British School of Kuwait

"'The British School of Kuwait" (BSK) is an IGCSE school located in the suburb of Salwa, Kuwait. The school teaches students aged 3-19 who come and hail from a variety of nationalities

History

The school was founded in 1978, and in 1993 moved to its present campus in Salwa. As years have progressed the school has managed to undergo a series of renovations and upgrading. The sports gymnasium is used for finals against rival school such as KES AND NES. As of the academic year 2008-2009, all students in the K.G and Reception levels have been moved to a new building across the road, named "The Sunshine School" or TSK. The name came from what is now called "The British School of Kuwait"; "The Sunshine School" being the original name of the older school building, which only taught young children. TSK's basement is also used to undergo IGCSE examination as of 2008.

Courses and Study

A full range of examination courses is provided including 'AS' and 'A2' level courses in the sciences, the humanities, music, art, drama, business studies and economics, computer studies and French. The Sixth-Form numbers 85 and teaching takes place in the "Britania" Sixth form centre.

The curriculum at the British School of Kuwait is designed in accordance with the principles of the British education system and the medium of teaching is English apart from in Arabic, Islamic Studies and French and German language lessons. Due regard is paid to the cultural context of the Middle East and the traditions of the 65 nations from which students come. Most of the English-speaking teachers at BSK are recruited in the United Kingdom and are recognized by the UK Department for Education and Skills.Fact|date=March 2008

For a fee the school provides access to a range of 'British Schools', these are after school events ranging from chess to yoga.

Facilities

According to the "Good Schools Guide International", the British School of Kuwait is a "well resourced school". [http://www.gsgi.co.uk/countries/kuwait/kuwait-city/the-british-school-of-kuwait?] Facilities include a Computer Centre, about 4 laboratories, a library, a theatre, and art and music departments. Areas for sport activities or events include a swimming pool, two tennis courts, and a basketball court. The British School of Kuwait has gymnasiums. The use of these facilities and the upgrades in technology has caused many students to be approached to pursue their studies in top universities in the USA.Fact|date=September 2008

E-Learning

In 2003 the British School of Kuwait underwent a project to encourage (or make it compulsory) for all students from Y3-Y13 to have personal laptop computers.Fact|date=March 2008

Acedemic year and application

The school year runs from September to June and a summer school is offered during July. All new students are interviewed and are required to take an entrance examination.

Charity Events

In 2007, BSK's Charity committee announced their support for the Kuwaiti Charity KACCH (Kuwait Association for Children's Care Hospice) by raising money and having a group of students visit the hospital weekly in order to help entertain and occupy the children. The school has also organised several "charity events" where the aim was to donate as much money as possible.

Sport

The British School of Kuwait compete against IGCSE schools in a variety of sports such as soccer, swimming, basketball, volleyball, cricket, hockey, 5 a side indoor soccer and tennis. The school has recently launched a new program which offers 12 different hobbies/sports.

References

External Links

* [http://www.bsk.edu.kw Official site]
* [http://www.gsgi.co.uk/countries/kuwait/kuwait-city/the-british-school-of-kuwait? Review of the British School of Kuwait by the "Good Schools Guide International"]