Kuwait, Kuwait City
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1. Gather required documents for admission: 2 passport-size photographs; copy of child's birth certificate; copy of the child's passport (Kuwaiti & Non Kuwaiti) / visa (Non Kuwaiti); copy of parent's & student's Civil ID; copy of father's nationality certificate (Kuwaiti's only); copy of parent's passport & visa (Non Kuwait); letter of transfer (Year 1 up to year 12 or age-appropriate SEN); copy of the most recent school report; behavior report; medical records; and non-refundable deposit. This follows MOE private sector registration regulations and supports placement and enrollment. Ensure all documents are current and legible to avoid delays in processing. All documents accompany the admission application.
Omar Al Gharabally Scholarship (Presently Under Review). The Omar Al Gharabally Scholarship is named in memory of Omar Al Gharabally and aims to help the most able students achieve their full potential under the best possible conditions.
Kuwait National English School (KNES) is a private, co‑educational British international school in Kuwait offering the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to A Levels, with Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and a SEN‑focused programme. The school serves ages 2 to 18 and uses English as the language of instruction, with Arabic, French and Spanish taught as additional languages. In Years 7–9 (Key Stage 3) students study core subjects—English, Mathematics, Sciences—plus Geography, History, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Qur'an and Kuwait Social Studies to meet Ministry requirements; Years 10–11 follow Cambridge/Edexcel/Pearson IGCSE routes with a compulsory core and option blocks; Years 12–13 prepare for AS and A Levels. KNES features the Omar Science and Technology Centre, a theatre, a Media Centre and ICT facilities, including WIFI and a Virtual Learning Environment. The school is accredited by CIS and NEASC, with BSME and BSO recognition, and is UNESCO Associated Schools Projects member.