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| Number of students |
1500 |
| Most common nationality |
Student population of over 1500 comprises mainly local ex-patriate Arab families as well as Kuwaiti nationals. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Every class and specialist room has a data projector fitted. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All students seeking entry to the International Academy of Kuwait must sit an entrance test. For students in Foundation Years this will be oral, KS1 a mixture of oral and written, and for KS2, KS3 and KS4 a written test in Mathematics and English. |
| School start time |
7:50 |
| School finish time |
Foundation: 12:55
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
IAK offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, two 5 side football areas |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International Academy of Kuwait serves a multi-cultural and multi-national student body, with an emphasis on academic learning based on the UK National Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE examinations. In Year 12 students follow the Cambridge international A s level course in preparation for university entrance. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
IAK provides a balanced education with a strong academic focus. It aims to develop the learning of the whole child, not only to succeed academically, but also physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. |