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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.

Nurseries and Kindergartens In January 2014, details of Qatar’s 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 Labor to establish, manage or modify an existing nursery. • The Ministry of Labor 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. 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 Acorn Nursery 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. To help parents find a suitable, licensed nursery in their localities for their kids, the Ministry of Labor has a search service on its mobile app, Amerni, which is available for both iOS and Android, where users can search for licensed nurseries. After you login using your Tawtheeq (National Authentication System) credentials and click on nurseries, it gives two options – Nursery Location and Report Nursery Violation. The service is available in English and Arabic on the app.

At The Hamilton International School we are At The Hamilton International School we are focused on student success!focused on student success!

The Hamilton International School is an exciting school in Mesaimeer, Doha, located on a large and magnificent state-of-the-art campus. Currently open to children from Pre-KG to

Grade 9, the school will grow to add Grade 10 in September 2022 and by 2024 will offer education from Pre-KG to Grade 12.

At Hamilton, we are focused on ensuring our students have the skills they need to be successful individuals when they leave us to go on to their universities or colleges of choice. To do this we have already begun working with each of our secondary students individually. We provide advice and guidance for all secondary students through a program of lessons with the homeroom teacher, including to an online platform called Unifrog. Unifrog is a powerful tool that helps our students to make informed choices about their education and future careers at every key point in their secondary years. Unifrog provides an online portfolio where students can record their achievements and contributions to the school, and these anecdotes are saved so that they can support future university and college applications. Secondary students at Hamilton can take a range of quizzes and tests that allows them to identify their strengths and understand what field of education or employment they are most suited for. This type of understanding helps our students make good decisions when it comes to choosing elective subjects in High School.

The Hamilton International School is an exciting school in Mesaimeer, Doha, located on a large and magnificent state-of-the-art campus. Currently open to children from Pre-KG to

Grade 9, the school will grow to add Grade 10 in September 2022 and by 2024 will offer education from Pre-KG to Grade 12. Unifrog has an extensive catalogue of international and local universities and colleges. Our students can research courses available at various universities. They will be informed of entrance requirements for the programs and discover future career paths. Unifrog benefits Hamilton students by allowing them to learn about the universities and colleges of their choice. It supports them with applications and writing personal statements as they apply for admissions in different countries. At Hamilton, we are focused on ensuring our students have the skills they need to be successful individuals when they leave us to Finally, our students are supported heavily go on to their universities or colleges of throughout secondary school, by our team choice. To do this we have already begun at Hamilton, who have taken the time to get working with each of our secondary to know each of them individually. At The students individually. We provide advice and Hamilton International School, our ultimate guidance for all secondary students through goal is to ignite our students’ passion, a program of lessons with the homeroom encourage them to discover their purpose, and realize their limitless potential. teacher, including to an online platform called Unifrog. Unifrog is a powerful tool that helps our students to make informed choices about their education and future careers at every key point in their secondary years. Unifrog provides an online portfolio where students can record their achievements and contributions to the school, and these anecdotes are saved so that they can support future university and college applications. Secondary students at Hamilton can take a range of quizzes and tests that allows them to identify their strengths and understand what field of education or employment they are most suited for. This type of understanding helps our students make good decisions when it comes to choosing elective subjects in High School. Unifrog has an extensive catalogue of international and local universities and colleges. Our students can research courses available at various universities. They will be informed of entrance requirements for the programs and discover future career paths. Unifrog benefits Hamilton students by allowing them to learn about the universities and colleges of their choice. It supports them with applications and writing personal statements as they apply for admissions in different countries. Finally, our students are supported heavily throughout secondary school, by our team at Hamilton, who have taken the time to get to know each of them individually. At The Hamilton International School, our ultimate goal is to ignite our students’ passion, encourage them to discover their purpose, and realize their limitless potential.

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At International Schools Partnership (ISP), we feel passionate that our students should have At International Schools Partnership (ISP), we feel passionate that our students should have opportunities to experience learning outside of the classroom and across a wider community. opportunities to experience learning outside of the classroom and across a wider community. As an international schools group, ISP is uniquely positioned to connect students from over As an international schools group, ISP is uniquely positioned to connect students from over 55 schools globally and create amazing learning opportunities for all participants.55 schools globally and create amazing learning opportunities for all participants.

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Experience different cultures Experience different cultures Cultivate long-term friendships with students from other countries Cultivate long-term friendships with students from other countries Offer our students the chance to get together and interact digitally 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 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. Increase awareness and a sense of wider community amongst ISP schools.

