Board of Governors Report 2021-2022

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

REPORT 2021-2022

INTRODUCTION FROM OUR CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Dear Parents,

On behalf of my fellow Governors, it is my pleasure to introduce the Doha College 2021-22 Annual Report.

As we put the pandemic behind us, this academic year will be remembered as a year of change. As the restrictions gradually lifted, this was the first time we have been able to utilise fully, our new, state-of-theart campus. Following a tumultuous and challenging period, it was a joy to finally see the energy and excitement of a full campus.

This year was also marked as the final year of both Mr Gautam Bellur and Dr Steffen Sommer as the outgoing Chairman and Principal, respectively. Between them, they successfully helped Doha College navigate so much change in such a short period of time: we built a new campus, merged two primary schools, moved the entirety of the College to a new location, and did it in the middle of a once-a-century pandemic. Both Gautam and Steffen leave behind a solid foundation to continue the College’s journey of learning and fun for many years to come. On behalf of the community, I would like to thank them for the positive imprint that they have left on the school.

The strategic priorities of Doha College continue to be focused on academics, well-being, and strengthening the community that enables our children to thrive. As such, we actively worked on four key priorities. The first was to ensure the long-term sustainability of the school. This includes maintaining the highest quality of education, strong safeguarding practices and a stable financial footing. The second priority was to re-build the fantastic and vibrant Doha College community. Ultimately, we want every student, staff member and parent to be immensely proud to be part of Doha College. The third priority was to get back to the rhythm of continuous operations. Finally, the fourth priority was quite simply to have fun. Enjoyment and happiness create a much more effective learning experience and are the fundamental glue in building a strong community and creating a positive working environment.

The overarching aim of any school’s governing board is to ensure the well-being of its students and enable them to succeed to the very best of their ability. To achieve this, Doha College’s Board of Governors (BoG) sets the strategy, holds the leadership accountable for delivering the strategy, oversees the educational, financial and operational performance, and ensures that stakeholders’ voices are heard. We are composed of highly passionate individuals who graciously volunteer our time and expertise to ensure that Doha College continues to be one of the region’s best and most sought-after schools. As a BoG, we are keen to ensure that transparency, strong communication and good governance are firmly embedded into the ethos of Doha College.

Of course, our success today – and tomorrow – lies with our people. At every level, I want to thank all of the Doha College staff for their relentless commitment and passion they deliver every day. The seeds planted will ultimately grow to tomorrow’s oak trees.

EDUARDO VIEIRA Chair of the Board of Governors

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction from our Chair of the Board

A Word from our Principal

Welcome to Doha College

Ethos and Vision

High Performance Learning

Governance

Primary Highlights

Secondary Highlights

Whole School Highlights

Well-being

University Destinations

Examination Results

House System

Our Students

Our Staff

Our Academies

Statutory Audit Reports

A FEW WORDS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Like schools around the world, Doha College remained constrained by COVID-19 operational restrictions during the academic year 2021/22. Despite this, our staff performed admirably to continue in the delivery of a highquality education. The evidence of this has been seen in the outstanding examination results achieved by students in the 2022 examination series.

Elsewhere, the College has continued to focus on recruiting, training and retaining high-quality staff. Meanwhile, policies and procedures continue to develop so that when the College emerges from the pandemic, it will be well placed to rapidly restore many enriching features that have characterised the school over many years. Admissions numbers remain high and interest in the school from prospective parents is buoyant.

Further growth in student numbers and classes is anticipated over the next few years. To support this growth, an ambitious development plan is being created to focus on long-term sustainability. With the unstinting support of the BoG, staff, parents and students, the College is looking forward to cementing its position in the Doha educational community as one of the world’s leading international schools.

MARTIN GEORGE Principal

WELCOME TO DOHA COLLEGE

Doha College is a welcoming, forward-thinking, not-for-profit school, working together to shape an education that gives young people the life skills to help shape our world. We are proud to have a tight-knit community of almost 2500 students from 74 nationalities.

At Doha College, our inclusive approach to education ensures we consult students at every stage of their education. Our holistic approach engages every student and stimulates their interest, working with them to shape how they learn and are taught to achieve the best outcomes.

