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CityDoha
CurriculumBritish
Leaving qualificationsIGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 23 students / class
Maximum 26 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: 25,687 ﷼
to: 40,706 ﷼
Address: Al Messila Doha Qatar
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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.

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