Located in Hawally, Kuwait National English School (commonly referred to as KNES) is a coeducational day school delivering a complete United Kingdom-based curriculum from early years through senior school. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous British academic pathway, preparing students for GCSE, IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level examinations, as well as the Cambridge AICE diploma. This fully integrated progression of UK qualifications makes it a focused choice for parents seeking an established, globally recognised British education in Kuwait.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Competitive salary and benefits for international teachers compared to many other schools in the region.
- Rigorous British curriculum with strong preparation and track records for IGCSE and A-Level qualifications.
- Dedicated teaching staff and inclusive student environment, including established support for students with diverse and special educational needs.
Negatives
- Heavy-handed and micromanaging leadership, frequently cited on forums for top-down pressure, poor staff support, and abrupt administrative decisions.
- Challenging student behaviour and bullying issues, which teachers and parents note are compounded by inconsistent discipline enforcement.
- Address
- Al-Nugra-Moussa Bin Nusseir Street AlFarabi RoundaboutHawally, 32057Kuwait
- Website
- http://www.knes.edu.kw
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Kuwait (+965) +965 2265-6904
- System
- British
- National education system
- United Kingdom
- Curriculum
- A Level, AICE, AS Level, GCSE, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students
- Coeducational
