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Kuwait, Kuwait City
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The school offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities (ECAs) designed to broaden and deepen student experiences. ECAs cover sports, performing arts, visual arts, languages and literary arts, debating, science and technology, and more. All students are strongly encouraged to participate in at least one ECA. The International Award is returning soon to BSK; it is a global framework for non-formal education and learning that develops transferable skills, increases fitness, fosters a sense of adventure and volunteering in the community, and includes Physical Recreation, Voluntary Service, and Skills, with Adventurous Journeys to Jordan, Italy, Cyprus and Nepal.
The school offers ECAs in performing arts and visual arts. These activities help students develop creativity and artistic skills during break times or after-school sessions. Participation is encouraged as part of the broad ECA program.
The school offers ECAs in languages and literary arts. These activities support linguistic development and cultural awareness. Students are encouraged to engage in these clubs and activities.
A broad range of ECAs is available, including sports and other interest-based activities. These activities take place during break times or after-school sessions. They provide opportunities for teamwork, social interaction and personal enjoyment.
The International Award includes Voluntary Service and volunteering in the community. The framework provides opportunities to contribute to community life. It is structured in Physical Recreation, Voluntary Service, and Skills, culminating in the Adventurous Journey. Previous Adventurous Journeys included visits to Jordan, Italy, Cyprus and Nepal.
Physical Recreation is a component of The International Award. The ECA program includes sports, supporting physical health and wellbeing. Overseas trips associated with the Award provide challenging experiences that promote resilience. The Award's focus on adventure and activity contributes to an active lifestyle.
The British School of Kuwait delivers a British curriculum for students aged 4 to 18. The Lower Phase through Sixth Form follow the National Curriculum of England, with 25 GCSE/IGCSE options and 16–18 AS and A Levels. The school offers Power Maths, Read Write Inc, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), with Arabic language and Islamic studies integrated in collaboration with the Kuwait Ministry of Education to support bilingualism and cultural understanding. The campus is purpose-built with STEAM spaces, science and computer science labs, and a STEAM maker space. Arts spaces include theatres, drama and music studios, a dark room, animation suite and ceramics spaces. A swimming pool, covered multi-sport areas and tennis courts support PE. MIT faculty collaborate on project challenges; UNICEF supports learning development. The International Award and ECA options complement study, with graduates gaining places at universities, including Cambridge, UCL, Penn State, UCLA and University of Sydney.
