Kuwait, Kuwait City
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The school develops social-emotional learning by focusing on the whole child: physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and familial. The Kindergarten program centers on social-emotional development and community/parent communication. The curriculum includes English-language development and Arabic/Islamic instruction delivered in a hands-on, student-centered approach. The school fosters open communication among parents, students, and faculty to create a sense of belonging to the school community. The mission and beliefs emphasize developing the whole child socially and physically and preparing students to contribute to a global society.
The school has a Special Education Needs (SEN) policy available to teachers and parents.
100% of students are English Language Learners (ELL). English-language development is integrated into the curriculum as a core focus, with an American standards-based curriculum taught in English.
Counseling is available to support students' mental well-being and college planning, including college counseling services to prepare students for postsecondary education.
The school aims to provide a healthy, safe and caring environment for students.
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.