The British School of Kuwait

Yes. Prospective students complete admissions evaluations prior to the offer of a place.

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.

There is no specific deadline. Prospective students are welcome to apply at any time of year.

Yes. We have students join BSK at various points throughout the school year.