Issue #24 Doha Family Magazine Spring 2018

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QATAR ACADEMY AL KHOR Pre-3-Grade 11

Qatar Academy Al Khor (QAK) aims to meet the educational needs and expectations of students and to provide them with opportunities to reach their full potential by inspiring excellence in learning through intercultural understanding. QAK is accredited by the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Middle States Commission (MSA-CESS).

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To apply: qak.openapply.com For more information: 4454 6757 | 4454 6790 hmukhtar@qf.org.qa | rsmohammed@qf.org.qa


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Open admissions for Academic Years 2018–2019 Q.F.I. School provides a world-class educa on fusing the best educa onal prac ces from Finland into the Qatar context Primary school for girls and boys Grades 0-9 for children aged 5-14 Main language of instruc on is English

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Providing an innovative

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SISQ welcomed over 300 students in September 2017, and is the most successful new school opening in Doha in recent years. We provide a truly global and innovative education, set within a supportive environment with small class sizes for an optimal learning experience. • International Baccalaureate curricula*

Join our weekly school tours every Tuesday morning, visit: www.sisq.qa/schooltours

• Truly international learning community • Wide range of extracurricular activities • Innovative learning techniques • Excellent facilities

Admissions open for September 2018 Accepting applications for entry into the Early Years, Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes for children aged 3 to 16 years. +974 4036 3131

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Al Hashimiya Street, Al Luqta, Doha, Qatar

*The Swiss International School is a candidate school to deliver the International Baccalaureate Programmes

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OPEN FOR REGISTRATION Tots Corner Nursery is a second home for your child It provides a safe, secure, stimulating and fun environment that help children flourish. We follow the EYFS British Curriculum, with The Montessori Method incorporated. Guided by each child’s individual needs to ensure they leave us more confident, social, independent and prepared for school. We take children from 1-4 years. Please come to see our lovely nursery anytime.

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School

Phone

Curriculum

Ages

Summit Academy Al Manaseer

4468-8590

American

Primary

Summit Academy Al Nuaija West

4466-3802

American

Primary

Doha English Speaking School

4459-2750

British

Primary

Edison International Academy Dahl Al Hamam

4037-0653

British

Primary

Edison International Academy Markhiya

4488-7135

British

Primary

Edison International Academy Muaither

4427-5927

British

Primary

English Modern School Al Wakra

4417-3494

British

Primary

Gheras International School

4442-2028

British

Primary

International British School

4478-6837

British

Primary

King's College Doha

4496-5888

British

Primary

Loydence Academy

4491-8111

British

Primary

Newton British School Al Waab

4447-2427

British

Primary

Newton International School West Bay

4493-5507

British

Primary

Oryx International School

4036-0080

British

Primary

Spectra Global School

4481-3278

British

Primary

The Royal Grammar School, Guildford in Qatar

4036-0450

British

Primary

Doha British School Al Wakra

4019-8080

British

Primary

Newton British Academy Al Dafna

44142294

British

Primary

Hayat Universal Bilingual School

4468-0273

British Columbia

Primary

Next Generation Ain Khaled, Al Wukair, Nuaija

4491-2642

British, Islamic

Primary

Iqra English School Boys Primary

4469-4403

British, Qatari

Primary

Iqra English School Girls Primary

4451-0053

British, Qatari

Primary

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School

Phone

Curriculum

Ages

Loyola International School

4431-1390

CBSE

Primary

Rajagiri Public School

4488-5440

CBSE

Primary

Lycée Franco-Qatarien Voltaire West Bay

4035-4040

French

Primary

Al Mahd International School

4466-5499

IPC

Primary

Al Watniya International School (AWIS)

