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Kuwait, Kuwait City
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The New English School offers the British curriculum from Kindergarten through A level with English as the medium of teaching. It emphasizes a robust balance of strong academics, life skills and student well-being. Leadership and global awareness are developed through student-led initiatives, including a Model United Nations programme and other opportunities. The school aims to prepare alumni to become leaders in their chosen field.
The school has a long history of supporting the performing arts, with events such as gala concerts and a focus on developing musical creativity. Outstanding musical expertise and opportunities are fostered by dedicated professionals. The program emphasizes students' creativity and performance as a core aspect of school life.
The Model United Nations programme provides a platform to develop critical thinking, diplomacy and public speaking; students engage in debates on global issues. English is the medium of teaching at NES. These activities help students engage with global issues and develop leadership and collaboration skills.
NES offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, most of which take place after school and last about one hour. Sign ups require four preferences and operate on a first-come, first-served basis; some activities may have a nominal fee. Free transport is provided for off-site activities and for sporting fixtures away from school. Parents collect their children after activities, typically by 3:30 pm.
Charitable Works are a tradition at NES. Students participate in fundraising events during the school year and funds raised are allocated to a range of charities; donations typically total over KD 15,000 in a year. Beneficiaries include KACCH, Bayt Abdullah Children's Hospice, Kuwait Red Crescent Society, Hayatt Cancer Foundation, Movember, WaterAid, Macmillan Cancer Support, C.R.Y., and K'PATH.
The school cultivates leadership through a broad set of opportunities and initiatives. The Model United Nations programme develops public speaking and diplomacy, while a student‑led mentoring programme connects tutors with peers in need of academic support. A Primary Department Student Council and a Student Leadership Team give students leadership responsibilities, and the International Award scheme offers Bronze, Silver and Gold levels with four sections (Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey) plus a Gold level 5‑day residential project.
Student well-being and life skills are integral to the NES approach. The school highlights a robust balance of strong academics, life skills and student well-being. After-school activities provide a broader, well-rounded experience and, where relevant, transport is provided to off-site activities.
New English School in Kuwait City delivers the British curriculum from Kindergarten through A level, with English as the language of instruction. It offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS, and Cambridge A Levels, while Early Years (KG and Reception) follow the England Early Years Curriculum and Years 1–2 follow the 2014 National Curriculum. Years 3–6 adapt the National Curriculum to suit the local community. Arabic, Islamics and Quran are taught, with support for pupils whose first language is not Arabic. Founded over 50 years ago by the late Mr. Tareq S. Rajab, NES was Kuwait's first private, co-educational day school to offer the British curriculum across the full age range. The purpose-built campus opened in 1974 and has been expanded to support a broad learning environment. Facilities include specialist teachers for Computer Science, Music and PE; a lending Infant Library; Chromebooks and interactive white boards. Extracurriculars include Gala Concerts, Model United Nations, local ISACK sports leagues, and charitable initiatives led by students.
