Fall 2012-Spring 2013 ESL Program Schedule

The Cultural Office of the Kuwait Embassy seeks to promote the higher education plans and strategies of the Kuwaiti government by placing its scholars in quality programs, and preparing them for the market needs of the country. In addition, the Office aims to establish and strengthen its links with American educators and institutions of higher learning for the benefit of Kuwait. Furthermore, the Cultural Office is committed to establishing linkages and cooperative endeavors to enhance cross-cultural understanding between Kuwait and American Society at large.

Beginning in the 1950's the Kuwait Cultural Office has served the needs of Kuwaiti students pursuing higher education in the United States and Canada. Through its staff of professional educators, the Office administers the scholarship programs of Kuwait government agencies, private institutions and charitable foundations:

• The Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education

• Kuwait University

• Civil Service Commission

• The Public Authority for Applied Education & Training (PAAET)

• Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)

• Kuwait Charitable Foundations

• Private Students

• Kuwait Investment Authority