Education in Qatar: Autumn 2021

A UT UMN 2021 I N O . 81 USEFUL NUMBERS EDUCATION IN QATAR EDUCATION COURSES, TUTORING AND LECTURES ARABIC/ISLAMIC CULTURE COURSES FEATURE THE 5-YEAR PLAN

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Nurseries and Preschools • Primary and Secondary Schools • Specialised Schools • • Special Needs Education • Universities and Colleges of Higher Education • Academic Organisations and Learning Centres

Feature – The 5-Year Plan Under a five-year plan by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), at least three more private universities are expected to open in Qatar.

Education

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Education in Qatar • Primary and Secondary Education • The Public Sector: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education; Public Schools • eEducation and eLiteracy; Increasing Educational Opportunities • The Private Sector: Nurseries and Kindergartens; Preschools Attached to Schools; Primary and Secondary Schools; The Outstanding Schools Initiative • Law Regulating Private Schools; Electronic Pre-Registration • Special Needs Education • Specialised Curriculum Schools • Tertiary Education and Bridge Programmes • Qatar Foundation; Universities in Qatar Foundation • Qatar University

Map of Education City

Education Courses, Tutoring and Lectures • Language Courses and Tuition • Community Classes and Extra‑mural Courses • Lectures/Discussions/Workshops

Arabic/Islamic Culture Courses

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Useful Numbers Kanga's Pouch Nursery C3 British EYFS Curriculum 7788 6171 kangaspouch.com Little Academy Nursery American Curriculum Al Maamoura D3 4460 2713 Al Markhiya C3 4411 0027 littleacademy.net

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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 E3 British Curriculum 4498 4984 See their Facebook page English Modern Kindergarten F5 Early Years Foundation stage curriculum (EYFS) 4472 4115, 3037 5316 englishmodernschool.net The English Kindergarten E3 British Curriculum 4491 9318/9, 5511 6312 tek.com.qa Fun First Nursery B4 British EYFS Curriculum 4411 0953 funfirstnursery.com Giggles Nursery C2 Approach Curriculum 4488 0017, 4480 4447, 3318 8331 my-giggles.com

Noor Al Khaleej Kindergarten C2 British Curriculum 4444 7161 nooralkhaleej.com Perles d’Avenir Nursery B4 French Curriculum 4481 7611 perlesdavenirqatar.com Summit Academy Kindergarten B3 American Curriculum 4466 3802, 6650 4327 summitacademyqatar.com

Primary/Secondary Schools ACS Int'l Schools C3 American Curriculum, IB 4474 9000/1 acs-schools.com

Doha British School (DBS) National Curriculum (UK), IB Ain Khaled E3 4019 8000 dohabritishschool.com Al Wakra F5 4019 8080 dbswakra.com Rawdat Al Hamama 4019 8008 dbsrawdat.com Doha College C2 National Curriculum (UK) 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

Al Jazeera Academy E3 British EYFS/National Curriculum/ IGCSE 4469 3777 aja.edu.qa

Edison Int'l Academy British Curriculum Al Markhiya C3 4488 7135 Dahl Al Hamam C3 4037 0653 Lusail A4 6692 9754 Muaither D2 4427 5927 edison.academy

Al Khor Int'l School UK and Indian Curriculums 4473 3688 akis.sch.qa

Egyptian Language School In Doha E3 Egyptian Curriculum 4468 5385 egylangsc.com

American School of Doha (ASD) D3 American, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) 4459 1500 asd.sch.qa

English Modern School Cambridge International Curriculum Al Khor 4450 2172, 5536 9675 Al Messila C3 4488 3806/16 Al Wakra F5 4411 1911, 4436 7134 englishmodernschool.net

Arab Int'l Academy D3 International Baccalaureate 4041 4999 aia.qa Belgravia High School D3 4016 5151, 3323 9669 belgraviadoha.com Blyth Academy Qatar D3 Province of Alberta Curriculum 4421 7553/4 blythacademyqatar.com

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Montezine Nursery of Doha D4 British Curriculum 4466 1250 See their Facebook page

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 6800 Madinat Khalifa C3 4034 9888 nordangliaeducation.com

Ethiopian Community International School (ECIS) Ethiopian Curriculum 5505 8287, 4020 7000 ecisdoha.com GEMS American Academy Qatar F5 American, Creative Curriculum for Preschool 4032 9000 gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com

