Kuwait - After school activities
What is available for children in Kuwait City.
Art
Courses in drawing, painting, ceramics and general art are open to children aged 8 years and over, and adults. All courses run for 10-week periods in a supportive, exciting environment and well-equipped studios. Beginners are welcome and are encouraged using innovative teaching methods.
- British School of Creative Arts
Colin Wells
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Tel: + 965 562 1701
email: [email protected] - Bayt Lothan
At the intersection of the Gulf Road and Qatar Street
Salmiya
Kuwait
Tel: + 965 575 5866
Bayt Lothan is a non-profit arts and crafts centre that was founded to promote local and international handicrafts. The centre arranges various training programmes including courses in jewellery making, pottery, drawing, painting, mixed media, computer, photography, Arabic calligraphy and music. There is a tea room as well as a shop. Open 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturdays to Wednesday and 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on Thursdays. Closed Fridays. - British School of Computing
Paul Mears
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Tel: + 965 562 1701
email: [email protected]
Computer courses are available for all children from the age of 7. The courses are designed for beginner and intermediate levels and are taught using the latest software and wireless networked technology. The stimulating learning environment will give your child a head start in the use of computer technology. Courses commence are held on Thursday mornings throughout the year.
Music
- The British School of Music
Galina Bojilova
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Tel: + 965 562 1701
email: [email protected]
10-week courses are offered on the clarinet, classical piano, flute, guitar, keyboard, recorder, saxophone and violin. Singing classes are available for individuals and groups. The school caters for students from the age of 6 to adults. For examination students Associated Board of Music (UK) exams are written. Courses commence in mid-September and run throughout the academic year. Sundays 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: keyboard, recorder and singing (ages 6 – 9) Mondays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: guitar for beginners 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: violin 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: advanced guitar Thursdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am: keyboard (ages 9+) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: singing and woodwind (ages 10+)
Ballet
- British School of Ballet
Kuwait
Tel: + 965 562 1701
email: [email protected]
The British School of Ballet, located at the British School of Kuwait (BSK) offers certified courses for children between the ages of 3 – 14. There are three terms with 10 lessons in each.
Dance
- Kuwait School of Dance
Based in Salmiya, this dance school hosts a variety of courses for girls from the age of 4 years, including ballet. Performances are held throughout the year in various venues, announced prior to the performances.
Contact: Mrs Andi Hicks
Tel: + 965 562 2136 / + 965 973 0145 - The British School of Dance
Kim Mears
Kuwait
Tel: + 965 562 1701
email: [email protected]
Dance styles catered for by the British School of Dance include modern (for girls aged 9 – 20), break-dancing (for boys and girls between the ages of 9 – 20) and Latin American (for adults).
Modern Dance
Thursdays from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm and Sundays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (ages 9 – 12)
Thursdays from 12:30 pm – 13:30 pm and Sundays 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (ages 13 – 20)
Latin American Dance
Saturdays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Break-dancing
Thursdays 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Theatre
- The British School of Performing Arts
Gregan Davis
Kuwait
Tel: + 965 562 1701
email: [email protected]
10-week acting courses over three terms are offered. Lectures include theatre technique, acting, singing and confidence building. Professional examinations for students 8 years and older are taken in conjunction with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). There are themed days with competitions and a finale presented June of each year. Courses are held on Thursdays from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Speech courses are held in the two terms from October to March and include preparation in spoken English, reciting poetry and reading for performance. Courses are held on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
Acting (3-12 years) Speech (6-11 years)
Term 1: September - December
Term 2: January - March
Term 3: March - May