

Indian English Academy School Kuwait
Updated July 2026
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Indian English Academy School (IEAS) is a Salesian institution in Kuwait that provides a holistic education rooted in moral values and academic excellence. It serves students from Kindergarten through Higher Secondary levels, guided by the CBSE curriculum and the principles of the NEP 2020.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
As a Salesian institution, the school is committed to "integral education," which aims to enlighten young minds and foster excellence. Its educational method, the "Preventive System," is built upon the pillars of reason, faith in God, and loving kindness. The school encourages students to embrace the conviction that they are "born for greater things," striving to develop individuals who are cheerful, confident, courteous, critical-thinking, and cooperative.
Programmes
The school follows the CBSE curriculum, aligned with the NEP 2020 framework, across Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Higher Secondary levels. The academic programme is overseen by an Academic Council responsible for curriculum planning, assessment standards, and the integration of educational innovations. The curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor with physical, mental, and spiritual development.
Outcomes
The school reports high levels of achievement, citing 100% academic success, 97% in sports, and 99% in cultural accolades. Students are prepared for board examinations and have gone on to pursue diverse professional paths, including medicine, data science, and software engineering. The institution focuses on fostering character, leadership, and a purpose-driven mindset in its graduates.
Student support
Learning support
The school integrates career guidance and aptitude testing into its support services. The educational approach, known as the "Preventive System," emphasizes the involvement of staff in the lives of students through a "loving presence," incorporating counseling as a key component of student well-being.
Tuition & fees
This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.
Admissions
The school manages admissions through a formal process outlined in its handbook and prospectus. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school office for specific details regarding enrollment, as requirements may vary by grade level. The school maintains a parent portal to facilitate communication and provide updates throughout the admission and enrollment journey.
Calendar
The school operates on a Sunday to Thursday schedule, with office hours from 7:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fee installments are scheduled for March, September, and December. The academic year 2025–2026 is themed "Anchored in Hope, Journeying with the Young."
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features modern infrastructure, including separate science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and two computer labs equipped with internet access and smart TVs. Classrooms are outfitted with multimedia technology, including smart TVs and interactive boards. The school also maintains a library stocked with fiction, nonfiction, and reference materials, and provides a parent portal for real-time tracking of student progress and attendance.
Co-curriculars
The school emphasizes holistic development through a variety of activities, including sports, literary pursuits, and class assemblies. A house system—comprising Tilak (Red), Tagore (Yellow), Nehru (Blue), and Gandhi (Green)—promotes team spirit and friendly competition. Students have opportunities to take on leadership roles, such as Head Boy, Head Girl, and House Captains, through a formal application and election process.

Fr. James Tuscano sdbPrincipalFr. James Tuscano serves as the Principal of the Indian English Academy School. He emphasizes a "Preventive System" of education based on reason, faith, and loving kindness.
Ms. Fathia Awni. ZArabic Faculty HeadMs. Fathia Awni. Z serves as the Head of the Arabic Faculty.
Ms. VijayaEnglish Faculty HeadMs. Vijaya serves as the Head of the English Faculty.
Ms. Agnes SimonHindi / Art Faculty HeadMs. Agnes Simon serves as the Head of the Hindi / Art Faculty.
Mr. Ramabhadran PCommerce Faculty HeadMr. Ramabhadran P serves as the Head of the Commerce Faculty.
- Ms. Sondos HeshamFrench Faculty Head
Ms. Sondos Hesham serves as the Head of the French Faculty.
- Ms. Rashmi SanthoshMaths Faculty Head
Ms. Rashmi Santhosh serves as the Head of the Maths Faculty.
- Ms. Preethy GopalScience Faculty Head
Ms. Preethy Gopal serves as the Head of the Science Faculty.
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