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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, 5043 8885 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 The Lebanese School C4 Lebanese Curriculum 4493 4545 lsq.sch.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 4040 Al Waab D3 4035 4060 lyceevoltaire.org 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 Al Khor British Curriculum 4437 9600 nordangliaeducation.com Northview International School Artemis Education 3038 5685 northview.school Oryx Int'l School, Doha E4 ­English National Curriculum 4036 0063/85 oryxschool.qa Pak Shama School Doha – Qatar E4 FBISE Islamabad, Pakistan 4416 3712 See their Facebook page 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.sch.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 7890 qatarfinlandschool.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, 3318 7824 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 Vision Int'l School F5 American Curriculum 4036 4000 vis.qa ©

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Rigour In Our Recruitment

How does an international school ensure its teachers are a great ‘fit’? Dimple Chopra, ACS International School Doha’s HR Manager, discusses the importance of diversity and rigour, when it comes to recruiting the best educators.

Diversity has always been at the heart of what we do at ACS Doha. Qatar is such a melting pot of cultures and our current staff complement represents people from all over the world.

When we look at CVs, we focus on the candidate’s brief profile, rather than their photo or background, to remove bias from the recruitment side. When we work with recruitment agencies, we tell them we’re looking for diverse people.

When reviewing job applicants, we prioritise candidates who have expressed an interest in moving to Qatar. We do not just say that there’s a seat for you at the table, but it is what we do to bring them to that seat.

Over time, we’ve changed our hiring practices. We used to only hire teachers who had at least three years of work experience, but we realised this qualification does not always translate into being a good fit at ACS Doha.

You might get a newly-qualified teacher who’s very passionate about making an impact in children’s lives and understands the curriculum; all they need is a foot in the door and we like to give those people an opportunity.

If we have the slightest doubt about their abilities during the interview process, we ask them to teach a class. As well as the Advanced Placement (US programme), we teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum at ACS Doha. Teachers may not necessarily have IB experience, but they have the right approach and philosophy to teach IB. If we feel they definitely have the potential, we would offer them professional development training. Hiring teachers who are a good fit promotes longevity, which ultimately offers our children stability.

Moving to a new country can be very daunting. At ACS Doha, we take great pride in welcoming new colleagues who have chosen to relocate to Qatar. It is important to start a new journey on the right foot, so we have a member of our Senior Leadership Team personally receive the new teacher, and their family, at the airport. Typically, organisations would arrange a cab or have a driver meet them, but think of the bond that is formed when you realise your Head of School or principal has personally taken the time to do this.

We make all arrangements for their accommodation, which include essential groceries, cooking pans, utensils etc. So irrespective of when they arrive, they feel like their basic needs have been taken care of.

We provide them with a cell phone and stable internet connection in the accommodation so they can be in touch with their family back home. They settle and adjust much quicker when they go directly into their new home, rather than spending their first few weeks in a hotel and then moving into an apartment.

These are the things we really pay attention to when we bring people onboard. Small things really do make such a difference, and they feel they’re already valued.

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marhaba.qa Specialised Schools Awsaj Academy C2 Specialised Curriculum for children needing an Alternative Education Plan 4454 2111 tlc.edu.qa

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Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence D3 Modified Qatari Curriculum/ Sports Development 4413 6570 aspire.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, 5595 7376 stepbystepqatar.com

Universities/Colleges Al Rayyan International University College D3 4488 8116/126 ariu.edu.qa Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar C2 4454 8400 qatar.cmu.edu

College of the North Atlantic-Qatar B3 4495 2222 cna-qatar.com Doha Institute for Graduate Studies B3 4035 6810 dohainstitute.edu.qa Georgetown University in Qatar C2 4457 8100 qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu Global Studies Institute D3 3007 6005 gsi-qatar.org QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©

HEC Paris in Qatar C2 4454 0161 qatar.exed.hec.edu 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.qa Qatar University B3 4403 3333 qu.edu.qa Texas A&M University at 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 Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in 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 QF member, pre-university programme 4454 2120/1 abp.edu.qa Al Seraj Training Centre C3 7700 1379 serajlc.net Berlitz Language Centre E4 4455 0506/7 berlitz-qatar.com British Council D3 800 5501 britishcouncil.qa

