Superintendent’s Message

Greetings Parents and Students of American Academy for Girls,

I arrived at one of the most blessed times of the year during Ramadan. What a wonderful time to start as the new superintendent of the American Academy for Girls. The time Kuwaitis reflect on self improvement, giving, sharing, fasting and gathering with their family. Family is very important in the Kuwaiti culture moreover feelings about community transcends into the American Academy for Girls School and fortifies and supports the pursuit of learning for our girls and young ladies. This is a “New Era” for the American Academy for Girls as we entering into our thirteenth year of being one of the most prestige single gender schools in Kuwait. We boast of high expectations and highest achievement for our girls and young ladies emerged in awareness of Kuwaiti society. Our school received a facelift; the entire school was painted, over the summer to reflect our renewed spirit and interest in continuous improvement, also there is a new gymnasium and fourth floor terrace and multipurpose room. This year we are meeting the challenges of the 21st century by providing new electives while developing career interests, for the high school students, in law and music appreciation. Our latest project is the culinary arts center with 4 new fully equipped cooking stations. I invite you to visit our school and look forward to meeting with all members of our school community.

Sincerely,

Dr. Charleen A. V. Thompson

History
The Al Jeel Al Jadeed Educational Institute opened The American Academy for Girls (AAG) in September 1996 to only 79 students from kindergarten through to grade five. Today, AAG has approximately 860 students from pre-kindergarten through to grade twelve.

The Institute opened its first school, Al Jeel Al Jadeed, a private Arabic school, as one of the first of its kind in Kuwait over 30 years ago with approxiamately 4,000 students currently enrolled. The second school, Al Nasser accommodates 1,000 students from kindergarten through to grade four and is also a private Arabic school. The English Academy, the Institute’s third school, was opened in September of 1991 following the liberation of Kuwait with a student population of 1,000. In 2000, the fourth school, New Zone, was opened as an adult learning center. In the fall of 2001, The American Academy for Girls, was awarded Accreditation by ECIS (European Council of International Schools) and MSA (Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools).

What is Accreditation?
The accreditation process is recognized in international education circles as a highly effective method of initiating and maintaining school improvement, while adhering to established standards.

What is CIS?
The Council of International Schools (CIS), registered in the United States and administered by a professional staff in the U.K., serves hundreds of schools around the world and has been accrediting schools since 1970.

What is MSA?
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) is an American agency that accredits schools in the mid-east coast region of the USA as well as schools in Asia and the Middle East, that satisfy the guidelines and standards set forth for a U.S. type educational program.

What does this mean for you?
The fact that a school is accredited provides members of the community with assurances that the school has achieved high standards of professional performance and is committed to school improvement. The accreditation cycle begins with the submission of a one-year report, action plans and evaluation reports. A five-year review and a major ten-year evaluation are components of this on-going self improvement and quality assurance process.