9–10 and 11–12 bands, with emphasis on rigorous content and higher‑order thinking aligned to college expectations. The school provides supports for all learners, including English language learners, and it emphasizes strong foundations in English and Arabic literacy. Opened in 2006, ABS sits on a 25,000‑square‑meter campus with over 100 classrooms, interactive panels, campus‑wide Wi‑Fi, and fully networked learning spaces. Facilities include two swimming pools, two cafeterias, and specialist rooms for culinary arts, music, art, and Islamic studies. ABS operates a schoolwide STEM framework and offers extensive arts and athletics, along with events such as International Day and community service initiatives, fostering leadership and global citizenship for lifelong learning.