IAID D4 Performing arts 4444 1234, 4432 0974 iaidonline.org Institut Français du Qatar (French Institute of Qatar) B4 4493 0862 if-qatar.com Qatar Skills Training Centre E3 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 scoreplusqatar.business.site Qatar Int'l Beauty Academy (Tajmeel) C2 QF member, offering certificates in health and beauty 4036 3057/77 qatarinternationalbeautyacademy.com Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) C2 QF member, offering translation and interpreting studies 4454 2578 tii.qa

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University C2 4454 0272 hbku.edu.qa

Geometric Learning Centre D3 English, Maths, Science, Arabic and French 4427 9295, 3333 2468 geometric-centre.com

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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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At The Hamilton International School we nurture our pupils to achieve brilliance!

When pupils join the secondary years at The Hamilton International School, they are provided with endless opportunities to develop as learners and achieve their potential in preparation for their next stage of education or work.

The carefully planned academic curriculum, combined with strong pastoral and social provision, teaches the skills and knowledge young adults need to contribute to society and take their role as leaders of the future.

The specialist resources, state of the art facilities and outstanding environments across all areas of the school support learning and provide opportunities for pupils to experience a broad range of learning experiences.

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With over 18 years of experience from the UK and Qatar, in senior and middle leadership positions, Rebecca brings with her a wealth of curricular and pastoral experiences in establishing and developing schools further. Rebecca has a BSc degree in Sports Science, Physical Education and Mathematics with Joint Honours, and received a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Loughborough University.

Terry Senior, Principal at The Hamilton International School, is enthusiastic about Rebecca joining the school team. “We are delighted to have Rebecca as part of our team. Combining solid expertise in the field of education, the knowledge of child psychology, forward-thinking and excellent managerial skills, Rebecca is a perfect fit both for her position as a Head of Secondary and for the creative and friendly spirit of The Hamilton International School”.

Commenting on her new role, Rebecca said: “I am thrilled to be joining The Hamilton International School. There is already an incredibly strong culture and foundation to build upon and develop further as the Secondary School continues to grow. My aim is to nurture the strong focus on relationships and pastoral care in the school, while also ensuring we are igniting a passion and love of learning in each student”.

In her new role, Rebecca will expand the secondary curriculum at the school and focus on obtaining the NEASC accreditation, which will enable students to successfully obtain acceptances into the universities of their choice.

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Amazing Learning Opportunities that Connect Students Globally As an International Schools Partnership (ISP) school, The Hamilton International School ensures learning is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that as part of every student’s learning journey it is important that they have the chance to experience learning outside of the classroom and connect with other ISP students across the world. Because we are part of a global group of schools, we want our students to benefit from being members of a wider international community, which provides many additional learning and cultural opportunities.

Students at ISP schools can participate in up to 11 specifically designed competitions or International Learning Opportunities (ILOs), nine of which are being offered virtually.

These ILOs give all ISP students the opportunity to: • Experience different cultures • Cultivate long-term friendships with students from other countries • Offer our students the chance to get together and interact digitally • Enable each school to become the leading school of choice in their local area • Increase awareness and a sense of wider community amongst ISP schools • Develop skills like language and communication, independence, responsibility, confidence, leadership, critical thinking, organization and teamwork The programmes offer a diverse mix of subject areas that will appeal to all students, no matter their passions or interests. They will be delivered via a blend of delivery methods: online, in school, and some will include in-person experiences abroad, once it is safe to travel internationally again.

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The 5-Year Plan

By Ola Diab Under a five-year plan of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), at least three more private universities are expected to open in Qatar.

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inistry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has enhanced efforts to open new private universities in the country to enable more students to pursue their higher studies in the country.

Under a five-year plan of the MoEHE, at least three more private universities are expected to open in Qatar, giving students more options to pursue academic programmes of their choice, tailored to their budget One of the three new private universities set to open in Qatar in September 2021 is Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), which is located in Barwa City in Bu Hamour. The university will initially offer five academic programmes, including Science, Commerce, Arts, Languages, and Management Studies.

In addition, this year, Arkansas State University has announced undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in Aspire Zone. Starting August 2021, citizens and residents of Qatar can take advantage of new undergraduate degree programmes in Digital Innovation and Engineering Management, including: Game Design, Graphic Communication, Mobile Application Development, Social Media Management, and Web Design. Students will take courses in real-time from professors at the main campus in the US. The curriculum will follow the

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same plan as taught in the US. In addition to these two undergraduate degree programmes, Arkansas State University will offer a Masters degree programme for teachers and school administrators in Educational Leadership. Areas to be covered in this degree programme include: Planning and Resource Allocation, Administration and Supervision of Special Education, Ethical Leadership, and Curriculum Management. astateqatar.com Higher education institutions offered 290 educational programmes for the 2019/20 academic year. According to MoEHE, Qatar University (QU), Community College of Qatar (CCQ), College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q), and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) offer more than 66% of these programmes.

In 2020, Qatar saw the opening of new local and international higher education institutions such as Lusail University, QFBA-Northumbria (QFBA-NU) University, and Oryx Universal College with Liverpool John Moores University.

There are currently more than 30 higher education institutions in Qatar, serving citizens and residents alike as well as attracting students from all over the world, especially within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Higher education institutions

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offer an expanding number of degrees, fields of study, and specialisations — from medicine to business, management, technology, and liberal arts. Programmes are offered in Arabic and English; however, most of the education in higher education institutions is offered in English to better serve a wider range of students.

In addition to the well-known higher education institutions such as QU, CNA-Q, CCQ and HBKU, there are other higher education institutions operating in Qatar: Qatar Aeronautical College, Ahmed bin Mohamad Military College, Al Zaeem Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air Academy, Joaan bin Jassim Joint Command and Staff College, Police College, University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ), QFBA-Northumbria (QFBA-NU) University, Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Centre (ROLACC) with the University of Sussex, Qatar Leadership Center (QLC) with Georgetown University, and Ras Laffan College for Emergency and Safety with the University of Central Lancashire.

There are branches of world-renowned higher education institutions, supported by Qatar Foundation (QF), including Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), HEC Paris in Qatar, and Weill Cornell Medical School in Qatar (WCM-Q).

Meanwhile, private higher education institutions include Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI), AFG College with the University of Aberdeen, University Foundation College (UFC), City University College (CUC), Oryx Universal College with Liverpool John Moores University, Lusail University, and Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).

For more information on universities in Qatar, see Education in Qatar in this section.

Qatar established its first higher education institution, the College of Education, in 1973, which became Qatar University (QU) in 1977. At that time, QU hosted 173 students: 93 women

and 57 men. The university has since experienced rapid growth and today stands at the centre of Qatar’s education reform strategy, with more than 20,000 multinational students.

To expand the higher education offerings in Qatar and to invest more in innovative research and development (R&D), the former Amir, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani along with his wife HH Sheikh Moza bint Nasser, established Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) – a semi-private chartered, non-profit organisation made up of more than 50 entities working in education, research, and community development – in 1995. QF’s mandate was strengthened under QNV 2030 to serve as a driving force in the development of Qatar’s citizens, with the aim of unlocking human potential. QF’s flagship Education City has since become a major focal point in the country’s education sector.

The reforms and investment in the education sector are aligned with the goals of QNV 2030, which seeks to transform Qatar into 'an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living for all of its people'. QNV 2030 defines the desired outcomes for the country by 2030 and provides a framework within which sector strategies and implementation plans have been developed. The national vision addresses major challenges facing Qatar through four interconnected pillars, with education playing a role in all of them.

Education features prominently in QNV 2030 and the National Development Strategy as a critical driver for the country’s transition into a knowledgebased economy, which is just one indicator of the importance the state places on the catalytic role of education. In parallel, the government has also invested heavily in developing the physical infrastructure and the human capital required to support the sector. The leadership has made a substantial investment in education of QAR22 bn in 2020.

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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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Education in Qatar

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 more than 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.

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– combining classroom teaching with distance learning – which requires only 30% attendance of the total capacity of schools. In November 2020, the Ministry enforced a rotating attendance system for students in public and private schools, and kindergartens. Students attended classes in-person on a rotational basis – which requires only 42% attendance of the total capacity of schools.

The academic year 2020–21 ended in June 2021.

There were 283 public schools and preschools and 334 private schools and kindergartens with more than 340,000 students enrolled for the academic year 2020–21.