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Language and communication Independence, responsibility, confidence, and leadership Critical thinking Organization and teamwork

Qatar continues to invest heavily in all aspects of public education, regularly assessing progress. Literature, the arts and sport are regarded as important parts of the curriculum, as are religion, culture and tradition, but emphasis is placed on mathematics, the sciences, Arabic and English. Its state schools are known as independent schools. Ministry of Education and Higher Education The Supreme Education Council (SEC) was disbanded and its role taken over by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) 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. MoEHE receives and handles all enquiries and complaints from students, their parents or guardians. You can visit the ministry in person at Al Dafna C3. Hotline: 155, edu.gov.qa At present the three institutes of MoEHE are: 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 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 with curriculum challenges to competent hospitals and medical centres to diagnose and assess their cases, and regularly follows up with every school support department to monitor their achievements. The Evaluation Institute develops and conducts the testing of students, monitors student learning and evaluates school performance. It also offers a service for certificate attestation/equivalency. Comprehensive individual School Report Cards (SRCs) for independent, private Arabic and international schools in Qatar are available online to the general public. They include data on academic achievement, teaching methods, parental involvement, facilities and resources. To evaluate students in Qatar against those in other countries, the institute participates in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), and Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS). The Evaluation Institute consists of five offices: • The Student Assessment Office • The School Evaluation Office • The Data Collection and Management Office (DCM) • The Qatar Office of Registration, Licensing and

Accreditation (QORLA) • Qatar Senior Schooling Certificate Office The Higher Education Institute (HEI) supports the development of Higher, Technical and Vocational Education (HTVE) so that individuals can develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, prepare for future leadership roles and meet the nation’s workforce needs. It advises individuals on career options and study opportunities that match their abilities and interests, and meets the needs

of the labour market. It supervises scholarships and grants for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Qatar, the Arab world, Australia, the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. 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 MoEHE is promoting the mission of Qatar’s cultural attachés in scholarship countries, reopening some which had previously closed. 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 MoEHE. 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 MoEHE, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, 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 student and teacher will receive a free tablet PC along with educational aids and applications that conform to the national curriculum standards. MoEHE 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. 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 MoEHE'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.

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.

Why Swiss International School?

By Dr. James W. Pilton

Founded in 2017, Swiss International School is a private, coeducational, preK-12 school that serves the expatriate and Qatari communities in Doha. We are the fastest growing school in Qatar and currently enroll more than 800 students from over 60 countries.

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to following the school’s mission: to develop learners who are inspired, prepared, and fulfilled. Our teachers bring passion, creativity, and ambition to their work every day, and they understand that each student is unique and deserving of individual attention and nurture. We empower all our students to achieve their academic, social and cocurricular goals.

SISQ is proud to be an International Baccalaureate continuum school. We believe the tenets of the IB program are well-suited to serve the needs of our highly diverse community in that:

Our Middle Years Programme (MYP) is tailor made to address the needs of the young adolescent. It emphasises intellectual challenge and encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, preparing them for success in further study and in life. SISQ students are fulfilled.

Our Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been design

Our Primary Years Programme (PYP) nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. The PYP offers an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework that builds conceptual understanding. Students are given ample opportunity to explore subjects across the curriculum while discovering and honing their innate talents. SISQ students are inspired.

designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The IBDP is recognised by universities across the world and is the key for our students to study at the university of their dreams. SISQ students are prepared.

The SISQ ethos is that of a student-centered school. Our ultimate aspiration is to educate students who know who they are, the world around them, and their place in it. Our rigorous academic curriculum, our nurturing environment, and our enriching co-curricular activities all aim to teach students to be critical and creative thinkers. Students design their own learning pathways and do valuable things that have meaning and are valuable to them in their place.

Our personalised approach to learning means that we foster ‘deep learning’ through the purposeful integration of conceptual thinking, challenging

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content, and rewarding experiences that intentionally cultivate the skills, mindsets, and literacies needed for students to become lifelong learners and contributors in our ever-changing world.

SISQ students thrive in a welcoming and safe learning environment. Our staff receive the most up-to-date training on the emotional needs of children, and our extensive pastoral programme ensures that each student learns how to effectively deal with the emotional and social challenges that come at every stage of their development. We place positive relationships at the heart of our school and encourage autonomy and independence. We have high expectations and aim to develop a strong sense of purpose and shared values among students and staff.

SISQ offers a cutting edge 21st century education right here in Qatar. Come join us and open a world of unlimited possibilities for your child.

SEK International School Qatar

Qatar’s private-sector Arabic, international and community schools serve more than 250,000 students. There are more than 200 private schools and kindergartens in Qatar. 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 Labor, formerly known as the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs. The Social Affairs Department 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 both. The law puts the maximum age of children that can be left in the care of nurseries at four years and stipulates strict licensing criteria. 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). 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 year-round care. Fees are usually paid monthly and many establishments ask for a one-off registration fee. 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 had been previously issued for all private schools from grade 1 to 12 in all curriculums and educational systems but has now been updated to include preschool and KG. 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 full-time 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 websites, which are a good source of information for families moving to Qatar.

