The Sunshine Kindergarten

• Location: Salwa, Kuwait
• Year of foundation: 1978
• Number of students: about 900
• Language of instruction: English
• Type: mixed.

The Sunshine Kindergarten (TSK) is a kindergarten owned by the British School of Kuwait (BSK).

The institution opened in September 2008. At the moment, children aged 19 months to 4 years study here, who then go to the preparatory classes of BSK.

The study programmes in the garden and the school are identical to the British educational system, thanks to which the study is effective, exciting and intensive. Many of the pupils speak English as a second language, so communication is a priority of each year of study. Classes are organized in a playful and interactive form, include speaking and listening, early reading and writing skills.  Thanks to this approach to learning, both institutions are leaders in success among Kuwaiti schools.

The kindergarten accepts pupils for the daytime, without providing places to stay.

Usually parents provide children with packed lunches, but the staff will gladly treat the child to fruit or dairy products for a snack. Mini lunches are provided to pupils in the "late club".

All students must comply with the dress code by wearing appropriate clothing to sports activities. Employees advise wearing simple and comfortable black shoes or sneakers, clothes in the color of belonging to one of the Houses. Uniforms can be purchased at the BSK store on campus.

Pupils of The Sunshine Kindergarden often travel under the supervision of teachers. Basically, trips are organized in Kuwait: entertainment events, children's centers, festivals. Without the permission of the parents, the child will not be able to go.

During the school year, children not only learn basic skills, but also develop their creative and physical sides. In extracurricular and post-school hours, educators conduct music and art master classes, teach children to interact with each other and with elders, teach them self-care and safety. Children are engaged in drawing, modeling, assembling construction sets, listening and gradually reading books.

• British Curriculum
• More than 70 nationalities among students
• Accreditation of the BSO program.

The kindergarten is located in a small and comfortable building opposite the BSK campus. The building is equipped with:

• Large, bright classrooms
• Gym with climbing facilities, trampolines and obstacle courses
• Atriums with interactive whiteboards, areas for role-playing games and reading, construction sets
• Library rooms on each floor
• An ICT kit that includes iPads, Beebots, remotely controlled vehicles, programmable units, etc.
• Outdoor playgrounds
• Dance and music studios
• Autonomous medical clinic.

The institution has a "late club" that provides childcare services after the end of classes. Employees of the club are highly qualified personnel who provide interesting and exciting leisure for children while waiting for their parents.

Parents of pupils can use the application "Swing" for communication, photo and video surveillance of children during the school day. The application also has the ability to contact teachers to monitor the progress and good behavior of your child.

The school and kindergarten provide buses that take students after classes to the residential address. A nanny always travels on the buses to make trips safe and comfortable. All machines are equipped with air conditioning, radio, telephone communication and the necessary safety items, regularly undergo maintenance and inspection. Each bus is monitored by a task force of the institution's staff via GPRS.

The kindergarten is open from September to early summer, from Monday to Friday. The daily schedule includes:

• 7:45 – start of classes
• 12:15-12:30 – end of classes
• 12:30-14:30 – the work of the "late club".

Additional costs:

• Accommodation, meals off-campus
• Public transport
• Uniform
• Annual fees.

Enrollment in TSK:

• Contact the Admissions Office to check availability
• Wait for the commission to book a date for the study tour and testing
• Pass the entrance test and examination in person / online
• Wait for the decision of the commission
• Fill in the registration form
• Pay non-refundable deposit, mandatory fees
• Get identification codes for parents and child to use the app
• Wait for the final confirmation of admission.

After graduating from TSK, children freely enroll in The British School of Kuwait or any other school with a British program, without passing additional tests.

All children wishing to enroll in TSK must visit the BSK school campus for an entrance test. Tests assess a child's intelligence and physical activity to pinpoint them in the appropriate age group.

Required documents for admission include passports of parents and children (birth certificate), visa, medical insurance.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision