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Nursery/Preschools Acorn Nursery English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum Ain Khaled E3 4038 7684 Al Khor 4471 3597 acornqatar.com Calgary Int'l Pre-School (CIPS) D2 Alberta Early Childhood Curriculum 4416 1760, 5582 3005 cips-qatar.com CESK Pre-school D3 British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 4413 5675 ceskpreschool.com Elder Tree Kindergarten British Curriculum Ain Khaled (KG) E3 4498 4984 elder-tree.com The English Kindergarten E3 British Curriculum 4491 9318/9, 5511 6312 tek.com.qa
Montezine Nursery of Doha D4 British Curriculum 4466 1250 montezinenursery.com Noor International School Kindergarten C2 British Curriculum 4427 9739 alnischool.com Perles d’Avenir Nursery B4 French Curriculum 4481 7611 perlesdavenirqatar.com Summit Academy Kindergarten American Curriculum Duhail (KG) B3 4466 3802, 6650 4327 summitacademyqatar.com
Primary/Secondary Schools ACS Int'l School C3 American Curriculum, IB 4474 9000/1 acs-schools.com
Fun First Nursery B4 British EYFS Curriculum 4411 0953 funfirstnursery.com
Al Jazeera Academy E3 British EYFS/National Curriculum/ IGCSE 4469 3777 aja.edu.qa
Giggles Nursery C2 Approach Curriculum 4488 0017, 4480 4447, 3318 8331 my-giggles.com
Al Khor Int'l School UK and Indian Curriculums 4473 3688 akis.sch.qa
Gulf English Nursery C2 British EYFS Curriculum 4436 4756 gulfenglishnursery.com
American School of Doha (ASD) D3 American, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) 4459 1500 asd.sch.qa
Kanga's Pouch Nursery C3 British EYFS Curriculum 4416 8931, 7788 6171 kangaspouch.com Little Academy Nursery American Curriculum Al Maamoura D3 4460 2713 Al Markhiya C3 4411 0027 littleacademy.net QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
Arab Int'l Academy D3 International Baccalaureate 4041 4999 aia.qa Blyth Academy Qatar D3 Province of Alberta Curriculum 4421 7553/4 blythacademyqatar.com
Compass Int'l School International Primary Curriculum/ IB/British Curriculum/ International GCSE Al Gharrafa C2 4034 9666 Al Rayyan C3 4034 9777 Al Themaid B1 4034 6801 Madinat Khalifa C3 4034 9888 nordangliaeducation.com Doha British School (DBS) National Curriculum (UK), IB Ain Khaled E3 4019 8000 Al Wakra F5 4019 8080 dohabritishschool.com dbswakra.com Doha College C2 National Curriculum (UK) Al Wajba 4407 6777 dohacollege.com Doha English Speaking School (DESS) C3 National Curriculum (UK) 4459 2750 dess.org DPS Modern Indian School F5 CBSE India 4449 9100 dpsmisdoha.com Edison Int'l Academy British Curriculum Al Markhiya C3 4488 7135 Dahl Al Hamam C3 4037 0653 Muaither D2 4427 5927 edisonqatar.com Egyptian Language School In Doha E3 Egyptian Curriculum 4468 5378/85 egylangsc.com English Modern School International Curriculum Al Khor 4450 2172 emskhor.net Al Messila C3 4488 3806/7 emsdoha.net Al Wakra F5 4417 3494, 4411 1911 emswakra.net Ethiopian Community International School – Doha Ethiopian Curriculum 4020 7000 ecisdoha.com
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GEMS Wellington School, Qatar F4 British Curriculum 4041 7444/5 gemswellingtonschool-qatar.com German Int'l School Doha D4 IB Programmes 4451 6836 ds-doha.de Gulf English School C2 IGCSE, International Baccalaureate 4457 8777 gulfenglishschool.com Hamilton International School E4 International Curriculum 4492 4343, 3329 6569 hamiltoninternationalschool.qa Ideal Indian School E3 CBSE India 4468 4849 idealschoolqatar.com The Int’l School of Choueifat - Doha B4 British/American Curriculums 4495 9595 iscdoha.sabis.net The Int'l School of London (ISL) Qatar A2/A3 International Baccalaureate 4433 8600 islqatar.org King’s College, Doha E4 British Curriculum 4496 5888 kingscollegedoha.com
MES Indian School E3 CBSE India 4457 2888 mesqatar.org Michael E. DeBakey High School – Qatar D3 American Curriculum (focus on Science and Mathematics) 4499 9851 debakeyatqatar.org Newton British Academy National Curriculum (UK) Al Dafna B3 4493 5507 Barwa City E4 4006 1501 Ezdan Oasis F4 4434 0144 newtonschools.sch.qa Newton British School National Curriculum (UK) Al Waab D3 4447 2427 Muraikh D2 6647 7410 newtonschools.sch.qa Newton Int'l Academy National Curriculum (UK) Barwa City F3 4001 6401 newtonschools.sch.qa Newton Int'l School National Curriculum (UK) D Ring Road D4 4466 6246 Legtaifiya (Lagoon) B4 4412 2254 West Bay B4 4493 5507 newtonschools.sch.qa Nord Anglia Int'l School British Curriculum Al Khor 4437 9600 nordangliaeducation.com/ our-schools/al-khor Northview International School Artemis Education 3038 5685 northview.school Oryx Int'l School, Doha E4 National Curriculum (UK) 4036 0085 Enquiries 4036 0063 oryxschool.qa
The Lebanese School C4 Lebanese Curriculum 4493 4545 lsq.sch.qa
Pak Shama School Doha - Qatar E4 FBISE Islamabad, Pakistan 4416 3712 pakshama.edu.qa
Lycée Bonaparte C4 French Curriculum/IB 4496 0300 lycee-bonaparte.fr Lycée Franco-Qatarien Voltaire French Curriculum/IB Al Aziziya D3 4035 4025 Al Dafna B3 4035 4060 Al Waab D3 4035 4065 lyceevoltaire.org
Palestinian School E3 4436 4152 pal-school.info Park House English School E3 National Curriculum (UK) 4468 3800 parkhouseschool.com
Pearling Season Int'l School of Doha (PSI) D4 British Curriculum 4032 2408/07, 7707 8282 psisd.com.qa Philippine School Doha C3 Filipino Curriculum 4440 9888 psd.sch.qa Qatar Academy C2 International Baccalaureate 4454 2000 qa.edu.qa Qatar Academy Msheireb C2 Dual Language Programme 4454 2116 qam.qa Qatar-Finland Int'l School A3 Finnish-Qatari Curriculum 4012 7888/90 qfischool.com Qatar Int'l School C4 National Curriculum (UK) 4483 3456 qis.org The Royal Grammar School (RGS) Guildford in Qatar A2 British Curriculum 4036 0450 rgsgq.com SEK Int'l School Qatar C3 International Baccalaureate PYP Curriculum 4012 7633 sek.qa Sherborne Qatar National Curriculum (UK) Prep School 4459 6566 D2 School for Girls 4495 3444 A2 Senior School 4459 6400 C2 sherborneqatar.org Summit Academy American Curriculum Al Manaseer (main) E2 4468 8590 Al Nuaija West (KG) D4 4466 3802/6650 4327 summitacademyqatar.com Swiss Int'l School Qatar C3 International Baccalaureate 4036 3131, 7070 6963 sisq.qa
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Vision Int'l School F5 American Curriculum 4487 0995 vis.qa
Specialised Schools Awsaj Academy C2 Specialised Curriculum for children needing an Alternative Education Plan 4454 2111 tlc.edu.qa
Qatar Leadership Academy American Curriculum, IB and Leadership Training 4043 9298 qla.edu.qa
Special Needs Education Mind Institute E3 3337 7648, 4418 1968 mindinstitutes.com Shafallah Center A4 Adapted Curriculums in Arabic for children with special needs 4495 6666 shafallah.org.qa Step by Step Centre for Special Needs D3 A range of programmes for students with learning challenges 4475 7625 stepbystepqatar.com
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City University College, Ulster University Qatar D4 4019 8198 ulsteruniversity.edu.qa cityuniversitycollege.edu.qa College of the North AtlanticQatar B3 4495 2222 cna-qatar.com Doha Institute for Graduate Studies B3 4035 6810 dohainstitute.edu.qa
Global Studies Institute D3 3007 6005 gis-qatar.org
Berlitz Language Centre E4 4455 0506/7 berlitz-qatar.com
Hamad Bin Khalifa University C2 4454 0272 hbku.edu.qa
British Council D3 800 5501 britishcouncil.qa
HEC Paris in Qatar C2 4454 0161 qatar.exed.hec.edu
Geometric Learning Centre D3 English, Maths, Science, Arabic and French 4427 9295, 3333 2468 geometric-centre.com
Lusail University A3 4401 1111 lu.edu.qa Northwestern University in Qatar C2 4454 5000 qatar.northwestern.edu Qatar Aeronautical Academy C5 4440 8888 qaa-edu.webflow.io Qatar University B3 4403 3333 qu.edu.qa Stenden University Qatar D3 4488 8116 stenden.edu.qa Texas A&M University Qatar C2 4423 0201 qatar.tamu.edu University of Calgary-Qatar C2 4406 5200 ucalgary.edu.qa University Foundation College C3 Pre Foundation, NCUK, IELTS 4444 1291 ufc.edu.qa VCUarts Qatar C2 4402 0555 qatar.vcu.edu Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar C2 4492 8000 qatar-weill.cornell.edu
Academic/Learning Centres Academic Bridge Program C2 4454 2120/1 abp.edu.qa
IAID D4 Performing arts 4444 1234, 4432 0974 iaidonline.org Institut Français du Qatar B4 4493 0862 institutfrancais-qatar.com Qatar Foundation C2 4454 0000 qf.org.qa Qatar Science and Technology Park C2 4454 7070 qstp.org.qa Qatar Skills Academy E3 Vocational Training 4416 1622 qatarskillsacademy.com StudyPlus Academic Tutoring D3 IGCSE/A Level/IB/AP/Skill Booster 4442 4294 thestudyplus.com ScorePlus Test Preparation D3 SAT/SATII/ACT/IELTS/GMAT/GRE 4436 8580 princetonreviewme.com Qatar Int'l Beauty Academy (Tajmeel) C2 4036 3057/77 qatarinternationalbeautyacademy.com Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) C2 4454 2578 tii.qa
Al Seraj Training Centre C3 7700 1379 serajlc.net
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Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar C2 4454 8400 qatar.cmu.edu
Belgravia High School D3 4016 5151, 3323 9669 belgraviadoha.com
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Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence D3 Modified Qatari Curriculum/ Sports Development 4413 6570 aspire.qa
Georgetown University in Qatar C2 4457 8100 qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu
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ACS Doha Students Inspired By Leading Innovators importantly, when taking on such a role, we must be true to what we’re passionate about because that’s what inspires us the most to drive change.”
