Qatar Education Guide Feb 2020

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EDUCATION GUIDE 2020

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Evolution of The Education System

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Private Players in Qatar’s Education System

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From Radical Shift in Classrooms to Digitisation

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11 Education & Training Sector: Fact, Figures & Targets

Qatar & It’s Quest For Best Education

26 Education Ecosystem: What does The Future Hold?

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20 Schools & Their Holistic Approach to Childhood

29 Tips to Get Future READY

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FOREWORD

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IT’S QUEST FOR BEST EDUCATION

Qatar, the world’s richest country, is on the path to make its economy self-reliant. As a result, education is an important criterion under the human development pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030. The state recognises the importance of developing a knowledgebased and diversified economy to ensure that the nation thrives in the long-term. Qatar has made great progress in aligning its national education policy to the future economic goals of the country.

Over the past few years, this Arab country has been heavily investing in the education sector, resulting in an exponential growth in number of private and public education institutions. By

2023, its education market is expected to reach around US$2.8 billion.

In 2020, the Kingdom allocated QR 22.1 billion to education sector in its annual budget, representing 10.5 per cent of total expenditure.

Major projects in the education sector, currently underway, include expansions in schools and other educational facilities network.

The country has also been investing in skill enrichment and creating job-ready workforce.

Qatar’s education ministry has called for the need of an international curriculum that focuses on learning, digital sessions, English language and an overall holistic development.

QATAR EDUCATION GUIDE Qatar’s leaders seek to educate highly productive, skilled nationals to meet the demands of the labour market. This strategy, in line with Vision 2030, is known as “zation” and is designed to increase the number of locals in joint ventures and government departments, filling up key positions formerly occupied by expatriates. The target is 50 per cent of the workforce in the industry and energy sectors.

In its quest to create the best education system, Qatar is constantly overhauling its primary and secondary school curriculum. The state provides free education to every citizen at the primary and secondary level.

At higher education level too, the nation is not just sticking to its Islamic values, it is also

importing the American, British and other proven models from across the world.

At the centre of all this, stands the Qatar Foundation (QF), a major vehicle for the government’s education agenda. Harvard Business Review has referred to QF as “Leading the way in developing this (start-up & entrepreneurship) Middle East ecosystem for technology and innovation is Qatar Foundation (QF), a non-profit organisation supporting Qatar’s development through its education, research, and community development initiatives.”

The Qatar Education Guide 2020 will look at the current structure and challenges faced by the industry currently.

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Evolution OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM Qatar has come a long way from its days of nationalistic, Islamic, and non-formal education.

Today, it has a system of Independent Schools with updated curriculum and international teachers. Qatar has an open approach to education and has been able to direct its resources towards high-quality education.

Fees of the country’s private institutions have decreased, leading to higher enrolments.

The education market in the world’s richest country is expected to reach around US$2.8 billion by 2023. The country is also heavily investing in online education sessions, which has led to an increase of women candidates in the education system.

As mentioned previously, education is free in Qatar for primary and secondary levels. A typical 12-year public school cycle consists of six-year primary level, three-year secondary level and a three-year tertiary level. Students in government schools are also provided books and free transportation.

Initially, Independent Schools mostly focused on four subject areas: Arabic, English, Mathematics, and Science. Schools were later given the opportunity to develop their own curriculum that aligned to national standards.

The high school curriculum in the Arab nation now focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

Qatar also launched the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in 2009 – a platform that brings together education stakeholders, opinion leaders and decision makers from all over the world to discuss and deliberate on educational issues. WISE also

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The education market in the world’s richest country is expected to reach around US$2.8 billion by 2023.

Qatar, which topped the global entrepreneurship environment in a Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report, has been regularly hosting events and exhibitions to support university students aspiring to become entrepreneurs. It also has built intensive programmes that helps students understand the process of becoming an entrepreneur, including how to seek funds for their ideas.

created a Nobel Prize for education, with a US$500,000 award for its recipient.

Currently, the education system is overseen jointly by the Ministry of Education and the Supreme Education Council. Then there is the Qatar Foundation, which has been instrumental in nurturing an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. The 2019 Harvard Business Review article points out how QF is changing the startup game through its education, research, and community development initiatives.

“Take Stellic, a pathfinder platform that allows students to identify the right courses and make the right choices to graduate on time. The company, which started as a student project at Carnegie Mellon University’s Qatar campus, is now being used at two US universities, with three more soon to follow. But Stellic might never have been more than an idea without access to the expert mentorship, incubation, funding, and environment of diverse backgrounds and ideas that Qatar’s innovation ecosystem offers,” the article says.

Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), the country’s leading tech innovation and entrepreneurship hub, and part of QF, is combined with nine world-class universities and three established research institutes.

OTHER TOP UNIVERSITIES IN THE COUNTRY INCLUDE: • Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar • Hamad Bin Khalifa University • Weill Cornell Medicine, Qatar • Doha Institute for Graduate Studies • University of Calgary, Qatar • Georgetown University, Qatar • Virginia Commonwealth University • School of the Arts, Qatar • Texas A&M University, Qatar • Northwestern University, Qatar • HEC Paris, Qatar • University College London, Qatar • College of the North Atlantic, Qatar

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HEC Paris IN QATAR Ranked #3 worldwide for Executive Education and #1 for the International Executive MBA by the Financial Times in 2019 Business Unit Management. The institution also offers non-degree management programs for executives, in the form of executive short programs and certificates as well as customdesigned programs for individual companies.

The programs and research activities of HEC Paris in Qatar build corporate competitiveness within the global economy and are fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 to support the transformation of Qatar into an advanced, competitive and knowledge-based economy.

