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Kuwait, Kuwait City
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English and Arabic are taught. The Junior department follows the English 2014 National Curriculum and English is taught alongside Arabic lessons. Arabic lessons are provided for all pupils, with special provision for those whose first language is not Arabic. Most pupils receive instruction in Quran and Islamic studies, with a separate programme for non-Muslim students during those lessons. An admissions policy notes that overseas students with little knowledge of English are supported to acquire the skills to study in English.
The New English School follows the English 2014 National Curriculum. English is taught by internationally qualified educators; Arabic lessons are provided for all pupils, with special provision for those whose first language is not Arabic. Most pupils receive instruction in Quran and Islamic studies, and a separate programme is available for non-Muslim students during those lessons. English is the medium of teaching at NES.
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.
