American Creativity Academy, commonly known as ACA, is situated in Hawalli, Kuwait, and serves students from early years through senior school with an American curriculum framework. The school uniquely distinguishes itself by blending a rigorous US-based education and the IB Diploma Programme with an environment deeply rooted in regional cultural values. This dual emphasis makes ACA an appealing choice for parents seeking a globally focused, college-preparatory pathway that remains grounded in community identity.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Accessible stepping stone for international teaching, frequently serving as an entry point for newly licensed teachers to gain overseas experience.
- Decent benefits package, typically including a tax-free salary, furnished housing with covered utilities, and annual flight allowances.
- Strong colleague camaraderie, with educators commonly citing a helpful, friendly, and supportive community among fellow teaching staff.
Negatives
- Unsupportive administration and HR issues, with frequent complaints about micromanagement, delayed paperwork, and punitive salary deductions.
- Student behavior and parent entitlement, where teachers note difficult classroom management and administrative pressure to appease parents over grading.
- Address
- Sharhabil Bin Hasanah StreetHawalli, 32018Kuwait
- Website
- http://www.aca.edu.kw
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Kuwait (+965) +965 2267-3333
- System
- IB
- National education system
- United States
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 6,780
- Faculty
- 709