ABOUT: 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 Qatar Foundation and brought world-class Executive Education programs and research activity to Doha and the region. By 2011, HEC Paris launched Qatar’s first international EMBA. The HEC Paris International Executive MBA (EMBA) is a parttime program that provides executives with a set of fundamental skills to expand their knowledge and leadership capabilities. In addition to the EMBA, HEC Paris provides in Qatar a Specialized Master’s Degree in Strategic

LOCATION: Located in modern premises within the Tornado Tower in Doha, HEC Paris Executive Education programs are all delivered in English, to meet the specific needs of executives and professionals with high potential and already holding senior management positions in Qatar and the Middle East.

NEW DEAN Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan has recently been appointed as Dean of HEC Paris in Qatar and he also joins the HEC Paris Strategy and Business Policy Department as a full professor.

The arrival of Dr. Martin De Holan represents the start of an exciting and ambitious era for HEC Paris in Qatar, marked by two central goals: impact and excellence, with the core objective of making significant contributions to the realizations of the objectives of Qatar Vision 2030 and the creation and development of a knowledge economy in Qatar.

QATAR EDUCATION GUIDE PROGRAMS: HEC Paris International Executive MBA: The HEC Paris International Executive MBA is a practical and intensive part-time program, which is developed to give participants a deeper understanding of the social, economic and environmental aspects of the global business landscape, and to provide them with an added value for their organizations and themselves.

The program is aimed at senior leaders who are interested in taking their careers to the next step, developing top-level business acumen and gaining a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving job market. The next intake for the EMBA in Doha is February 2021.

Specialized Master’s Degree in Strategic Business Unit Management: The Specialized Master’s Degree in Strategic Business Unit Management is a part-time program designed for professionals and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their leadership and management skills or looking at managing their own business. Participants will benefit from the flexibility of a personalized program by following one of three tracks aligned to participants’ career aspirations: General Management, Marketing & Sales, and Entrepreneurship & Business Development. The next intake for the Specialized Master’s Degree is October 2020.

Custom Programs: HEC Paris Custom Programs address major challenges facing organizations and are tailored to the specific professional development and training needs of executives and managers for a truly memorable learning experience. These fully customized programs are essential for transformational journeys and deliver tangible and measurable impact on businesses.

Executive Short Programs: The HEC Paris Executive Short Programs are high-impact non-degree programs that can easily fit into managers and leaders’ busy schedules. With a focus on leadership, effective management, finance, marketing, decisionmaking, negotiations skills and HR management, these programs develop individual professional skills, which lead to immediate benefits for the executive and their organizations.

Executive Certificates: HEC Paris in Qatar delivers also Executive Certificates in specific industries or areas.

The Executive Certificates are designed for managers and aspiring entrepreneurs willing to specialize in an industry.

THE HEC PARIS EXPERIENCE Throughout HEC Paris programs, participants get the opportunity to learn, not only from top faculty, but also from other participants.

Each one brings a wealth of practical business experience from a wide spectrum of industries and management functions. Each classroom is a multicultural and interactive environment where participants from different backgrounds, sectors and countries can share best practices and build up a valuable network of peers.

HEC PARIS ALUMNI NETWORK Our Alumni Community consists of 60,000 members in 150 countries and has been ranked as the #1 Alumni Network by The Economist.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: info@hec-q.qf.org.qa Website: http://www.qatar.exed.hec.edu/

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EDUCATION REFORM: Investing IN TEACHERS, RISK-TAKING

Keeping in line with Vision 2030, education continues to remain a primary investment for Qatar, with the Kingdom hoping great human returns in all fields.

One of the major responsibilities of educational reforms and Qatar’s national vision, lies with educators. In the academic year 2019-2020,

around 219 educators are expected to join Qatar’s public schools. Policy makers and academicians agree that a strong cooperation is needed between teachers, students, and parents to create an inspiring educational process and promote important values in the new generations.

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As the national education system evolves, educators need to take more risks while those at the top of the hierarchy need to accept failure for the overall growth of education system.

School leaders and teachers must be allowed to take more risks and “fail well” if education systems are to see genuine improvement.

Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala , Director of Research and Content Development at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), says plans designed to raise the quality of learning in schools are not working, because schools themselves are removed from the process.

She says, “Educators – whether they be school leaders, teachers, or administrators – play essential roles in every level of reform… To have sustained improvement, we need to revisit the design of professional learning. We need to invest in teacher learning. We need to shift the discussion of what educational change we want to introduce to how to design professional learning in complex organisations like schools.

“We need to invest in our teachers; not just tell them to teach this way or pick up this programme, but rather enhance their expertise.”

To implement this, schools need to take a fourstep approach: • PROVIDE TIME • PROVIDE RESOURCES • PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TEACHER LEARNING • CREATING A CULTURE OPEN TO MORE RISKTAKING WHERE TEACHERS AND LEARNERS CAN TRY NEW IDEAS AND TEST NEW MODELS.

WISE and its educators also advocate the use Artificial Intelligence to bridge the studentteacher-learning gap.

Despite all the efforts, Qatar still has a long way to go achieve its dream. In the 2019, according to the results of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Qatar was among the five Arab countries that ranked in the bottom one-third among the 79 participating countries.

The other Arab nations were Lebanon, Jordan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia.

However, the results show that despite ranking poorly in global terms, Qatar has made strong improvement in its students’ scores. In all three subjects – reading, mathematics and science – the share of low-achieving students shrank, and the share of top-performing students increased.

Most of the improvement appears to be due to Qatar’s substantial efforts to strengthen its education system, added the PISA report.

We need to invest in our teachers; not just tell them to teach this way or pick up this programme, but rather enhance their expertise.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECTOR: FACT, FIGURES

& TARGETS

Qatar has broken down its educational and training stages into four main pillars: ENROLMENT: THIS PILLAR SHOWS THE ABILITY OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM TO PROVIDE ALL LEARNERS AT DIFFERENT EDUCATION LEVELS WITH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEX AND ABILITIES. ATTAINMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT: IT SHOWS THE RATES OF ATTAINMENT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ALL LEARNERS AT DIFFERENT EDUCATION LEVELS. CITIZENSHIP AND VALUES: IT SHOWS HOW WELL LEARNERS APPRECIATE THE VALUES, CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF SOCIETY WHILE UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECTING OTHER CULTURES. LABOUR FORCE: IT FOCUSES ON THE SKILLS, EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE ETS LABOUR FORCE AT THE VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL LEVELS. EDITORIAL CREDIT: HASANZAIDI / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FACTS: • Although Qatar experienced an increase in the gross enrolment rate in early education (62 per cent in 2015), 40 per cent of children aged 3-5 years did not enroll.