As a world-leading British international school, academic achievement is unrivalled. Our state-of-the-art campus and facilities reflect our dedication to the pursuit of excellence in academics, sport, music, drama, art and extracurricular activities, offering an outstanding education to students between the ages of 3 and 18.

A Doha College education reaches far beyond the curriculum. Our students develop skills that serve them well as global citizens. Students develop a balanced understanding of the world around them, learning to be considerate of others, nurturing the abilities to listen, to consider other perspectives, to form opinions and to have the confidence to stand up and be heard.

Our achievements have been recognised with international awards, student entries to leading universities worldwide, and outstanding alumni of whom we are incredibly proud! Our success could not be achieved without our exceptional staff. By being very particular about the qualities and skills we require, we only recruit the very best people.

ETHOS AND VISION

VISION

To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds.

MISSION

With the growth-mindset philosophy of High Performance Learning, we develop confidence, creativity and intellectual curiosity in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for our students to make a lasting contribution to global society.

We all want a high performing education system, but many people assume that only a minority of advantaged children will be given the opportunity to reach high levels of educational performance.

High Performance Learning (HPL) enables students not only to achieve academic excellence but to develop a way of thinking and learning that develops mental agility, reasoning skills and an appreciation of the benefits of working hard.

Rather than focusing on early signs of under achievement that, in other schools, might have resulted in a student receiving less demanding work with lower expectations, HPL helps each individual to develop a multitude of cognitive and emotional attributes that give them the skills and resources to break through learning barriers.

GOVERNANCE

2021/22 Academic Year

Gautam Bellur Chair of the Board

Charles Eastwood Board Member

Lakhbir Chhina Board Member

Ankur Miglani Board Member

Asif Malik Board Member

Taylor Carta Vice Chair

Lisa Ethridge Parent Governor

Mustafa Davies Board Member

Kate Prescott Teacher Governor

Umair Siddique Board Member

John Allison Parent Governor

Matthew Heaton Board Member

Eduardo Vieira Board Member Dorian Brown Teacher Governor

Michail Katounas Board Member

Samuel Stafrace Board Member

Glyn Kneebone British Embassy Representative

Education Standards Committee

Eduardo Vieira - Chair

Mustafa Davies

Mikhail Katounas

Lakhbir Chhina

Lisa Ethridge

The Board Committees

Non-voting

Dorian Brown

Kate Prescott

Umair Siddique

Asif Malik

Leadership Group

Resources Committee

Mustafa Davies - Chair

John Allison - Vice Chair

Lakhbir Chhina

Gautam Bellur

Matthew Heaton

Umair Siddique

Eduardo Vieira

Non-voting

Kate Prescott

Steffen Sommer

Maryam Shahab

Tommy Westmoreland

Elanie Fest

Development Committee

Lisa Ethridge - Chair

John Allison

Matthew Heaton

Asif Malik

Non-voting

Dorian Brown

Steffen Sommer

Maryam Shahab

Tommy Westmoreland

Governance Committee

Taylor Carta - Chair

Gautam Bellur - Vice Chair

Mustafa Davies

Lisa Ethridge

Eduardo Vieira

Non-voting

Steffen Sommer

Tommy Westmoreland

THE BOARD COMMITTEES EXPLAINED

The BoG is responsible for the leadership, oversight, control, development and long-term success of Doha College. As per governance best practices, the BoG has four committees with delegated authority to assist in carrying out the Board’s supervisory responsibilities. Each committee submits a written report to the BoG ahead of each Board meeting, summarising the actions taken and decisions made, the key College functions which have been reviewed in the preceding period, with observations noted, recommendations raised and action resulting from them.

Governance Committee

The role of the Governance Committee is to put measures in place to ensure the BoG acts in a transparent and responsible way. The overarching document that aims to support this is the Constitution and Instruments of Governance, which details how and when Governors are recruited, as well as the mechanics of how decisions are made.

The Governance Committee reviews other Board Sub-Committees’ (BSC) performance against KPIs, periodically reviews BoG-level (and certain operational) policies and procedures, and ensures meetings and decisions are recorded appropriately.

The committee also oversees the auditing of departments within Doha College by appointing external services to ensure compliance and identifying areas for improvement. Continuous improvement is further achieved through keeping current with best practices by supporting the Clerk to maintain our relationships with institutions such as AGBIS and NGA. We also undergo BoG-level self-assessment to identify any gaps in our capability and competencies.

