Curriculum

At Gulf British Academy, we strive to deliver creative and interactive academic programmes. These are based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for our Pre-KG, KG and Reception classes, and the new National Curriculum in England for Years 1 and 2 (Key Stage 1), Years 3 to 6 (Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2) and now Years 7, 8 and 9 (Key Stage 3).

All subjects are taught in English except for the Arabic programme, which is prescribed directly by the Ministry of Education in Kuwait. Staff also receive continuous in-house and outsourced professional development to ensure that teaching remains focused and effective, and best adapted to meet our pupils’ needs.

Curriculum enrichment

To enhance our school curriculum and enrich children’s learning experiences, we provide varied and exciting activities and events throughout the school year.  You can read more about these here.

Arabic programme

Curriculum accommodation is made for studies required by the Ministry of Education in Kuwait:

• Arabic for Arabs

• Arabic for non-Arabs

• Islamic Studies for Muslim students with Arabic as a first language

• Islamic Studies for Muslim students with Arabic as an additional language

• Quranic Studies for Muslim Kuwaiti students (optional for non-Kuwaiti Muslims)

• Social Studies of Kuwait.

Close monitoring and personalisation

• Pupil progress is continuously assessed in each curriculum area throughout the year and we make regular use of standardised testing and assessment resources in order to monitor pupil progress.

• Formal exams are set in Years 6 in accordance with Ministry of Education requirements.

• Parent/teacher conferences, feedback, progress reports and student information are given out at regular times during the year.

• Frequent curricular adaptations are made to attend to the needs of our most able students and those who encounter difficulties accessing the curriculum.