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Kuwait, Kuwait City
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All subjects are taught in English except for the Arabic and Islamic programme. Arabic provision includes Arabic for Arabs and Arabic for non-Arabs. Islamic Studies is provided for Muslim students with Arabic as a first language or as an additional language, and Quranic Studies for Muslim Kuwaiti students (optional for non-Kuwaiti Muslims). Social Studies of Kuwait is also included as part of the Arabic and Islamic provision.
Gulf British Academy is an independent co-educational school in Kuwait delivering the National Curriculum for England. The Early Years Foundation Stage is used for Pre-KG to Reception, with Years 1–11 following the English curriculum. Instruction is in English, with Arabic and Islamic Studies provided under Kuwait MOE requirements. The curriculum supports a cross-curricular, creative approach to foster lifelong learning, independence, problem solving and high expectations. Pupil progress is tracked through ongoing assessment and standardised testing, with parent–teacher conferences and progress reports. Opened in 2005 for Pre-KG to Year 10, the school expanded with Year 7 in 2020 and Year 12 in 2021, with IGCSE and A-Levels anticipated in fullness of time. The campus is a building with an Art Room, a Cinema, a Library, rooftop sport pitches and a pool, a theatre and science labs. The motto Grow, Build, Achieve reflects a vision of oracy at its heart and a Student Leadership Programme.