Employers and embassies can offer guidance on schools serving their communities. You can also find a list of private schools and curriculums in Useful Numbers in this section. The Private Schools Office has a special portal for private schools, with necessary information for parents and students. edu.gov.qa 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 MoEHE’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 health-sector 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 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. In addition to SEK Qatar,

SEK has campuses in Madrid, Barcelona,

Almería, Pontevedra, Dublin (Ireland), Les Alpes (France), and Saudi Arabia. sek.qa C3 • As an inspirational learning community from grade 1 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 College's UK curriculum and is underpinned by a strong emphasis on pastoral care and wellbeing. King’s College,

Doha recently announced the extension of its first class education offer to the full age range at its new state-of-the-art campus at

Mesaimeer, which will open in September 2022. kingscollegedoha.com E4 • Royal Grammar School, Guildford in Qatar (RGS) is an independent, British-curriculum school for boys and girls aged 3 to 13. The bespoke British curriculum has been developed at the RGS Guildford in Qatar in conjunction with the RGS Guildford, extending the British

National Curriculum to include traditional, values-based teaching. The language of instruction is English, with an introduction to

French. Arabic and Islamic Studies are taught by highly qualified specialist teaching staff to Arabic and Muslim children. rgs-guildford. co.uk/645/qatar A3

Law regulating private schools In November 2015, HH The Amir approved Law No 23 of 2015, the New Private Schools Law, which regulates all privately run schools in the State; the New Private Schools Law aims to update the previous legislation which dates back 35 years. Some of the key points from the New Private Schools Law are: • 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 MoEHE. 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 MoEHE. All private schools must make use of the student database system to add, transfer or delete registered names and certifications. Expatriate students in the country can now be enrolled directly in private schools without the need for an equivalency certificate. Parents can hereafter transfer their children between private schools without MoEHE’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. Electronic pre-registration The Ministry of Education and Higher Education launched an electronic preregistration system in private schools in order to ease the enrolment process. The online portal allows 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 are distributed by the school according to classes. The system also does not require an acceptance exam or an interview. The online registration shows the student's educational background and his/her progress in the last two years, which helps the school to know the student, the school, curriculum and class. Parents are 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.

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 (MoEHE) 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. MoEHE 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. Education in Qatar

Al Noor Institute for the Visually Impaired caters for visually impaired peoople over the age of three years. Younger children receive care visits in their home. 4422 2777 A4 The Autism Program by HMC is an outpatient programme providing diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services to children with autism or under ASD. The programme started in 2012 at the Child Development Center (CDC). The programme accepts referrals only from HMC's or CDC’s physicians to make best use of the programme and resources for the right group of children. Qatar’s state sector has specialised programmes for the hearing and visually impaired; there is a programme for Arabic speaking children with learning difficulties and programmes (in Arabic) for gifted children. Some expatriate schools provide special needs support without a fully modified curriculum. All families in the country with disabled/special needs members are encouraged to take advantage of the available facilities. hamad.qa C3/D3 Awsaj Academy, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), tutors Grade KG – 12 students with learning challenges in classes of 10 students and one teacher. Teaching is in English, and the curriculum includes maths, English, science, Arabic, Islamic studies, Qatar national history, art, IT and physical education. It also has an outreach centre that provides evaluation and professional development services to the community (see Qatar Foundation in this section). 4454 2111, 4454 2115, awsaj.qa C2 Child Development Center (CDC) is a special needs centre in West Bay. Established in 2013, CDC provides a network of internationally qualified and licensed professionals who offer childcentered and evidence-based early detection and intervention for children with developmental delays. Services include applied behaviour analysis (ABA), speech therapy, occupational therapy, diagnostics and assessments, as well as professional development training and workshops. 6692 0199, 4414 7283, cdcenterqatar.com B4 Family Hope Center is for children, adolescents and adults with social, mental and physical challenges. The centre was established to provide the necessary resources to support both individuals with special needs and their families. 4435 0951, familyhope.qa C3 HOPE Qatar Centre for Special Needs is a pioneer in the field of Special Needs Education in Qatar, established in 2005, providing Help, Opportunity, Participation, and Education for children and young people aged 3 – 25. HOPE Qatar is approved by MoEHE 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 disorders, emotional disorders, sensory integration