In May 2021, the Ministry announced the calendar for the academic year 2021–22 will begin around 29 August and will continue until the beginning of June 2022. The half-year school break will be from 19 to 30 December. The second semester will start from 2 January 2022. The Ministry also mentioned a short break from 13 to 17 March 2022 with schools reopening on 20 March 2022.

The academic year 2022-23 is set to begin on 16 August 2022.

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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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 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.

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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 began on 13 May 2021, and the four-day religious holiday, Eid Al Adha, which began on 20 July 2021, there is a winter break of two weeks, a two-week break in spring, and two months or more in the summer. ©

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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.

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.

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.

Therefore, when you decide to enrol your child in a nursery ensure the school meets all the criteria outlined.

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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.

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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

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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.

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student and teacher will receive a free tablet PC along with educational aids and applications that conform to the national curriculum standards. The Ministry publishes a ‘white list’ of the hundreds of websites accessible to students through their free tablets. The available websites are listed by curriculum subject content, eg mathematics, English, science, etc.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©

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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Nurseries should not be confused with KGs (lower and upper KGs) which, being education institutions, are licensed and monitored by the education sector regulator, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE).

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.

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 (KGs) 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 KGs 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 are liable to be fined up to QAR100,000 and their owners can face a jail term of up to two years, or

In May 2021, MoEHE issued a new academic policy, requiring private schools and KGs to teach the Arabic language, Islamic education and Qatari history, starting from preschool and KG from the 2020-21 academic year. The academic policy has been previously issued for all private schools from grade 1 to 12 in all curricula and educational systems but has now been updated to include preschool and KG.

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Children under five at school (as opposed to KG/ nursery) can currently, by law, only attend for four hours per day. 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 grade 1 should have received a fulltime preschool education.

Primary and secondary schools Private sector schools operate as commercial establishments or non-profit 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 English 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 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: • 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 Programme (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 QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©

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 towards 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 • 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

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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.

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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: • 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

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.

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 QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©

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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4418 1968, mindinstitutes.com E3 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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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deliver world-class, high-profile sporting and leisure events. Josoor Institute also organises regular series of sessions on the recent developments in the sports and events industry; and supports applied research in this domain. josoorinstitute. qa, knowledgehub.josoorinstitute.qa C2

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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 more than 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 diploma programme in sports and major events management in partnership with leading business school SDA Bocconi School of Management; bespoke courses blending theory and practice, volunteers and other workforce trainings, Josoor has provided education and training solutions for nearly 5,000 participants, equipping them with skills and expertise to manage projects and organisations in the sports industry, and to QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©

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 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

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.

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Tertiary Education and Bridge Programmes Qatar Nanny Training Academy (QNTA)

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

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 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

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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.

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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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Academic Bridge Program (ABP) 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

AFG College with the University of Aberdeen 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

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technology-driven, learning and development solutions for government, industry and major charitable associations. In addition, it works closely with government to implement the Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland and to attract foreign direct investment by ensuring graduates are equipped with the qualifications and skills required by industry and commerce. ulsteruniversity.edu.qa, cityuniversitycollege.edu.qa E3

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

Community College of Qatar (CCQ)

It offers a range of internationally recognised UK Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees all licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

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.

Ulster University has a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, that makes a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. It is in the top 25% of UK universities for world-leading research and is ranked 7th in the UK for research impact, meaning its teaching is research led and allows it to bring leading edge thinking and practice to the classroom. It works with public, private and third sector organisations to co-create innovative,

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

City University College (CUC), in partnership with Ulster University is a modern and dynamic University based in Doha. It has ambitious plans to be one of the leading private higher education providers in Qatar and will soon be building a brand new campus in Lusail City, that will accommodate up to 5,000 students.

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Al Rayyan International University College Al Rayyan International University College is an international university which was established in 2000 under the Chairmanship of HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani. The university offers three internationally accredited four-year signature bachelor programmes in International Business and Management Studies, International Hospitality Management and Tourism Management.

Al Rayyan International University College 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. ariu.edu.qa D2

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: Social Sciences and Humanities; Public Administration and Development Economics; and Psychology and Social Work.​In addition, the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies​at 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 autumn 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

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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 was founded in 1975 as the Civil Aviation College of the Gulf States, with assistance from the UN Development Program. It changed its name in 1996 to Qatar Aeronautical College, and programmes 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 graduates aged 17–24 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 (MoEHE). The College brings to Qatar ‘UK bridging’ programmes in business, humanities, 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 thousands of international students join UK universities. As an official UCAS centre, SI-UK Qatar is the first and only to be licensed by MoEHE to help students through every step of the university application process. universityfoundationcollege.com C3

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, mathematics 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

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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: • Develop the capabilities of Qatar’s people and institutions.