• In the academic year 2014-2015, the number of preschool students was 42,615, and they were taught by 3,008 teachers, including 718 s or 23.8 per cent. Teaching at this level is almost exclusively done by women regardless of nationality (less than 1 per cent).

TARGETS: • Increase the enrolment rate of children aged 3 years in formal nurseries and children aged 4 and 5 years informal early childhood education programmes by 10 per cent to become 72.5 per cent in 2022 (2 per cent, per annum) • Increase the proportion of early childhood female teachers ( and non-) with formal early education qualifications in public kindergartens by 12 per cent to become 20 per cent in 2022 (3per cent per annum) • Develop assessment tools for children’s learning and development at the end of their pre-school education (end of kindergarten stage) and start implementing them as of the academic year 2018-2019.

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GRADES 1-12 EDUCATION FACTS: • The net enrolment rate in primary and secondary schools during the academic year 2014-2015 was 89.4 per cent (86.6 per cent for males and 90.3 per cent for females) • In the academic year 2016-2017, the number of specialized secondary students in Qatar was only 1148 (654 & 494 Non-), with a majority of 95.4 per cent male students.

• In the Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) of math test for fourth graders in 2015, only 3 per cent of students got the highest scores compared to 6 per cent internationally, while 35 per cent failed to achieve the minimum level, compared to 7 per cent internationally.

• In the academic year 2014-2015, there were 20,116 primary to secondary teachers, of which 16.6 per cent were s.

• schools (primary, preparatory and secondary) provided various activities to develop teachers’ skills, such as seminars on teaching methods, training with teachers from other schools, recruitment of specialised teachers and organisation of visits to experienced teachers’ classes. Schools provided these services at 97 per cent, 74 per cent, 61 per cent and 97 per cent respectively.

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GRADES 1-12 EDUCATION TARGETS: • Increase the proportion of resident students (aged 6-18 years) enrolled in the three stages (primary, preparatory and secondary) by 5 per cent till 2022.

• By 2022, increase the performance rate of students who achieve 70 per cent or higher in the basic subjects of math, science, Arabic and English by 3 per cent in grades 3 and 6 and 6 per cent in grades 9 and 12.

• Increase the average score of students from Qatar in the international tests that include Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), TIMSS and PISA at a minimum rate of 30 points per round.

• Reduce grades 1-12 average absenteeism rates by 5 per cent (1 per cent, per annum) • Increase the percentage of teachers with appropriate and recognised teaching qualifications (diploma or bachelor of education) in public schools by 10 per cent (2 per cent, per annum) • Increase the number of teachers with professional licenses in public schools by 30 per cent (6 per cent, per annum)

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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FACTS: • Math, science and physics are the main entry points for a knowledge economy. The enrolment rate in these disciplines at Qatar University was only 15 per cent and 18 per cent of graduates and master’s students of science, math, engineering and technology programmes.

TARGETS: • Increase the rate of s’ enrolment in post-secondary education by 5 per cent among females and 10 per cent among males by 2022.

• Increase the graduation rate among male and female post-secondary students by 10 per cent by 2022.

• Raise the graduation rates among male and female students in knowledge economy disciplines (math, science, IT and engineering) by 10 per cent by 2022.

COMMON EDUCATION GOAL Develop tools to measure children’s understanding of and global citizenship, assess how well they apply positive values, and start implementation by 2019.

*Data compiled from Qatar Second National Development Strategy (2018-2022) Report

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Established in 2011 and building on their heritage, ACS Doha – the sister school to ACS’s three UK-based schools – quickly became a leading international school in Qatar. The exciting next step in its journey is the introduction of a broader curriculum and preparing to move to a state-of-the-art new campus.

Offering globally-renowned curriculums of the International Baccalaureate and from 2020 the US’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program, with a range of career-related qualifications to follow, students enjoy the best of both worlds, extended choice and a more personalised approach to their education, ensuring they are ready for what comes next. ACS graduates continue to be accepted into some of the world’s most prestigious universities, and have taken up places in the UK, USA, Canada, and Egypt, as well as in Education City universities and Qatar University.

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The introduction of the AP curriculum opens up more opportunities and choice – particularly for those students who wish to attend a US or Canadian university – although the qualification is widely accepted around the world. The challenging AP courses provide students with a taste for college classes, with most being similar to what they would experience in the first year of university. They learn essential time management and study skills to get them ready for college and career success, while focusing on what interests them. This curriculum taps into their creativity and problem-solving skills as they navigate the demanding course.

The AP is in addition to the long-established International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which in 2019 saw excellent results for ACS Doha, with 100% of students passing the rigorous programme, with the highest score of 41 a whole ten points above the global average. ACS Doha students will enjoy even more choice from 2020 with the introduction of new career-related pathways, developed together with partners in Qatar to give young people the opportunity to pursue industryrelevant qualifications and skills to get ready for a rapidly changing, competitive world.

In order to thrive, students need the right learning experience. Young people at ACS Doha benefit from a happy, supportive, nurturing and inspiring learning environment, made possible by quality teaching and rigour. It is a unique environment where every individual is celebrated. The school enjoys a vibrant sense of community – something its students, parents and staff value as a defining characteristic of their ACS Doha experience.

In August 2020, due to strong parent demand for places for their children, ACS Doha will open its new school in Al Kheesa with capacity for 2,500 students. The 60,000sq-metre campus will feature world-class academic, outdoor and recreational facilities, from futureready science labs and libraries to dedicated buildings for Lower, Middle and High Schools, and ample parking.

