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Kuwait, Kuwait City
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The school fosters a supportive climate of mutual respect and enthusiasm for learning. It promotes international and multicultural awareness and fosters a sense of ethical and social responsibility. Pastoral care is provided across the school to support students' social and emotional development. Pupils are taught Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) and PSHE as part of safeguarding and wellbeing education. A school counsellor is available to support students with emotional, social and wellbeing needs.
The school recognises that pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) may face additional safeguarding challenges. Disabilities or specific additional needs are acknowledged in safeguarding and welfare procedures. Staff are trained to identify and support pupils with SEND as part of safeguarding. A designated safeguarding lead and safeguarding officers oversee safeguarding for all departments. Senior School designated safeguarding lead and officer monitor and implement safeguarding strategies.
The curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and has been adapted to fit the needs of learners in an ambitious 21st century Middle East. In addition, teaching and learning strategies support those with English as a second language, based on best international practices.
KIES has a Healthy Food, Healthy Mind Policy that promotes nutrition education, hydration and overall wellbeing. Nutrition education and wellbeing are integrated into the curriculum through science, PSHE and health modules. The school offers workshops and campaigns for students and parents on balanced eating. Staff model healthy eating behaviours and parents are encouraged to reinforce healthy habits. The policy aligns with national health standards and Kuwait's regulatory guidance for school nutrition and wellbeing.
Safeguarding children is the school's highest priority and the policy provides clear direction on safeguarding and child protection. The policy outlines four categories of abuse: physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect. Staff receive safeguarding training, including annual online training, and the school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding officers to coordinate protection across departments. Senior School designated safeguarding lead and officer monitor and implement safeguarding strategies. Safeguarding links to Behaviour, Pastoral, Health and Safety, Anti-bullying and E-safety, and the school provides clear reporting lines for concerns.
Kuwait International English School (KIES) is a day school within Al Rayan Schools, offering education from pre-school through university entrance preparation. The curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, with IGCSE options through Edexcel and Cambridge and Cambridge AS and A Levels. The school adapts national plans to suit examination boards and learner needs, with enquiry-based teaching that emphasises problem solving. Class sizes are arranged to give personalised attention in mixed-ability classes, and learning combines practical problem solving, online interactive activities and traditional textbooks. KIES is licensed by Kuwait's Private Education Department and adheres to a UK inspection framework with ISI compliance; the last inspection occurred in March 2019. It is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME). The campus includes age-specific facilities, science labs, drama studios, smart ICT suites, a library, an Art and Design Technology Centre, sports hall, squash courts and swimming pool.