Finally, the Governance Committee can be delegated authority by the Full Board wherever it is deemed necessary. One such recent delegation has been the recruitment of the Principal.

Resources Committee

The role of the Resources Committee is to assist the BoG in ensuring that Doha College provides a world-class, internationally recognised education in a safe learning space by focusing on the financial aspects of running a school and ensuring that resources are utilised effectively.

The Resources Committee provides advice to the Finance Team in relation to financial regulatory compliance and ensures that an external financial audit is conducted at least once per year, the results of which are shared with the BoG. The committee will also ensure that policies and procedures are in place and complied with to ensure the protection of, and efficient, accurate use of all financial, physical and human resources and assets. The committee reviews and monitors the annual budget, and business plans, ensures that the College has access to sufficient funds, reviews the academic fees and other charges, and provides financial advice when required. In addition the Resources Committee oversees the operations of the College’s Appraisal Process and reviews the procedures for staff discipline.

The Resources Committee submits a written report to the BoG, ahead of each Board meeting, summarising the actions taken and decisions made, the key college functions which have been reviewed in the preceding period, with observations noted, recommendations raised and actions resulting from them.

Finally, the Resources Committee can be delegated authority by the Full Board wherever it is deemed necessary.

Education Standards Committee

The Educations Standards Committee supports the College by focusing on areas directly impacting the quality of education provision. Specifically, the committee oversees the academic standards in both Primary and Secondary schools by benchmarking achievement levels, admissions, curriculum structure and attendance. The committee also oversees the College’s digital learning strategy, trips and visits, and co-curricular activities.

The committee ensures the College adheres to a comprehensive SEND policy, provides strong pastoral care, and that the College provides professional development opportunities for staff members.

Finally, the Educations Standards Committee reviews Doha College’s overall educational philosophy including the College’s definition of learning and learning principles.

Safeguarding and Community Committee (formerly Development Committee)

The role of the Safeguarding and Community Committee is to support the College’s endeavours directly related to and impacting the welfare of students and staff, as well as their relationships with the wider community.

One of its primary objectives is to review and monitor the safeguarding policy within the College to ensure the protection of all students.

The Committee also reviews and monitors the well-being of students, as well as staff with respect to the provision of counselling services and periodic well-being surveys. It also maintains oversight of the College’s facilities where there is a potential impact on student and staff welfare.

In addition, the Safeguarding and Community Committee supports the College to build, foster and maintain links with the wider local community, with the objective to raise funds, support charitable causes, and nurture meaningful relationships that support its primary objective to support student and staff well-being.

Lastly, the Safeguarding and Community Committee monitors the College’s public profile through a periodic review of marketing and communication activities.

WELCOME FROM RUTH

I have enjoyed many ‘firsts’ over this past year at Doha College - it has been my first year and the first year in many when we have welcomed all students to school after the ‘blended’ and remote learning of the pandemic. Over the past year, we have focused on providing a high-quality education for all students, promoting student success and well-being, and building a strong school community.

Academic progress has been positive, with many of our students exceeding our expectations with their outcomes after the COVID-19 period. We have also continued to invest in our teaching and support staff to ensure that they have the necessary skills and resources to help all students succeed.

In addition to academic progress, we have placed emphasis on student well-being. This has included a range of programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting positive mental health, physical activity, and good nutrition.

We have also worked to strengthen our partnerships again with families and the wider community. This has included regular communication and collaboration, as well as being able to have our first in-person events and activities that have helped to build a vibrant community and belonging among our students, families, and staff.

Overall, I am extremely proud of all that we have achieved over the past year, and I look forward to continuing our work in the years to come, in partnership with you all.

I am extremely proud of all that we have achieved over the past year.

RUTH WHYMARK Senior Vice PrincipalHead of Primary

Primary Highlights

JUMPING FOR JOY!

Delighted to be back enjoying sporting activities out on the field after COVID-19 regulations lifted, Primary students fired up their competitive spirit and participated in their Houses for Sports Week. The fantastic athletic skills of our talented students were on full display during the many activities, all the while having the best time! It really was a sight to see!

