The Future of Learning We develop our students as engaged, confident and successful self-motivated learners. Mr. Terry Gamble Head of School/CEO GEMS Education – a long-term commitment to quality education

Why the ‘GEMS’ name? Our name and the GEMS Education logo symbolize CSR initiatives, GEMS students also develop a our belief that every child is a GEM...precious and social conscience. They are taught the values and unique, ready to shine and achieve his or her hopes responsibilities needed to become active members of and dreams. the community, something which the modern world is desperate for. We value and cherish our children in school just as they are at home by providing individual care and GEMS Core Values attention. We reinforce that each child: We know academic performance is important because academic qualifications are the passport to accessing • has special talents a good university but we believe a values-based • has limitless potential education is of equal importance. GEMS values-driven • is unique - there is no other child exactly the education is expressed through our four core values same in the entire world. which are woven into every curricula offered by GEMS Schools and are at the core of our DNA. They are We value parents’ trust in allowing us to provide the not symbolic, we live and breathe them. They are: education and care that will enable their children to grow, learn and be ready for a bright future Global Citizenship Why a 'GEMS Education'? • Make an active contribution to the community Leading Through Innovation For over 56 years, GEMS Education has approached • Find the courage to challenge convention its educational offering from a unique perspective. Pursuing Excellence We believe that a quality education is about Ad Vitam • Work to continually exceed expectations Paramus - ‘preparing for life’. The GEMS approach to Growing by Learning learning is one which focuses not only on academic • Strive to develop your potential excellence but also in helping students develop their character, creativity, values, personal leadership and Through our values we encourage independent the spirit of enterprise necessary for them to achieve learning, empowering students to take on responsibility. their full potential as global citizens and leaders of Students learn to celebrate diversity in a spirit of the future. understanding and tolerance and develop a positive regard and awareness of other people. We believe that a high quality education, with an international outlook, is critical in an increasingly Academics competitive global environment. ‘Globalization’ may be the catch-cry of today but we have acknowledged Over the last four years alone, GEMS students have its impact for decades, and prepared our students been accepted into 980 universities in 48 countries. accordingly. Graduating GEMS students have been accepted by some of the most prestigious universities and colleges GEMS Education’s multi-faceted approach to learning around the world. GEMS students have gone to 12 out prepares students for the rigors of higher learning of the top 15 universities in the world and 37 of the top and equips them with the skills and versatility they 50 universities in the U.S. Over the past 4 years alone, require for professional employment. GEMS students have won over 1,500 international, regional and local awards for Academics, Sports and Through our values our students become confident, the Arts. Furthermore, all our schools significantly tolerant, resilient people of integrity, capable exceed all national and international benchmarks in of both leadership and compassion. Through our student outcomes. Philanthropy - Schools with a conscience Through the four core values of GEMS, our schools programmes of its type in the world. Over 150 senior are heavily focussed on philanthropy. They are schools academics are trained in international accreditation, with a conscience. Each has their own charitable inspection methodologies and school self-evaluation. activities that fall under the . Students are taught the real meaning of compassion. Advisors GEMS Education is supported by a network of For every student enrolled at a GEMS School one eminent, international advisors which include hundred underprivileged children will be impacted. world leaders and experts who are “game–changers” The Foundation’s aim is to support 10 million and influencers on the global stage. children globally. GEMS Education has strategic partnerships with the Clinton Global Initiative, the Tony Blair Faith We are proud to say that over the past 56 years, Foundation, the and . GEMS students, teaching staff and corporate staff have raised over $40m USD for charities around Parent Engagement the world. GEMS is also leading the world by becoming the GEMS International Schools first educational organization of its type to introduce a parent engagement strategy into all its schools. The sheer diversity of nationalities in GEMS International research is clear. The biggest single International schools provides students with a unique reason a child does well in their education is when international understanding through interaction and by their parents take a real, active and consistent interest studying and experiencing other cultures and belief in what they are learning in school, at home. Research systems. This global cross cultural experience is suggests that a parent who is actively and consistently extended further through a special initiative where engaged with their child can add the equivalent of two GEMS students are linked, via video-conferences, to three years of extra education to that student over to students in non-GEMS schools around the globe. a school career. When parents are engaged children get better grades, have fewer discipline problems, GEMS provides education to students in Europe, Africa, and are more likely to be successful in their lives. North America, Asia and the Middle East. Many GEMS parents are aspirational, career minded professionals History so the GEMS network of schools provides parents with the opportunity to transfer their children from one In 1959, two teachers, KS Varkey and his wife Mariama, GEMS school to another as their circumstances change. arrived in . At the time, Dubai was a burgeoning trade center on the Arabian Gulf. The Varkey family Education Expertise had left , to seek a better life for their family. What they found was a real need to educate GEMS has selected a team of world renowned children arriving in the city from around the world. educators to ensure it delivers global best practice Their son, Sunny, added a visionary’s ambition to a in the field of education. These include leaders practitioner’s experience. From simple roots in a family who have excelled in education reform, curriculum of teachers, GEMS Education is today an international development, and teaching and learning practices. company with schools and education services in They are unequalled in international experience and 19 countries. We still share the same mission - to include individuals who have established schools all put quality education within the reach of every over the world. child and student.

