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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1650 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Qatari |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% Qatari students to 30% International students |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer EAL support classes. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic and Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 students |
| Average number of students per class |
20 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Infants and Juniors classes only |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive whiteboards, Interactive TVs, school laptops and students bring their own devices.
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| 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 use the Microsoft Platform for all online learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Prayer rooms are available for Muslim students if they wish to pray. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
There is no specific time slots for prayers, if students want to pray they use the prayer rooms allocated for this purpose. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, BTEC, AS & A level. We also do STAR assessments are used to monitor growth and see what additional support maybe required. |
| Results in these examinations |
Nearly every student attains the necessary passing grades to obtain the equivalency certificate, signifying the accomplishment of 7 GCSEs and 2 or more AS or A levels upon their departure from school. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, weekly homework |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
From 30 minutes in Key Stage 1 to 60 minutes in Key Stage 4 & 5. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have Learning Support Department. |
| Learning support offered |
We offer learning support for students under achieving in core subjects as well as learning support to those students with mild learning difficulties. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a gifted and talented programme to extend students who are either gifted or talented. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we work with local partners for students to access an educational psychologist. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, standardised entrance assessments. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We test English and Mathematics in Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. Sixth form entry is based on IGCSE/GCSE results. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Open throughout the year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:30 a.m. |
| School finish time |
1:50 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Only for Pre-school students as they finish at 12.30 p.m. rather than 1:50 p.m. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, bus service to/from Doha. |
| School provided lunches |
There are a number of canteens on site. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All food is halal and there are vegan options. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We provide a diverse selection of Extracurricular Activities (ECAs), spanning from sports and Model United Nations to Destination Imagination and performing arts. If students' express interest in a particular activity, we make it available to them. |
| Sports activities included |
We encompass a wide range of physical activities and sports as part of both our curriculum and extracurricular activities (ECAs). Our participation extends to national competitions, and we collaborate with a sports coaching company (SFQ) located on-site. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we participate in the School Olympic Program in a wide variety of sporting events. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Libraries, Science labs, IT suites. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multi-purpose halls, swimming pools, football pitches, padel courts. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Gulf English School is a multicultural setting where we aim to develop a responsible, respectful and resilient school community, supporting the highest level of personal achievement in a changing modern intercultural world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We use a range of dynamic approaches and curriculums to meet every learner's needs. |