Leading innovators from the worlds of sustainability, healthcare and education have been inspiring the next generation of leaders at ACS Doha in the fourth and final virtual event in a series, entitled ‘The World Needs…’. ‘The World Needs…Innovators’ featured three keynote speakers, each with valuable experience of applying innovative ideas to their field of expertise: Ghanim Al Sulaiti, a Qatar-based entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, revealed how innovation has driven his successful business initiatives; Tamsin GreulichSmith, Director of School of X at the DesignSingapore Council, discussed how innovation was transforming healthcare outcomes in Singapore; and Brianna Gray, Professional Learning and Growth Lead at ACS International Schools, described her vital work in helping young people join the next generation of innovators. Previous editions of ‘The World Needs…’ webinar – hosted by ACS’s UK schools in Cobham, Egham and Hillingdon – put the focus on tech-savvy learners, global citizens, and adventurers. Speaking on the link between innovation and sustainability, Ghanim Al Sulaiti said: “Every day presents a chance to challenge what we know. What is of importance is seizing each opportunity as it comes by being open to the idea of change and challenging ourselves to find solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our society. For me, innovation meant to bring a lifestyle that didn’t exist in Qatar. Beyond technology, innovation can be any form of change, such as to the environment or towards health, which enhances life.”
ACS’ Brianna Gray reaffirmed one of its core beliefs: “If there is one thing that education teaches us, it is that there is always something new to learn in light of the constant change we experience. By continuously adapting, discussing, and reflecting, we can challenge what we know and find new and better ways of doing things. So, in grasping the opportunity that comes from change, it is important to be creative. We know that innovators are curious and that they have creative intelligence and this is something we try to cultivate through our workshops and programmes at ACS Doha.” Initiatives such as these virtual events build on the existing strengths of ACS Doha as the only Qatar school to offer both an Advanced Placement (AP) programme and the International Baccalaureate (IB). Its resources are also enhanced by a landmark new 60,000 sqm campus at Al Kheesa, opened in September 2020, with places for 2,500 students, plus flexible outdoor and indoor spaces in which to create and innovate.
Transformation specialist, Tamsin Greulich-Smith, commented: “Innovation isn’t always radical; it can be really simple. It’s about understanding the needs of our societies and finding gaps that we can address with new ideas. Today, the innovator must embrace the complexities that come with an interconnected world, instead of seeing them as obstacles. But most
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GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ) is a
fully-accredited, American-curriculum school nestled on a spacious 20,000 square meter campus that is known for its clean, expansive and state-ofthe-art facilities. GAAQ is a proud member school of the GEMS Education family, a distinguished network of schools well-known for providing a superb quality of education in the Middle East and around the world. Since the school’s inception in 2014, parents have continuously selected the school for its student and teacher diversity (78 students and 19 teacher nationalities), North American international leadership experience (Senior Leadership Team has experience leading schools in 8 different countries), strong customer service (timely communication, ease of access to administration and teachers, highest parent satisfaction in GEMS Education network) and a fun school environment that regularly holds monthly spirit days, weekly afterschool activities, a competitive sports culture, major school events and Upper School House challenges, to name a few. Their flexible pace of education, along with their hands-on and creative learning approach, appeals to many families. Differentiated instruction means teachers customize instruction to meet individual learning and behavioral needs. Because each student has a specific learning and behavior plan, no child is left behind; the goal is for ALL students to excel on their individual path. The American curriculum is also focused on the following developmental strands: cognitive (how to think), academic, social-emotional, physical and mental development.
What Makes Our School Unique? • Fully-accredited, K-12 international academy by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) • College Board-certified school offering 14 Advanced Placement (AP) courses in addition to the reputable • AP Capstone Diploma and Springboard program • Named “The 10 Best International Schools in Qatar” and “Most Valuable Schools to Watch in the Middle East” by The Knowledge Review magazine •Recipient of the Qatar Green Building Council’s (QGBC) School Sustainability Award as well as the prestigious Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) EcoSchools Green Flag Award • Earned highest parent satisfaction rating among all K-12 schools in the entire GEMS Education network for the second year in a row
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Schools, Schools & More Schools By Ola Diab The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and Dar Al Uloom Real Estate Development Company to construct eight public schools within Qatar Schools Development Program and under the public private partnership (PPP) system.
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he Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, underlined that the agreement signed between the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and Dar Al Uloom Real Estate Development Company, a subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Group, to construct eight public schools within Qatar Schools Development Program and under the public private partnership (PPP) system, embodies the principles stipulated by Law No 12 of 2020 on regulating the partnership between the government and the private sector, which was issued by HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. HE Al Kuwari indicated that this agreement represents an inspiring model for the partnership between the public and private sectors, especially as it mainly aims at supporting the nations education system, adding that the partnership contributes to expanding Qatar’s investment horizons. According to HE Al Kuwari, PPP projects play a vital role in rationalising public budget expenditures, achieving the optimal investment of resources, and enhancing the competitiveness of Qatari private companies, as well as directing government agencies to adopt a new vision for managing national projects, meeting economic and social
development requirements, and attracting domestic and foreign investments. According to the President of Ashghal, Dr Engineer Saad bin Ahmed Al Muhannadi, the contract is the first of its kind, and comes within the framework of the recent law issued by HH the Amir regulating the partnership between public sector and private sector, where 47 new schools are expected to be established in the private sector during the next five years, including these eight schools as a first package. According to Dr Al Muhannadi, the project has been assigned to a national company in accordance with the government’s directives to give priority to Qatari businesses, noting that Ashghal does not hesitate to facilitate procedures for the private sector, especially for local firms who are implementing Ashghal projects. Under the agreement, which has been concluded within the framework of the Qatar Schools Development Program and under the PPP system, Dar Al Uloom Real Estate Development Company will establish eight new public schools for the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. In this context, a middle school and a secondary school for boys will be built in Al Kheesa and Rawdat Al Hamama in addition to a middle school for girls in Bu Fesseela, three secondary schools for girls in Umm Salal Mohammed, Rawdat Al Naisar and Al Wakra, and an elementary school for girls and a model school for boys in Al Wukair. The Qatar Schools PPP Development Programme has already been implemented in the beginning of 2021 with some schools to be completed by 2022; however, the eight school buildings will be constructed over three years. They will accommodate more than 6,000 students and employ 720 people. Each school will consist of 30 classrooms to accommodate 786 students. According to the approved design model, the schools will include various educational facilities such as science labs,
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language labs, information technology, sports and arts halls, multipurpose halls, gyms, libraries and classrooms, in addition to external facilities including shaded parking, sports fields, and service buildings. The implementing company will also take into account the sustainability criteria represented by the GSAS 3-star system, which focuses on promoting the application of green building requirements in the design and construction of facilities. With regard to safety requirements, compliance will be taken into account in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as well as civil defence requirements. The new school buildings will also consider the requirements of Qatar Building Code for people with special needs, in terms of providing appropriate entrances as well as special toilet designs and other requirements. The new buildings will also witness adjustments in external and interior designs, including changing the colours of floors and interior walls to suit students' ages, which improves the study and psychological environment and reflects positively on educational outcomes.
Package 3 Fourteen schools will be constructed in the third package of Qatar Schools Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Development Programme. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), has announced a request for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI) in PPP development of Qatari schools (package 3), which consists of four secondary schools, five preparatory schools, four primary schools, and a school for students with special needs. This step is aimed at meeting the increasing demand in the education sector, coinciding with the population growth and the increasing number of students enrolled in schools, while achieving continuous improvement in the quality of education. The project’s scope of work includes the design and construction of 14 schools, demolition works in evacuated schools, project financing, operation, and maintenance for a 25-year concession period, and asset transfer to Ashghal by that period’s end.
More schools The Ministry of Education and Higher Education issues licences for private schools and pre-schools according to the provisions of Law No 23 of 2015. The Private Schools Licensing Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has received 38 applications for licences to operate new private schools and kindergartens for the academic year 2021-22, from 1 November 2020 until 31 December 2020. The 38 applications include 21 requests seeking licences for operating private kindergartens and schools of British curriculum, 11 applications for American curriculum schools, three requests for Indian curriculum schools, two applications for schools under the Qatar national standard, and one request for a Turkish curriculum school. According to the Director of Private Schools Licensing Department, at present, a total of 337 private kindergartens and schools are operating in the country with private schools and kindergartens enrolling 200,782 students, including 40,650 Qatari students. There are international schools such as American, British and French; community schools serving different nationalities; and Qatari public schools. The Ministry also has detailed by-laws outlining the setup requirements for potential private school operators. Investors can apply for private school licences in November and December of each year through the school registration portal. The Ministry requires all private schools to teach in their curricula Arabic language, Islamic studies and Qatari history. Once licenced, the Ministry monitors private schools to ensure they are complying with the academic terms of their licence and that their educational plans are met. m ©
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The Arab International Academy (AIA) was founded in Qatar in 2016, based on a belief that educating our children is a critical step in building their future as individuals and contributing members of our society, who will help enhance progress on national, regional, and international levels.
with an open mind and cultivate an awareness of their identity and culture to understand and accept others. The IB program’s philosophy is designed to create students who are: thinkers, inquirers, communicators, risk-takers and are also balanced, reflective, principled, caring, knowledgeable, and open-minded.
The initiative to establish AIA emerged from the desire to contribute to the Qatar 2030 Vision, which aims to build a Qatari educational system that promotes critical thinking and creates a capacity for innovation. In support of the vision, Arab International Academy has incorporated unique features such as a well-developed international curriculum, excellent facilities, and cross-curricular content designed to promote learning and use of multiple languages.
All children in the preschool learn English and Arabic. As they progress, they will additionally learn French as a third language. In primary school, one track provides the language of instruction in English and students learn Arabic and French as second and third languages. In the other elementary track, the language of instruction in grades K-5 is Arabic, with English being taught at an advanced level, and students also learn French as a third language.
Arab International Academy strives to implement rigorous, international academic programs that align with the mission and vision. Therefore, Arab International Academy pursued and received the IB authorization to implement the Diploma Programme, the Middle Years Programme, and the Primary Years Programme. It also gained Qatar National School Accreditation and CIS membership.
Furthermore, At AIA, we believe in technology’s importance in creating a dynamic teaching and learning environment. We also think that digital fluency and citizenship are essential aspects of all students’ academic and professional success. Therefore, we provide quality hardware and a high-speed internet connection to enable the school community to access and leverage online content and communities fully. We also offer our teaching staff continuous training regarding seamless integration of all aspects of technology in their classrooms to enhance students’ learning experiences.
