Superintendent’s Message

Dear Students and Parents,

My name is Jane Blazek, Superintendent of the American Academy for Girls in Kuwait, a school and community where the aspirations and potential of every student are fostered, nurtured, and challenged. More than 25 years in education have been spent as a teacher, Principal, and Curriculum Director in the United States and overseas. Kuwait is the third overseas country I have lived in, following Bangkok, Thailand, and Seoul, Korea. My formal college and university degrees were earned in the United States, the fine state of Iowa, to be specific.

It is a privilege to become a part of the family at the American Academy for Girls. AAG in Kuwait is dedicated to inspiring within each student the pursuit of knowledge, the love of wisdom, an appreciation for culture, and the development of strong character. These values, coupled with physical activity, artistic endeavors, and service to others orchestrate educational opportunities for our young women as future leaders.

At AAG, the student will learn in a safe environment that features

• Strong expectations of staff to accomplish personal goals

• Small classes conducive to individualized attention

• Leadership and academic opportunities

• Caring faculty, administration, and staff

Founded in 1996 by the Al-Jeel Al-Jadeed Educational Inst., AAG in Kuwait provides an educational experience that promotes creative thinking, critical thinking, self-sufficiency, and accountability. Students are able to explore and learn beyond the confines of the classroom.

I invite you to come visit our school at any time and experience firsthand the atmosphere of AAG. I am certain you will find the students' hospitality and their passion for learning to be contagious. In the school year of 2011-2012, we are looking forward to building a new addition to the current school to accommodate and maintain our high enrollment.

Best Wishes,

Jane M. Blazek

History

CHAIRMAN: Mr. RASHED SALEM AL RASHED
DIRECTOR: Mrs. ADELAH MUSAED AL SAYER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Ms. KHALEDA YOUSEF AL MUDHAF

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 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 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.