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Nationalities
| Number of students |
320 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Different nationalities |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:7 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Native |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic - French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Till year 3 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive boards provided in all classes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
The school is offering virtual online classes in times of emergencies and also providing online classes for students with attendance exceptions |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, they do practice, Islamic studies. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Provide a special program for non-Muslim students. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
TIMMS exams, PIRLS exams and Cambridge Primary check point exams. |
| Results in these examinations |
Exceeding, and the school received a letter of appreciation from the MOE& HE for the great results. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
On scheduled basis |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
3-4 days but not during the weekend or during exam week. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
None it's an elementary school |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
For some specific cases, based on the assessment. |
| Learning support offered |
The school offers a shadow teacher. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have our own gifted and talented program. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not in house, but we do recommend some centers. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
We perform entry assessments and screenings |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
IQ test should be perfomed |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
April 30th |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
6:45 AM for Elementary school - 7:15 AM for Kindergarten. |
| School finish time |
1:15 PM for Elementary school - 1:00 PM for Kindergarten. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, but for extra fees before 6:30 AM. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, available inside and outside Doha. |
| School provided lunches |
Provide snacks and healthy meals the whole day for extra fees. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All the food is halal, and vegan options are available |
| Uniform required |
Yes, strictly |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football academy - Art club - Arabic literacy - French club - English reading club - Arabic literacy club -Science club - Arts & Crafts club - Lego education - Robotics club - Qaadah Nouraneya |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education, including football, basketball, tennis table and martial arts. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have football team and we hold a tournament on annual basis between the schools |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Lab, Art room, ICT Room, covered playing area, Masjed |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Fifa-certified football pitch, basketball boards, tennis table and covered playing area. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Gheras International School aims to bring up a new generation who is innovative, morally committed and scientifically distinguished. Individuals who can keep up with the modern age participate in their communities and love their nations.
Critical thinking skills development
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| Teaching approach of the school |
At Gheras International School, we define the curriculum as “what our pupils will learn”, not the traditional classification of “what our teachers will teach”. We place the individual academic needs of our students at the centre of all that we do.
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