The IB Programs’ goal is to develop the whole person cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. The IB programs also strive to help students develop the ability to face challenges
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Welcome to Belgravia Belgravia High School is a British school in Doha offering new concept in education, where school students are given a quality, British education in a friendly and supportive environment. Belgravia offers students the opportunity to grow within a mature setting, it offers quality education in luxurious surroundings. Belgravia High School offers outstanding teaching of British curriculum AS, A2 and IGCSE subjects in a calm, friendly and supportive learning environment. The combination of small teaching groups, quality academic delivery and our superb, purpose-built facilities will help your son or daughter settle quickly into life at Belgravia and prepare them for the independent learning and living that they will need at university.
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Education in Qatar
Qatar places education at the heart of its national development strategy as it seeks to move from a hydrocarbon-based to a knowledge-based economy. Its vision is for all citizens to have equal access to education and training consistent with their abilities and interests – and which will prepare them for participation in the workforce where possible. So great is its belief in the global importance of education, Qatar also funds a number of educational initiatives overseas. Qatar’s expatriate population continues to grow, putting considerable pressure on many international, private and community schools, which as a result have been operating at capacity. Class size is limited by law to approximately 30 students, forcing a number of schools to close admission lists due to lack of available space or staff. New schools are opening but demand continues to grow, rendering early registration essential. Students may be required to sit an entrance exam; reports and test results from previous schools may also be required. With the diversity of the population, schools in the private sector offer up to 23 curriculums, including Qatari, British, American, Indian, French, Egyptian, Lebanese, Canadian, German, Finnish, Filipino, Swiss and Syrian. There are more than 840 schools in Qatar with approximately 300,000 students. In a move aimed at providing quality education that would lead to the all-round development of Qatar's children, The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Law No 9 of 2017, regulating government or public schools, which are mainly attended by Qataris and Arabic-speaking students. The academic year 2019–20 was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All schools, universities and other educational institutions closed on QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
10 March 2020. Final exams were either taken online or postponed until students return to school. In May 2020, the ministry published the calendar for the academic year 2020–21. School employees returned to duty on 19 August 2020, and classes began on 1 September 2020. Blended or virtual learning continues through the academic year 2020–21 as precautionary measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, as per the decision of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to adopt blended learning – combining classroom teaching with distance learning – which requires only 30% attendance of the total capacity of schools. There are 283 public schools and preschools and 334 private schools and kindergartens with over 340,000 students enrolled for the academic year 2020–21. Staff members of all private and public schools in Qatar had to undergo medical examinations before the start of the academic year 2020–21 to ensure they are free of COVID-19. For more private and public schools in Qatar, the academic year 2020–21 began mid-August 2020 and will continue until the beginning of June 2021.
For more detailed information on education in Qatar, visit the Ministry of Education and Higher Education website at edu.gov.qa. For a list of nurseries, kindergartens, schools and universities, see Useful Numbers and the adverts in this section.
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As part of Nord Anglia Education’s global network of 70 premium schools, Compass International School provides an educational Through bespoke global educational experiences, collaborations with some of the world’s finest institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, (MIT) and The Juilliard School, and a personalised approach to learning, Compass delivers excellent academic outcomes for children at all levels. To find out how your child will succeed in the classroom and beyond, visit us at: cisdoha.com
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The ministry invites students, parents and all relevant educational entities to use its mobile app to learn about the many services that it offers so as to enhance communication among schools, families and all stakeholders. The app is available on Google Play, the App Store and Windows Phone Store. School fees: Most expatriate students in Qatar attend private schools, where fees are met by parents or occasionally an employer. Fees increase with the level of education, particularly towards the end of secondary school, and are usually payable in advance per term or half year. Most schools require a one-off non-refundable registration fee on initial admission and charge for entrance assessments. An additional non-refundable registration fee may be required from current students to secure a place for the following year. Fees vary: International schools – approximately QAR22,000 a year at primary and QAR35,000 a year at secondary level with fees at international schools often considerably higher (in some cases QAR50,000 to QAR60,000+ at secondary level). Schools may not increase fees without prior approval from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Parents are strongly advised to negotiate the inclusion of school fees and incidentals (for all children) in their employment contracts. Hidden ‘extras’ may include: books and stationery; capital charges, refundable deposit, ‘other resources’; exam entrance or invigilation fees; uniforms; and transport. Many schools offer transportation for a fee; alternatives are to hire private drivers, or share ‘school runs’ with other parents. Few live near enough to their schools to walk. Academic calendar: Qatar has implemented a compulsory ‘unified school year’ calendar for private and public schools. The academic year usually begins in August/September and ends in May/June. All public schools and most private schools in Qatar follow the unified school year QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
calendar; however, a few private schools are exempted from following the unified school year calendar and follow the academic calendar followed by their respective countries. Timings and holidays: State and private sector schools operate a single shift, generally starting between 7 am and 8 am and finishing between noon and 2:30 pm, according to age and the time of year. Normally, timings for KG, primary and secondary levels vary within the same school. In May 2018, the ministry issued a circular to reduce school hours for students of all grades in public schools, from 7 am – noon. To be more accommodating to students, in April 2019, the ministry allowed some private schools, especially community schools, to run two shifts from the 2019–20 academic year. The weekend is Friday and Saturday. In 2018, the ministry issued a circular modifying the number of classes to be taught per week, starting from the 2018–19 academic year. According to the circular, for grades one to six, the school day will start from 7 am and end at 12:30 pm from Sunday to Thursday. The number of classes per day will be seven except on Wednesdays and Thursdays, which will be reduced to six. For grades seven to 12, the school day will start at 7 am and end at 1:30 pm with seven classes per day from Sunday to Tuesday. Classes will conclude at 12:30 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays with six classes per day. The number of classes per week is a maximum of 18 for each teacher at all educational institutes from primary to secondary. In addition to Qatari public holidays such as the three-day religious holiday, Eid Al Fitr, which will fall around 13 May 2021, and the four-day religious holiday, Eid Al Adha, which will fall around 19 July 2021, there is a winter break of two weeks, a one two-week break in spring, and two months or more in the summer.
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Primary and Secondary Education
Primary education is compulsory for all Qatari children from age six. Mandatory kindergarten (KG) attendance for Qatari children from the age of four
and their compulsory secondary education are also envisaged. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) supports, regulates and oversees education in Qatar. A robust, diversified, and ever-expanding K-12 system provides a broad set of schooling opportunities to meet the individual needs of students and their families.
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State schools are gender-segregated after preschool and divided into primary, preparatory, secondary and specialised secondary categories. A range of educational facilities at all levels in both sectors, from nursery to postgraduate level, offer parents, guardians and students – both citizens and residents – a wide choice. The majority of Qatari students are enrolled in the public sector, but the number attending (private) international schools has surged in the past decade.
Schools in Qatar are heavily regulated by the ministry. In recent years, nurseries and kindergartens specifically have been heavily scrutinised for licensing and to ensure healthy and safe educational environments.
Nurseries and Kindergartens In January 2014, details of Qatar’s long-awaited new nursery law were released after the legislation received final approval from The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Law No 1 of 2014 – which passed through the Cabinet in October 2015 – had been in the works for years. • The law defines nursery schools as a place designated for the care of children below four years of age. These include the nurseries run by public or private schools. According to Law No 1 of 2014, employees at nurseries are strictly limited to women. Nurseries should be managed by a qualified female director, who will be responsible for all work at the place. She will be aided by a female general supervisor, a female assistant supervisor, a dietician, a nurse, and a female physician, who can be a visiting specialist in paediatrics or general medicine. • In addition, there should be an adequate number of guards, cleaners, drivers, and other necessary staff. Visiting doctors, as well as other employees who do not come into direct contact with the children, may be men. • All nursery staff should be physically fit, free of any communicable disease, enjoy a good reputation with no criminal history, and possess adequate qualifications and expertise. • Nurseries should also keep regular and updated records. According to the law, a prior licence has to be obtained from the department concerned at the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) to establish, manage or modify an existing nursery. • MADLSA will classify nurseries based on the qualifications of its staff and the fees. Nurseries are expected to provide comprehensive care to children and ensure the appropriate conditions to develop their skills in all fields. • With the implementation of this law, nurseries have become more regulated and safer for children. • So when you decide to enrol your child in a nursery ensure the school meets all the criteria outlined. ©
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students achieving places at some of the top Russell Group universities in the UK. Doha British School is also an “Outstanding School” awardee of the British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspectorate. BSO inspection happens every three years and is one of the most detailed and rigorous international school inspections. 3. A safe and secure environment that has a zerotolerance for bullying policy Worried about bullying? With DBS, you don’t have to worry because the school has a commitment to zero tolerance for bullying. The health, safety, and wellbeing of all of its students are its highest priorities. No child should ever be fearful or anxious about coming to school. 4. A school that has a unique focus on the development of the character of children DBS not only places importance on students’ academic achievement but also on their Character Development. One of the school’s core purpose is to prepare students for their life after school. Resilience; self-confidence; honesty; inquisitiveness; motivation; respect and community spirit are some of the traits that the school aims to cultivate. 5. UK-qualified and experienced teachers Doha British School’s qualified and experienced teachers are from the UK and are all trained to the high standards required by the National Curriculum of England.
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Education in Qatar
The Public Sector
Qatar continues to invest heavily in all aspects of public education, regularly assessing progress. Literature, the arts and sport are regarded as important parts of the curriculum, as are religion, culture and tradition, but emphasis is placed on mathematics, the sciences, Arabic and English. Its state schools are known as independent schools.
Ministry of Education and Higher Education The Supreme Education Council (SEC) was disbanded and its role taken over by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education according to Amiri Order No 1 of 2016. The ministry directs the nation's education policy. Membership is drawn from Qatar’s top leaders in government, business and academia. The strategy is to develop the public sector while simultaneously promoting the private, to offer families a wider choice. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education receives and handles all enquiries and complaints from students, their parents or guardians. You can visit the ministry in person at Al Dafna C3. Hotline: 155, edu.gov.qa
with curriculum challenges to competent hospitals and medical centres to diagnose and assess their cases, and regularly follows up with every school support department to monitor their achievements. The Evaluation Institute develops and conducts the testing of students, monitors student learning and evaluates school performance. It also offers a service for certificate attestation/equivalency. Comprehensive individual School Report Cards (SRCs) for independent, private Arabic and international schools in Qatar are available online to the general public. They include data on academic achievement, teaching methods, parental involvement, facilities and resources. To evaluate students in Qatar against those in other countries, the institute participates in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), and Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS). The Evaluation Institute consists of five offices:
At present the three institutes of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education are:
* The Student Assessment Office
The Education Institute oversees and supports public schools, developing curriculum standards in key areas and providing professional development opportunities for staff members. It also monitors their financial management.
