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Kuwait, Kuwait City
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SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) is used to develop students' social, emotional, and mental health skills. The SEAL curriculum is delivered with direct form tutor contact twice daily and dedicated SEAL time: two hours per week for secondary and one hour per week for primary. The wellbeing framework promotes positive mental health for all students and staff, celebrating achievements, fostering belonging, and encouraging student voice in decision making. The school offers a counselling service with Ms. Zainab, a wellbeing team, peer mentors, and a wellbeing week as part of a whole‑school approach to mental health. Staff receive regular training in child mental health to recognise and respond to concerns and to support well‑being across the school.
The school has a SEND Policy. The safeguarding policy notes that children with SEN can face additional safeguarding challenges, and IBS diligently monitors SEN students and may provide targeted extra pastoral support. The SEND policy defines SEND and includes involvement of parents and other relevant professionals in providing support. The policy also references English as an Additional Language (EAL) alongside SEND and outlines collaboration with parents and professionals in the support process.
The school provides English as an Additional Language support and has developed teaching and learning strategies to support those with English as a second language. English as a Second Language is listed as a Cambridge IGCSE option (English as 2nd Language, Cambridge). Admission tests in English are used to assess language proficiency and placement. The SEND Policy defines EAL and supports language development as part of inclusive education. The school communicates ongoing language support strategies as part of its policy framework.
The school is committed to supporting mental health and wellbeing for students and staff; the policy states that positive mental health is everybody's responsibility. SEAL, wellbeing time, and dedicated counselling support are used to promote mental health and resilience. A counselling service, wellbeing team, peer mentors, wellbeing week, and SEAL program provide structured support and skill-building. Staff receive training in child mental health to recognise warning signs and respond appropriately. The school also signspost to external support where needed and implements a whole‑school approach to mental health, including classroom and community strategies.
The school has a Saf safeguarding Policy with a designated safeguarding lead and a safeguarding officer to cover absence, and all staff receive safeguarding training. The policy outlines reporting procedures for concerns, including steps to take if a child discloses abuse, and the involvement of Al Rayan Head Office and local authorities as needed. It details access to DBS/Police checks for new staff and annual safeguarding training updates, plus clear lines of escalation for allegations against staff. It provides safeguarding information for parents and emphasizes communicating with parents about safeguarding policies. The policy recognises that safeguarding considerations include students with SEND and contextual safeguarding beyond the school site.
The International British School is a British international school in Kuwait serving ages 3 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum and offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. Arabic (First and Second Language), Kuwait Social Studies, and French are part of the core curriculum, and Islam is compulsory for Muslim students. The Kuwait Ministry of Private Education approves the school, and the UK Government Inspectorate has approved it to inspect British international schools since March 2019. It is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East and a partner of the British Council. Facilities include science labs and a computer suite, a library, theatre and music programs, EY and Step and Learn spaces, a swimming pool, a canteen, and outdoor playgrounds. Annual trips abroad complement learning. Subjects include physics, chemistry, biology, business studies, history, geography, art, ICT and French.
