23/01/2025
23/01/2025

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 23: Parents and students in Kuwait are voicing their frustration over the decision to shut down the CBSE section of an Indian school in Abbasiya. This move has left the future of hundreds of students hanging in the balance.
The school’s management recently announced the closure, citing plans to introduce an American curriculum as part of its expansion. According to the administration, the Ministry of Education has restricted the operation of multiple curricula within a single campus, prompting the decision to reallocate resources.
Students currently enrolled in the CBSE section will be transferred to another campus nearby by the end of the academic year. The management has assured parents that adequate facilities and space are in place to accommodate the students. However, many parents are expressing doubts about the practicality and effectiveness of this solution, describing the abrupt change as disruptive to their children’s education.
“This decision seems to be driven by profit rather than the needs of students. It’s deeply unsettling for children who now face uncertainty about their education,” said a concerned parent.
The CBSE section, which has served the community for nearly a decade, has been an integral part of the school’s offerings. Parents argue that the decision undermines students’ stability and mental well-being, particularly as they are forced to adjust to new surroundings.
In a statement, the management clarified that the transfer process would be automatic and assured parents of a seamless transition. However, it also emphasized that the decision is final, giving parents until the end of the month to decide whether to transfer their children or withdraw them from the school entirely.
The situation has sparked widespread concern among the Indian community in Kuwait, with calls for the school to reconsider its decision. Parents are urging authorities to ensure that such changes prioritize students’ educational needs over administrative and financial objectives.
As the April transition deadline looms, the affected families remain uncertain about what lies ahead, with many expressing hope for a resolution that minimizes the disruption to their children’s academic journey.