4017-4930

IPC

Primary

Compass International School Al Gharrafa

4034-9666

IPC

Primary

Compass International School Al Rayyan

4034-9777

IPC

Primary

Al Rowad International School

4450-5794

Islamic

Primary

Royal International School

4414-1319

Modified American

Primary

Leaders International Private School

4039-6076

Modified British

Primary

Al Tamakon For Comprehensive Education

4466-0466

Special Needs

Primary

Sunbeam Centre of Excellence

4444-0108

Special Needs

Primary

Awfaz Global School Dafna/Izghawa

4460-4660

British

Primary

GEMS Wellington School Qatar

4041-7555

British

Primary, Middle

Newton International School

4466-6246

British

Primary, Middle

Qatar International School

4483-3456

British

Primary, Middle

The Phoenix Private School

4442-0844

British

Primary, Middle

Noor Al Khaleej International School

4466-6110

British, IGCSE

Primary, Middle

Pearling Season International School of Doha

4032-2408

British, IPC, IMYC

Primary, Middle

Qatar Finland International School

4012-7890

Finnish

Primary, Middle

Swiss International School

4036-3131

IB

Primary, Middle

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor

4437-9600

IPC

Primary, Middle

Japan School of Doha

3329-1756

Japanese

Primary, Middle

International School of Choueifat Doha

4495-9595

SABIS Education System

Primary, Middle

Step by Step Centre for Special Needs

4475-7225

Special Needs, IED-III, CIBS II

Primary, Middle

Al Manar International School Al Dafna

4493-5522

American

Primary, Secondary

Al Manar International School Izghawa

4017-5748

American

Primary, Secondary

Al Manar International School Ma'amoura

4486-8624

American

Primary, Secondary

American Academy School

4455-1278

American

Primary, Secondary

Elite International School

4498-1133

American

Primary, Secondary

GEMS American Academy

4032-9000

American

Primary, Secondary

Global Academy International

4465-5001

American

Primary, Secondary

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Phone

Curriculum

Ages

Middle East International School

4444-9892

American

Primary, Secondary

Vision international School

4487-0995

American

Primary, Secondary

Al Manar International School Al Sadd

4417-1303 Â

American

Primary, Secondary

Qatar Academy - Al Khor

4454-6750

American, IB

Primary, Secondary

American School of Doha

4459-1511

American, IB, AP

Primary, Secondary

Bangladesh MHM School & College

4468-3657

Bangladesh

Primary, Secondary

Bright Future International School

4451-4516

British

Primary, Secondary

Cambridge International School for Girls

4465-9106

British

Primary, Secondary

Doha Academy Primary Al Waab/Salwa

4020-2700

British

Primary, Secondary

Doha College Al Waab

4407-6777

British

Primary, Secondary

Doha College West Bay

4407-6777

British

Primary, Secondary

Dukhan English School

4014-2133

British

Primary, Secondary

English Modern School Al Khor

4450 2172

British

Primary, Secondary

English Modern School Doha

4488-3806

British

Primary, Secondary

Newton British Academy Barwa City

4006-1501

British

Primary, Secondary

Newton International School Lagoon

4412-2254

British

Primary, Secondary

Park House English School

4468-3800

British

Primary, Secondary

Sherborne Qatar

4459-6400

British

Primary, Secondary

Newton International Academy Barwa

40016401

British

Primary, Secondary

Doha British School Ain Khaled

4019-8000

British, IB

Primary, Secondary

The Gulf English School

4457-8777

British, IB, AS/I/GCSE

Primary, Secondary

Next Generation Al Daayen

4488-0862

British, Islamic

Primary, Secondary

Al Khor International School

4473-3688

British, Qatari

Primary, Secondary

Birla Public School

4467-6701

CBSE

Primary, Secondary

Doha Modern Indian School

4458-3121

CBSE

Primary, Secondary

DPS Modern Indian School

4449-9100

CBSE

Primary, Secondary

MES Indian School

4457-2888

CBSE

Primary, Secondary

Pearl School Thumama

4444-2555

CBSE

Primary, Secondary

Pearl School West Bay

4483-3894

CBSE

Primary, Secondary

Shantiniketan Indian School

4415-1524

CBSE

Primary, Secondary

Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha

4469-4869

Edexcel IPC

Primary, Secondary

Al Jazeera Academy

4469-3777

EYFS, Qatari, British IGCSE/AS

Primary, Secondary

Pakistan International School Qatar

4468-3343

FBISE, Pakistan

Primary, Secondary

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School

Phone

Curriculum

Ages

LycĂŠe Franco-Qatarien Voltaire Al Waab

4035-4060

French

Primary, Secondary

Lycee Bonaparte

4496-0300

French, IB

Primary, Secondary

German International School

4451-6836

German, IB DP

Primary, Secondary

ACS Doha International School

4000-9797

IB

Primary, Secondary

Arab International Academy

4041-4999

IB

Primary, Secondary

International School of London Qatar

4433-8600

IB

Primary, Secondary

Qatar Academy

4454-2000

IB

Primary, Secondary

SEK International School Qatar

4012-7636

IB

Primary, Secondary

Qatar Leadership Academy for Boys Al Khor

4454-2222

IB

Primary, Secondary

Ebla International School

4411-2080

IPC

Primary, Secondary

Compass International School Madinat Khalifa

4034-9888

IPC, IB

Primary, Secondary

Lebanese School

4493-4545

Lebanese

Primary, Secondary

Al Maha for Girls

4444-0122

Modified British

Primary, Secondary

Al Arqam Academy for Girls

4450-5557

Modified British, Islamic

Primary, Secondary

Philippine School Doha

4440-9888

Philippines

Primary, Secondary

Blyth Academy Qatar

4421-7553

Province of Alberta

Primary, Secondary

Al Maha for Boys

4444-0122

Qatari, Modified British

Primary, Secondary

Child Development Centre

4414-7283

Special Needs

Primary, Secondary

HOPE Qatar

5534-8611

Special Needs

Primary, Secondary

Awsaj Academy

4454-2111

Special Needs American, Qatar High School Diploma

Primary, Secondary

Debakey High School for Health Professions

4499-9851

American, AP

Secondary

Next Generation Al Wakra

4491-2642

British, Islamic

Secondary

Lycee Franco Qatarien Voltaire Salwa

4035-4025

French

Secondary

Al Rayyan Al Jadeed Independent School for Girls

4404-2760

Other

Secondary

Shafallah Center

4495-6666

Special Needs

ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence

4413-6000

Sports

Tunisian School

4469-0109

Tunesian

Shafallah Center

4495-6666

Special Needs

Tunisian School

4469-0109

Tunesian

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R A B T E ING L E C

Ain Khalid Campus An ‘Outstanding’ School British Schools Overseas, June 2017 DBS student achieved highest mark in the world for Arabic Studies, 2017 DBS student achieved highest mark in Qatar for Mathematics, 2017 DBS student achieved highest mark in the Middle East for Computer Science, 2017 High quality, all-through education from pre-school to senior secondary

Wakra Primary & Middle School Campus International School Parental Care Team of the Year, 2018 An ‘Outstanding’ School British Schools Overseas, June 2017 Accredited for 5 years by Qatar National Schools Accreditation, May 2017 Nominated for International School Leadership Team of the year, 2017



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