Where is the school located?

Our campus is situated in Salwa, a peaceful residential neighbourhood to the south of Kuwait City. Our full address is: The British School of Kuwait, Street 1, Area 1, Salwa, Kuwait.

What nationalities are represented at your school?

Our vibrant international community is home to children and families from more than 75 countries.

What curricula do you teach?

All our students – from the Lower Phase through to Sixth Form – follow the National Curriculum of England. As well as being academically rigorous and respected around the world, our British curriculum offers choice and personalisation, providing a rich experience across an expansive range of disciplines. At IGCSE level, for example, students can choose from 25 subject options, while those who move on to AS and A Level can select from between 16 and 18 subjects.

Which universities do your graduates go to?

The success of our students – both in terms of their IGCSE, AS, and A Level results and the breadth of skills and values they develop – is recognised by the world’s best universities. Our graduates gain places at top 100 institutions worldwide, including Cambridge and University College London in the UK, Penn State and UCLA in the USA, and the University of Sydney in Australia.

What accreditations does the school hold?

BSK is accredited by the Kuwait Ministry of Education and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We’re also a founding member of the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO) and British Schools in the Middle East (BSME).

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AN EDUCATION RICH IN OPPORTUNITY

Learning at BSK happens everywhere, every day. Our British curriculum is complemented by an exciting range of experiences that nurture talents and help our students discover who they want to be.

Extra-curricular activities

Our students pursue their passions – and develop lifelong transferable skills – through our extensive extra-curricular programme. Taking place at break times and after school, we offer a wealth of enrichment activities that include drama productions, creative writing workshops, and chess, to name but a few. We also have a thriving Model United Nations (MUN) programme and offer the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

British Schools programmes

Led by passionate members of staff, our British Schools programmes provide outstanding opportunities for our Reception to Year 9 students to develop new skills. The British School of Young Engineers encourages hands-on problem solving, while our Web Development programme introduces our younger learners to coding and HTML design. We also offer Fashion Design, Lego Construction, and many other exciting courses.

Trips and expeditions

Life-changing adventures deepen our students’ understanding of the world, enriching their education. These include our Upper Department geography trip to Iceland, the Nord Anglia Regional STEAM Festival in Dubai, and BSME Young Musicians of the Gulf Competition in Abu Dhabi. Ski trips to Italy, outdoor adventures in Romania, and a football experience in Spain are just some of the many opportunities we offer.

Sports

Sport is for everyone at BSK, and we organise a variety of activities for all ages and abilities. Our clubs – which include basketball, football, netball, volleyball, and swimming – offer fun, friendship, and opportunities to get active. Talents shine bright at our inter-house tournaments and sports days, while International Schools Activities Conference (ISACK), Kuwait Foreign Schools Activities Conference (KFSAC), and British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) competitions give our students the chance to compete on a global stage.

Action and service

We empower our students to take part in a variety of in-school, service, and community projects that make a real difference. These include early leadership opportunities through our Junior Phase Council, fundraising events for local and international charities, and the chance to drive change through groups such as our Secondary Social Impact Committee.

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MOVING TO KUWAIT

Kuwait is a vibrant place to live, with a high standard of living, excellent travel connections, and a rich history and culture. It’s a peaceful, affluent, and friendly country, and many of our staff have lived here for more than 30 years.

Our campus is located in Salwa, a residential district in the south of Kuwait City. Salwa is a popular area for both expats and locals, with a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Close to the coast and with great transport links, BSK is easily reachable from anywhere in the city or country.

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USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Everything you need to know about day-to-day life at BSK.

Homework

Our teachers set challenging and engaging home learning assignments, which extend learning beyond the classroom.

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Lunch arrangements

We provide a variety of lunch arrangements that include a canteen for Secondary students and a healthy lunchbox delivery programme for students in the Lower, Junior and Middle Phases.

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School Transport Service

Our safe and secure School Transport Service offers a convenient pick-up and drop-off bus service to home addresses across Kuwait.

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Uniform

An important part of our school identity, our students wear BSK uniform with pride.

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Student life

Life for our students is filled with learning opportunities. These include leadership and House activities, which are built into the school day.

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Useful documents

Covering all age groups, our useful documents page is the place to find required equipment lists and 'attitudes to learning' information.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Where is the school located?

Our campus is situated in Salwa, a peaceful residential neighbourhood to the south of Kuwait City. Our full address is: The British School of Kuwait, Street 1, Area 1, Salwa, Kuwait.
What nationalities are represented at your school?

Our vibrant international community is home to children and families from more than 75 countries.
What curricula do you teach?

All our students – from the Lower Phase through to Sixth Form – follow the National Curriculum of England.
As well as being academically rigorous and respected around the world, our British curriculum offers choice and personalisation, providing a rich experience across an expansive range of disciplines. At IGCSE level, for example, students can choose from 25 subject options, while those who move on to AS and A Level can select from between 16 and 18 subjects.
Which universities do your graduates go to?

The success of our students – both in terms of their IGCSE, AS, and A Level results and the breadth of skills and values they develop – is recognised by the world’s best universities. Our graduates gain places at top 100 institutions worldwide, including Cambridge and University College London in the UK, Penn State and UCLA in the USA, and the University of Sydney in Australia.
What accreditations does the school hold?

BSK is accredited by the Kuwait Ministry of Education and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We’re also a founding member of the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO) and British Schools in the Middle East (BSME).