RESIDENTIAL FUN

Not wanting the temporary absence of school trips to beat us, students from Years 4 to 6 enjoyed a fabulous experience with our in-school residential days. Jam-packed with activities including knot-tying, shelter building, self-defence, orienteering, biome bottle making, and raft building, it was enough to work up an appetite. What more could our students want than some protein-rich, sustainable snacks, aka crickets - yum! Well done to the teachers for their creativity and fun, making the experience extra memorable for students.

ARABIC OLYMPIAD

A team of Doha College students competed in the recent BSME Languages Championships – a fun celebration of language learning. Doha College performed exceptionally well, finishing first in Qatar out of five schools, fifteenth in Arabic out of 896 schools and fifth for Arabic in the 1001-2500 students category out of 117 schools. Congratulations to all on such a fantastic first participation!

MATILDA PRODUCTION

As a parting gift from their time in Primary, Year 6 students gave us the most fantastic production of “Matilda” staged over three performances in the auditorium. It taught the Year 6 students not just how to act, sing and dance but also how to work as a team to put together a production of this magnitude, not to mention the wonderful memories they made before heading onwards to Secondary school.

WELCOME FROM JEROME

The 2021-2022 school year was unique. Although I was not at Doha College during this time, I heard so many stories and exceptional examples of what makes Doha College the special community it is. Students, staff, and parents fought their way through the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic brought, with humilitiy, care for each other, and a determinition that is unrivalled.

While applying for the role of Senior Vice Principal - Head of Secondary during this time, I was drawn to so many aspects of Doha College that I have not witnessed anywhere else. That is a collective sum of features that each are impressive, but when blended together create our uniqueness. Outstanding exam results, the genuine care for each other, steely passion present throughout the school, a love for learning and a good dose of fun thrown in.

Every day our students shine and are role models to each other. Our staff are dedicated and humble; DC parents are the supportive backbone that drives us forward. “Excellence for all, Excellence from all”, really does exemplify our whole community!

A collective sum of features that each are impressive, but when blended together create our uniqueness.

JEROME SCAFE Senior Vice PrincipalHead of Secondary

Secondary Highlights

BSME LEARNING FESTIVAL

Doha College’s science, mathematics and English faculties co-facilitated the BSME Learning Festival, open to all British schools in the Middle East. The competition, aimed at KS3 students, was an online event encouraging students to complete activities in one, two, or all three of the subjects covered. Here are the DC students that won “Elite” certificates, being recognised by the Principal, the Head of Secondary, and Mr O’Halloran, English enrichment coordinator, who worked alongside Mr Bashir and Mrs Narband, mathematics and science enrichment coordinators respectively, all of whom were instrumental in the running of the event.

MEDICAL CONFERENCE

By founding the annual Medical Review School Conference series eight years ago, Doha College continued to bring the opportunity for passionate medical and science students across Qatar to participate in the wonderful event in 2022. The conference, which operates in a competitive frame, invites students to present their medical and scientific research and gain invaluable feedback from peers and experts drawn from the Qatari medical community.

LETS DO THE HAKA!

Year 7 students learnt the ‘Haka’ from inspiring New Zealander Maori teacher, Mr. O’Halloran, of Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngati Hauiti descent. The fascinating activity was part of an autobiography unit, with students analysing the book ‘Whale Rider’ to learn how individual character is shaped not only by biological identity but also in the way people react to significant moments in their lives. As ‘Pai’ overcomes gender bias to lead her people with her ‘Koro,’ our students learn the importance of inclusiveness, challenging stereotypes and becoming leaders in the face of life’s obstacles.

TAJWEED

Tajweed is the set of rules governing the way in which the words of the Qur’an should be pronounced during its recitation. It also means to bring out the beauty in the reading of the Qur’an, by pronouncing each sound with all its qualities. During Ramadan, for the first time, Doha College’s Islamic Studies Department organised a Tajweed competition, inviting students from Years 7 to 9, who made their teachers proud with their beautiful readings.

Whole School Highlights

DAY OF LANGUAGES

A polyglot extravaganza took place over two days at Doha College in celebration of the European Day of Languages. Students and staff proudly wore their national costumes or the colours of their flags. The two days were interspersed with language-related activities and quizzes. Everyone did their best to speak in each others’ native tongue and a whole lot of language learning went on!

BACK TO SCHOOL WE GO!

