New English School (Kuwait)
| New English School | |
|---|---|
Street 1, Block 12, Jabriya | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent |
| Motto | Ex Oriente Lux (lit. 'The light from the East') |
| Established | 1969 |
| Founder | Tareq S.Rajab |
| Director | Dr. Ziad T.S. Rajab |
| Principal | Richard Marchant |
| Faculty | c. 200 |
| Grades | KG, 1–13 |
| Enrollment | >2000 |
| Mascot | Dhow |
| Website | neskt |
The New English School, founded in 1969 by Tareq Rajab, is a co-educational British curriculum, English medium, private school in Jabriya, Kuwait, which caters for children between the ages of 3½ and 19. [1]
Standards
Students at the New English School follow the assessment, grading, and examinations of schools in the United Kingdom. This includes the International GCSE and GCE Advanced Levels. The New English School is a member of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and is accredited by British Schools in the Middle East (BSME).
In 2011, the school achieved British School Overseas status, approved by the UK Department for Education and monitored by Ofsted. [2]
Facilities
The school is housed in purpose-built, centrally air-conditioned buildings for Primary and Secondary departments. The Secondary Department contains 35 classrooms, 11 science laboratories, specialist geography rooms, four computer centres, drama rooms, a music suite, two gymnasiums, audio-visual resources, a sixth form centre, and a library with 20,000 volumes. The Primary Department has 38 classrooms, a library, a music room for each section, and a computer centre. The school also contains an all-purpose hall and an armchair theatre.
Relationship with other schools
NES maintains ties with the United Kingdom and other British and international schools abroad. It is a member of ECIS and BSME.
Rivalries
NES has a long-standing sporting rivalry with other British international schools in Kuwait, most notably The British School of Kuwait (BSK) and Kuwait National English School (KNES).
BSME Games
As a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), NES competes regionally in events such as U13 and U19 volleyball, athletics, swimming, and football. These competitions often feature BSK and KNES, adding intensity to the school rivalries. [3][4]
Local leagues and ISACK
On a local level, NES competes in **ISACK (International Schools Athletic Conference of Kuwait)** matches against other British schools, including BSK and KNES. These weekly and seasonal fixtures across multiple sports further strengthen school rivalries. [3]
Inter-house competitions
NES also fosters internal competition through inter-house events such as Sports Day, athletics tournaments, and basketball inter-house competitions, which encourage teamwork and school spirit. While internal, these events often mirror the intensity of external rivalries. [3]
Demographics
A significant proportion of the student body comes from expatriate communities living in Kuwait. NES is known for having a diverse population representing many nationalities.
Based on demographic reporting in Kuwait, the largest nationality groups represented at the school include:
These reflect broader expatriate trends in Kuwait, where Egyptians, Indians and Pakistanis form the largest foreign communities. [5] [6]
Notable alumni
References
- ^ Derek Bingham (September 2009). The ECIS International Schools Directory 2009/10. John Catt Educational Ltd. pp. 150–. ISBN 978-1-904724-67-4.
- ^ Karen Exell (10 March 2016). Modernity and the Museum in the Arabian Peninsula. Taylor & Francis. pp. 161–. ISBN 978-1-317-27900-6.
- ^ a b c "PE". New English School Kuwait. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "U19 BSME Games 2023" (PDF). BSME. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "Egyptian, Indian top expat list in Kuwait". Arab Times. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "Expats make up majority of Kuwait population". KUNA. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "Before they were royal: The life of Queen Rania of Jordan". Royal Central. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Ghassan Abu-Sittah LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
External links
- Official Website
- Review – Good Schools Guide International