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.

• Build and maintain a competitive and diversified economy.

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.

• Preserve and improve the natural and built environment.

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.

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Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a private, nonprofit 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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• Improve the health and social wellbeing of Qatar’s population.

• Support Qatar’s distinctive culture and the security of its people.

Key to QF’s philosophy of excellence is Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) – see Investment and Trade in the Banking, Commerce and Infrastructure 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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Carnegie Mellon University Qatar 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 14 graduating classes, the total number of alumni is more than 1,000. 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 (GUQ) 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

Hamad bin Khalifa University Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of QF, was founded in 2010 as a research-intensive university that acts as a catalyst for transformative change in Qatar and the region while having QATAR EDUCATION E-GUIDE ©

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 offers bachelor’s degrees from Northwestern’s School of Communication and the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. Northwestern Qatar also offers a master’s in sport administration, as well as a variety of executive education programmes for professionals in Qatar.

Northwestern Qatar is the 12th school of Northwestern University, which is ranked among the top universities in the world. Northwestern is ranked 9th best by US News & World Report, and 22nd by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Students interested in news reporting, multimedia storytelling, and strategic communication enrol in Northwestern Qatar’s programme in journalism

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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.

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 at Qatar has awarded nearly 1,270 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

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar Established in 1998 through a partnership with QF, VCUarts Qatar is the international

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.

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 crosscultural 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

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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.

branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) School of the Arts, a top-ranked art and design programme in the US.

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 so disseminates information about clinical best practice, augmenting local healthcare delivery.

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class biomedical research 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.

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Qatar University 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.

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.

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 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.

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 transformed from being an institution of learning to a platform of research, a process that took much effort and time to be achieved.

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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 and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Sharia and 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.

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 35th in Asia University Rankings, 43rd in Young University Rankings, ranked 224th globally and third among Arab universities, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking 2021.

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Education Courses, Tutoring and Lectures Language courses and tuition Berlitz Language Center Offers tuition in more than 10 languages. Test preparation for IELTS and TOEFL. 4455 0506/7, berlitz-qatar.com E4 British Council A wide range of English language courses as well as access to a library and computers. It is also an IELTS centre. 800 5501, britishcouncil.qa D3 Geometric Learning Centre Personalised English and maths learning programmes in the British curriculum.

3333 2468, geometric-centre.com D3

Institut Français du Qatar A range of French courses for adults and children, certifications in French language. Tests for immigration to Canada or Quebec. 4493 0862, if-qatar.com B3 Score Plus Qatar – The Princeton Review Language courses, test preparation and early edge courses in SAT/SAT subjects/AP/ACT/ GMAT/GRE/IELTS/TOEFL. 4436 8580, princetonreviewme.com D3 Al Rayyan International University College IELTS preparation and professional training programmes.

4488 8116/126, ariu.edu.qa D3 StudyPlus Education Center Personalised academic tutoring in Edexcel, Cambridge and IB Curriculum. Core Maths/Further Pure Maths/ Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Business Studies/ Accounting/Economics/ESL/EFL/Statistics/ Mechanics/ICT. 4442 4294, thestudyplus.com D3

Community classes and extra-mural courses

Qatar Financial & Business Academy (QFBA) Offers various courses in finance and investment.

4496 8333, qfba.edu.qa C4 Qatar Skills Academy Offers vocational training, education and professional development. 4416 1622, qatarskillsacademy.com E3 VCUarts Qatar Offers a selection of art, design and craft courses in English or Arabic. Holds workshops and lectures including an annual fashion show each spring. 4402 0555, qatar.vcu.edu C2

Lectures/discussions/workshops Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Dean’s Lecture Series. 4454 8400, qatar.cmu.edu C2 Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Holds lectures, workshops and artist encounters.

4402 8855, 4402 8830, mathaf.org.qa C2 Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Education Centre offers talks, art workshops, programmes and training courses for children and adults.

4422 4444, 4452 5555, mia.org.qa D4 Qatar Foundation Research, Development, and Innovation (QF RDI) Research Dialogue series.