After one year, six months and 23 days apart, the school community came together again in 2022. Following a long time of online classes, empty playgrounds and silent corridors, then being divided into the “A group” and “B group”, the DC community could attend school for the first time on the new campus all at once. Appreciative of one another and grateful for things once thought granted, the community could finally start to heal.

DONATIONS FOR AFGHAN REFUGEES

In record time, the Doha College community donated an enormous amount of clothes, toys, toiletries and more for the Afghan refugees who had to leave everything behind. It was heart-warming to see the army of students filling a truck to the brim with their contributions.

WORLD DAY FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY

On World Day of Culture, Doha College celebrated the amazing diversity that exists in our school. The United Nations established the World Day for Cultural Diversity in 2002 to encourage everyone to embrace and value our differences and uniqueness. Also known as Diversity Day or Culture Day, it provided a great way to learn about cultures around the world and celebrate what makes us all different. It is an excellent reminder that we are fortunate to work with and teach so many people from diverse backgrounds.

RECYCLING STATION

It was an honour to have Maryam Al-Sayed from Elite Paper Recycling Qatar officially open the recycling station at Doha College. The station is divided into segments that collect batteries, glass, metals, plastic, paper and cardboard and accepts waste produced not just in the school but also in the homes of the students and staff. Eco Committee representatives talked passionately about educating the student body about sustainable living.

WELL-BEING

Doha college believes that well-being sits at the heart of everything it does with students. Each child is unique, and although there is no set level of what well-being should be, each child should be helped to reach their full potential.

As a school, we aim to help every child learn how to cope with the trials and experiences they will face as they move through the school to become young adults and confident members of the community. Students will have different experiences and needs at different times in their lives, and it is essential they get the right support at each stage when they need it. Life can be stressful, and learning to cope with those stresses is key to a student’s well-being.

Some students will do this naturally, while others will need more help, support and strategies to do this.

As a guide to what well-being should be, Doha college follows the eight well-being indicators, which are commonly referred to by their initial letters - SHANARRI (safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible and included).

Well-being Wheel

These indicators shown below in our well-being wheel help all staff to appreciate a shared understanding of what can be used to ensure a child’s well-being is influenced holistically through each area.

o Is child-focused - it ensures the child or young person, and their family, is at the centre of decision making and the support available.

o Is based on an understanding of the well-being of a child in their current situation - it takes into consideration the wider influences on a child or young person and their developmental needs when thinking about their well-being, so that the right support can be offered.

o Is based on tackling needs early - it aims to ensure needs are identified as early as possible to avoid bigger concerns or problems developing.

o Requires joined-up working - it is about children, young people, parents, and the services they need working together in a coordinated way to meet their specific needs and improve their well-being.

University Destinations

United Kingdom

• Aberystwyth University

• Aston University

Aston University Birmingham

• Bath Spa University

• Birmingham City University

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

• Brunel University

Buckinghamshire New University

• Cardiff University

• Coventry University

• Durham University

Edgehill University

• Edinburgh Napier University

• Glasgow Caledonian University

Goldsmiths

• Heriot-Watt University

• Imperial College London

Keele University

• Kent and Medway Medical School

King’s College London

• Kingston University

• Lancaster University

• Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Metropolitan University

• Leeds Trinity University

• Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool John Moores University

• London School of Economics & Political Science

• London South Bank University

• Loughborough University

Manchester Metropolitan University

• New College of the Humanities

• Newcastle University

Nottingham Trent University

• Oxford Brookes University

• Plymouth University

Queen Mary University, London

• Queen’s University, Belfast

• Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, University of London

• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

• Royal Holloway, University of London

• St George’s, University of London

• Staffordshire University

Swansea University

• University College London

• University of Aberdeen

University of Bath

Australia

• University of Queensland

University of Melbourne

• Monash University (Kuala Lumpur Campus)

