Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1460 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
74 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:12 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
27 |
| Average number of students per class |
26 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is widely used in the classroom to support learning from iPads to interactive whiteboards. |
| 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) |
Yes, especially during the Blended Learning Framework |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All religions are welcomed at Park House |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, AS & A Levels, Cambridge. & Edexcel |
| Results in these examinations |
Https://parkhouseschool.com/examination-results/ |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies according to subject, teacher and student's needs. Very rarely is homework given on one day to be due the next day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Teaching Assistants |
| Learning support offered |
Assistance with reading |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
If students are identified as being gifted or talented through our internal assessments, their teachers are informed and work assigned to them is targeted to their abilities. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No, but we have a well-being advisor on the premises. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT Tests for Year 2 and above; Year 12 and 13 includes an interview, too.
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| Waiting list |
We operate a waiting pool. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
For a local transfer from a British international school, the registration deadline is in February.
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:40 am |
| School finish time |
1:50 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
The school operates a creche for staff children. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have an external catering company who provides a paid lunch service for students, but this has been stopped during the pandemic. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All food is halal. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school has official paid extracurricular partners, Evolution Sports Qatar, H2O Swimming and ORX Boxing who provide a number of paid activities. Unfortunately, during the pandemic, we have had to stop the free extra-curricular activities provided by our teachers. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education, which covers a wide range of sports disciplines, is offered in both Primary and Secondary Schools. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, a range of sports teams from primary to secondary school. |
| Facilities at the school |
Primary and Secondary Libraries, Science Laboratories, Computer Labs, Fully-equipped music and art rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, Gymnasium, Sports field, Basketball courts, Netball courts. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We have a rich history and excellent reputation, with over 28 years of exceptional education in Doha, Qatar.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The aim of Park House English School Learning Ethos is to nurture and support our pupils who will grow into:
Our first priority is to ensure that your child is a safe, happy and confident learner. All our staff are trained to offer care and support to our pupils on a daily basis. Our dedicated team of assistants, teachers, nurses, and all support staff offer specialised support and guidance to pupils when required. |