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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1650 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
85 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
98% international |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish and Arabic |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
21 in Early Years, 26 in Primary and Secondary |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have a Promethean interactive touchscreen. iPads and laptops are available for students to use when appropriate - Secondary School students bring their own laptops to school. We have a fully equipped ICT room and Robotics Lab. |
| 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) |
Yes - we are fully prepared should the need arise. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Prayer rooms are available for all Muslim students. There is no religious education at school, apart from mandatory Islamic Studies for Muslim students. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students of all faiths or no faith are welcome at USI. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Students will sit iGCSE in Year 11, and A Levels in Year 13 |
| Results in these examinations |
We do not have any results yet as the school opened in 2022, and we are currently enrolling students up to Year 9. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies for each year group. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
No students have graduated from USI yet. Our first graduates will be in June 2027. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have SEN and EAL departments, as well as a school counsellor. |
| Learning support offered |
Students who are identified as requiring support in certain areas attend sessions with our SEN specialists, who also help class teachers to put personalised learning plans into place. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Flexible grouping allows some students to be stretched and challenged. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a fully qualified school counsellor. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
A CAT4 assessment is part of the admissions process for all students from Year 2 and above. Students in Early Years and Year 1 attend a classroom observation assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
- EYFS children will be invited to school for a playdate observation.
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| Waiting list |
For some Year Groups, yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students can join in Term 1 until late October. They can then join in Term 2 until the end of January. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School day
| School start time |
7.20am for Secondary
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| School finish time |
2pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes - from 7am in the morning, and then a programme of After School Activities. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
USI offers many clubs and activities, both sports and classroom-based. |
| Sports activities included |
A wide range of sports and activities are included in the PE curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, across a range of sports. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
- High-tech science laboratories
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- Indoor swimming pool and separate training pool
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Located on The Pearl in Doha, United School International's ethos rests on five core principles: excellence, respect, responsibility, integrity and compassion. We are a school that prides itself on the ambitious education we deliver. We want our children to feel secure and confident, to feel supported and understood and to be able to turn to those around them for guidance and encouragement. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, by supporting them on their journey through an enhanced British curriculum to deliver an outstanding international education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our teaching approach has the flexibility and adaptability to underpin a sound academic English language education, which prepares students to move from Primary into Secondary school and to follow on to prestigious universities worldwide building success in their professional and personal lives. |