Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
2200 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
63 |
Most common nationality |
Qatari, Egyptians, and Jordanians |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1 local to 2 international students |
Native English speaking teachers |
Mostly |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Max. number of students per class |
26 |
Average number of students per class |
23 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, we are a Google School. We provide Chromebooks to all students Year 7-12 |
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) |
We are a Google Reference school |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We have a mosque in which Muslim students conduct their daily prayers. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We have a Global Studies class and Service class as an alternative to Islamic Studies. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and AS level and A level in Year 13 |
Results in these examinations |
Generally strong |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on age group - Primary a maximum of 30 minutes twice weekly. Secondary will be up to 90 minutes, two or three times a week |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Around 100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. We have an Inclusion department of four staff and a Counseling department of four staff. |
Learning support offered |
Inclusion involves academic, language reading and behavioural support - mostly in class, but also within our inclusive classrooms. We also provide social and emotional counseling. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through extension programs within our inclusive classrooms. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Through referral by our Counselling department |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We administer interviews for Admission to the ECE. We do in house testing for Primary and Secondary. We also administer CEM testing to acquire standardised scores for admissions. |
Waiting list |
Yes, one of the largest in Qatar. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no specific deadline, as long as we have available vacancies and the Ministry's system is open for registering students |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
7:00 am |
School finish time |
For KGs until 12:00 pm/ Year 1 to Year 13 Sunday to Wednesday until 1:55 pm and on Thursdays until 12:35 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
A cafeteria is available |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, Model United Nations, a range of After School Activities - Art, Swimming, Football, Chess, |
Sports activities included |
Fundamental movements, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tag rugby, Cricket, Handball, Outdoor Athletics and indoor athletics. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes primary students compete in the QPPSSA (Qatar Private Primary School Sports Association) and the secondary students compete in the QUESS (Qatar United English Speaking School). |
Facilities at the school |
We have library, science labs, music and art rooms, ICT labs, and school clinics |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Swimming pool, outside courts |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our motto "A Place Where We Belong" - generating attachment and a sense of place amongst all students and staff is critical to our mission. |
Teaching approach of the school |
In the ECE we focus on enquiry and play - with a special interest in language development and numeracy. In the Primary School we focus on multiple centres of learning within all of our classrooms and collaborative learning strategies. In the Secondary School, at the local year levels, we focus on integration of instruction. In the Senior years we focus on academic rigour within recognised academic disciplines. |