4454 0000, qfrdi.org C2 Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) Technovate, networking seminars and open discussions. 4454 7070, qstp.org.qa C2

College of the North Atlantic Qatar (CNA-Q) Foundation English, Mathematics and Science courses. IELTS test centre. Corporate Training Division offers a variety of part-time courses.

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The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University in Qatar holds CIRS Faculty Lectures, Dialogue Series and Distinguished Lectures to deliver a variety of public lectures by leading experts in international affairs.

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Enertech Qatar Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Training Provider. 4401 0888, enertechqatar.com D3

Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar Grand Rounds where healthcare experts speak on related issues.

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Center of Community Service and Continuing Education (CCE) at Qatar University meets training needs through specialised training programmes for professional and international certification.

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Inlingua Qatar – ScorePlus General English/ Business English/French/German/Spanish/Arabic and more, for groups and individuals. 4413 1260, inlinguaqatar.com D3

For a list of contact numbers of educational institutions see Useful Numbers in this section.

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Arabic/Islamic Culture Courses Arabic, the official language of Qatar, ranks sixth among the world’s major languages and is the native tongue of nearly 250 mn people around the world, as well as the language of the Holy Quran and thus, Islam. It is one of the United Nations' six official languages.

Arabic/Islamic Culture Courses

The Arabic Language Classical Arabic has preserved the language of the Quran for over 1,400 years. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is an adapted form of the classical language used in books, newspapers, on TV and radio, and at times, in conversation.

Classical Arabic and MSA are, to a large extent, learned languages and must be taught in schools, since nearly all Arabs grow up learning a colloquial form of the language. Local dialects vary with more than 30 different regional variations.

Arabic is written from right to left. There are 18 distinct letter shapes, which vary slightly depending on whether they are connected to another letter before or after them. There are no 'capital' letters.

The full alphabet of 28 letters is created by placing various combinations of dots above or below some of these shapes. Other languages – such as Persian, Urdu and Malay – use adaptations of the Arabic script.

Taking a course in Arabic is an interesting way to learn more about the region's culture and to meet new people. Arabic language courses in Qatar offer a choice of colloquial Qatari Arabic or MSA. Islam is the official religion in Qatar. Courses offer a chance to learn about the faith as well.

Courses in Qatar Al Rayyan International University College Conversational Arabic classes. Three hours a week at QAR3,000. 4488 8116/126, ariu.edu.qa D3

Berlitz Language Center Group and private conversational and written Arabic courses at

Institut Français du Qatar The successor to the French Cultural Centre (CCF), the official French Institute provides courses in MSA for French and non-French speakers. Private tuition and corporate courses also available. Fees vary. 4493 0862, if-qatar.com B3 Islamic Online University Courses online in English. Free programmes available.

4486 8458, islamiconlineuniversity.com Loghati Language Centre Private and group Arabic courses at various levels. Separate classes for men and women. 4488 8846, loghaticentre.com D4 ScorePlus – Inlingua International School of Languages in Qatar General English/Business English/French/German/Spanish/Arabic and more, for groups and individuals. 4413 1260, inlinguaqatar.com D3 Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center (previously known as Fanar) Lessons in MSA with separate classes for men and women. Courses at levels 1 – 5 are intensive and last two and a half months, with classes twice a week. Classes in Islamic studies and culture in English, with assistance in Tagalog (Philippines), Sinhalese (Sri Lanka) and Nepali. 4444 7444, binzaid@islam.gov.qa, binzaid.gov.qa D4 TII Arabic Language Program At HBKU, offers courses in MSA or the Qatari (Khaleeji) dialect with an emphasis on communication. Also available are courses in medical Arabic to help healthcare professionals communicate with patients.

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Arabic for Non-Native Speakers (ANNS) Center is a specialised language centre at Qatar University that offers certificates of completion to international students whose mother tongue is not Arabic. A one academic year programme provides students with communicative skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and pragmatics. 4403 4584/91, qu.edu.qa/ artssciences/departments/anns B3

levels 1 – 10. Evening classes are available twice a week at each level. Fees vary. 4455 0506/7, berlitzqatar@qatar.net.qa, berlitz‑qatar.com E4

All courses and fees are subject to change.

Start learning Arabic with the simple words and greetings in Arabic Phrases in the Discovering Qatar section.

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