The British School of Kuwait

BSK has clear safeguarding policies and designated staff (DSL/DDSL) responsible for student welfare.

“Members of staff who fulfil Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) roles act as points of contact for support and advice.”

BSK states it is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

“BSK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, and to working closely with all members of the BSK community in order to keep them safe.”

Leading-edge STEAM maker space sparks students' critical thinking and problem-solving through hands-on projects.

“Our leading-edge STEAM maker space sparks our students’ critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through practical, hands-on projects.”

Students can undertake the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

“undertaking internationally recognised programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award”

STEAM maker space hosts a collaboration with MIT, supporting invention, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

“In our dedicated STEAM maker space, which hosts our collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), your child will learn in ways that inspire invention, critical thinking, and problem-solving.”

School's core values are Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Empathy, and Courage.

“We also live and breathe our values of Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Empathy, and Courage.”

Core Values of Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Empathy and Courage guide students and staff

“the our Core Values of Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Empathy and Courage are guiding principles for students and staff alike”

Sixth form offers 16-18 AS and A Level options plus EPQ

“Alongside a choice of between 16 and 18 AS and A Level options, we also offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).”

Curriculum offers an unparalleled choice of IGCSE, AS, and A Level subjects.

“our academic curriculum features an unparalleled choice of IGCSE, AS, and A Level subjects”

Prospective families complete an online Enquiry Form and receive a response within 24 hours

“Please complete our short Enquiry Form and we will get back to you within 24 hours (excluding weekends and public holidays) to advise on next steps.”

School recommends prospective families visit physically or virtually to experience the school

“we would recommend you to visit the school (physically or virtually) giving you and your family an opportunity to experience the school and answer any questions that you may have.”

Named specific top university destinations for graduates.

“These include Cambridge and University College London in the UK, Penn State and UCLA in the USA, and the University of Sydney in Australia.”

Graduates gain places at top universities including Cambridge, UCL, Penn State, UCLA, and University of Sydney

“our graduates gain places at some of the world’s best universities. These include Cambridge and University College London in the UK, Penn State and UCLA in the USA, and the University of Sydney in Australia.”

65% of GCSE/IGCSE grades were 9-7 (A*/A), well above UK average of 21.9%

“65% of all GCSE and IGCSE grades achieved were at grades 9 to 7 (A\* or A), significantly exceeding the UK average of 21.9%.”

75% of A Level grades were A*-B, above UK average of 55.2%

“75% of all A Level grades achieved were A\*to B, well above the UK average of 55.2%”