Al Nibras International Bilingual School (NIS) adopts the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education curriculum to teach:
NIS educational programs and curricula follow international standards and benchmarks to qualify students for university entry level. NIS adopts the Common Core State Standards to teach ELA, Math, and SSE and the New Generation Science Standards to teach Science.
Middle School and High School ELA students will have the opportunity to explore various literary genres and engage in numerous writing exercises to enhance their ability to compose complete essays and conduct research. They will also have the chance to develop advanced grammar and vocabulary skills to improve their writing. Additionally, students will be introduced to TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT preparation drills to help them become familiar with the academic requirements of universities.
High School Math curricula are composed of Algebra 1 for Grade 9, Geometry for Grade 10, Algebra 2 for Grade 11, and Calculus for Grade 12 or Business Math. All the High School courses prepare students for college level. Interactive boards are also used at the High School level.
The High School Science curricula are composed of block science courses, which are: Biology for Grade 9, Chemistry for Grade 10, Physics for Grade 11, Biology 2 for Grade 12 Science Section, and Advanced Physical Science for Grade 12 Art Section. Chemistry 2 is an optional course for students planning to study medicine. Interactive textbooks, interactive boards and inquiry labs are used to enhance the instruction process inside classrooms.
The High School Social Studies curriculum enables students to become independent learners and critical thinkers, by being exposed to ancient and modern history and World Geography. The historical accounts, excerpts, analysis, and media widen students' scope of thinking.
Visual arts curriculum at the High School level exposes students to different philosophies and schools of art. The focus is on the further development of contextual understanding and critical thinking.
The PE Department promotes lifetime values, which are related to the physical education and health related subject. During PE lessons, students obtain not only valuable physical skills and lifelong knowledge about a healthy lifestyle, but also leadership skills needed for a lifetime.
Al Nibras International Bilingual School has been a member of the Kuwait Foreign Schools Activities Conference (KFSAC) since 2011. This is one of the most popular sports forums among the elementary and middle school students in Kuwait. Since then, NIS has taken part in many sports activities organized by the KFSAC, and gradually increased the number of sports events, and trophies won.
A variety of elective courses are provided for students to choose from. The selected courses enrich students’ academic experiences and lift their interests, such as, but not limited to, advanced arts and craft, STEM and robotics, and advanced health and fitness.
NIS students who are diagnosed with learning difficulties are eligible to receive academic and therapeutic support services provided by the Intervention Department. A team of highly trained Intervention Specialists will provide additional academic support services in the areas of Arabic, English, and Math. Related Services such as Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy are also on offer. In this context, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed and adjusted to address a student’s particular needs & goals.
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