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Nationalities
| Number of students |
818 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
22 student nationalities. 32 total, including staff nationalities. |
| Most common nationality |
Qatari |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
89% Qatari students |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
The majority are, yes. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Additional support is available |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic language. After School Activities have included French, Spanish, and Portuguese languages. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
PK - 18
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| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Upper grades operate on a BYOD (bring your own device) system.
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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) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
The school is not a religious school, although the majority of students are Muslim.
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Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, AP |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework requirements vary depending on the class, age, and subject. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our first group of seniors will graduate in 2019. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Only limited special needs can be accommodated, and depends on individual circumstances.
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiation is practiced in all classes and grade levels. Various opportunities are available in the school for advanced students to get involved in, depending on their areas of interest. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
The school has a guidance counselor for both boys and girls. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Academic assessments, conducted in English. |
| Waiting list |
There is a wait list for some grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Around mid October for newly-registered students (who have not been in school anywhere before); around end of January for transfers from other schools. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes - depending on time of year. |
School day
| School start time |
7:15am |
| School finish time |
12:15pm for Early Childhood
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Only for those participating in designated After School Activities. Otherwise, no there is no supervised care outside the school hours. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, within the local area. |
| School provided lunches |
Students can purchase lunch from the canteens on campus. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All food is halal. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of activities are on offer, and are updated regularly on our website. |
| Sports activities included |
Health and Physical Education are part of the school curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, various. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Large gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, outdoor soccer field, outdoor covered basketball courts and play areas, soft play room, outdoor playgrounds. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Vision International School is a gender-separate American-curriculum school committed to preparing students for the 21st century by providing an academic environment in which students learn how to collaboratively solve problems and learn independently. In addition, students learn to express themselves through the fine arts, athletics, and a wide range of activities and experiences designed to enrich their lives. We also seek to instill a sense of ethics, care and compassion for others. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
VIS follows an American curriculum. |