The Salesians
of Don Bosco
An international congregation dedicated to the service of young people — especially the poor and disadvantaged — through education, evangelization and youth ministry.
The Association of the Salesian Co-operators is the soul of the Congregation.— St. John Bosco (Don Bosco)
The Salesian Congregation
Founded by St. John Bosco in Turin, Italy, the Salesians are the third largest Catholic religious order in the world.
Don Bosco gathered a number of priests and lay people together to found a religious congregation in the Catholic Church. He called this congregation the Salesian Society, named after St. Francis de Sales who was known for his kind and gentle manner — a trait which Don Bosco wanted his Salesians to acquire.
He also chose Mary, Help of Christians, as the patroness of the Salesian Society. Today, the Salesians carry on the educational work of Don Bosco through a worldwide network called the Salesian Family.
As pioneers in the field of education of the youth, the Salesians can be found worldwide in many different initiatives on behalf of young people: schools, oratories, youth centers, technical and professional training centers, parishes, foreign missions, and activities in the realm of mass media and social communications.
A Worldwide Network
The educational work of Don Bosco is carried on today through an organisation linked by philosophy and purpose.
Community of priests and brothers with religious vows.
Also known as the Salesian Sisters — a similar institute for women.
Lay persons who participate in Salesian work from their homes or places of business.
A secular institute of men and women with religious vows living in the world.
Former students of Salesian institutions, also part of the Salesian Family.
Indian English Academy School
The Salesians have started a school in the State of Kuwait since April 2002 under the title “The Indian English Academy School”.
School Location
Block 212, Plot 215, Al Dahak Ben Kays Street
Al Salmiya, Kuwait
Tel: 5612405 | Fax: 5612420
🔅 Vision Statement
As graphically pictured in the School Logo, the “Burning Torch” and the “Flying Bird” are the symbols of the vision of Indian English Academy School.
This vision instills in every student the deep conviction: I AM BORN FOR GREATER THINGS.
🎓 Academic Status
Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Kuwait and follows the syllabus of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi.
The school prepares students for the All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE / Std. X).
📅 Academic Year
- First Term — April to June
- Second Term — September to November
- Third Term — December to March
🏫 Facilities
- Spacious classrooms & science laboratories
- Computer laboratory with internet access
- Library with books, CDs, DVDs & AV equipment
- Audio-visual hall & open quadrangle
- Rooms for indoor games, music, drama & dance
Integral Education
The goal is Integral Education, to which Indian English Academy School is primarily committed.
🎯 Our Mission
Integral Education embraces:
- Inculcating moral uprightness
- Developing physical and aesthetic talents
- Fostering intellectual skills and competence
- Training in occupational skills
- Furthering cultural development and social integration
📚 Our Educational Method
The process of education consists in involving young people, their parents or guardians together with the Management and Staff in an atmosphere of family to form an Educative Community.
The educational method hinges on three basic principles:
- Reason
- Faith in God
- Loving Kindness
Based on the conviction that the heart of education is the education of the heart, Indian English Academy School aims at transforming students into honest citizens who will take their rightful place and play a responsible role in society.
A Special Call
Catholics above the age of 16 who feel the call to Christian witness and youth apostolate following the teachings and example of Don Bosco.
🕐 History
The Salesian Co-operators were the first helpers of Don Bosco since 1841. In fact, it is from their ranks that Don Bosco formed the first group of religious members.
The Association was approved by Pope Pius IX on 9th May 1876.
Today the Salesian Co-operators share in the charism and mission of the Salesian Family at the service of the young, particularly the poor and marginalized youth in society.
📋 Organisation & Membership
Catholics above the age of 16 may be enrolled as Salesian Co-operators, provided they feel the call to Christian witness by their own lives and lead young people to the love of Jesus Christ.
A probationary period of formation (at least one year) helps candidates to discern their call by:
- Knowing the regulations
- Understanding the Salesian spirit
- Involving themselves in youth apostolate
The candidates are then invited to make “The Promise” which entitles them to be members of the Association.
The Salesians at Salmiya Parish
Serving the faithful of Kuwait through pastoral ministry at the Salmiya Parish.
Fr. Derrick Misquitta, SDB
Salmiya Parish
Fr. Savio D'Souza, SDB
Parish Priest, Salmiya Parish
Fr. Joe Fernandes, SDB
Salmiya Parish
Fr. Jaison Anthikkat, SDB
Salmiya Parish
Fr. James Tuscano, SDB
Salmiya Parish