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| Number of students |
310 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30% local : 70% international |
| Average number of students per class |
19 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and assessment. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
14:15 |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
SISQ offers many clubs and activities. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor pitches, indoor gym. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Swiss International School in Qatar, a new international private school for students from the age of 3 to 18, has opened in Doha. The school provides a truly multilingual learning environment combined with a high quality international education. As an inclusive school, it welcomes families of all nationalities into our learning community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
As a Swiss school its values are anchored in the international values of Switzerland; it promotes multilingualism, cultural awareness and aims to prepare its students for an increasingly globalised world. The main language of instruction is English, but the French language is an integral element of the overall curriculum, and the children’s mother tongue will also be fully supported. The local language, history and culture of Qatar are celebrated and valued within the school community. |