Good natural light, fresh air, acoustics and a mix of spaces are all design essentials for a new school, says ACS Doha’s Head of School, Robert Cody. The floorplan has been carefully considered to mirror the characteristics of the way the students learn. Fostering collaboration is key to all of ACS Doha’s programmes.

“ACS Doha offers a unique type of education, which is something that will be reflected in our new school. There will be lots of space to collaborate, with small group rooms and breakout spaces, with classrooms situated around a communal cluster for this purpose,” Robert explains.

“But we’ve also needed to consider how to maintain the sense of community that is so important to us here. We have paid particular attention to ensure the space includes key areas where we know our community will want to meet and catch-up.”

Read more about ACS Doha’s new school here and contact the Admissions Team for a tour of the campus.

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Enhancing CURRICULUM, Evolving METHODOLOGY:

QATAR’S APPROACH In its continued efforts to enhance curriculum and quench the thirst for knowledge, Qatar has thrown open the education evolution platform, inviting comments and reviews to keep up with times.

Qatar University for instance, has a Curriculum Enhancement Policy. “The basic guiding principle of the curriculum enhancement policy at Qatar University is that faculty should have the primary responsibility for the content, quality, and effectiveness of the curriculum and thus, faculty shall play a key role in all stages of the process. In addition, the process shall consider learning outcome assessment results, changes in the market needs, accreditation or international standards in the field, and national priorities,” says the varsity.

Curriculum changes typically originate with the program faculty and/or the committee responsible for overseeing the assessment of learning outcomes, followed by consultations between management and departments for implementation.

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has introduced micro courses, to help students learn about a wide variety of topics, complementing their coursework.

“The micro courses are taught by professors from Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in a hybrid fashion, with part of the instruction in person, and part by videoconferencing. Micro courses cover a wide variety of topics like how artificial intelligence (AI) affects society, blockchain

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applications, computational medicine and environmental ideas,” says CMU-Q on its website.

“We selected topics for the micro courses that would give our students a new perspective.

For instance, in the required courses they learn about AI, so we offered micro courses that look at the ethics and the societal impact of that technology. We want them to understand the broader context of what they are learning,” says Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q. The methodology of education is also witnessing a change.

In a long post, WISE members Deena Newaz and Vesta Gheibi note, “The evident gaps in our current education systems such as growing disparity and the skills gap have led to the emergence of alternative models that are student-centered, ecosystemic,

and collaborative. Concurrently, there is an increasing appetite to invest in the education industry. In 2017 alone, the edtech sector received a record $9.5 billion investment, driven by the promise of exponential technologies like artificial intelligence.”

The duo argued for combining the medium of storytelling with education. “We think this practice of storytelling to speculate the future of education is inviting for everyone – young or old, expert or novice, traditional or curious – anyone who is invested in the education of our future generations. It brings us together in a new way and also allows us to reflect deeply about our own understandings, biases, fears, and hopes. Speculative fiction is one of the many tools at our disposal as part of the education community to bring these important conversations to the forefront and act accordingly,” they write.

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SCHOOLS & THEIR HOLISTIC APPROACH TO

Childhood

A holistic approach to education addresses the intellectual, physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of a child’s life. Children learn different things at different stages, supported by educators, adequate course resoruces and involvement of guardians.

According to Qatar’s Department of Social Development, “A holistically childhood-based policy with concerns to maximise social and human development in Qatar by 2030 needs realignment to invest earlier in childhood.”

Holistic education is typically rooted in experiential learning. It centres education on the relationships that people create with each other. Most schools claim to provide holistic education on their websites.

Qatar Foundation’s Academyati is an example of such an innovative school that uses an unconventional curriculum based on each student’s interests. Academyati doesn’t make children fill up worksheets but connects them with nature and the world around. From an early on, kids are

encouraged to pursue what they like and work towards creating empathetic, socially conscious problem-solvers.

Children here are not stuck in pre-fixed age groups and grouped according to learning pace combined with a personalised education and an innovative ecosystem.

Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, also focuses on offering experiential learning experiences that go beyond the classroom.

In its Annual Report, QAD writes the primary school program focuses on the development of the whole child with five elements: Knowledge, Concepts, Skills, Attitudes and Action. The programme prepares students to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.

Assessment and grades here are “based on a balanced judgment of learning, demonstrated through the summative assessment tasks within the transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry and stand-alone subjects.”

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We believe Juilliard’s world-class education in all three core performing arts, which we teach in an integrated fashion, gives our students first-class learning experiences, and also provides high-level professional training and personal development opportunities for our teachers. Juilliard curriculum specialists and artists frequently visit our school to bring excellence into the classroom and ignite the love of the arts in our students. Their expertise, combined with our exceptional teachers, will have a positive impact on your child’s experience and connection to the performing arts.

NAISAK prides itself on offering the best learning environment possible, both inside and outside the classrooms, within our vibrant and multicultural context. We offer a range of extra curricular opportunities to our students, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a world-wide recognised and celebrated initiative that promotes commitment, development and awareness of one’s responsibilities as a world citizen. This, in addition to our vast array of Extra Curricular Activity (ECA) offerings, provides our students with a multitude of ways in which to develop new skills and interests.

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Rise OF PRIVATE PLAYERS IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM

In its effort to make Qatar a self-reliant economy, the Kingdom is heavily investing in the education sector resulting in the rise of several private education institutions.

According to a Ken Research report, the Gulf nation’s education market grew at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 4.6 per cent during the period

2013 to 2018. It is expected to touch around US$2.8 billion by 2023. The region has witnessed a massive influx of private schools and universities, capitalising on the demand for quality education, adds the report. “International schools such as The Phoenix Private School, Doha British School, DPS Modern Indian School, Park House English

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In the coming years, the country’s K-12 segment will hold the largest market share, followed by higher education segment and test preparation.