issues, social skills challenges and more. 3337 7648, 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. 4451 3210, omegaqatar.org E3 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre (Mada) enables those with learning, visual, hearing, and physical disabilities (including dyslexia) to access information and communications technology without barriers offering assessments, advice and training. 4459 4050, mada.org.qa C4 The Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs attends to the social, mental, academic and healthy rehabilitation of people with special needs in society, in keeping with the Islamic principles, traditions and customs of Qatari society. qsrn.org D4 Renad Academy, a member of QF, is a centre for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The centre provides education and specialised services to students, and training and support to parents. It provides education to Qatari students, aged 3 – 21, experiencing mild-moderate ASD. The centre provides all aspects of education for its students, using evidence-based practices such as ABA, discreet trial training, pivotal response training, and structured TEACCH in one-to-one and small group settings (see Qatar Foundation in this section). 4454 1974, qaa.openapply.com C2 Shafallah-Integration for the Disabled, established in 1999, offers state-of-the-art technologies, including an on-site Genetic Research Centre, cutting-edge therapies, and a first-class faculty and counsellors. The centre is a non-profit, private institution, serving as a model for the provision of special education, therapeutic, and healthcare support services for children with disabilities from birth to adulthood. 4495 6666, shafallah.org.qa A4 Step by Step Centre for Special Needs offers a caring and stimulating environment to enable children, aged 3 – 16, with learning challenges to achieve their full academic and personal potential through specialised teaching in a school setting and individual therapy sessions. It also has a Summer School Programme. 4475 7625, 5592 7376, stepbystepqatar.com D3 The Learning Center (TLC), a member of QF, is a centralised student support services team comprising 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 MoEHE. 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, MoEHE has issued a circular to public schools, asking them to admit children of employees working in the private sector in areas which do not have private schools like Al Shamal, Dukhan, Rawdat Rashed, Al Karaana, Al Sheehaniya, Al Ghuwariyah, Al Zubara, Al Kharsaah, Al Kaaban, Al Ghashamia and Al Jamiliyah. According to the circular, all admission and registration requirements should be met and the parents should provide documents proving their residence in the area. Students cannot be transferred to public schools in areas which have private schools.

Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA)

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, and act as a catalyst for the growth of the sustainable sports and events industries in Qatar and the region. Josoor Institute aims to 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 flagship diploma programme in sports and major events management in partnership with leading business school SDA Bocconi School of Management – bespoke leadership development courses blending theory and practice, volunteers and other workforce training – for nearly a decade Josoor Institute has provided education and training solutions for over 5,000 delegates, equipping them with the skills and expertise to manage projects and organisations in the industry in the years ahead. Josoor Institute also organises a regular series of sessions on recent developments in the sports and events industry and other strategic topics, and supports applied research in this domain. josoorinstitute.qa, knowledgehub.josoorinstitute.qa C2 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 law include imprisonment of up to six months and/or a penalty of QAR100,000 and/or cancellation of the licence. For more information on education laws, see Law regulating private schools in The Private Sector in this section.

CUC Ulster University Qatar is a modern and dynamic higher education institution in Qatar that offers recognised UK Higher Diplomas and degrees here in Doha licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Through its vocational and university pathways, CUC offers alternative routes to university and work, both for full-time high-school students as well as part-time workers. Here are 10 reasons why CUC is the university of choice for students in Qatar.

Reasons to choose CUC Ulster University

1. You can obtain a UK degree right here in Qatar - without the additional cost of travel and accommodation You shouldn’t underestimate the significant cost of studying abroad over a 3 to 4-year period to achieve a Bachelors degree. With CUC, you can complete a UK Bachelor Honours degree with Ulster University as though you were studying in the UK. No visa or costly accommodation and living costs! 2. You have the choice of two routes to a Bachelors degree We believe in education for all but not that one size fits all. We all learn in different ways and we appreciate that academic study is not right for everyone. That’s why we offer two routes to achieving a Bachelors degree. You can enroll on an internationally recognized BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification, a vocational qualification which is equivalent to the first 2 years of a Bachelors degree. BTEC HNDs are more practical than Bachelor degrees. There are no formal exams and you have the opportunity to apply your theoretical learning to real life business situations. We offer BTEC HNDs in Business and Computing, with specific pathways in year 2 such as Application Development and Entrepreneurship. After achieving your BTEC HND, you can then either leave with a Diploma or ‘top it up’ to a full Bachelors degree with us without any further bridging units. No other university in Qatar provides this seamless integration between a BTEC HND and a Bachelors degree. 3. You can progress straight to a Masters programme at a special rate A Masters qualification can take you to new career heights and really boost your chances of promotion or a better job. If you decide to stay with us after completing your Bachelors degree, you will automatically be entitled to a CUC scholarship progression award, making a significant saving on the cost of tuition fees for this prestigious qualification. In addition, your immediate family can also benefit from further special rates and incentives. 4. You will obtain a more personalised experience Our students are central to everything we do and so we ensure that everyone is treated as a special individual. We appreciate that everyone is different and so everyone that enrolls on a course with us is supported and guided by their very own Personal Learning Advisor. Our Advisors understand your needs and they will meet with you on a regular basis to ensure you are on track to achieve your learning aims. They act as a support and can help with anything and everything you need. Unlike some larger universities, you will never feel anonymous at CUC. We treat everyone with the respect they deserve, allowing you to flourish and achieve. Your success is our success! 5. We are a University with proven academic success and first class lecturers We have an excellent record at helping students exceed their potential. Our academic staff are exceptionally well qualified with years of both academic and professional experience. All our lecturers are approved by Ulster University to teach on their programmes, which should give you confidence that you are being taught by the very best. In addition, all our staff are both friendly and approachable. They are employed to serve you – that’s the CUC Commitment. 6. We offer the best value degrees in Qatar We are confident that our qualifications and courses represent the best value in Qatar. Our tuition fees are very competitive. But we know, quality is just as important so we never compromise on this. You can be assured you are receiving the best opportunity to achieve the highest grades possible. We are so confident of this that we invite prospective students to visit and sample a lesson before they decide to apply or enroll.

