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  Motto "Think critically! Act with integrity! Strive for excellence!"
  Established 1964
  Type Private
  Grades K-12
  Head Name High School Principal
  Head Glenn Hooper
  Head Name2 Superintendent
  Head2 Bernard Mitchell, PhD
  City Hawalli
  Country Kuwait
  Students approx 1,500
  Athletics Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Badminton, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Cross Country
  School Colors Blue and Gold
  Mascot Falcons
  Free Label Telephone
  Free (+965) 266-4341/265-5172
  Website http://wwwaskedukw


The American School of Kuwait was founded in 1964 , making it the longest established American school in Kuwait . A.S.K. is a K-12 institution which also includes a Pre-school (referred to as the Child Development Center ). The entire school is housed in a large campus in the Hawalli Area of Kuwait, and is accredited by the Middle States Association Of Colleges And Schools . A.S.K. is recognized by the Kuwait Ministry of Education.

As of 2005, the campus has undergone various changes. Grass fields have been added, computer labs have been upgraded, and bathroom facilities have been added. BAE Systems has donated the computer facilities of 8 labs as part of the Kuwaiti government-mandated offset program. It is currently ranked as one of the two best schools in the Middle East.

ASK enjoys a highly esteemed academic program, which excels in mathematics, drama, science, and languages.

ASK's motto is: "Think critically, Act with integrity, Strive for excellence!"


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