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What is considered for acceptance in NES?

Children of all nationalities and religions are considered for acceptance. Children are assessed to evaluate their suitability for the provision at NES. Process for acceptance. Parents are required to complete the appropriate application form and provide documents as stipulated by the Ministry of Education.

What is provision in Kuwait?

Provision is made for overseas students with little knowledge of English to help them acquire the skills necessary to study in the English language. All students will be expected to provide a copy of their school report from their previous school. Where a student is applying from another school in Kuwait the headteacher ...

What was the first NES theatre in Kuwait?

1976 - Further expansion of NES, with the construction of Block “D” to house the Chemistry and Physics laboratories and The Mousetrap , a purpose built theatre. The Mousetrap Theatre opens, the first of its kind in Kuwait, providing both NES and the local community with a venue seating 160 people.

When did NES Alumni enrol in KG?

2005 - NES Alumni enrols a 3rd generation KG student for the first time.

Where did the NES start?

The chairman comes from a family with a history of pioneering in education and he established the school at a time of change in Kuwait in which he foresaw the need for education with English as the medium of teaching. The first classes of NES opened in a villa in Shamiyah, actually starting at Secondary level and very soon after extending backwards ...

What is the New English School?

The New English School has an enviable academic record and is outstanding in the region. The school achieves its mission through a combination of academic and extra-curricular activities. Thus, along with a broad range of academic subjects, the extra-curricular activities programme spans diverse areas – drama, music, sports, the arts, crafts, technology as well as formalised programmes such as the Model United Nations (M.U.N.), the International Debating Club and the Duke of Edinburgh Award (International Award), the first school in Kuwait to offer this.

What is a school always seeking to appoint?

The school always seeks to appoint dynamic and enthusiastic teachers.

When did the NES expand?

1970 - Expansion of NES to include a Primary Department.

When did NES return to school?

1984 - NES students go to the Edinburgh Festival, the first school from the Middle East to do so. NES returns to take part in 1994 and 1996.

Why is PSHE important in NES?

PSHE lessons at NES promote and encourage our students to be healthy; stay safe; enjoy and achieve; develop thinking skills; build character and resilience and become independent, critical learners and thinkers. It forms an integral and important part of the school's effort to respond to the needs of our students, to identify key concepts and skills that underpin the ethos and values of NES, to safeguard and empower our students and ultimately to enrich our community in supporting students spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development.

How does strong links with parents help students?

This takes place through the formal reporting system; specific one to one interviews with students and/or parents; feedback from or to subject teachers through the parent portal/email system ; parental meetings arranged through the school appointment system and a scheduled parent day during the year.

Can you wear school shoes at NES?

Please be aware that there are specific requirements for shoes that are acceptable at NES. Please check the uniform document for the styles that are allowed by the school before you purchase school shoes for your child.

What is P.E. in school?

P.E. (Physical Education) taught by specialist P.E. teachers. The lessons focus on developing children’s physical skills through a range of physical activities. Pupils learn to be active for sustained periods of time, in addition to learning how to lead healthy active lives. A range of equipment, which the pupils learn to handle effectively, is used to develop a variety of skills.

What is an infant library?

The Infant library is a fully functioning lending library, and our Infant librarian supports children, helping them select books to borrow on a weekly basis. In Year 2 children have the further opportunity to attend a variety of after school clubs that include sport, art and craft, music and computer activities.

What is the importance of communication with parents?

Communication with parents is one of our highest priorities. Parents are kept continually informed about activities within each year group. This includes providing information regarding activities within school, curriculum information and the development of each individual pupil.

What do new English school students learn?

New English School pupils are taught to ask simple questions, observe, perform and test simple experiments and investigations. They use a variety of simple equipment to help them in their observations, and they suggest answers to questions.

What is the Department of Early Years?

Department. This includes providing information regarding activities within school, curriculum information and the development of each individual pupil.

Who inspects Kuwait English schools?

Kuwait English School has been inspected by teams from Penta International, an inspectorate approved by the UK Department for Education (DfE) to inspect British Schools Overseas.

What was the first school in the Middle East to use Chromebooks?

Kuwait English School was the first school in the Middle East to implement the use of Google Chromebooks in its classrooms, and the first Google school in Kuwait. Teachers are able to monitor, check, interact and grade the students’ work.

Is Kuwait English School inspected?

Kuwait English School has been inspected by teams from Penta International, an inspectorate approved by the UK Department for Education (DfE) to inspect British Schools Overseas.