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American Baccalaureate School

Kuwait, Kuwait City

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

The American Baccalaureate School is a private, non-profit K-12 school providing an American curriculum with a schoolwide STEM framework. ABS opened in 2006 and has since expanded in academics, social and character education, athletics, and the arts. The school's mission is to prepare students to become accountable, independent, and successful global citizens prepared for international universities. The ABS vision is to educate lifelong learners with ethical values who will develop into leaders, contributing to the global community as responsible, critical thinkers and problem solvers.

Community

A wide variety of annual activities are held on ABS's campus each school year, creating fun and excitement in the school community. Annual events include Afternoon of the Arts/100 Days of School, ABS Book Fair, ABS Charity Carnival, Curriculum Night, International Day, National and Liberation Day Celebration, Open House & New Student Orientation, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Talent Show, Three for Me - Parent Volunteer, Arabic / Islamic Events, and Award Ceremonies. International Day celebrates the world's diversity with performances, foods, and traditions, while National/Liberation Day celebrations highlight Kuwait's culture. The ABS community also engages through parent volunteering programs such as Three For Me, which aims to involve parents in school activities and track thousands of volunteer hours.

Parent-Teacher Association

Three For Me - Parent Volunteer is ABS's parent volunteering program, built on partnership between parents and the school community. Volunteers participate in selected activities, fostering loyalty to the school's community spirit. The program emphasizes the partnership among child, school and home, strengthening ties between parents, school and child. Volunteers sign up for activities and follow the program's guidelines to maintain a safe environment. The school's goal is to log 3,000 hours of volunteer time in a school year, reflecting strong parent participation.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees KWD 7 - 4,885
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1081
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No

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.

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