Accreditation and Definition of Learning

The Universal American School, Kuwait is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Kuwait Ministry of Education. 

The UAS Definition of Learning states, “Learning is the conscious cultivation of character and mind.”  Under our accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, we follow the ACE Learning Principles approach to learning, which is experiential, hands-on, student centered and focused on long term impacts.  The UAS Mission Statement aspires to leave an impression on students long after they graduate and the ACE Learning Principles measure the extent to which a learning community has achieved aspirations and goals articulated in its Mission and its conceptual understanding of learning

Accreditation is extremely important for your child because it proves there are operating protocols. More importantly, it validates that there is a challenging and nurturing educational community that can equip our children with the understandings, aptitudes, dispositions, values, and competencies needed to deal with the global dilemmas and challenges of our times.

Why Accreditation is important for your child:

A variety of accreditation agencies worldwide review schools and measure their attention to recognized educational standards and practice. You invest in a legitimate international school education by sending your child to an accredited school. Attentively adhering to standards ensures integrity and quality of programs expected by post-secondary institutions and makes the transition to university and college more seamless.

Graduates of an accredited school have a much higher probability of acceptance at top-tier universities in North America, Europe, and beyond. Based on UAS graduate data, approximately 50% of our students attend university in the United Kingdom or Europe and 30% in the United States or Canada. This data strongly supports our school’s mission and goals.

Long-standing membership with highly regarded education partners like CIS, AP CollegeBoard, ECIS, NESA, and UNESCO are part of our school’s tradition. By maintaining these valued memberships, UAS is attending to the highest standards of international education and service to our learning community.