University of Western Australia

• University of New South Wales

– UNSW

• Curtain University

Bond University

• University of Sydney

• University of Birmingham

• University of Bournemouth

University of Bradford

• University of Brighton

• University of Bristol

University of Cambridge

University of Central Lancashire

• University of Chester

• University of Creative Arts

University of Dundee

• University of East Anglia UEA

• University of Edinburgh

University of Essex

• University of Exeter

• University of Glasgow

University of Gloucestershire

• University of Greenwich

• University of Hertfordshire

University of Hull

University of Kent

• University of Leeds

• University of Leicester

University of Lincoln

• University of Liverpool

• University of London Institute

– Paris

• University of Manchester

• University of Middlesex

University of Nottingham

• University of Portsmouth

• University of Reading

University of Sheffield

University of Southampton

• University of St. Andrews

• University of Stirling

University of Strathclyde

• University of Surrey

• University of Sussex

University of the Arts London

• University of the Highlands & Islands

University of the West of England

• University of Warwick

University of Wales, Trinity St

David

• University of Westminster

• University of Worcester

University of York

• ESCP Business School

United States

American Air Force Academy

• Amherst College

• Baylor University

Bentley University

• Boston College

• Boston University

Brandeis University

• Brown University

• California Institute for the Arts

California Institute of Technology

• California Polytechnic State University

• Carnegie Mellon University (USA) Case Western Reserve University

• Colby College

• Colorado State University Global Campus

• Columbia University in the City of New York Connecticut College

• Cornell University

• Dartmouth College Drexel University

• Duke University

• Emory University

• Fordham University Georgetown University

• Georgia Institute of Technology

• Harvard Indiana University Bloomington

• Iowa State University of Science & Technology John Hopkins University

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA

New York University

• Northeastern University

• Northwestern University

• Nova Southeastern University Ohio State University Main Campus

• Pennsylvania State University

Penn State Abington

• Pratt Institute, New York

• Princeton University Purdue University

• Rice University

• Southern Methodist University

Canada

• Brock University Carleton University

• Concordia University

• Dalhousie University

King’s University College at Western University

Netherlands

• Erasmus University, Amsterdam

• Leiden University

Hogeschool van Amsterdam

• University of Twente

• University of Amsterdam

TU Eindhoven

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

• University of Groningen

Radboud University

• Lakehead University

McGill University

• McMaster University

• OCAD University

Queen’s University

• Ryerson University

• Sheridan College

• Trent University

University of Alberta

• University of British Columbia

• University of Calgary

University of Dalhousie

• University of Guelph

Stanford University

• Stony Brook University

• Swarthmore College Texas A & M

• Texas A&M University Penn State Harrisburg

The University of Texas at Austin

• University of Arizona

• University of Austin, Texas

• University of California Berkeley University of California Davis

• University of California Irvine

• University of California Santa Barbara

• University of California Boulder

• University of California Los Angeles

• University of California San Diego

University of Central Florida

• University of Chicago

• University of Illinois

• University of Illinois at Urban Champaign

• University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts Amherst

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

• University of Michigan Ann Arbor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• University of Notre Dame

• University of Southern California

• University of Virginia Main Campus

• University of Washington, Seattle

• University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Madison

• Vanderbilt University

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Wright State University

• Yale University

• University of Lethbridge

University of Manitoba

• University of Ottawa

• University of Toronto

University of Waterloo

• Vancouver Island University

• Western University York University

Lebanon

• American University of Beirut

• Notre Dame University

University Destinations -Continued

Abu Dhabi

• New York University – Abu Dhabi

Bahrain

• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Bulgaria

• University of Plodiv University of Sofia

Egypt

The American University in Cairo

• New Giza

Hungary

• Semmelweis University

Germany

• Carl Benz School of Engineering

India

• Vellore Institute of Technology

• Christ University (Deemed to be a university)

Italy

• Italian School of Medicine

• Polytechnic University Turin Polytechnic University Milan

Ireland

• Royal College of Surgeons

• University College Dublin Trinity College Dublin

• University College Cork

• National University of Ireland Galway

Japan

• Osaka University

• Ritsumeikan University

Malaysia

University of Nottingham (Malaysia campus)

• Newcastle University Malaysia

New Zealand

University of Auckland

Pakistan

Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS)

Qatar

• Academic Bridge Programme in Qatar

• Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

• Georgetown University of Foreign Service

• Northwestern University in Qatar

• Qatar University Texas A & M in Qatar

• Weill Cornell University in Qata

• Hamad Bin Khalifa University CUC Ulster University - Qatar

Singapore

National University

Sri Lanka

• Colombo Medical Facility

South Africa

University of Cape Town

• Stellenbosch University

Thailand

• Harbour Space University

ALUMNI UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

97% OF OUR STUDENTS GO ONTO HIGHER EDUCATION AT GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, STUDYING A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS.

