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New English School - Kuwait City

Kuwait, Kuwait City

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

Founded by the late chairman, Mr. Tareq S. Rajab, The New English School was the first private, co-educational day school in Kuwait to offer the British curriculum from Kindergarten to A level. Since its foundation, over 50 years ago, NES has nurtured students with a balance of strong academics, life skills and student well-being. The first NES classes opened in a villa in Shamiyah, starting at the Secondary level and very soon after extending backwards to Kindergarten. A purpose-built campus opened in 1974, and improvements and extensions continue to maintain an environment that allows students to thrive.

Community

Student-led Initiatives empower students to plan and execute projects and initiatives, developing leadership, teamwork, organisational and interpersonal skills, including events such as the Sixth-Form's Macmillan Charity Coffee Morning. Charitable Works are a core value, and the school supports Syria and Turkey in the wake of disasters. The performing arts are a long-standing strength, celebrated through gala concerts and a focus on music. The school also cultivates future leaders through student initiatives such as the NES Model UN.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KWD 1,758 - 4,610
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2205
Type Co-educational
Opened 1974
Bus Service No

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.

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