Kuwait, Kuwait City
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ACA uses an American standards-based curriculum from KG to grade 12. English-language development is taught in Kindergarten, and Arabic language instruction and Islamic instruction are included in the curriculum. In high school, Arabic language and Islamic studies are included for all four years, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is available in Grades 11 and 12. Foreign language electives are offered.
The school provides bilingual language development in English and Arabic. The students are expected to master both languages simultaneously. English-language development is emphasized, and the student population is 100% English Language Learners (ELL). Arabic is the first spoken language for many students, reflecting the local context.
American Creativity Academy (ACA) in Kuwait offers a standards-based American curriculum with English as the language of instruction and Islamic values observed throughout the school. The core high school program follows an American model in math, English, science, and social studies, with Islamic studies and Arabic integrated across four years. Electives include physical education, art, and computer technology. Founded in 1997, ACA is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and was authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in 2008. The school operates on two campuses in Hawalli: a Boys Campus and a Girls Campus, each with substantial facilities. The library system across campuses totals five libraries with online access; facilities include science labs, art rooms, computer labs, a regulation artificial-turf field, a swimming pool, auditoria, and extensive outdoor spaces. After-school clubs are offered freely, with CAS and MUN supporting service, leadership, and global engagement.