* The Data Collection and Management Office (DCM)
The Institute’s Private Schools Office is responsible for licensing Arab, international and expatriate private (including community) schools, nurseries and kindergartens operating in Qatar and monitoring their compliance, including fee structure. It is also responsible for the Educational Voucher Programme. The Institute’s Office of Additional Educational Support provides guidance and assistance in establishing confidential files for students with Additional Educational Support Needs (AESN). It also develops procedures for transferring students QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
* The School Evaluation Office * The Qatar Office of Registration, Licensing and Accreditation (QORLA) * Qatar Senior Schooling Certificate Office The Higher Education Institute (HEI) supports the development of Higher, Technical and Vocational Education (HTVE) so that individuals can develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, prepare for future leadership roles and meet the nation’s workforce needs. It advises individuals on career options and study opportunities that match their abilities and interests, and meets the needs of the labour market. It supervises scholarships and grants for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Qatar, the Arab world, Australia, the UK, Europe, the US and Canada.
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The Institute assists students with online college admission procedures and the Ministry is promoting the mission of Qatar’s cultural attachés in scholarship countries, reopening some which had previously closed.
Increasing educational opportunities Many students who are eligible for public education in Qatari schools have experienced a wider choice and variety of educational opportunities since the introduction of the Ministry’s Educational Voucher programme (certain restrictions apply) which covers tuition fees, books and transportation costs up to a maximum value of QAR28,000 per year. Costs in excess of that remain the responsibility of the parents.
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The Hamad bin Khalifa and Tamim bin Hamad Grants Programmes offer suitably qualified Qatari students scholarships to 30 select universities. HEI has an Advising Career Development Centre and a Scholarship Office as well as a Standards Office, which licenses and accredits higher education institutes and programmes in Qatar.
Additionally, the eLearning portal provides access to online courses covering topics in information technology and business, offering more than 2,500 different courses and allows for flexible learning. Individual enrolment is currently on ‘indefinite hold’, but organisational enrolment is open. elearning.ictqatar.qa
Public schools Autonomous government-funded public schools reflect Qatar’s ‘Education for a New Era’ values through internationally benchmarked curriculum standards in Arabic, English, mathematics and science. Schools must meet the Qatar Comprehensive Educational Assessment and other evaluation tools to measure student learning and school performance, and must comply with periodic financial audits. School curriculums must follow the standards set forth by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Mandatory subjects include Arabic, English, mathematics, science and Islamic studies, while preserving the values and traditions of Qatari society. Public schools are free for Qatari citizens. Non-Qatari enrolments are subject to individual school policy.
eEducation and eLiteracy The Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Communication (previously ictQatar), has created a technology-based framework in public schools that enhances, supports and accelerates the reform initiative. The eLearning portal project enables teachers to prepare their lessons electronically, uploading them for students to access any time, anywhere. Teachers and students are provided with personalised email addresses, and ultimately, every public school
The establishment of public schools in Qatar The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued Law No 9 of 2017, regulating government schools. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education shall regulate the public schools and appoint their administrative and academic staff. The law abolishes Law No 11 of 2006 governing local Independent schools and Law No 12 of 1996 regarding the collection of transportation and other fees from non-Qatari students. The process of converting Independent Schools into Public Schools has been completed in accordance with Law No 9 of 2017. Vacancies of staff in the schools have been filled and seven new schools for different educational levels have been opened and fully equipped to admit students. Teachers have been hired internally from the country through individual interviews as well as through teacher training programmes such as Teach for Qatar. The ministry recruited some teachers from the graduates of the College of Education at Qatar University and hired 201 teachers from Oman, Jordan, Tunisia and Sudan.
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are liable to be fined up to QAR100,000 and their owners can face a jail term of up to two years, or both. The law puts the maximum age of children that can be left in the care of nurseries at four years and stipulates strict licensing criteria.
Qatar’s private-sector Arabic, international and community schools serve over 250,000 students. There are more than 200 private schools and kindergartens in Qatar with more than 190,000 students. The 2020–21 academic year opened with the first Qatar Technical Secondary School for Girls and the opening of the local, private Lusail University. Community schools aim to serve specific expatriate groups and are run, sponsored or overseen, by their diplomatic missions. Some international schools modify their curriculums to accommodate non-native speakers of the language of instruction. Parents and guardians are advised to consider the future adaptability of the curriculum offered by the school of their choice should the child return home or move to another country.
Nurseries and kindergartens (KGs) Nurseries and kindergartens must be licensed and headed by a female director over the age of 21. The facility is required to have a nutritionist, nurse and a resident or visiting physician in addition to an adequate number of hygiene workers, guards and drivers (who may be male). Some accept babies from two months upwards; several take toddlers from 18 months, others from the age of three, finishing at four. The range of activities and facilities varies, but several offer more than one language. Licensing is stringent, with all facing strict regulation. It is important that parents/guardians check the facilities are licensed as nurseries or kindergartens rather than 'supervised play areas’. In 2014, Qatar enacted Law No 1 of 2014 that mandates childcare facilities, also known as crèches and nurseries, to be licensed by the Ministry of Administration Development, Labour and Social Affairs. The Social Affairs Department of the ministry has an administrative unit that licences and regulates nurseries. Illegal nurseries QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
Nurseries should not be confused with kindergartens (lower and upper KGs) which, being education institutions, are licensed and monitored by the education sector regulator, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Children under five at school (as opposed to kindergarten/nursery) can currently, by law, only attend for four hours per day, so for some working parents the longer hours provided by private KGs are more convenient. Nurseries and independent KGs often close for holidays so check if you are a fulltime working parent with youngsters who need yearround care. Fees are usually paid monthly and many establishments ask for a one-off registration fee.
Preschools attached to schools Places are in great demand, since admission almost ensures a later main-school place. To avoid wait-listing for admission, register well in advance. Some private schools insist that a newly admitted child starting Year 1 should have received a fulltime preschool education.
Primary and secondary schools Private sector schools operate as commercial establishments or non-profit-making community schools. A number are run on a coeducational basis through to graduation, others segregate the sexes during, or after, primary level. Newer schools, or those serving small communities, often begin operations at primary level, expanding into secondary schooling as and when required. Many schools teaching in the English medium base their curriculums on those of the UK and the US, working towards IGCSE and A Level examinations or the American High School Diploma. Others meet the home-nation requirements. The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) is now offered by an increasing number of secondary schools. Due to its almost universal availability, these qualifications are often the choice of geographically mobile families. Most schools have excellent websites, which are a good source of information for families moving to Qatar.
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The Outstanding Schools Initiative
• The Michael E DeBakey High School for Health Professions at Qatar offers a college preparatory programme in science, mathematics, medical science, literacy, engineering and technology, to help prepare students for post-secondary healthsector careers. The school’s campus in Doha serves students in grades 7 – 12 and offers a broad-based US curriculum including extensive Advanced Placement offerings. debakeyatqatar.org C3 • The International School of London (ISL) Qatar offers exceptional international education to students aged 3 – 18. In addition to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, ISL Qatar is known for its mother tongue language programmes integrated into the curriculum as it currently offers 12 mother tongue languages. islqatar.org A3 • Sherborne Qatar opened in 2009 and offers a British Curriculum based on an enhanced version of the National Curriculum. In the Senior School, pupils are prepared for IGCSE examinations (in up to 10 subjects per pupil) in Year 11, and AS and A Levels in the Sixth Form, using the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel specifications. sherborneqatar.org C2 • SEK International School Qatar opened in 2013 as part of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s Outstanding Schools Programme and joining the SEK Education Group of nine International schools across Spain, France and Ireland. SEK Qatar is an IB World School authorised to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programmed (DP). The school is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). More than 60 nationalities are represented in the school; while the main language of instruction is English, their
students have the opportunity to develop their fluency and mastery of both Spanish and Arabic. SEK Qatar students benefit from a continuum education from pre-school through to Grade 12. sek.qa C3 • As an inspirational learning community from grade 0 to high school, grounded in Finnish education excellence, Qatar-Finland International School (QFI School) strives toward building the best possible future for their international student body. QFI School follows the highly acclaimed Finnish National Core Curriculum, with local adaptations and additional content in accordance with Qatari standards. The main language of teaching is English, but because the school values languages as a richness, QFI School offers an extensive language programme to all of their students. qatarfinlandschool.com A3
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This initiative aims to open additional private international schools in Qatar over the coming years. ‘Outstanding schools' are invited to participate in the Ministry’s Educational Vouchers programme and are selected from a pool of applicants in the UK, the US and Europe. Established examples are:
• King’s College, Doha offers British education adapted to the international setting of Qatar, in partnership with King’s College UK. King’s College, Doha has a unique approach to specialist teaching with all subjects taught by specialist teachers from Year 5 onwards. A science lab, an art and design studio, music and drama classrooms including dedicated practice rooms, a sports hall, and an Early Years centre are all provided. The curriculum is based on the King’s UK curriculum and is underpinned by a strong emphasis on pastoral care and wellbeing. King’s College, Doha recently announced the extension of its first class education offer to the full age range at its new state-of-the-art campus at Mesaimeer, which will open in September 2022. kingscollegedoha.com E4 • Royal Grammar School, Guildford in Qatar (RGS) is an independent, British-curriculum school for boys and girls aged 3 to 13. The bespoke British curriculum has been developed at the RGS Guildford in Qatar in conjunction with the RGS Guildford, extending the British National Curriculum to include traditional, values-based teaching. The language of instruction is English, with an introduction to French. Arabic and Islamic Studies are taught by highly qualified specialist teaching staff to Arabic and Muslim children. rgs-guildford.co.uk/645/qatar A3 ©
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Ask a parent of a tween what one of their biggest challenges is and you will often hear that it is extracting information from their child. How often have you asked, “What did you learn in school today?” and the answer that follows is either “I don’t know” or “Umm.. nothing.” It takes an engaging curriculum, taught by passionate and experienced teachers, to ignite excitement in pre-teen and teen students. At The Hamilton International School, they understand this conundrum and strive to create a learning environment where your child is positively challenged and excited to come to school, each and every day.
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“While our state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built spaces are impressive, it is the magic that occurs in the classroom that truly sets The Hamilton International School apart. Our exceptional teaching and support staff are committed to delivering an excellent educational experience in every lesson, every day,” he said. “The magic that occurs in the classroom that truly sets The Hamilton International School apart,” Terry Senior, Principal, The Hamilton International School.