2021-22 Student Attainment

The challenges brought by the pandemic did not adversely impact attainment. Staff seamlessly adapted the way they taught, gearing it towards online delivery in a way that engaged students and maintained high motivation levels. The results were higher grades, placing Doha College firmly among the elite international schools.

Students typically take 10 (I)GCSEs, 4 (I)GCE AS Levels and 3 (I)GCE A Levels.

2022 grades were 98.4% A* to C for (I)GCSE, 99.6% A* to C at A Level. A summary of grades is represented in the infographic below.

Result Trends (Pass Rate)

HOUSE SYSTEM

Every student at Doha College is a member of a House. The House system forms an integral part of the DC community, encouraging healthy competition in academic, sporting, and cultural spheres, enabling students to collaborate and make friends across all year groups.

The House system is aimed at developing student participation and celebrating success in several House activities, both curricular and co-curricular; competitions are hugely enjoyed throughout the year. The House system presents the opportunity to reward work within and beyond the classroom setting while developing values of co-operation and teamwork among the students and staff.

Student achievements are celebrated through a reward system. House points are awarded throughout the year, recognising not only academic success but also sporting achievement, effort, attendance and good progress and certificates are presented on reaching key milestones.

Primary School House colours Secondary School House colours

STUDENTS

At Doha College, we have a proudly diverse student community from across the globe who engage in meaningful conversation. Students enrich each other’s thinking to become global leaders of the future.

United Kingdom 59%

India 13%

Pakistan 5%

United States 5%

Egypt 5%

Qatar 3%

Canada 3%

Australia 3%

Indonesia 2%

Turkey 2%

University Post Year 12 4%

Transfer to schools in Qatar 25%

Overseas school 71%

Gender Split

by Function

OUR ACADEMIES

Doha College aims to open as many doors and nurture as many talents as possible. Over the years, it has developed partnerships with Academies that offer extensive coaching and tuition. Whatever fires a student’s imagination, the academies will enable them to take it to the highest standards.

Activating fitness with our adult and youth programmes

Evo Active is our fitness programme that supports exercise aimed at youth and adults alike. The expert coaches tailor each journey to the needs of the individual while making exercise fun!

Imagination takes flight! Confidence soars!

Mockingbird Academy is dedicated to delivering a highquality Performing Arts programme to Qatar. To nurture young talent, develop skills and build confidence, by providing access to professional theatre training in first class drama studio. It is committed to provide a cultural resource to Doha College students and the wider community, fostering collaboration among its students and associates. Mockingbird Academy is also committed to give its students an opportunity to explore their imagination, develop critical thinking and to become more creative, as they work together on vocal techniques, role play, improvisation and performance texts. Mockingbird Academy’s focus is on inclusion and quality, aiming to increase theatre’s impact on the community.

Qatar’s largest multi-sports youth coaching provider

Under the umbrella of Doha College, Evolution Sports began in 2007 with loads of enthusiasm and just a few worn out footballs. Evo Sports has grown into the largest multisport coaching organisation in Qatar. The team shares a passion for everything positive in sport. There is a belief in being inclusive and helping people to achieve their goals, from getting involved, whether it’s professional coaching, team sports, getting fit, making friends, holiday sports camps or just a bit of fun.

Income and Expenditure Summary

Income

Doha College relies on tuition fees as the main source of income.

Expenditure

Staff costs are the main expenditure at Doha College, followed by rent and depreciation on assets.

Fees Income 96%

Exam Fee 1%

Registration fees 1%

Other Income 2%

Salaries and Other Sta Costs 56%

Interest payment 7%

Rent 9%

Repairs & Maintenance 3%

Educational Supplies 2%

IT Expenses 1%

Other Expenses 4%

Depreciation 18%

OUR VISION

To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds.

OUR MISSION

With the growth-mindset philosophy of High Performance Learning, we develop confidence, creativity and intellectual curiosity in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for our students to make a lasting contribution to global society.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Excellence and diligence

• Respect and integrity

• Commitment and accountability

• Perseverance and honesty

• Fun and enjoyment

• Challenge and reward