7. We have a range of accessible and flexible study options to suit you Many of our students are already in employment and so we offer opportunities to study for a qualification at a time that suits them. This flexibility can be great for balancing your studies with your other commitments.

8. The opportunity to study part of your degree in the UK Our unique partnership with Ulster University means you can study for part of your degree in the UK at one of Ulster University’s campuses. However, the great thing with this option is that you are not committed to a long term stay. You will be working alongside students studying exactly the same degree. We can assist you with the travel and accommodation arrangements to studyeither for a semester or a year. 9. Scholarships to make your academic ambitions more affordable We understand that education can be expensive, which is why we provide a range of scholarships and opportunities to make it easier to pay for your Diploma or Degree. Please contact us to speak to someone about how affordable a degree or Higher National Diploma can be. 10. The opportunity to study in our brand new, iconic University Campus in Lusail If the previous 9 reasons weren’t enough, you can be one of the first to study in our brand new university campus, due to be completed in 2023. This iconic building will be equipped with the latest learning technology and resources. It will have its own sports hall and gymnasium and a large number of comfortable and spacious social spaces - you will never want to leave!

For Admissions and Enquiries:

+974 40 198 198

info@cuc-ulster.edu.qa +974 33 196 012

Gain a UK degree at CUC Ulster University Qatar

Study for a UK degree here in Qatar

CUC provides students with the opportunity to gain a UK qualification right here in Qatar, avoiding the inconvenience of travelling over 3,500 miles to the UK, and taking up additional costs such as travel, accommodation, and visas. Their team of well-qualified academic staff possess years of academic and professional experience and are approved by Ulster University UK. Their teaching and learning strategies aim to promote critical and reflective thinking, research and evaluation skills that will help students achieve a high level of excellence in the workforce. Each student is assigned a Personal Learning Advisor to support and guide them throughout their studies, as these advisors meet with the students regularly to make sure they remain on track and achieve their learning goals. Undergraduate students can study one semester/year abroad at one of Ulster University campuses in the UK. CUC will assist the students to make all the necessary travel and accommodation arrangements. CUC’s UK partner, Ulster University

CUC’s partner, Ulster University, has an outstanding reputation for teaching excellence and a strong track record in research and innovation, addressing real-world issues of both local and global relevance. Ulster is renowned and respected for its world-leading research, as demonstrated in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). As an Ulster student, you benefit from our discoveries and advances, working with leading academics to develop the knowledge and skills to transform our economy and society.

Building the university of tomorrow in Lusail

As CUC looks to the future, the college is building a new state-of-the-art university campus that will be nestled in the exciting new ‘Smart City’, Lusail. It will have 11500sqm of learning and extra-curricular space and accommodate up to 5000 students. It’s iconic design will complement the surrounding area and form part of one of the most exciting projects in Qatar. Served by an extensive and growing network of road and rail connections, it will be easily accessible and will enjoy an enviable position close to all amenities.

CUC Ulster, a proud member of ACES

Two pathways to an undergraduate degree

CUC also offers two pathways to a Bachelors degree. Students can either enrol on an internationally recognised BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND), a vocational qualification equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelors degree or take the more traditional academic route towards a BSc (Hons.) Degree.

Furthermore, CUC offers flexible study options. Some elements of their programmes have been designed to be delivered online thereby helping students to catch up on the lessons at any time.

CUC, in partnership with Ulster University, is a member of Artan Consulting and Educational Services (ACES), a private Education group that owns, manages and operates educational institutions in Qatar with the objective of fostering academic innovation and excellence.

CUC is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar to deliver a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as BTEC HND Diplomas.