School and GEMS American Academy Qatar amongst others have opened their doors in the Qatar region.

Apart the traditional market, private players are creating a niche in the Exam Test Preparation, e-Learning and Vocational Training markets.

As students ready themselves for global academics, preparing for tests such as IELTS, GRE, SAT, TOEFL and GMAT becomes important.

The country is witnessing a growing number of candidates moving for study abroad.

According to the Boston Consulting Group, Qatar’s private school market growth will be governed by four factors by 2023: 1. Increase in school-aged (3 to 17 years) population growth

With a impressive line-up schools expected to start operations in the next five years, it will likely challenge the sustainability of schools. This could evidently result in some of the smaller private operators shutting down their operations leading to consolidation,” it states.

2. Rise in enrolments in private school (For kindergarten is number is expected to increase from 55 per cent to 80 per cent)

With the heavy investments and rise of private players in the system, the overall student enrolment is likely to go up, which is in line with Qatar’s Vision 2030.

4. Tuition fees are expected to increase in line with inflation

3. Shift toward private schools: Enrolments likely to grow to 70 per cent

In the coming years, the country’s K-12 segment will hold the largest market share, followed by higher education segment and test preparation.

In K-12 segment, the private sector seems to hold with modern schools and world-class curriculum. However, the cost of private education is higher than government schools.

Similarly, in the higher education market, higher fees result in limited the number of enrolments in private universities. However, the enrolment of female students has seen a rise in recent years.

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EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM: WHAT DOES THE Qatar’s economic activity is expected to improve, supported by improving energy prices, government spending for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2030 National Vision.

While Qatar education has some excellent potential and investment opportunities, the sector is not without its challenges.

“Qatar has been embroiled in a diplomatic crisis with its neighbours, which has led to an uncertain political and economic climate. This situation could alter expatriate demographics and negatively affect the overall economy,” says BCG. Even though the environment seems to be improving in the last few months, emerging Middle East tensions still shroud a cloud of confusion for investors.

Future

HOLD?

Thanks to the expatriate community and more locals opting for quality education, there’s strong demand for private schools in Qatar.

According to Middle East Ratings agency, “Qatar has one of the Gulf region’s fastest growing education sectors with the construction of 8 to 12 new schools with a capacity of 1,500 to 2,000 students per school expected to be required each year by 2022.

“Growth of this nature has in large part been encouraged and sustained through rising levels of government funding which has allowed for the construction of new education facilities and the support of a wide range of innovative development and reform programmes delivered by Ministry of Education and Higher Education.”

According to Middle East Ratings agency, “Qatar has one of the Gulf region’s fastest growing education sectors with the construction of 8 to 12 new schools with a capacity of 1,500 to 2,000 students per school expected to be required each year by 2022.

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The total number of students in Qatar is expected to reach 391,931 by 2022, registering a CAGR of 3.9 per cent since 2017, it adds.

Kingdom-led initiatives to improve the educational attainment of nationals has seen an improvement in the educational performance of citizens, especially women.

The challenges remain in the major shortage of trained teachers (which will only become severe in future) and retaining students back in the country for higher education.

Overall, the industry is poised for a growth due rising population, high per capita income and preference for private education.

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INTERVIEW

FOSTERING

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Qatar Education Guide speaks to Tom Hawkins, current Director – American School of Doha and Steve Razidlo, who will be soon taking over the Directorship, on the school, Smooth education leadership transitions, Qatar’s education system and more. transition constructive and affirming.” According to him, leadership transitions at all levels are critical to the on-going success of any organisation and with his “positive introductions to many of the current leadership team, he looks forward to more in-depth conversations and learning.

Razidlo will be taking over from Hawkins, who also believes that key to leadership transitions is effective succession planning, including stability throughout the organisational structure, and exceptional clarity regarding how to deliver on the mission of the school.

TOM HAWKINS

STEVE RAZIDLO

Established in 1988, The American School of Doha has been at the forefront of education in Qatar for more than 30 years. According to Tom Hawkins, Director – American School of Doha, the school has been a leading American international school for more that 20 years of its 31 years of existence. The two programmes – Advanced Placement program (started in the 90s) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (started in mid-2000s) are both “very strong robust offerings and great results for students”. The American School of Doha is the only one in the region, offering these programmes, he says and adds, “Other schools in Doha have seen the value of what The American School of Doha provides and in some cases have replicated parts of their programmes or emulated of what is successful at the school.”

Hawkins and his colleagues have worked with various Ministries and Qatar Foundation and other Pre-K to 12 schools to present and share ideas, collaborate on projects, and learn from one another.

Something that Steve Razidlo hopes to continue doing once he takes over as the Director of The American School of Doha. “Respecting the school’s rich history is essential ‘first work’. Much of my time in the first months as Director will be spent actively assessing the school’s current status of delivering on our mission and its five strategies...and then sharing/checking that assessment meaningfully with multiple audiences inclusive of trustees, board, senior leaders, staff, parents, and students.”

Razidlo says the process has already begun thanks to the team at the school, who are making “the

Hawkins says, “Steve will come into a highly functioning school with an in-tact leadership team and clear direction on what needs to happen in his first year of leadership.”

The American School of Doha’s success can definitely be attributed to ensuring that leadership transitions across all levels happen smoothly without interfering with the daily workings of the school. Over the years, the school has carved out a niche for itself on Qatar’s education landscape, which has seen significant growth thanks to the government’s policies.

With years of experience, both Hawkins and Razidlo feel that Qatar has committed itself to development of public and private educational institutions necessary to propel Qatar National Vision 2030. According to Hawkins, Qatar is poised to continue to grow and develop in the coming decade, and the parameters they have put in place for education will serve them well. “I believe that Qatar will continue to support the schools currently here in Doha to provide the vast array of quality education they currently provide and will continue to seek new and diverse schools to come in and provide additional educational expertise to continue to help Qatar achieve its Vision 2030.”

