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Education: Kuwait

Includes notable schools (K-12 and equivalents), universities, educational resources both in the country and elsewhere.

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Al-Bawaba (http://albawaba.com/)
It is a major portal site that links a number of other websites on all the Arab countries. It contains up-to-date information on the political, business, social, cultural and religious aspects of a particular country. Just click on the name of the country for information in English and Arabic.

The American School of Kuwait (http://www.ask.edu.kw/)
The main American school in Kuwait (K-12). Contains information about the faculty, the curriculum and the activities of the school.

College of Engineering and Petroleum (http://www.eng.kuniv.edu/)
Although part of Kuwait University this College is one of the most prestigious educational institution in the country. It is the main science and technology and research center of Kuwait.

Fares.net (http://www.fares.net)
Site includes a directory and a list of sites on a wide range of subjects including tourism, entertainment, culture, the media, news and business in English and Arabic. Search under the name of the country.

Health Sciences Center (http://www.hsc.edu.kw/ALLIED/)
The major medical site of the University of Kuwait. It includes links to the faculties of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, and has a library and online medical and scientific resources, as well as e-books and periodicals.

Kuwait Culture Office (http://www.kuwaitculture.com/)
This is the official site of the Kuwaiti culture office in Washington DC. It provides information on education related issues, universities, research resources, and rules and regulations pertinent to studying in Kuwait.

Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (http://www.kfas.org/)
“KFAS Goal is to promote scientific, technological and intellectual progress within the State of Kuwait and the region.”

Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (http://www.kisr.edu.kw/home.asp)
“The Institute was established to carry out applied scientific research in three fields: petroleum, desert agriculture and marine biology.”

Kuwait University (http://www.kuniv.edu.kw/) 
The official site of the University of Kuwait provides information about its schools and departments, its academic programs, resources, ongoing research, and employment resources.

Middle East Studies Association (MESA) (http://fp.arizona.edu/mesassoc/)
MESA’s website provides news, descriptions of activities, lists of members, dates of conferences and other relevant information concerning this United States-based organizations dedicated to the study of all aspects of the countries, regions and peoples of the Middle East.

Ministry of Education (http://www.moe.edu.kw/)
Discusses the right of Kuwaitis to seek education, the history of modern Kuwaiti education, the stages of Kuwaiti education, and information about the school calendars and curriculum (Arabic)

 

The Public Authority for Applied Education & Training (http://www.paaet.edu.kw/index-e.htm)
“The Authority’s Training Coordination Department offers programs predicated on the requested needs of the various Kuwaiti ministries, state institutions and the private sector.”

 

UCLA Library Collections & Internet Resources (http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/url/colls/mideast/)
The University of California Library Collections and Internet Resources in Middle Eastern, Arab, Islamic, Armenian and Central Asian studies.

United Nations (http://www.un.org)
The official site of the United Nations provides articles, reports, etc. in several languages on all aspects of the initiatives and mission of that organization as well as on the contemporary life, culture, society, international relations, etc. of all the countries and peoples of the world.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (http://www.unicef.org/)
“Works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child." Site offers reports and information about the status and living situations of children in many countries.

University of Texas Middle East Website (http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/)
Excellent website on the government, politics, news and media, education and the social sciences in the Middle East.

Worldwide Classroom: International Consortium of Schools (http://www.worldwide.edu/index.html)
All types of schools from elementary to university, vocational to executive are searchable by country and by types and has other helpful search services.

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