Tertiary Education and Bridge Programmes

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 Established by Qatar Foundation (QF) in 2014, the Qatar Nanny Training Academy (QNTA) aims to educate Muslim Arabic-speaking nannies that have the capacity to teach Islamic values. Students on the 10-month programme are drawn from Arab countries; the training includes specialised courses in all aspects of childcare, including first aid, nutrition, hygiene, education, and Arabic, Islamic and cultural studies. 4454 7351, qnta.qa B3 Qatar Skills Training Centre (QS) is the largest and leading training provider in Qatar, incubating world-class learning and development opportunities that advance people, organisations and shared value. For more than 12 years, QS has built an astounding reputation by co-creating transformational learning experiences by providing high quality, sought after training for both individuals and organisations. Through their selection of premium certified programmes delivered as face-to-face, live virtual training or hybrid, QS supplies leading global organisations with competitive knowledge. QS transfers knowledge in Technical, Functional and Behavioural fields, offering certifications from the most notable institutes, such as CMI, ILM, IOSH, Highfield, IATA, IoSCM, CII, IREM, Professional Academy ISM, CIM and many more. QS trains over 3,000 participants a year in Qatar in the largest training facility in the country. QS offers more than 1,000 programmes nestled within two primary categories, customised programmes designed for unique organisational needs and public programmes. QS develops people, transforms lives and impacts business. 4416 1622, qatarskills.com.qa D3 Embassies and cultural centres generally have details of distance-learning courses, and often have an educational adviser, provide assistance with overseas university applications, and/or act as examination centres for overseas exams (see Foreign Embassies in the Discovering Qatar section). Technical colleges and training programmes While encouraging graduate and post-graduate studies, Qatar acknowledges that many students – boys in particular – are often attracted to jobs for school leavers in the army, police, the civil service or the hydrocarbons industry. Consequently, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) authorised the development of a strategic plan with three objectives: • To establish national vocational and technical competency standards for Qatar.

Qatar Skills Training Centre (QS)

• 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. Academic Bridge Program (ABP)

The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a centre for Qatar Foundation (QF), 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

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 MoEHE. Scholarships are available from MoEHE 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

City University College, Ulster University Qatar

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. It offers a range of internationally recognised UK Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees, all licensed by MoEHE. 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, 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

Community College of Qatar (CCQ)

Established in 2010, the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) is an open admissions institution that offers a number of associate and bachelor degree programmes. Among them are two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programmes for students wishing to transfer to four-year universities, high demand 2+2 associates and bachelor degree programmes, and two-year Associate of Applied Arts and Applied Science degree programmes. CCQ also offers short-term continuing education and marketable

skills certificates for those that wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills. 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 C3 (CCQ Boys) D4 (CCQ Girls)

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 (LU)

Lusail University (LU) is the first private national university in Qatar. It welcomed its first batch in 2020 with over 800 students accepted to join the College of Managerial, Financial and Economic Sciences, College of Law, and the College of Education and Arts. lu.edu.qa A4

Police College (Qatar)

Established by Amiri Decree in 2013, the Police College (Qatar) offers a four-year bachelor’s degree in law and police science in Arabic. However, the college’s Supreme Council (chaired by the Minister of Interior) has the right to allow one or more subjects in a foreign language. Non-Qatari students who obtain scholarships from their own countries can also apply. portal.moi.gov.qa/policecollege/ F1

Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC)

Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) was founded in 1975 as the Civil Aviation College of the Gulf States, with assistance from the 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 (UFC)

University Foundation College (UFC) is a private British college, licensed by MoEHE. UFC 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

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)

Formally known as the College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q), the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), established by an Amiri Decision No 13 of 2022, will offer more than 50 Applied Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree programmes in addition to diplomas that fall under four main streams: Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, and Health Sciences. Four programmes are completely new in Qatar: Bachelor of Applied Business Administration in Banking and Financial Technology, Bachelor of Applied Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy, and Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiography. UDST will offer two-year and three-year diplomas in addition to the new programmes. cna-qatar.com B3

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. Today, it offers quality education to more than 20,000 multinational students at the undergraduate and graduate level. QU meets international standards and maintains the fastest growing research profile in the region. It has always been the moving force of the society as well as its centre of enlightenment. QU has contributed in fulfilling the needs of the society for qualified personnel, scholars, consultants and researchers in various specialisations. It has been actively interacting and contributing to the development of society through its academic and research expertise. QU develops as society’s needs increase, and accordingly, it expands its colleges, departments and academic programmes to fulfil the necessary needs required to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030. It also employs its expertise in planning and setting up strategies to enhance stability in the social, economic, academic and human development domains. QU 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. 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. 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. QU has emphasised international ranking during the last few years, and has strived to get the academic accreditations for several colleges and programmes to achieve quality assurance. International ranking and academic accreditation enables QU to observe performance and quality, and investigate strategies and applied plans in order to achieve university objectives. Times Higher Education (THE) ranks QU as second in the Arab University Rankings 2021, 26th in the overall Emerging Economies University Rankings 2021, and the University achieved its highest-ever finish in the THE Asia University Rankings 2021, climbing 17 places and ranking 35th. QU has managed to maintain or improve its position in every edition of the annual Asia University rankings since it began in 2013. QU also placed third in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Arab Region University Rankings 2021, which highlights 130 leading universities in the region, and is 224th globally in the QS World University Ranking 2022. 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 metro 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