Razidlo sees competition between private schools continuing to sharpen and feels that a full understanding of the Qatar’s focus on the stated educational policy goals of developing ‘critical and analytical thinking, as well as creativity and innovation’ will position the school well. “While Vision 2030 suggests that private schools will maintain freedoms to meet internationally recognised standards, The American School of Doha must continue to demonstrate our students’ ability to step successfully into university and vocational programming at world class universities and training programmes,” he adds.

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TIPS TO GET

Future

Qatar Education guide offers some tips to students on selfdevelopment, finding the right course and university, and hopefully find the career of their dreams.

READY

A dynamic education system will make students mature, skilled, efficient and erudite. It will prepare them to be globally competitive to face the rapidly, demanding and evolving global economy.

Here are some tips on how to develop yourself, find the right course and university, and hopefully find the career of your dreams.

Know your craft and know yourself.

‘What lies ahead of me?’ This is the million-dollar question for a majority of students finishing high school. In a world that offers so many options the question usually brings enormous pressure.

Often, the student could end up opting for a “trial and error” decision – to the detriment of his/her future.

We need a workforce that is versatile, holistically developed, and socially skilled. So, all of you finishing high school or still in your high school years must take the challenge of building your person holistically. Always engage in activities that will strengthen your character as a person. This will complement your academic preparations for the kind of career you wish to land in the future.

Looking at the present trend of education systems, we often find a more flexible set-up that caters and understands the needs of a particular student based on their strengths and weaknesses, as well as personality. This is coupled with improved techniques of instruction from theoretical to a more applied instructional approach. This benefit the students as they learn by doing and ensure that they also attain more independence and more avenues given to exercise decision making.

“What field of studies are you going to take in the university?” this is the most challenging question that most high school graduate student face.

If you love what you are doing, success will be easy to achieve. As Oprah Winfrey said “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you”. Somehow your abilities and hobbies will help you to determine your passion.

When you are passionate about something, you can’t stop talking about it, or trying to learn more about it.

Build up your profile.

Being a successful student is not only about studying hard but also knowing how to play hard. Most administrators today are looking for someone who is versatile, has developed skills and is able to adapt to the university environment.

This can be achieved through joining extracurricular activities, internship programs, competitions, training schemes and seminars.

Always open yourself to new experience and maintain an attitude of being hungry to learn because engaging in these various activities can make it easier to adjust to college life.

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The School and University that will boost your chosen path.

Some students will select the top university in that particular country because it is the best. But, let’s be practical: there are lots of things to consider in choosing a university that will help us mould our future. First, we must know our status both academically and socially and whether it fits with what the university can offer. Second, consider the performance of the university particularly in terms of the programs or courses they are offering. Here, university ranking need to be considered. Third, the class size, are you a type of student that can work in an interactive atmosphere or you can work more on a small size class. Fourth, the environment outside the class, does this university offers extracurricular activities, seminars, trainings, internship programs and more that will help you to be well develop both personal and professional.

Be ready at all times.

Most universities are not only looking for a student who has a stellar academic background but also for a student who can balance their social and academic life and has a strong personality to enable them to thrive at university.

The usual entry requirements for university are the high school certificates, test scores and financial documents. Some schools also require interviews and even writing your essay. This area will be easier if you are confident and how much you know yourself.

It’s okay to ask for help.

As young as you are now, your knowledge might not be wide enough to understand everything, and that’s okay. It’s okay to ask help if you are having a hard time, ask questions if you don’t understand and consult an expert or elder if you are lost because it’s better to be sure about what you are doing.

You could consult your family, friends, teachers or counsellors that are passionate, experienced and knowledgeable and understand the situation you are into. This is especially important when choosing a university and career. Talk to someone who understands your strengths and weaknesses, who will give you advice and coach you to achieve the best possible results. It also helps if they have some in-depth knowledge of the complicated world of college admissions.

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Future OF EDUCATION: FROM RADICAL SHIFT IN CLASSROOMS TO DIGITISATION Fast-paced technological advancements, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are already a big part of our lives. As AI unlocks the exciting future, our next generation needs to be prepared for the wave of changes.

Recently, Google for Education partnered with a global team of researchers and analysts to understand and examine evidence-based shifts in classroom education. The report identified eight emerging trends in K-12 education around the world. The trends are: 1.

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Digital Responsibility: Schools helping students develop healthy relationships with technology and be safe, confident explorers of the digital world.

Computational Thinking: Syllabus focused on problem-solving, coding, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects helps prepare students to address future challenges.

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Collaborative Classrooms: Redesigning class to focus on openness, flexibility, and collaboration.

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Innovating Pedagogy: Motivated teachers have more engaged classes and streamlining administrative tasks that can help them focus more time on teaching.

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Life Skills & Workforce Preparation: Students need a holistic education to prepare for future careers such as practical vocational skills, communication strategies, and leadership development.

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Student-led Learning: Students will have more control over their education and how the classroom operates.

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Connecting Guardians & Schools: Involving parents and guardians in children’s education via technology.

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Emerging Technologies: Incorporating emerging technologies to enhance innovative and engaging teaching methods and learning experiences.

“Education is evolving at a faster pace than any other period in recent history. There’s a growing awareness among educators and families that today’s curriculum needs to evolve to meet tomorrow’s reality. Beyond tools and technology, students need to develop new skills to solve tough problems, collaborate effectively, and express ideas in new ways,” says Google.

Other future trends will include virtual schools that allow to select courses which equip them with real-world skills and more focus on STEM skills.

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At one end on the path of education stands schools, while at the other end is executive education. Here, too, digitisation plays an important role. Most GCC companies are reshaping keeping future skills such as digitisation in mind. Executives have to adapt quickly to along with the emerging landscapes.

According to a Harvard study on The Future of Executive Development, “To bridge the skills gap and the skills transfer gap, most executive education providers need to change

their strategies…. For this to happen, teaching must be based on the projects, problems, and predicaments an organization currently faces.

