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| Number of students |
1900 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
57 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Arabic |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
EMS has spacious modern classrooms that have been designed with learners in mind and are equipped with interactive whiteboards, internet access, LCD projectors, computers. In addition, there are five fully equipped science labs, three ICT computer labs. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
EMS seeks to accept all students who apply and meet the requirements. Where seats are not available, applicants who meet the admission requirements are placed on the waiting list. Qualified siblings of EMS students on the waiting list will receive first priority. Thereafter, students on the waiting list are placed based on a first come first serve basis. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Applicants from Grade 1 to Grade 5 will be pre-screened for basic English reading and comprehension skills.
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| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment will include English Literacy components (vocabulary, reading comprehension, spelling and writing) and Mathematics components (numeracy, operation, algebra and geometry). |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, AS and A Level |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:00 |
| School finish time |
KG1 - KG2: Sunday to Thursday: 12:00
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| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A full sized artificial grass pitch, basketball courts, large gymnasium, two multi-purpose rooms, multiple shaded play areas, a swimming pool. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The English Modern School Doha is the first international school founded by the Almuftah Group; EMS Doha has provided a challenging academic program in English for international students, aged 3 to 18, since 1991. EMS Doha has students from over 52 different nationalities. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school's mission is to provide a challenging, internationally based education that nurtures lifelong learners in a multi-cultural setting. |