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International Middle Years Curriculum The Middle School incorporates the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), which is a challenging, internationally minded and concept-focused curriculum. The IMYC encourages creative and critical thinking skills in a thematic based curriculum to develop active and engaged learners. “Our IMYC programme allows specific subject and personal goals to be set for each student. This provides for a clear structure in developing knowledge skills and understanding, whilst still allowing our teachers to connect subject learning to the cultural context of our school,” said Mr. Senior. The IMYC curriculum enables teachers at the school, to create units and lessons that best suit the demographics and interests of our students. In the Middle Years, Mathematics and English basics also continue to be guided by the standards and learning goals, along with the subjects required by the MOEHE. One way that the IMYC curriculum differs from the UK Key Stage 3 curriculum is that the UK Key Stage 3 curriculum is predominantly contextual to Europe and is not truly global in scope. The IMYC approach takes portions of Key Stage 3 and allows the freedom of adaptation to suit the specific student audience. Blend the American curriculum approach of an investigative and research-based framework, and you have an engaging, rigorous and relevant curriculum that challenges students to apply their learning through stimulating application. The educational offerings and teaching practices at The Hamilton International School ensures students will be intellectually and emotionally ready to succeed in Qatar and the global community, as tomorrow’s leaders.
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Educating Nurturing Inspiring Applications for September 2021 closing soon A quality British education creating: Advanced performers, who secure places in world-class universities and make a leading contribution. Global leaders, who are responsible, and confident to improve situations locally and globally. Enterprising learners, who are creative, innovative and well placed to enjoy future success.
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Northview International School is an exciting new co-ed school, offering a bespoke and innovative American curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Located in the expanding community of Umm-Garn, a short commute north of Doha, our spacious purpose-built facilities include cutting edge classrooms, well-equipped science laboratories, high-tech AR / VR labs and multi-purpose collaborative learning spaces. Our premier sports facility hosts a spectacular indoor swimming pool and double sports hall. Northview’s facilities are exceptional, but it is the wide range of engaging lessons that will be taught by our passionate and experienced teachers that truly set us apart. We have been fortunate to locally hand pick a group of phenomenally experienced founding team, representing decades in education, to create and facilitate a remarkable teaching and learning environment. Our amazing teachers are busy preparing their compelling lessons to compliment our extraordinary eco-curriculum which is the core that will serve as the foundation to a unique blend of American and IEYC, IPC and IMYC curriculum. We will augment innovative daily on-site learning with diverse after school activities like cooking, robotics club, computer-aided design, drama, music, and an array of sporting options. QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
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Our ethos at Northview International School places great emphasis on kindness, which is at the heart of everything we do. Our curriculum is enriched with experiences and learning that build character, instil confidence, and promote the love of learning. We are sincerely focused on our school community where our students are nurtured and provided with a wide range of learning opportunities and extracurricular activities, as we value them above all else. Northview International School enthusiastically welcomes its first students in September 2021 in UmmGarn. Umm-Garn is a small and intimate community yet is within easy reach of The Pearl, Al- Dafna, Lusail, Al-Kheesa, Umm Salaal Mohammed, Simaisma and Al-Khor. Northview is the newest offering from Artemis Education, an international education group born and headquartered in Qatar, bringing together decades of international education experience from across the region. The Brennan family pioneered Artemis Education and have been passionately involved in education in Qatar since 1989.
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GEMS Wellington School Qatar
DREAM IT, BELIEVE IT, ACHIEVE IT “Inspiring, ambitious, and creative global citizens”
At GEMS Wellington School, we offer an authentic British curriculum with lifelong learning to children from all around the world. We prepare our children to be innovative, creative and successful in all what they do.
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DREAM IT, BELIEVE IT, ACHIEVE IT Modelled on the distinguished GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai, we opened as the second GEMS Education school in Qatar offering the academically-renowned National Curriculum for England. Our programme has been adapted to suit our students who come from countries around the world and expect a British education that prepares them for their lives as global citizens and innovators. We offer an outstanding education from Foundation Stage to Year 12 and have a fully-built school and Ministry of Education license to expand to Year 13 in the coming years. Getting the best out of each student is our priority as school shapes how a student will learn and interpret the world as an adult. Parents are invited to be involved in their child’s education and our team of qualified and dedicated professionals pride themselves on the relationships they have built with parents and the community environment that has been created. Our school is a dynamic and forward-thinking school, empowering students to develop the necessary skills for future success at university and future employment while meeting the high demands of the technological era. The school is built to an extremely high standard and is spacious, bright and modern, and our classrooms are equipped with a variety of state-of-the-art resources for the modern-day learner.
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Together we dream, believe and achieve! The future for your child begins now; to find out more about GEMS Wellington School, Qatar, please call us on +974 4041 7445 or +974 4041 7444 For more information, visit our website: www.gemswellingtonschool-qatar.com Follow us on social media! GEMS Wellington School- Qatar
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Doha British School Welcomes A New Campus Near Lusail City Doha British School (DBS) has officially opened admissions to the newest member of the DBS family - DBS Rawdat Al Hamama. The new campus, set to open in September 2021, will be located near the iconic Lusail City. It will offer the same outstanding National Curriculum of England and will accept girls and boys aged 3 - 18. The state-of-the-art campus will feature an indoor swimming pool, a dedicated multi-purpose sports hall, landscaped outdoor playing field, and a modern, contemporary, fully-equipped theatre. All classrooms will be furnished with the latest IT infrastructure, ensuring that teachers have access to the most innovative teaching and learning environment possible. “Our new campus underpins DBS’ commitment to deliver outstanding British curriculum in Qatar. We are pursuing our essential purpose which is to provide a first-class education, enabling pupils to thrive within a dynamic, global environment,” Terry McGuire, Acting Director of Education. “We insist on engaging, challenging, and interactive lessons that create an inquisitiveness and thirst for learning in our students,” Mr McGuire added.
A history of academic excellence DBS is a family of schools catering to more than 2,400 students from over 90 different nationalities. The school originated in Doha in 1997 and this was joined by the Al Wakra campus in 2014. With the addition of the new
campus, DBS is proud to support Qatar National Vision 2030 in establishing a world-class education system, comparable to that offered anywhere in the world.
Outstanding exam results In 2020, DBS students achieved their best ever IGCSE examination results, with 95% of students achieving five or more grades 4-9. 25% of students also achieved a grade 9 - the highest grade possible. Moreover, 100% of DBS students successfully apply to universities across the world, with 20% achieving places at some of the top Russel Group universities in the UK. DBS also offers four different pathways for students at Post 16 which include IB, AS/A level and BTEC. Students can then progress to City University College (in partnership with Ulster University) to study a wide range of undergraduate programmes. With DBS, students can get a complete educational package from Early Years through to university. This provides a route for students to graduate from DBS and remain in Qatar. In January 2020, DBS schools were re-accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). It has also been
accredited by the Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA), British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and was awarded ‘Outstanding’ status by British Schools Overseas (BSO). Doha British Schools have high aspirations for all students and believe that ‘every child or young adult should gain as much as possible from the school, based on the belief that all learners can, need and want to achieve.’ DBS prides itself on providing outstanding student-centred education. The schools operate under strong and experienced leadership. The senior leaders have a wealth of knowledge from the international schools environment as well as the UK school system. The schools promote an ethos of high expectations and the importance of high academic success for all the students. DBS also focuses on character development to ensure that students are fully prepared for the wider world. ©
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marhaba.qa Law regulating private schools In November 2015, HH The Amir approved Law No 23 of 2015, the New Private Schools Law, which regulates all privately run schools in the State; the New Private Schools Law aims to update the previous legislation which dates back 35 years. Some of the key points from the New Private Schools Law are:
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• Schools cannot operate without a licence or make any changes to their existing licence without the pre-approval of the Education Regulator. • Any materials, tools and/or curriculum that do not meet the standards of the Education Regulator may be withdrawn or ordered to be changed. • Schools are prohibited from receiving funding or donations without approval from the Education Regulator and face fines for violation of this rule. The Private Schools Office has set up a special portal for private schools, with necessary information for parents and students to choose a suitable school, including their location, curriculum, academic calendar, annual performance report, and general information. It can be accessed at edu.gov.qa A periodic evaluation of private schools is made mandatory starting from the academic year 2017–18, according to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The move represents a new condition for private schools to get national accreditation which qualifies them to take advantage of the Educational Voucher System which allows Qatari students to seek education in private schools through government support. Schools that implement accredited international curriculum standards should allocate weekly hours to teach the Arabic language and Islamic studies to Qatari students and Qatari history to all students according to the national standards, as per an academic follow-up policy published by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. All private schools must make use of the student database system to add, transfer or delete registered names and certifications. Expatriate students in the country can now be enrolled directly in private schools without the need for an equivalency certificate. Parents can hereafter transfer their children between private schools without the Ministry’s permission if there are vacancies at the appropriate level in the receiving school. The move to allow parents to place a child at a class with older or younger children will help them substantially. QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
Electronic pre-registration The Ministry of Education and Higher Education launched an electronic pre-registration system in private schools for the academic year 2018– 19 in order to ease the enrolment process. The online portal will allow parents to know the number of students on the waiting list and the number of seats available in the required grade in all schools. Available vacant seats will be distributed by the school according to classes. The system also does not require an acceptance exam or an interview. The online registration will show the student's educational background and his/her progress in the last two years, which will help the school to know the student, the school, curriculum and class. Parents will be able to follow admission of their child through the reference number received by text messages sent to their mobile phone. Schools and KGs must enter the applications in the system, decide the date and time of the interview and inform the parents by sending a text message. Schools and KGs must verify telephone numbers to facilitate communication with parents. Once the seat is booked and fees have been paid, the student's name will be removed from all the waiting lists. All students must be registered in the National Student Information System (NSIS) system at the beginning of the academic year.
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It is Qatar’s national policy that every child should be provided with education to help it reach its full potential, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education is committed to inclusive integration in education where possible. Some 80% of independent schools have introduced additional educational needs facilities and staff.
