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Number of students |
700 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 10 |
Most common nationality |
Qatari |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1.1 to 1 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Arabic |
Max. number of students per class |
28 |
Average number of students per class |
24 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive projectors and whiteboards |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islam |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Very inclusive and tolerant. They can withdraw from the Islamic Studies class upon the parental request. |
External examinations or assessments available |
At a secondary school level - Cambridge, AQA, EdeXel |
Results in these examinations |
A to C - 75% |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Max 2 hours per week in total |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Most of them |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Independent Eduactional Plan for SEN students plus a school psychologist |
Learning support offered |
In-class support, differentiated learning, extra support classes |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated learning, extra curricula activities, G&T register updated annually, external and internal competitions |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. On site. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Entry exam/test/interview |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
An entry exam to evaluate the academic abilities, designed individually for each age group level plus an interview with a principal to assess the academic and social abilities of a candidate. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Before each September if there are free spaces |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Also with the Ministry of Education approval if it is past the deadline for transfers. |
School start time |
6.45 am |
School finish time |
1pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Canyren on site with some healthy food options |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Halal food items are the only option for meat |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Taekwondo, sports activities, chess, reading, writing, story telling, art, homework clubs, phonics club |
Sports activities included |
Swimming, football, gymnastics, basketball, rugby, dance, |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Football pitch, rugby pitch, running track, sports hall, |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Inclusive, international, underpinned by the mutual respect culture, full of inquisitive learning experiences and opportunities |
Teaching approach of the school |
Full of inquisitive learning experiences and opportunities. Students are treated as equal patterns in their learning who become learners for life who always strive for excellence |