Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
5000 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The school is equipped with facilities for information communication technology (ICT). It is resourced with four ICT Suites featuring individual student workstations, multimedia projectors and wireless technology. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
In order to determine whether your child can benefit from an education at CIS, all prospective entrants Primary and Secondary will be assessed in English, Mathematics and Arabic. |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
School start time |
7:15 |
School finish time |
KG1 - KG2: 12:00
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Extra-curricular activities are available after regular school hours and are organised in strands:
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Sports activities included |
Volleyball, basketball and badminton, gymnastics, dance, indoor games |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Jungle gym, 25 m covered swimming pool, tennis court, grass sports field, indoor sports hall |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Cambridge International School provides an education based on the National Curriculum for England to students from Kindergarten to Year 11. The school prepares students for the IGCSE following the Cambridge International Examinations Board syllabus. The school is managed by the Taleb Group. The school is an accredited Cambridge International Examination Centre (CIE). |
Teaching approach of the school |
CIS follows the National Curriculum for England. In addition to the subjects that are included in the teaching of the National Curriculum for England, the CIS places significant emphasis on preparing students for leadership and world citizenship. The inclusion of Arabic (MFL), Islamic studies and Qatar History is an integral aspect of the unique difference that the education at CIS provides for pupils.
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