The practice of new skills must also take place in the same context – the organization, the function, and the teaming which they will be used.”

The study further adds, “Universities are being displaced as monopolists over the canons of teaching, learning, and evaluation as well as intermediators and aggregators of the skills of their faculty members.”

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LOOKING BEYOND MBA:

Peek IN TO NEW-AGE COURSES

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is no more the biggest draw for graduates who want to move up in their careers. With the digital revolution and the way companies are getting reshaped and new age companies are being founded, the need for management experts has moved to a need for tech experts who know how to navigate the

ongoing disruption in every field. Many top and young CEOs and company founders running multi-billion-dollar companies have been nowhere near a business school. B-Schools are seen as old school in these new companies that are agile and whose workings and operating principles are often contrary to what MBA rulebooks teach.

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Course of the future will revolve around niche skill sets or follow demands of the market. As we step in to the future, here’s a at what will new-age courses be based on: 1. AI and Machine Learning The world of education is abuzz with AI-based methods, neural networks, and deep learning.

Machines can sense, act with precision and learn to improvise. This will change the way we look at education now.

3. Quantum Computing Google’s Quantum leap is all set to change the world – building the next generation computers.

“Quantum physics, which emerged in the early 20th century, is so powerful and yet so unlike anything known before that even the inventors had a hard time understanding it in detail,” says World Economic Forum. The practical benefits of Quantum physics are yet to be unlocked. And this will be one of the biggest education movements in the future.

2. Data Science Ever since the introduction of data science, we’re witnessing advancement in computers and technologies earlier unimaginable. It has become possible to take in information into secure data platforms. From analysing a patient’s condition to making shopping, big data has changed our lifestyle.

4. Earth Science Engineering The particular field involves the study of earth, atmospheric science and geophysics such as the core tectonic movements, dynamics of the oceans and atmosphere, etc. It plays a major role in predicting natural calamities such as earthquakes, tsunamis, etc.

5. Renewable Engineering As we struggle with climate change and global warming, world economies and companies are already relying researchers who understand the tapped potential of renewable energy.

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SCHOOL / COLLEGE DIRECTORY ACS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DOHA Curriculum: • International Baccalaureate • American High School Diploma Fee: Average Annual Fee QAR75000 Duration: Annual Location: AL Kheesa, Doha, Qatar Accrediting country: IBO in Netherlands and WASC from America Enrolment Deadline: In year rolling enrolment subject to spots available Tel: +974 3026 6800 Email: doha-admissions@acs-schools.com Website: www.acs-schools.com/doha

COMPASS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

DOHA BRITISH SCHOOL

Curriculum: • British Curriculum • International Primary Curriculum • IGCSE • A-Levels • International Baccalaureate Fee: Between 60,899 and 68,342 QAR * Fees are subject to change upon approval by Ministry of Education Duration: August to June Location: 4 campuses in Doha, Qatar: Gharaffa, Madinat Khalifa, Rayyan and Themaid Accrediting country: Qatar Enrolment Deadline: For the 2020/2021 Academic Year, the enrolment deadline is January 31st 2021.

Tel: +974 4034 6800 Email: admissions.cisd@nais.qa Website: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/ our-schools/doha/compass-international-school/

Curriculum: • British curriculum (Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form) Fee: Ain Khaled Campus: From QR 22,696.00 QR 66,520.00 Wakra Campus: From QR 36,000.00 QR 44,999.00 Duration: 10 months Location: Ain Khaled and Al Wakrah Doha, Qatar Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: admissions@dohabritishschool.com Tel: Ain Khaled: +974 4019 8000 Wakra: +974 4019 8080 Email: admissions@dohabritishschool.com; admissions@dbswakra.com Website: https://dohabritishschool.com/dbs-ainkhaled/ ; https://dbswakra.com/

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DOHA ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL Curriculum: • British curriculum Fee: QAR 36,300 Duration: Academic year: September 2020 - July 2021 Location: International Academic City Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: Please see Dess.org for details of enrollment dates.

Tel: +974 4459 2750 Email: admissions@dess.org Website: https://www.dess.org/

HAMILTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Curriculum: • IEYC - International Early Years Curriculum • International Primary Curriculum • International Middle Years Curriculum • American High School Diploma • International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Fee: QAR55,000 - Pre KG - KG1.

QAR60,000 KG2 - Grade 4.

QAR70,000 Grade 5 - Grade 8.

A 15% Founder’s discount is available for newly joining families. Sibling discount is also available Duration: Annual calendar August - June Location: Doha, Messaieer Area Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: Rolling Admissions.

Enrollment open per Ministry of Education Policy Tel: +974 4492 4343 Email: admissions@THIS.qa Website: https://hamiltoninternationalschool.qa/

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LONDON QATAR Curriculum: • International Baccalaureate Fee: 53,005 - 75,655 QAR Duration: Pre K - 12 Location: Doha, Qatar Enrolment Deadline: On-going Enrolment Tel: +97444338600 Email: mail@islqatar.org Website: www.islqatar.org

NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AL KHOR Curriculum: • British Curriculum from Foundation Stage to Year 12 • International Primary Curriculum • IGCSE • AS • A Level Fee: Foundation 1 - QAR 31,400.

Foundation 2 - QAR 36,800.

Primary School - QAR 37, 200.

Secondary School (Y7-Y9) – QAR 42,600.