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An early intervention programme provided by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) provides services and support to families who may need assistance with extraordinary care for a child with special needs. The programme includes child development (for preschool children) and therapy for behavioural changes. It also supplies required equipment and does a home assessment. Older individuals with special needs are not neglected and a number of programmes and facilities are available to young adults. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education established the first database for students with special needs in local schools in January 2018, in line with the government's directives towards digital transformation, and to achieve the vision and mission of the ministry in the implementation of a system of integrated educational services for students in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030. Al Noor Institute for the Visually Impaired offers help to those who are sightless or visually impaired. 4422 2777 A4 The Autism Program by HMC is an outpatient programme providing diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services to children with autism or under ASD. The programme started in 2012 at the Child Development Center (CDC). The programme accepts referrals only from HMC's or CDC’s physicians to make best use of the programme and resources for the right group of children. Qatar’s state sector has specialised programmes for the hearing and visually impaired; there is a programme for Arabic speaking children with learning difficulties and programmes (in Arabic) for gifted children. Some expatriate schools provide special needs support without a fully modified curriculum. All families in the country with disabled/special needs members are encouraged to take advantage of the available facilities. hamad.qa C3/D3 Awsaj Academy, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), tutors Grade KG – 12 students with learning challenges in classes of 10 students and one teacher. Teaching is in English, and the curriculum includes maths, English, science, Arabic, Islamic studies, Qatar national history, art, IT and physical education. It also has an outreach centre that provides evaluation and professional development services to the community (see Qatar Foundation in this section). 4454 2111, 4454 2115, awsaj.qa C2
Child Development Center (CDC) is a special needs centre in West Bay. Established in 2013, CDC provides a network of internationally qualified and licensed professionals who offer childcentered and evidence-based early detection and intervention for children with developmental delays. Services include applied behaviour analysis (ABA), speech therapy, occupational therapy, diagnostics and assessments, as well as professional development training and workshops. 6692 0199, 4414 7283, cdcenterqatar.com B4 Family Hope Center is for children, adolescents and adults with social, mental and physical challenges. The centre was established to provide the necessary resources to support both individuals with special needs and their families. 4435 0951, familyhope.qa C3 HOPE Qatar Centre for Special Needs is a pioneer in the field of Special Needs Education in Qatar, established in 2005, providing Help, Opportunity, Participation, and Education for children and young people aged 3 – 25. HOPE Qatar is approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and offers individualised programmes meeting academic as well as therapeutic needs of its students in a near school environment that enables achieving their full potential and holistic development. hope-qatar.org D4 Mind Institute works with children from birth to 18 years with communication difficulties, fine and gross motor challenges, language delays, hearing difficulties, educational delays, behaviour ©
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The privately-run Omega Centre for Special Needs Education offers diagnostic, therapeutic and education services and aims to assist families whose children have psychiatric, physical, educational and social challenges. omegaqatar.org E3 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre (Mada) enables those with learning, visual, hearing, and physical disabilities (including dyslexia) to access information and communications technology without barriers offering assessments, advice and training. 4459 4050, mada.org.qa C4 The Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs attends to the social, mental, academic and healthy rehabilitation of people with special needs in society, in keeping with the Islamic principles, traditions and customs of Qatari society. qsrn.org D4 Renad Academy, a member of QF, is a centre for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The centre provides education and specialised services to students, and training and support to parents. It provides education to Qatari students, aged 3 – 21, experiencing mild-moderate ASD. The centre provides all aspects of education for its students, using evidence-based practices such as ABA, discreet trial training, pivotal response training, and structured TEACCH in one-to-one and small group settings (see Qatar Foundation in this section). qaa.openapply.com C2
Shafallah-Integration for the Disabled, established in 1999, offers state-of-the-art technologies, including an on-site Genetic Research Centre, cutting-edge therapies, and a first-class faculty and counsellors. The centre is a non-profit, private institution, serving as a model for the provision of special education, therapeutic, and healthcare support services for children with disabilities from birth to adulthood. 4495 6666, shafallah.org.qa A4 Step by Step Centre for Special Needs offers a caring and stimulating environment to enable children, aged 3 – 16, with learning challenges to achieve their full academic and personal potential through specialised teaching in a school setting and individual therapy sessions. It also has a Summer School Programme. 4475 7625, stepbystepqatar.com D3 The Learning Center (TLC), a member of QF, is a centralised student support services team comprised of special educators and school-based specialists. They collaborate with QF schools to develop an inclusive approach that provides a tiered system of support to students from early childhood through secondary education. The tiered system focuses on ensuring ageappropriate development, supporting students with developmental and learning challenges, and helping students who need more attention to bolster their academic performance. 4454 2106, qf.org.qa/education/the-learning-center C2
Register for School The registration of new students with Additional Educational Support Needs (AESN) in kindergartens (KGs) is only for Qataris, while registration in the first grade is allowed for both Qatari as well as expatriate students with special needs, according to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. In a circular issued to independent schools, the ministry said students who suffer from speech and language problems like hearing, hyperactivity disorder and physical disabilities not associated with mental disabilities can register directly through independent schools. Hearing impaired students of all levels of ability can register at the Audio Education Complex. Blind students who suffer from severe visual impairment can register at Al Noor Institute for the Visually Impaired. Children who suffer from conditions like cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, autism and others can apply through Roua Centre for Assessment, Support and Counseling under the Special Education Office to determine the right school for the student. Meanwhile, the Ministry has issued a circular to public schools, asking them to admit children of employees working in the private sector in areas which do not have private schools like Al Shamal, Dukhan, Rawdat Rashed, Al Karaana, Al Sheehaniya, Al Ghuwariyah, Al Zubara, Al Kharsaah, Al Kaaban, Al Ghashamia and Al Jamiliyah. According to the circular, all admission and registration requirements should be met and the parents should provide documents proving their residence in the area. Students cannot be transferred to public schools in areas which have private schools. QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
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Qatar has a number of specialised state facilities at the secondary education level and beyond. These schools specialise in certain areas of the curriculum to boost the achievement of students in a particular discipline. Aspire Academy was established in 2004 to provide sports training and high quality education to students with sporting potential. The original intake of students in 2003–4 included 31 football players, aged 12 – 18. Aspire typically works with 6,000+ children aged 6 – 12 through sport and football skill development and talent identification programmes throughout the country as a preliminary step towards future Academy scholarships. The Academy also runs Multi-Sport Skills Development Centers across Qatar. aspire.qa C2 Josoor Institute is the education and training arm of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, the organisation leading preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. It was launched in December 2013 as a legacy project with the aim to create a talent pool within the region capable of delivering FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and other major events, develop the skills of current and future professionals, act as a catalyst for the growth of the sustainable sports and events industries in Qatar and across the region, and help everyone with the right talent and skill pursue a career in these industries, from new entrants to entrepreneurs seeking guidance on developing their business. Through a powerful programme of diplomas and bespoke courses blending theory and practice, Josoor has provided education and training solutions for over 4,000 participants, equipping them with skills and expertise to manage projects and organisations in the sports industry, and to deliver world-class, high-profile sporting and leisure events. josoorinstitute.qa C2
Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) launched its first Current and Future Leaders Programme for those aged 25 – 35 in 2011 and has added additional programmes since. It is open to both male and female Qatari nationals. QLC’s National Leadership Program mandate is to provide leadership training to selected Qataris with proven abilities, who gain admission to the Programme in a competitive, meritbased process. Through the National Leadership Programme, those highly-qualified Qataris selected to participate receive significant benefits, such as customised leadership education taught by global leaders, and professional and personal skills development. 4019 4444, qlc.org.qa
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Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA) is a member of Qatar Foundation (QF). Located in Al Mazrouah close to Meqdam Military Camp and founded in 2005 as an innovative partnership between QF and the Qatar Armed Forces, QLA offers a US Diploma programme (MSA). It accepts male Arabic speaking cadets aged 11 – 16 (Grades 7–12), regardless of nationality. Cadets are admitted only after entrance exams in Arabic, English and mathematics, followed by an interview and, finally, a fitness assessment (see Qatar Foundation in this section). 4043 9298, qla.edu.qa
Education Service Law No 18 of 2015 Governs any individual or entity which provides education services and/or training in the fields of languages, computing, secretarial, accounting and/or business administration; such services and/or training to be provided in centres. • Educational centres cannot advertise/ announce that they are opening or accept any students until a licence is approved. • Educational centres should have separate premises in which they operate; the licence will be issued for those premises. Penalties for violation of the above laws include imprisonment of up to six months and/or a penalty of QAR100,000 and/or cancellation of the licence. For more information on education laws, see Law regulating private schools in this section.
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qualifications, which are equivalent to IGCSE – A level, and higher national diplomas which can in turn qualify the holder to apply to various universities and colleges. qiba.com.qa C2 Established by QF in 2014, the Qatar Nanny Training Academy (QNTA) aims to educate Muslim Arabic-speaking nannies that have the capacity to teach Islamic values. Students on the 10-month programme are drawn from Arab countries; the training includes specialised courses in all aspects of childcare, including first aid, nutrition, hygiene, education, and Arabic, Islamic and cultural studies. 4454 7351, qnta.qa B3
Post-secondary facilities in Qatar are expanding to ensure the development of a well-educated, dedicated and innovative workforce, while acknowledging not all students wish to pursue a degree course. A variety of university scholarships are also available for nationals, expatriates and those residing outside Qatar. There are private tertiary education institutions in Doha (full-time, part-time and through distance learning). A year’s full-time study at a branch campus of a foreign university in Qatar generally costs in excess of QAR100,000. Some scholarships may be available. Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) was established in 2009 under the auspices of Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) to raise the financial services industry standards and help organisations and professionals achieve their learning and business objectives, thus aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030. It was set up with the intention to create a Qatar-based learning and development organisation for delivering pragmatic and innovative financial services education. Their programmes benefit entry-level to senior level executives within the sectors of banking, asset management, capital markets and insurance. QFBA has a mandate to enhance the training and competency standards in Qatar’s financial sector. qfba.edu.qa B4 Qatar International Beauty Academy (Tajmeel) is Qatar’s first and only beauty and hair training academy. Tajmeel was founded by Nama (prev. Social Development Center) in 2009, offering a wide range of full and part-time courses and workshops for personal and professional interest, obtainable in the fields of make-up, hairdressing, beauty, body, and holistic massage.The International Certificate and Diplomas of CIDESCO, ITEC, CIBTAC, City and Guilds and VTCT offered at Tajmeel are Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
Qatar Skills Academy is an internationally recognised vocational training provider. It offers qualifications for occupations in a range of sectors, working directly with employers to improve quality and productivity through the careful analysis, design and implementation of skills development and training. The Academy is an approved Centre of Edexcel, the UK’s largest awarding body, an approved Microsoft Academy, an authorised centre for IATA and associated with many health and safety certified associations in the UK. A wide range of courses are offered. qatarskillsacademy.com D3 Embassies and cultural centres generally have details of distance-learning courses, and often have an educational adviser, provide assistance with overseas university applications, and/or act as examination centres for overseas exams (see Foreign Embassies in the Discovering Qatar section). Technical colleges and training programmes While encouraging graduate and post-graduate studies, Qatar acknowledges that many students – boys in particular – are often attracted to jobs for school leavers in the army, police, the civil service or the hydrocarbons industry. Consequently, the Minister for Education and Higher Education and Secretary General of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education authorised the development of a strategic plan with three objectives: • To establish national vocational and technical competency standards for Qatar. • To work in conjunction with the Higher Education Institute to integrate vocational and technical qualifications into a National Qualifications Framework. • To establish specially designed vocational technical training facilities capable of providing internationally accredited competency standards that suit the needs of the Qatari labour market.
