Liz Lamb
Principal
At NAISAK, our passion lies in equipping our students with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to take on the ever-changing world in the 21st century. Our vision is to, “Be challenged and inspired today, challenge and inspire tomorrow.” This permeates throughout the walls of the campus on a daily basis.
I believe our curriculum model is ideal as it enables our students to benefit from the rigour of the English National Curriculum in literacy, numeracy and science. Additionally, the benefits of inquiry are achieved through the International Primary Curriculum. This equips our students to be internationally-minded citizens with the necessary skills and confidence to take on the constantly evolving world in the 21st century.
Our qualified teachers are primarily from the UK and are passionate about students’ learning. They work hard to deliver inspirational lessons and perhaps most importantly, are caring professionals. We appreciate that a student’s well-being is essential to them recognising their academic potential and are proud of the feedback we regularly receive regarding what our warm and welcoming school community.
We are a fully accredited member of British Schools in the Middle East, Cambridge International Examinations and have received a 5 year re-accreditation from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, which equates to the highest possible rating.
A warm welcome to NAISAK and I look forward to meeting with you in person.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 38 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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1200
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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62
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Most common nationality
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European, Qatari, Indian
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Ratio of local students to international students
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International: 66%
Qatari: 34%
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes - additional support is provided where needed.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Arabic (first language), Arabic (second language), Hindi, French.
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Max. number of students per class
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22-25
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Average number of students per class
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Average of 20 students across the whole school.
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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ICT is integrated in all classroom across the school within a secure network. We use interactive LED panels, iPADs and laptops.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Yes, during the pandemic we delivered high-quality lessons every day, our virtual school connected child with their classmates, teachers and provided unique global opportunities for a truly personalised learning experience. Our Global Campus connects our family of 81 schools across 31 countries worldwide, giving your child access to a variety of exceptional opportunities in school, online and internationally.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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No, however we have prayer rooms for students and Islamiyat is taught to Muslim students in accordance with Qatari MoE requirements.
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External examinations or assessments available
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IGCSE, AS Levels, A Levels (English National Curriculum)
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Results in these examinations
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100% pass rate
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes (age-dependent).
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Approximate hours of homework given
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This depends on the age of the child.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100% transition to Higher Education & university of first choice or Military School.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes, we have a dedicated Special Education Needs team.
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Learning support offered
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At Nord Anglia International School Al Khor, we want our students to get the support they need to reach their full learning potential. We have a system which focuses on overcoming barriers to learning with the aim of getting it right for the student. The level of support and intervention received is carefully considered on a case-by-case basis. For more details see https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/al-khor/learning/learning-support
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes as part of the admission process we assess students to understand how they are to be best supported when they enter the school.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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We encourage children to gain access to our school in a way that supports their needs and integration. We provide a streamlined application process with minimal fuss and support families with the paperwork via our 'Done for You' application process and 'Drop-in' admissions assessments - no booking needed. For Early Years students the evaluation process is carried out in class via observation. Primary students are evaluated in a friendly one-one by a member of the senior academic team and secondary students are required to complete a CEM baseline assessment to inform their entry into their specific year group. Our Admissions team support families through the process and are happy to explain in more detail: admissions.naisak@nais.qa
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Waiting list
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We are a sought after school in Al Khor and some year groups fill quickly. Family circumstances change regularly however, so our advise to families is to call as soon as you are considering your place or submit an enquiry form online and we will respond within 24hrs with a live availability update. https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/al-khor/admissions/enquiry
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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We accept applications throughout the year in line with Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education deadlines for transferring between schools. The deadlines for Year 2023 school admissions throughout Qatar are:
• Deadline for overseas transfers: [30/01/2023]
• Deadline for transfers from a different curriculum: [30/01/23]
• Deadline for transfers from a same curriculum within Qatar: [28/02/23]
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes (in accordance with Qatari Ministry of Education guidelines).
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School start time
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All students start at 7:00 am - registration closed at 7:15 am
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School finish time
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Early Years finish at 12pm and the rest of the school finish at 2:00 pm
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Supervised care before/after school
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For Early Years students we are building in a creche facility between 12-2pm. When Extra Curriculum Activities are in session, participants finish at 3pm.
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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No
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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4 science labs, 3 libraries for different age groups across the school, dance studio, art & music studios, prayer room and designated sixth form study space.
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Sports facilities at the school
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New swimming pool, large indoor gym, 3 large outdoor sports fields.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK) provides the best of British Education for students ages 3 to 18, just 20 minutes from Lusail and Festival City. Our beautiful, friendly school is one of 81 Nord Anglia Education schools operating across 31 countries, which are shaping a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who graduate from our schools with everything they need for success, whatever they choose to be or do in life. We provide our students with access to unforgettable, world-class learning opportunities that include collaborations with leading institutions such as UNICEF, The Juilliard School, and MIT.
WELCOME TO NAISAK!
www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/al-khor/our-school/welcome-to-naisak/principals-welcome
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Teaching approach of the school
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At NAISAK, our passion lies in equipping our students with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to take on the ever-changing world in the 21st century. Our vision is to, “Be challenged and inspired today, challenge and inspire tomorrow.” This permeates throughout the walls of the campus on a daily basis.
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Through school for ages 3 to 18
NAISAK's successful combination of curricula provides students with a proven innovative learning programme that is academically rigorous and socially stimulating in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our facilities support our curriculum in separate Primary and Secondary buildings within one campus arranged around a beautiful courtyard and relaxing outdoor spaces. Our Al Khor campus features 2 libraries, 4 new and well equipped science labs, specialist dance studio, art and music rooms and a large indoor gym, a prayer room and a student breakout space. Outside we have 3 full sized sports courts, a covered outdoor swimming pool and fabulous indoor and outdoor open plan Early Years spaces to explore, build, play and grow.
Secondary School and Sixth Form
The English National Curriculum enables students to transition confidently from our Primary school through to the IGCSE and A Levels. It develops the skills and confidence every child will need to thrive in both their personal and academic journeys as well as into the workplace. The aim of the curriculum is to expand the student's knowledge of a wide range of subjects, while encouraging them to analyse and make connections between them.
Facilities
NAISAK is located in Al Khor, a 25-minute drive from Doha. A spacious, well-designed, happy and creative environment. NAISAK is an international British school devoted to providing an ideal learning experience for 3-18 yr olds to get where they choose to go in life.
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