Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70+ |
| Most common nationality |
The highest % nationality is Qatari at 20%. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1 to 5 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer a Mother Tongue Language programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Serbian, German, Italian , Dutch, Japanese, Turkish, Malay and Indonesian. We are constantly adding more languages depending on need and availability. |
| Max. number of students per class |
Primary School = 22
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| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, in Primary School |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
To support student learning. The Secondary School follows a 1 to 1 BYOD programme. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
NA |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma exams. |
| Results in these examinations |
Please visit the school website to view these figures for the last 4 years. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Dependent on age group. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Please contact the admissions office for this information. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiation. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Language assessments. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Language assessments. |
| Waiting list |
In some grade levels. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Please contact the admissions office. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
07:40 am |
| School finish time |
14:25 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, there is a cafeteria service offered. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of competitive sports and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical & Health Education is offered as part of the curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor gym, football field, hard court basketball, volleyball and handball areas. A swimming pool will be opened in 2019/2020. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of London Qatar is a culturally diverse community which fosters a passion and enthusiasm for learning, through outstanding educational practices. Students' cultural and linguistic identities are valued and nurtured through our international curriculum and Mother Tongue programme. Our school develops the attitudes, skills and understanding needed for active and responsible contributions to both local and global communities. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The teaching approach of the school is inquiry based, with a focus on building skills and conceptual understandings. |
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