UK Government inspected — meets British education standards
課程
BritishA-LevelsIGCSE
語言
EnglishArabic
關於
The British School of Kuwait 自1978年以來一直引領科威特的英式教育,擁有超過45年的卓越與創新歷史。學校以最高品質的英式教育配合現代教學方法,從 Early Years 到 A Level,透過 IGCSE、AS 和 A Level 提供極其廣泛的課程選擇。
入學資訊
是否對新生進行入學評估
Yes. Prospective students complete admissions evaluations prior to the offer of a place.
入學評估要求簡介
Students applying for the Lower Phase (Reception to Year 2) are assessed in areas that include phonics, reading, writing and numeracy. Applicants for the Junior Phase (Years 3 to 5) are assessed in reading, writing and mathematics. Those applying for admission into the Middle Phase (Years 6 to 8) and the Upper Department (Years 9 to 11) are assessed via Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT) across four key areas - Verbal Reasoning (VR), Non Verbal Reasoning (NVR), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Spatial Reasoning (SR). Depending on the school system they are transferring from, applicants to our Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) may be assessed based on existing IGCSE or AS Level results and/or CAT assessments.
This depends upon the demand for specific year groups at specific times. The Admissions Team can advise on any waitlist in place.
報名截止日期(新學年)
There is no specific deadline. Prospective students are welcome to apply at any time of year.
開學後是否可以插班
Yes. We have students join BSK at various points throughout the school year.
上課時間
上學時間
Our school day starts at 7:30 each day.
放學時間
At the end of each school day students from Reception to Year 5 can be collected from 14.20, with Years 6 to 8 finishing at 14.30 and Years 9-13 at 14.40.
課前/課後托管服務
Our Late Club operates from 15.00 to 15.45 each day. (Fees applicable)
是否提供校車服務
Yes. Our School Transport Service is available across Kuwait (subject to demand) to bring students to and from school each day. (Fees applicable)
學校是否提供午餐
Students in Reception to Year 5 bring their own lunches from home. A healthy lunchbox delivery service is also offered. Students in Years 6 to 13 have the option of using the school canteen or can bring their own lunches.
特殊飲食需求的餐食選擇(純素、猶太潔食、清真等)
No.
是否要求穿著制服
Yes. The BSK uniform is an important part of our school identity. Each phase of the school has both a summer and a winter uniform.
課堂
每班最多學生人數
The maximum number of students in all classroom would be 28. Primary classes typically have 25 to 27. Sets and subject options allow for lower class sizes at IGCSE (Years 10-11) and significantly smaller groups at AS and A Level (Years 12-13).
每班平均學生人數
This depends upon the phase, year group and subject. The average for Primary and Middle Phase tutor groups would be around 25-26.
學校是否配備教學助理?
Yes, our skilled teaching assistants provide excellent learning support in to classes in the Primary phases of the school. We also benefit from specialist assistants/technicians in areas such as art, design technology and science.
課堂中科技應用情況
The entire BSK campus is covered in a fantastic new wireless network which employs some of the latest network technology to ensure that students can access learning materials from across the world. All classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards and digital projectors.
Students and teachers all access the school wireless network via laptop computers. From Year 6 BSK requires students to provide their own laptops which they use in lessons to access Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and other web based resources.
In the Lower and Junior phases students use their own iPads making use of both applications (apps) and features of the iPad hardware, such as the camera, to enhance their educational experience.
學校是否已準備好在需要時使用虛擬課堂?(如學校關閉時開展線上教學,例如新冠疫情期間)
BSK has a high degree of readiness when it comes to using technology to support online and hybrid learning scenarios. During the COVID-19 BSK was able to provide and sustain a full school experience, inclusive of real-time academic lessons, pastoral support sessions and extra-curricular activities, entirely online. Since the return to normalcy, our teachers receive refresher training to maintain this readiness, for instance in the event of weather-related or other unforeseen closures.
學生是否在學校進行宗教活動?信仰何種宗教?
The school delivers the local curriculum for Islamic Studies and Quranic Studies, as per the Kuwait Ministry of Education. For Muslim students who are Arab nationals these subjects are delivered in Arabic. For non-Arab Muslims instruction is in English.
學校如何照顧無宗教信仰或不同宗教背景的學生?
Non-Muslim students do not attend Islamic Studies of Quranic Studies lessons. Alternative subjects are provided for these sessions of the timetable, for instance design technology, German, Music and project skills. Non-Muslim students taking IGCSEs are able to select from a range of alternative subjects as per the available option blocks.
學生組成
在校學生總數
3600
學校學生國籍數量
75
最多學生的國籍
Mixed
本地學生與國際學生的比例
50:50
課外活動
課外活動或社團
At BSK we offer an extensive range of extra-curricular activities that include clubs for: MUN, debating astronomy, art and design, STEAM, design technology, choir and instrumental music ensembles, drama productions, chess, fashion design, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and a host of academic focused clubs and revision groups.
涵蓋的體育運動項目
Physical Education (PE) is a core subject for all students from Reception to Year 11, with a curriculum based upon the National Curriculum of England. Students in Years 10-13 have the opportunity to opt for GCSE, AS and A Level Physical Education qualifications.
學生可參加的體育隊或競賽
We believe that sport is for everyone. Our sports clubs – which include basketball, football, netball, volleyball, swimming, and athletics – offer fun, friendship, and opportunities to get active. Our inter-house tournaments and sports days also provide excellent opportunities for too, which encourage teamwork and sportsmanship. Our students also represent the school with pride at Kuwait Foreign Schools Activities Conference (KFSAC) and International Schools Activities Conference (ISACK) competitions, as well as the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) Games.
設施
學校設施
The BSK campus is comprised of a wide range of specialist teaching spaces that ensure our students are able to exceptionally broad learning experiences. These include: a large number of biology, chemistry and science laboratories: dedicated instrumental music and performance spaces; a dedicated art and design building inclusive of a dark room, animation studio, graphics suite and kiln); drama and dance spaces; design technology workshops; maker spaces for project based learning.
學校體育設施
BSK's sports facilities are the envy of other schools in Kuwait. In addition to the four large sports courts, the Marble Arch is an arena capable of holding a variety of sports taking place simultaneously. Students also make use of BSK's swimming pool on site as well as astro-turf pitches adjacent to the campus.
語言支援
學校提供的額外語言課程
Arabic, French, German
英語母語教師
Yes, our teachers are all qualified native teachers.
為英語非母語學生提供的語言支援
Support for students who need to develop their fluency in English is provided through carefully differentiated lessons and, where required, small group extraction. Our teachers work closely with students and their families to support strong language acquisition.
學生支援
為有特殊學習需求學生提供的專職人員/項目
BSK does not have a specific SEND department. During the application process the school works closely with prospective students and their families in order to ensure appropriate provision is available to address any identified needs.
提供的學習支援
BSK provides an inclusive learning environment for learners in all year groups through careful support both in and out of the classroom.
學校對天賦異禀和優秀學生的支持
BSK encourages students of all ages to be ambitious. We believe that there is no limit to what a child can achieve. Within lessons students are provides with carefully planned stretch and challenge opportunities that encourage them to reach for new heights.
學生是否可獲得教育心理師支援
Strong pastoral support for students is provided through our dedicated phase pastoral teams which consist of Assistant Head Teachers (Pastoral), Year Heads (Primary) and Year Leads (Secondary) and Class Tutors. These teams work closely with our whole-school Student Welfare and Safeguarding Coordinator who also facilitates access to external specialists and services.