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. QF’s work encompasses education, science and research, and community development. Worldclass universities are brought to Qatar to help create an education sector in which young people can develop the attitudes and skills required for the nation’s future. QF also works to foster a progressive society while enhancing cultural life, protecting Qatar’s heritage and addressing immediate social needs in the community. qf.org.qa C2 Education At QF, a world-class system has been built that caters to students from when they are six months old through to postgraduate study, creating a multidisciplinary environment that produces a highly competent and diverse workforce to serve the needs of the country and thrive in a global environment. Key to this has been the development of QF’s unique partnership model with leading universities from around the world, comprising: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Weill Cornell MedicineQatar, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern University in Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar and HEC Paris in Qatar. Through its homegrown research university, Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), QF produces students that can address national grand challenges and critical questions that are locally relevant and have global impact. Pre-University Education Pre-University Education (PUE) is the beginning of QF's education cycle and fortifies the organisation's commitment to lifelong learning. It delivers unique learning opportunities, and strives to meet the individual needs of each student in its diverse community. 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. • Build and maintain a competitive and diversified economy. • Improve the health and social wellbeing of

Qatar’s population. • Support Qatar’s distinctive culture and the security of its people. • Preserve and improve the natural and built environment. Key to QF’s philosophy of excellence is Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) – see Investment and Trade in the Banking, 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.

Carnegie Mellon University Qatar (CMU-Q)

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 (GU-Q)

Established in 1789, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) continues this tradition with its campus in Education City. GU-Q offers the same internationally respected Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as the campus in Washington, DC, allowing students to major in fields such as culture and politics, international economics, international history, or international politics. The university also delivers a range of custom-designed professional education programmes and community classes for members of the public in Qatar. qatar.georgetown.edu

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of QF, was founded in 2010 as a researchintensive university that acts as a catalyst for transformative change in Qatar and the region while having global impact. Located in Education City, HBKU is committed to building and cultivating human capacity through an enriching academic experience, innovative ecosystem, and unique partnerships. HBKU delivers multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programmes through its colleges, and provides opportunities for research and scholarship through its institutes and centres. 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 nondegree 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 (NU-Q)

Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) offers bachelor’s degrees from Northwestern’s School of Communication and the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. 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 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

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 Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, WCM-Q is part of Cornell University and was the first US university to offer its MD degree overseas. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, alongside accomplished and experienced doctors from affiliated organizations. A strong partnership with Qatar’s largest healthcare provider, Hamad Medical Corporation, allows students to gain clinical experience from their very first year while granting them access to world-class facilities, including the college’s own Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab. Since operations began, students from dozens of countries across the world have earned their MD degrees and graduated as physicians, with many securing residencies at the world’s best teaching hospitals. Alongside teaching, WCM-Q faculty host clinics and surgeries in Qatar’s medical institutions. The Division of Continuing Professional Development enabled WCM-Q to become amongst the first institutions outside of the US to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians. WCM-Q established a world-class biomedical research program - the first of its kind in the Middle East - with a focus on diseases prevalent in Qatar. Core facilities now include genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, microRNA and biostatics, and a research program that provides robust and comprehensive training in biomedical research skills.

A GATEWAY TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES

All graduates of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar receive the same M.D. degree as graduates of Weill Cornell Medicine-New York. So, the degree that you’ll eventually display in your clinic will also be your gateway to an almost infinite world of exciting career opportunities. To find out more, visit our website.

Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ)

Texas A&M University, recognised as having one of the premier engineering programmes in the world, has offered bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering at QF’s Education City campus since 2003, and master’s degrees in chemical engineering since autumn 2011. Texas A&M at Qatar has awarded 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 (VCUarts Qatar)

Established in 1998 through a partnership with QF, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) is the international branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) School of the Arts, a top-ranked art and design programme in the US. VCUarts Qatar is celebrating more than 20 years of a fruitful alliance between VCU and QF that underscores the commitment of each institution to excellence, inquiry, discovery and innovation in a global setting. It offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion design, graphic design, interior design, and painting and printmaking, a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in design. A vibrant community with a global reach, the university promises to instill in students a lifelong passion for education and the arts. VCUarts Qatar offers valuable opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and connects VCUarts to the influential art and design world of the Middle East and beyond. The campus attracts renowned contributors to contemporary visual culture for speaking and teaching engagements, and hosts two major international events: Tasmeem Doha, a biennial art and design conference; and the Hamad bin Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Art. qatar.vcu.edu

Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q)

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. In line with their commitment to focus on diseases prevalent in Qatar, WCM-Q established a worldclass 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

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1. Qatar Foundation HQ 2. Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) 3. Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar 4. Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) 5. Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar 6. Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art 7. Academic Bridge Program (ABP) 8. Qatar Academy 9. Awsaj Academy 10. Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) 11. Sidra Medicine 12. Al Jazeera Children’s Channel 13. Cultural Development Center (CDC) 14. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) 15. Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) 16. Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) 17. Recreation Center 18. College of Islamic Studies (CIS) 19. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) 20. Multaqa (Student Center) 21. Qatar National Library (QNL) 22. HBKU Operations HQ 23. HBKU Housing (Male) 24. HBKU Housing (Female) 25. HBKU Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS)

Education Courses, Tutoring and Lectures

Language Courses and Tuition

Al Rayyan International University College (ARIU) D3 (previously Stenden Qatar) IELTS preparation and professional training programmes. 4488 8116/126, ariu.edu.qa Berlitz Language Center E4 Offers tuition in more than 10 languages. Test preparation for IELTS and TOEFL. 4455 0506/7, berlitz-qatar.com British Council D3 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 Geometric Learning Centre D3 Personalised English and maths learning programmes in the British curriculum. 3333 2468, geometric-centre.com Inlingua Qatar – ScorePlus D3 General English/ Business English/French/German/Spanish/Arabic and more, for groups and individuals. 4413 1260, inlinguaqatar.com Institut Français du Qatar B3 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 London Education Centre E4 Provides customised one-on-one tutoring in English, Maths, Physics and Science as well as ACT/SAT test preparation. 7064 3300, lec.qa Oxford Learning Center C3 Offers turtoring in reading, writing, English, Maths, Science and ESL as well as exam preparations and children with learning disabilities. 4491 0777, oxfordlearning.qa Score Plus Qatar – The Princeton Review D3 Language courses, test preparation and early edge courses in SAT/SAT subjects/AP/ACT/ GMAT/GRE/IELTS/TOEFL. 4436 8580, princetonreviewme.com StudyPlus Education Center D3 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

Community Classes and Extra-mural Courses

Center of Community Service and Continuing Education (CCE) B3 At Qatar University, meets training needs through specialised training programmes for professional and international certification. 4403 3925, qu.edu.qa/cce Excellence Training Centre D3 Offers various courses in accounting and finance, human resources management, management and administrative skills and more. 4436 0225, excellence.qa Enertech Qatar D3 Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Training Provider. 4401 0888, enertechqatar.com Qatar Financial & Business Academy (QFBA) C4 Offers various courses in finance and investment. 4496 8333, qfba.edu.qa Qatar Skills Training Centre E3 Offers vocational training, education and professional development. 4416 1622, qatarskills.com.qa VCUarts Qatar C2 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

Lectures/Discussions/Workshops

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art C2 Holds lectures, workshops and artist encounters. 4402 8855/30, mathaf.org.qa Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) D4 Education Centre offers talks, art workshops, programmes and training courses for children and adults. 4422 4444, 4452 5555, mia.org.qa Qatar Foundation Research, Development, and Innovation (QF RDI) C2 Research Dialogue series. 4454 0000, qfrdi.org Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) C2 Technovate, networking seminars and open discussions. 4454 7070, qstp.org.qa Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar C2 Grand Rounds where healthcare experts speak on related issues. 4492 8000, qatar-weill.cornell.edu m

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. 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 letters. 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 (ARIU) D3 (previously Stenden Qatar) Conversational Arabic classes. Three hours a week at QAR3,000. 4488 8116/126, ariu.edu.qa Arabic for Non-Native Speakers (ANNS) Center B3 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 Berlitz Language Center E4 Group and private conversational and written Arabic courses at 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 Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) B3 Offers courses in Arabic language and culture within a proficiency-based framework, founded on a communicative and task-oriented approach. Classes target the development of the various skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). 4419 9444, dohainstitute.edu.qa Institut Français du Qatar B3 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 ScorePlus – Inlingua International School of Languages in Qatar D3 General English/ Business English/French/German/Spanish/ Arabic and more, for groups and individuals. 4413 1260, inlinguaqatar.com Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center D4 (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 TII Arabic Language Program C2 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. 4454 2578/993, tii.qa m

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.