Salmiya Campus

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What makes American Creativity Academy unique?

Our school offers top-quality programs built upon stellar faculty, groundbreaking research, and a deep commitment to the success of our students. Both challenging and rewarding, our programs are designed to prepare tomorrow's teachers, administrators, policymakers, and researchers to be life-changing leaders. Join our dynamic community, and prepare to do work that matters—each and every day.

  • Students are separated by gender from grade 1 to grade 12.
  • Life Skills (character education program) uses Lions Quest curriculum which has been modified to reflect our students’ culture and values is taught from KG – grade 8.
  • Arabic & Islam studies are taught from Pre–KG to grade 12.
  • English is the language of instruction beginning in Pre-KG.
  • We offer an Enrichment Program in grades 2 to 8 and an Honors Program in grades 9 & 10.
  • The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) is available to students in grades 11 & 12.
  • ESL support is provided to students in KG to grade 5.

What is the normal class size?

  • Pre-KG, KG1 and KG2 shall have a maximum of 23 children per class. Each class has a teacher and an assistant.
  • Grades 1 to 12 have a maximum of 24 students per class.

Does each class have assistants?

  • Pre-KG through grade 2 classes have full time classroom assistants.
  • Grades 3 to 5 have rotating assistants.

What are the school hours of operation?

Pre-KG & KG1

7:15am – 12:30pm

KG2

7:15am – 2:00pm

Grades 1 to 12

Girls’ Campus 7:20am – 2:30pm

Boys’ Campus 7:15am – 2:15pm

Does ACA have a school uniform?

  • Students in grades 1 to 12 must wear the school uniform.
  • Black, blue, or white shoes are acceptable.

Does ACA provide transportation to and from school?

A bus company will be available for the parents to deal with directly and under their responsibility.

Does ACA offer supplementary education?

ACA works with Sylvan Learning Center. Sylvan is designed to help your child master skills. Increase reading speed by 50%; improve comprehension, and enhance the retention of information.

You can visit www.sylvanlearning.com/kuwait

How does ACA facilitate parent/school communication?

ACA facilitates communication with parents through classroom newsletters, PlusPortal, SMS, Outlook, the ACA website, and parent/teacher conferences.

The PlusPortal website which allows parents to access students’ grades securely and confidentially. PlusPortal enables school administrators and teachers to instantly share data and engage with parents and students in real time.