The English School
TRADITION, EXCELLENCE, SUCCESS
670
Students Enrolled
47
Nationalities
70
Teaching Staff

Our Unique Story

Thank you for visiting our website and your interest in our very special school. At TES, we are extremely proud of our thriving and successful school where our pupils are our greatest ambassadors.

The English School, which is the only not for profit school in Kuwait, was founded in 1953 and has served the English speaking community for 70 years. Closely following the Foundation Stage and National Curriculum for England, pupils are taught by well qualified, experienced and caring staff who recognise that all children are unique.

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TO PREPARE FOR LIFE

The English School Values

  • Positivity
    To be cheerful, optimistic and to work hard in all that you do
  • Respect
    To treat yourself, all people and all things in a way that shows you care
  • Integrity
    To do what is right in all situations, even when it is difficult to do so
  • Confidence
    To be comfortable with who you are and with what you think and say
  • Empathy
    To understand and appreciate how other people feel and think
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Life at TES

There is a happy, busy and purposeful atmosphere at The English School, with the core values of confidence, empathy, integrity, positivity and respect at the heart of all that we do.

Children are encouraged to become fully involved in school life, to experience new activities and to always try their best.

PRE-PREP

The Pre-prep department has a lively and exciting atmosphere, with children eager to learn in our classes and outdoor play areas.

PREP

The English School follows the National Curriculum for England and a high level of pastoral care is provided for every child.

SCHOOL DAY

The school day for all of our children begins at 7.25 am. Our gates open at 7.10 am and children are supervised from that time.

Meet the Headteacher

At TES we promote happiness and excellence and prepare children for life. At the end of their time with us, pupils move on to excellent schools in Kuwait, the UK and around the world. TES pupils are known for being happy, hard working, high achievers, polite, well-balanced and ambitious boys and girls who make us proud.

Alison Peterson

Headteacher | The English School
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Our Parents Say

My wife and I love TES almost as much as our daughter does. We have recommended the school to so many newly arrived expats!

My daughter is always happy to attend school every morning with a huge smile and never wants to miss a day!

TES has really impressed me with the level and standards of its output. My child loves TES and enjoys attending school everyday!
ENGLISH SCHOOL FACILITIES

Our Facilities

The school has an excellent array of first class facilities that help to provide a wonderful ‘working’ environment for pupils and staff. We are also very proud of the space available for children to enjoy play and socialising during breaks, before and after school and during our diverse and varied ECA (Extra Curricular Activity) programme.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

This is a world class facility, comfortably seats over 600 in a fabulous environment and is used for assemblies, school productions, parent meetings, musical performances and also has a good deal of local community use.

GYM

Air conditioned and Sprung wooden floor

SWIMMING POOL

6 lane 13 x 25m main pool with Double deep ends to facilitate diving from either end

LIBRARY

Desks and chairs for studying, as well as informal seating for reading favourite books

ICT LABS

Three separate ICT labs containing approximately 60 PCs, 2 network B&W laser printers and 2 network colour laser printers

SCIENCE LABS

Three separate science labs with an adjoining science prep room
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