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Number of students |
820 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50+ |
Most common nationality |
Students with Arabic nationalities make up about 75% of our student population. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
The Qatari students are about 10-12% of our student population. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Our teachers are recruited internationally - some are native speakers, some are not. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, additional sections for assistance are offered for both English and Arabic. In addition, teachers are generous with their time at lunch and after school. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French and Arabic for non-speakers |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
21 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, teacher assistants are employed at the kindergarten and early elementary years to assist with instruction. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Our vision is to integrate technology in the instructional programs. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Students of all faiths are welcome. |
External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, ACT, MAP |
Results in these examinations |
Exceptional |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Students may need between 30-90 minutes to complete homework each evening. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Although the majority of the school are students who are mainstreamed, we do offer limited services for students with disabilities. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our school extends their learning through differentiation and offers a variety of after school options. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The admissions exam is conducted online. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration is open through October in Qatar. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
As per Ministry of Education rules, MIS admits students. |
School start time |
7:15 a.m. |
School finish time |
1:55 p.m. |
Supervised care before/after school |
For a short time period before and after |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
A vendor offers a wide variety of choices for all lunches |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Robotics, MUN, OM, DI, fieldtrips, inter-school sports |
Sports activities included |
PE meets weekly for all students |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Soccer field, track |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our students are exceptionally focused on academics as this is a college preparatory school. The environment is safe and 85% of students re-enroll each year. |
Teaching approach of the school |
With the American curriculum, teachers encourage critical thinking, problem solving and creativity in the classroom learning process. |