Secondary School (Y10 to Y13) – QAR 47,750 Duration: Full time education Location: Al Khor, Qatar Accrediting country: United Kingdom, Qatar Enrolment Deadline: Ongoing Tel: +974 4437 9600 Email: admissions.naisak@nais.qa Website: www.alkhor.nais.qa

QATAR EDUCATION GUIDE SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN QATAR Curriculum: • International Baccalaureate Fee: https://www.sisq.qa/admissions/school-fees Duration: Academic Year: August to June Location: Al Luqta, Doha, Qatar Enrolment Deadline: Admissions Ongoing Tel: +974 4036 3131 Email: admissions@sisq.qa Website: www.sisq.qa

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DOHA Curriculum: • American Diploma- AP • International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Fee: 34,500 QR to 74,900 QAR Duration: August to June School Calendar Location: Al Soudan District, Al Waab Accrediting country: United State of America Enrolment Deadline: Rolling enrollment Tel: +974 4459 1500 Email: admissions@asd.edu.qa Website: https://asd.sch.qa/

THE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, GUILDFORD IN QATAR Curriculum: • British curriculum Fee: 46,200 - 60,000 QAR Duration: Nursery- Year 10 Location: Um Salal Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: September 2020 for September intake Tel: +974 4036 0450 Email: Admissions@rgsgq.com Website: www.rgsgq.com

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CITY COLLEGE

HEC PARIS IN QATAR

Courses Offered: • Higher National Certificate • Higher National Diploma in Business and Computing • International Foundation Diploma • BSc (Hons) in Business Studies Fee: 55000 – 65000 QAR Duration: HNC, IFD - 1 year, HND - 2 years, BSc - 4 years Location: Barwa Commercial Avenue, Building 39, Doha, Qatar Accrediting country: Qatar Enrolment Deadline: September, January Tel: +974 4019 8198 Email: info@citycollege.edu.qa Website: www.citycollege.edu.qa

Courses Offered: • International Executive MBA • Specialized Master’s Degree in Strategic Business Unit Management • Executive Certificates • Executive Short Programs • Custom Programs Fee: International EMBA - $102,950 Specialized Master - $64,950 Executive Certificates - $10,975 Executive Short Programs (2 days) - $2,195 Duration: Part time modular format Enrolment Deadline: International Executive MBA – February 2021 Specialized Master – November 2020 Executive Certificates – October 2020 Executive Short Program – rolling enrolment throughout the year Custom Program: available upon request Accrediting Country: Conference des Grandes Ecoles (France); AACSB (USA); EQUIS (Europe); AMBA (UK) Location: Tornado Tower, Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4454 0161 Email: admissionsqatar@hec-q.qf.org.qa Website: www.qatar.exed.hec.edu/

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IN QATAR Courses Offered: • Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with Majors in Culture and Politics • International Economics • International Politics • International History as well as Minors in Arabic, Economics, Government, History, Philosophy, and Theology.

Fee: https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/admissions/ finances Duration: 4 years Accrediting Country: USA Enrolment Deadline: 1st of February Location: Education City, Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 445 78100 Email: sfsqadmissions@georgetown.edu Website: https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/admissions

QATAR EDUCATION GUIDE QATAR FINANCE AND BUSINESS ACADEMY - NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Courses Offered: • BA (Hons) Accounting • BA (Hons) Finance and Investment Management • BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance (Top-up) • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-up) MSc Finance (Full-Time one year) Fee: BA (Hons) Accounting - QR 64,000 per year BA (Hons) Finance and Investment Management - QR 64,000 per year BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance (Top-up) - QR 64,000 per year BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-up) - QR 64,000 per year MSc Finance (Full-Time one year) - QR 75,000 Duration: BA BA (Hons) Accounting - up to 4 years BA (Hons) Finance and Investment Management – up to 4 years BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance (Top-up) - 1 year BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-up) - 1 year MSc Finance (Full-Time) - 1 year Accrediting Country: UK Enrolment Deadline: 1st July Location: West Bay, Qatar Tel: +974 4496 8329 Email: northumbria@qfba.edu.qa Website: northumbria.qfba.edu.qa

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT QATAR Courses Offered: • MS - Chemical Engineering • BS - Chemical Engineering • BS - Electrical Engineering • BS - Mechanical Engineering • BS - Petroleum Engineering Fee: https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/students/tuitionfinancial-aid-and-scholarships Accrediting Country: USA Enrolment Deadline: Undergraduate admission — 1 March; Graduate admission — 15 May (fall) and 15 November (spring) Location: Education City Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4423 0201 Email: admissions@qatar.tamu.edu Website: www.qatar.tamu.edu

ULSTER UNIVERSITY, QATAR (PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY COLLEGE) Courses Offered: • International Foundation Diploma • BSc (Hons) in Business Studies Fee: 65,000 QAR Duration: IFD - 1 year,BSc - 4 years.

Enrolment Deadline: September, January Location: Barwa Commercial Avenue, Building 39, Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4019 8198 Email: info@ulsteruniversity.qa Website: www.ulsteruniversity.qa

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UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION COLLEGE Courses Offered: • International Foundation Year • General English Language • IGCSE and AS Tutoring Fee: International Foundation Year: QAR 73,000 General English Language Course: QAR 3,000 (4 Week Course), 7,000 (9 Week Course), QAR 10,500 (12 Week Course).

IGCSE and As Tutouring : QAR 120 per hour Duration: International Foundation Year 9 months Full Time Accrediting Country: UK Enrolment Deadline: 24th September 2020 for September Intake Location: Madinat Khalifa South , Al Jazeera Al Arabia St.34, Doha-Qatar Tel: +974 4444 1292 , +974 4444 1291 , +974 50496882 Email: admissions@ufc.edu.qa, enquiries@ufc.edu.qa Website: https://ufc.edu.qa/

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IN QATAR Courses Offered: • Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion design, graphic design, interior design and painting and printmaking • Bachelor of Arts degree in art history • Master of Fine Arts degree in design Fee: Undergraduate: https://www.qatar.vcu.edu/undergraduateadmissions-new/cost-of-study Graduate: https://www.qatar.vcu.edu/graduate-admissionsnew/cost-of-study Duration: Full Time Program Accrediting Country: US Enrolment Deadline: Fall 2020 (August 2020) Location: Education City - Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4402 0555 Email: vcuqadmission@vcu.edu Website: www.qatar.vcu.edu

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