Kuwait, Kuwait City
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NES emphasizes social skills and student well-being as core to its education. The school encourages listening, respecting differences, and showing compassion within a supportive community. The NES code 'I am an NES student' underpins these values and guides behavior. Student-led initiatives and charitable works give students opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills. A robust balance of academics, life skills and well-being supports well-rounded graduates.
Student well-being is explicitly recognised as part of NES's philosophy. The school states a robust balance of strong academics, life skills and student well-being, and it promotes opportunities that support personal growth and resilience. Well-being is reinforced through a caring school culture, peer support and a focus on developing life skills alongside academic achievement. The 'I am an NES student' ethos and community initiatives contribute to a positive, inclusive environment.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a responsibility shared by everyone in the school. The safeguarding policy requires staff to complete training, understand their roles, and report concerns through the designated safeguarding lead. The policy aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and includes safer recruitment, reporting procedures and safeguarding systems within the school.
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.