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AFG College with the University of Aberdeen in Doha The University of Aberdeen is the first UK university to operate on a dedicated campus in Qatar, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The undergraduate subjects on offer include Business Management, Accountancy and Finance, Business Management and Information Systems, and Business Management and International Relations. The postgraduate programmes are LLM International Commercial Law, Master of Business Administration (MBA), MSc International Business Management, International Postgraduate Diploma in Education (iPGCE) (MEd), and MSc International Human Resource Management. abdn.ac.uk D3
City University College, Ulster University Qatar City University College (CUC), in partnership with Ulster University (UU), is the first higher education provider in Qatar to offer a seamless route between a two-year vocational BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) UK degree. Students can now obtain a UK Bachelor’s business degree from UU while studying in Qatar and take two separate pathways to achieve this, either through the traditional academic BSc degree route or via completion of the HND programme. CUC's entrepreneurial and dynamic vocational and academic programmes provide students with the skills and knowledge to fuel public and private sector organisations. The Ulster University Business School is one of the largest providers of university accredited business education in the UK and their 60,000 alumni work across 120 countries, driving economic growth on a global scale. Students studying in Qatar have full access to UU’s online resources and faculty, and even have the option to spend a semester abroad at
College of the North Atlantic Qatar (CNA-Q) College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) is a national technical college offering over 30 programmes through student-centred learning and state-of-the-art training facilities. Since opening in 2002, CNA-Q has graduated more than 5,400 students to enter the workforce and contribute to Qatar National Vision 2030. Today, there are more than 3,000 full-time students enrolled in over 30 internationally-accredited diploma and certificate programmes in the disciplines of Business Management and Information Technology, Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, and Health Sciences. CNA-Q is regarded as a Centre for Excellence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Qatar, delivering CNA's Canadian curriculum specifically aligned to Qatar's labour market needs. Currently, there are more than 650 faculty and staff working at CNA-Q. cna‑qatar.com B3
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The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a QF centre, is a premier pre-university programme established for high school graduates from Qatar and other countries in the region. Since its establishment in 2001, more than 2,500 students (mostly Qatari high school graduates, but also students from over 30 other countries) have graduated from their programme. Many have enrolled at one of the universities in Education City, Qatar University, or abroad at universities in the US or the UK. Over 90% of their graduates are admitted to university each year. abp.edu.qa C2
one of UU's campuses in Northern Ireland. CUC also offers a pre-degree International Foundation Studies programme as well as English language support to help students’ meet the required English language criteria for degree entry. Applications are now being accepted for September 2021 for the BTEC HND, International Foundation Year programme and the BSc Business Studies degree. In addition, a range of new undergraduate degrees and postgraduate master's degrees will be available from September. ulsteruniversity.edu.qa, cityuniversitycollege.edu.qa E3
Community College of Qatar (CCQ) Established by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in 2010, the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) is an open admissions institution that offers a number of associate and bachelor degree programmes that meet the needs of the labour force in Qatar. Among them are two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programmes for students wishing to transfer to four-year universities, high demand 2+2 Associates and Bachelor degree programmes, and two-year Associate of Applied Arts and Applied Science degree programmes. CCQ also offers short-term continuing education and marketable skills certificates for those that wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills to help them become more marketable in the job market. In addition, CCQ has partnered with a number of local and international four-year universities in order to provide students with the opportunity to seamlessly transfer to a university to obtain a bachelor degree without losing any of their coursework. ccq.edu.qa (CCQ Boys) C3 (CCQ Girls) D4 ©
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Ulster University in Qatar Creating Something Special City University College (CUC) is a new, modern and dynamic educational institution with big ambitions to become one of the leading providers of higher education and skills development in Qatar. The University has formed a formidable partnership with Ulster University from the UK to provide multiple accessible pathways to both undergraduate Bachelor’s (Honours) degrees and postgraduate Master’s degrees in Doha. This partnership provides students with a unique option to study in both Qatar and the UK. As an inclusive provider, CUC believes in education for all but not one size fits all, which is why they place great emphasis on providing opportunities and support for everyone that has an ambition to achieve their true potential. Their teaching and learning strategies aim to promote critical and reflective thinking, research and evaluation skills that will helps students achieve a level of excellence in the workforce. CUC facilitators use the latest technologies to make the classroom experience more interactive and interesting and they have adopted a case method approach which, as a proxy for a real experience, prepares students for their future career aspirations. Richard Hollywood, Executive Dean at CUC, believes that education and learning is a driver for positive change and everyone should be given the opportunity to excel. This belief underpins the University’s great pride in offering unique pathways to a first-class UK degree.
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in Qatar: “This new build in Lusail City represents a significant statement of intent. It will become a hub of outstanding technical and creative innovation and research and so we are creating something very special here”. cityuniversitycollege.edu.qa
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“We recognise that not everyone is suited to academic study, so by offering vocational BTEC Higher National qualifications alongside the more traditional BA and BSc (Hons.) degrees, we are able to satisfy a demand from a wider range of learners”. In fact, CUC is the first higher education provider in Qatar to offer a seamless route between the vocational BTEC Higher National Diploma qualifications and the BSc (Hons.) UK degree. Richard also feels that CUC and Ulster University are uniquely positioned: “Innovation and opportunity are central to our mission. Over the next 5 years our programme offer will reflect the current and emerging areas of job creation and growth for both Qatar and abroad. Our new University campus in Lusail City will match the aspirations of both students and staff and be a major contributor to the Qatar National Vision 2030. Our strong links with industry ensures our graduates exceed employer’s expectations worldwide”. With the introduction of the new university campus, Richard firmly believes that CUC will become the University of choice QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
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Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) Founded in 2014 by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) is an independent institute for learning and research in the fields of Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration and Development Economics. Programmes of study are offered at the master’s degree level in three schools: the School ofSocial Sciences and Humanities; the School of Public Administration and Development Economics; and the School of Psychology and Social Work.In addition, the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studiesat the DI offers a master's in Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action. dohainstitute.edu.qa D3
Lusail University The new Lusail University welcomed its first batch in the autumn of 2020 with over 800 students accepted to join the College of Managerial, Financial and Economic Sciences, College of Law, and the College of Education and Arts. lu.edu.qa A4
Police College (Qatar) Established by Amiri Decree in 2013, the Police College (Qatar) offers a four-year bachelor’s degree in law and police science in Arabic. However, the college’s Supreme Council (chaired by the Minister of Interior) has the right to allow one or more subjects in a foreign language. Non-Qatari students who obtain scholarships from their own countries can also apply. moi.gov.qa F1
Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) was founded in 1975 as the Civil Aviation College of the Gulf States, with assistance from the United Nations Development Program. It changed its name in 1996 to Qatar Aeronautical College, and its programmes have now expanded to include training not just for airline pilots but also for aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers, meteorologists, airport operations management personnel and flight dispatchers. Qatari high school graduates between the ages of 17 and 24 are eligible to apply for trainee positions sponsored by Qatar Airways, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, etc. Qataris and other nationals may also apply to join on a fee-paying basis. qac.edu.qa D4
University Foundation College University Foundation College is a private British college, licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The College brings to Qatar ‘UK bridging’ programmes in business, humanities, QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
engineering and science pathways developed and accredited by the Northern Consortium of UK universities (NCUK). NCUK is globally recognised for its programmes developed collaboratively with the 16 NCUK Partner Universities. The college also houses SI-UK Qatar; SI-UK is the leading provider of independent advice and support to international students applying to study in the UK. SI-UK Qatar is part of a global network of 23 offices, which have helped tens of thousands of international students join UK universities. As an official UCAS centre, SI-UK Qatar is the first and the only to be licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to help guide students through every step of the university application process. universityfoundationcollege.com C3
Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences – Qatar Stenden University of Applied Sciences – Qatar is an international university which was established in 2000 under the Chairmanship of HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani. Stenden Qatar offers three internationally accredited four-year signature bachelor programmes in International Business and Management Studies, International Hospitality Management and Tourism Management. Stenden Qatar also offers internationally accredited master’s degrees in International Hospitality and Service Management, and in International Leisure, Tourism and Events Management. The main campus in the Netherlands designs all study programmes and issues degrees fully recognised by the local Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Scholarships are available from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for students wishing to study at Stenden Qatar. More than 40 nationalities study at their campus in Doha. Having campuses in Leeuwarden (The Netherlands), Bali (Indonesia), Rangsit (Thailand) and Port Alfred (South Africa), students can go abroad to study. stenden.edu.qa D2
University of Calgary – Qatar (UCQ) Established in 2007, the University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) offers university training in all aspects of professional nursing in compliance with the same rigorous international standards applied at the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary in Canada. In addition to a Bachelor of Nursing degree programme, UCQ offers a foundations programme that assists students with the language, mathematic and science skills they need to thrive in the nursing profession. ucalgary.edu.qa D2
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QF’s work encompasses education, science and research, and community development. World-class universities are brought to Qatar to help create an education sector in which young people can develop the attitudes and skills required for the nation’s future. QF also works to foster a progressive society while enhancing cultural life, protecting Qatar’s heritage and addressing immediate social needs in the community. qf.org.qa C2
Education At QF, a world-class system has been built that caters to students from when they are six months old through to postgraduate study, creating a multidisciplinary environment that produces a highly competent and diverse workforce to serve the needs of the country and thrive in a global environment. Key to this has been the development of QF’s unique partnership model with leading universities from around the world, comprising: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Weill Cornell MedicineQatar, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern University in Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar and HEC Paris in Qatar. Through its homegrown research university, Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), QF produces students that can address national grand challenges and critical questions that are locally relevant and have global impact.
Pre-University Education Pre-University Education (PUE) is the beginning of QF's education cycle and fortifies the organisation's commitment to lifelong learning. It delivers unique learning opportunities, and strives to meet the individual needs of each student in its diverse community.
marhaba.qa PUE has expanded to comprise a total of nine schools. These include Qatar Academy, which has five branches in different geographical locations throughout Qatar; Qatar Leadership Academy, which promotes personal growth in young men by engaging them in an environment that promotes excellence in academics, leadership, athletics and character; Renad Academy, dedicated to helping children with mild to moderate autism spectrum disorder (ASD); Awsaj Academy, dedicated to working with children with learning difficulties; Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a premier preuniversity initiative; and the Qatar Academy for Science and Technology (QAST), an advanced academic programme for accomplished students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.
Research, Development and Innovation Research and innovation efforts across QF are designed to enable Qatar to develop homegrown solutions that tackle the nation’s challenges while also having the potential to benefit the world. Through its institutes, initiatives, programmes and discoveries in this sphere, QF helps to:
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Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a private, non-profit organisation that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy, providing homegrown solutions for the benefit of not only Qatar, but the world. QF was founded in 1995 by the Father Amir, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of QF. HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani is Vice Chairperson and CEO of QF.
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• Develop the capabilities of Qatar’s people and institutions. • Build and maintain a competitive and diversified economy. • Improve the health and social wellbeing of Qatar’s population. • Support Qatar’s distinctive culture and the security of its people. • Preserve and improve the natural and built environment. Key to QF’s philosophy of excellence is Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) – see Investment and Trade in the Banking and Commerce section. qstp.org.qa Another unique educational partnership is Sidra Medicine, an academic medical centre. See Healthcare in Qatar in the Living in Qatar section.
Community Development Community development is the long-term dividend of education and scientific innovation, and is at the heart of everything that QF does. QF’s various initiatives are designed to address the needs of the society, embody Qatari culture, promote lifelong learning and foster social engagement. Community development initiatives at QF encourage an active, healthy lifestyle as well as social cohesion and cross-cultural understanding.
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For more than a century, Carnegie Mellon University has challenged the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters. A private, top-ranked and global university, Carnegie Mellon sets its own course with programmes that inspire creativity and collaboration. In 2004, Carnegie Mellon and QF began a partnership to deliver select programmes that will contribute to the long-term development of Qatar. Today, Carnegie Mellon University Qatar (CMU-Q) offers undergraduate programmes in biological sciences, business administration, computational biology, computer science, and information systems. More than 400 students from 52 countries call CMU-Q home. Graduates from CMU-Q are pursuing their careers in top organisations within Qatar and around the world, and many have started their own entrepreneurial ventures. With 13 graduating classes, the total number of alumni is more than 900. qatar.cmu.edu
Georgetown University in Qatar Established in 1789, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) continues this tradition with its campus in Education City. GU-Q offers the same internationally respected Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as the campus in Washington, DC, allowing students to major in fields such as culture and politics, international economics, international history, or international politics. The university also delivers a range of custom-designed professional education programmes and community classes for members of the public in Qatar. qatar.georgetown.edu
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for transformative change in Qatar and the region while having global impact. Located in Education City, HBKU is committed to building and cultivating human capacity through an enriching academic experience, innovative ecosystem, and unique partnerships. HBKU delivers multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programmes through its colleges, and provides opportunities for research and scholarship through its institutes and centers. hbku.edu.qa
HEC Paris in Qatar Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HEC Paris, a founding member of the Université Paris-Saclay, brings together 140 permanent professors, more than 4,500 students and 8,000 executives and directors in education each year. In 2010, HEC Paris joined QF and brought worldclass Executive Education programmes and research activity to Doha and the region. By 2011, HEC Paris had launched Qatar’s first international Executive MBA (EMBA), which has been ranked number 1 worldwide by the Financial Times in 2019. The HEC Paris international EMBA is a part-time programme that provides executives with a set of fundamental skills to expand their knowledge and leadership capabilities. In addition to the EMBA, HEC Paris in Qatar provides a Specialised Master’s Degree in Strategic Business Unit Management. The institution also offers non-degree management programmes for executives, in the form of executive short programmes and certificates as well as custom-designed programmes for individual companies. qatar.exed.hec.edu
Northwestern University in Qatar Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) offers bachelor’s degrees from Northwestern’s School of Communication and the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. Most recently, NU-Q rolled out an all-new graduate programme, offering a Master’s in Sport Administration, as well as a variety of executive education programmes for professionals in Qatar. NU-Q is the 12th school of Northwestern University, which is ranked among the top universities in the world. Northwestern ranked 9th
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In addition to their majors, all Northwestern students benefit from a well-rounded education, which includes a variety of disciplines in the liberal arts from history and political science to literature and economics. qatar.northwestern.edu
Texas A&M University at Qatar Texas A&M University, recognised as having one of the premier engineering programmes in the world, has offered bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering at QF’s Education City campus since 2003, and master’s degrees in chemical engineering since autumn 2011. Texas A&M at Qatar has awarded more than 1,161 degrees since 2007. In addition to engineering courses, Texas A&M at Qatar provides classes in science, mathematics, liberal arts and the humanities. All four of the undergraduate engineering programmes offered are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The curricula offered at Texas A&M at Qatar are materially the same as those offered at the main campus in College Station, Texas, and the courses in Doha are taught in English in a coeducational setting. The reputation for excellence is the same, as is the commitment to equip engineers to lead the next generation of engineering advancement. Faculty from around the world are attracted to Texas A&M at Qatar to provide this educational experience and to participate in research activities now valued at more than USD270.6 mn, and that address issues important to the State of Qatar. qatar.tamu.edu
Established in 1998 through a partnership with QF, VCUarts Qatar is the international branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) School of the Arts, a top-ranked art and design programme in the US. VCUarts Qatar is celebrating more than 20 years of a fruitful alliance between VCU and QF that underscores the commitment of each institution to excellence, inquiry, discovery and innovation in a global setting. It offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion design, graphic design, interior design, and painting and printmaking, a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in design.
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Students interested in news reporting, multimedia storytelling, and strategic communication enrol in NU-Q’s programme in journalism and strategic communication. If their interest is more aligned with creative media – scriptwriting, cinematography, film production and animation – the programme in communication offers the academic rigour, alongside the training in the technical components of those careers.
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A vibrant community with a global reach, the university promises to instill in students a lifelong passion for education and the arts. VCUarts Qatar offers valuable opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and connects VCUarts to the influential art and design world of the Middle East and beyond. The campus attracts renowned contributors to contemporary visual culture for speaking and teaching engagements, and hosts two major international events: Tasmeem Doha, a biennial art and design conference; and the Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art. qatar.vcu.edu
Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) is at the forefront of medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research in the Middle East. Established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University in the US and QF, WCM-Q is part of Cornell University and was the first US university to offer its MD degree overseas. From their very first year, medical students gain clinical experience with the country’s finest healthcare providers, and go on to residencies in some of the best teaching hospitals in the world. WCM-Q’s Division of Continuing Professional Development is accredited to provide continuing medical education for physicians and in doing ©
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so disseminates information about clinical best practice, augmenting local healthcare delivery. In line with their commitment to focus on diseases prevalent in Qatar, WCM-Q established a world-class biomedical research Education City programme, the first of its kind in the Middle East, that will help inform more efficient healthcare delivery by ushering in the era of precision medicine. The biomedical research programme also provides robust training programmes, helping to build local research capacity and contributing to Qatar’s knowledge economy. WCM-Q’s affiliation with Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, as well as with the Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, Aspetar, the Feto Maternal Center and the Primary Health Care Corporation, has created powerful partnerships that are dedicated to delivering excellence in education, patient care and biomedical research. qatar–weill.cornell.edu
QF Heritage Centers AL SHAQAB became a member of QF in 2004 with the mission to promote the highest standards in the breeding and showing of Arabian horses and provide innovative, educational and competitive opportunities in all of the equestrian arts. AL SHAQAB began a visionary expansion in 2006 with the development of a world-class equestrian centre. alshaqab.com Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art was founded in 2010 in Education City in a renovated former school building. Mathaf Collection, co-owned by Qatar Museums and QF, is now holding over 9,000 works, making it the world’s largest specialised collection of its kind. An initial group of works was gathered by HE Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Thani. mathaf.org.qa Oxygen Park is a 130,000 sq m green space in Education City, inviting students and visitors to exercise and explore the symbiotic relationships between oxygen, plants, and healthy purified living. Within Oxygen Park is the Qur'anic Botanic Garden (QBG), which was inaugurated by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser in 2008. It has plant species mentioned in the Quran, and those in the hadith and sunnah (sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad PBUH). Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) provides a venue of choice for regional and international conventions, exhibitions, gala events, concerts, theatrical productions and banquets. qncc.qa Qatar National Library (QNL) is a non-profit organisation under the umbrella of QF. It gives residents access to more than one million books, periodicals and special collections. It also provides printed and digital library materials for students and researchers, and delivers library services and information for everyone. qnl.qa Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) was founded in 2007 by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. The orchestra performs both Western and Middle Eastern works by the people of Qatar and the region. QPO comprises 101 professional musicians chosen in international auditions from 30 countries. qatarphilharmonicorchestra.org *Other QF entities and initiatives: World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference (QF-ARC), Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D), Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), and more. QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
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Since Qatar University (QU) was established in the late 1970s, the university has been striving to be a platform and a minaret of knowledge and enlightenment for Qatar, and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the country. Today, it offers quality education to more than 20,000 multinational students at the undergraduate and graduate level. QU meets international standards and maintains the fastest growing research profile in the region. It has always been the moving force of the society as well as its centre of enlightenment. QU has contributed in fulfilling the needs of the society for qualified personnel, scholars, consultants and researchers in various specialisations. It has been actively interacting and contributing to the development of society through its academic and research expertise. QU develops as society’s needs increase, and accordingly, it expands its colleges, departments and academic programmes to fulfil the necessary needs required to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030. It also employs its expertise in planning and setting up strategies to enhance stability in the social, economic, academic and human development domains.
QU offers various academic programmes and research projects based on international standards taking into account aspects and issues related to Arab-Islamic culture and identity. QU has appointed more than 130 Qatari academic staff. Currently, more than 100 male and female Qataris have been carefully selected to complete their higher education abroad in the best internationally recognised universities so that they may return to share their experience and knowledge. QU has transformed from being an institution of learning to a platform of research, a process that took much effort and time to be achieved. QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©
QU has emphasised international ranking during the last few years, and has strived to get the academic accreditations for several colleges and programmes to achieve quality assurance. International ranking and academic accreditation enables QU to observe performance and quality, and investigate strategies and applied plans in order to achieve university objectives. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking continues to rank QU as the most improved international university, an honour it has held since 2015 indicating QU as a truly global university, one that attracts students and scholars from around the world and collaborates with others globally. QU is also named 52nd in Asia University Rankings, 79 in Young University Rankings and among the top 500 universities in the world by THE. As part of Qatar's policy, which aims to improve health services, QU announced in 2017 the establishment of a health cluster, aptly titled QU Health, to fulfil the market's needs for qualified national specialised cadre in all fields related to the health, safety and pharmaceutical industries. QU’s diverse and lively student body is a testament to the potential of Qatar’s greatest future leaders, respected scholars and inspired artisans. Students at QU enjoy the convenience and beauty of state-of-the-art facilities and technology, paired with traditional values, in a harmony and ease-of-access which fully supports their education and life experiences. QU is also the host for one of the rail stations constructed as part of the preparations for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, connecting the QU community to more destinations. qu.edu.qa B3 m
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QU has 10 colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Sharia & Islamic Studies, Health Sciences and Medicine. The College of Dental Medicine opened its doors in 2019 and is the first dentistry college in Qatar, offering a wide range of academic programmes to meet the requirements and increasing needs of Qatar’s society.
Research is an integral part of the academic environment at QU and is bolstered by an ambitious five-year roadmap addressing national priorities and listing four priority research areas -- Energy, Environment and Resource Sustainability; Social Change and Identity; Population, Health and Wellness; and Information, Communication and Technologies (ICT) -- with a state-of-the-art Research Complex, and 14 research centres of excellence. It is further enhanced by over 400 collaborative projects in over 130 countries.
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