All GEMS teachers have access to the GEMS Professional Development program which is one of the largest, most comprehensive in-house

gemsamericanacademy-.com A warm welcome to our school GEMS American located in Al Wakra, Qatar, is a state-of-the-art center of inspirational learning offering an American curriculum for children from Pre-KG to high school.

Through their studies, students are empowered to develop intellectual, emotional, social, creative and physical skills through an enriched American curriculum, in a collaborative, nurturing environment.

Using the most current teaching methodologies experienced teachers engage students in a challenging curriculum that stretches them to achieve their full potential as scholars and as curious and creative individuals. We firmly believe that education must be concerned with overall student development, and our community will promote global citizenship, the pursuit of excellence, and leadership through innovation. Educating today's learners for tomorrow's world

GEMS American Academy believes that:

• All people have unconditional worth and potential • Compassion and fairness promotes trust and respect and are best communicated through modeling • The school should cultivate imagination and instill an appreciation for learning as a joyful, lifelong pursuit • An atmosphere of trust enables children to question, to take risks, to collaborate, to assume responsibility for independent work and to pursue individual interests • Significant accomplishments can be achieved through perseverance and hard work • Quality education empowers the individual and expands options throughout life - our educators, students and parents do this by building bridges of trust and communication • Our commitment to advocating teaching and respecting a diverse student body from cultures throughout the world, fosters peace, justice and global understanding

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My son was not keen on going to school but after joining GEMS American Academy he changed completely and now he is happy and excited to go to school. I have a very high opinion about GEMS American Academy and its staff. I can see the positive change in his personality and it feels like he is growing and glowing from inside and out.

Sema Mother of one child in KG1 at GEMS American Academy, Qatar

gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com Our School Ethos and Culture

GEMS American Academy prepares students for the future, equipping them to confidently face the challenges of the 21st century.

We commit to ensuring that the school community values the Islamic faith and celebrates the language, traditions, history and culture of Qatar by placing these elements centrally within the curriculum framework and, where appropriate, within the experiences of its students.

The school offers an American curriculum with an international perspective for students in Pre-Kindergarten through high school.

At GEMS we believe in the concept of lifelong learning, and in the idea that both children and adults learn new things every day. We ensure that students are provided with high quality learning experiences that lead to a consistently high level of achievement by creating an effective and well-managed learning environment in which the individual needs of each child are met.

We respect children’s individual differences, recognizing their inherent capacity for growth, and shaping learning experiences to offer ample opportunities for student success.

GEMS American Academy uses teaching and learning approaches that permit students to probe topics deeply. Learning is active and experiential. Students are engaged in demanding activities, often as the lead-in to deeper learning. Our Curriculum Early Years

The early years program is based on a creative curriculum centered around five important developmental strands: social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language. These strands are integrated and taught within themed units throughout the year using interest centers based around drama, science, literature, art, creative play, music, building blocks, gross motor/outdoor play and other free play choices.

Other daily activities to promote developmental skills in all areas include discussions of themes, songs and poems, show and tell, stories, games and assembly performances. Students are invited to express their opinions and share their experiences. The teachers encourage participation in all class activities.

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My son has matured emotionally and socially since joining GEMS American Academy and I attribute this to his teachers. He is now learning with passion and confidence. He has adapted well into the school environment and participates in various activities, which help him to use his energy in a positive manner.

Fatima Al-Sayed Mother of one child in KG1 at GEMS American Academy, Qatar

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The Kindergarten classrooms provide opportunities for teacher-led/guided and student choice activities that focus on joyful play as well as the identified cognitive skills for success in school:

• Circle time • Interest areas/center time: drama/creative play, fine motor activities, art, music, reading corner, structured play • Story time • Gross motor activities: tricycles, obstacle course, balance beams, etc. • Outdoor/indoor play

Student assessments are formal and informal. Informal or ongoing assessments include daily observations of each child’s abilities within each strand over time. More formal assessments are undertaken using activities that evaluate specific skills linked to the year-end learning goals. Elementary School: Grade 1-5 The curriculum for students in Grades 1 through 5 emphasizes basic skills in all subject areas and introduces higher-level challenges to students’ to stimulate their interests. The curriculum fosters the concept that learning is enjoyable and rewarding.

A continuous progress approach used in the curricular areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies allows students to develop at their own rate within a framework of high expectations. In addition to the core subjects, students have classes in physical education, music, art, Arabic language for native and non-native speakers, Islamic education for Muslims, library, science, and instructional technology.

Our curriculum makes a variety of provisions to support individual learning. Students have opportunities to demonstrate their many talents, communication skills, and leadership qualities through curricular and co-curricular activities.

Teachers encourage and assist students in becoming active learners, integrating their ideas, feelings and experiences into the instructional program. Students are encouraged to accept responsibility for their conduct, thereby enhancing their feelings of self-esteem and self-confidence.

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It was hard for my son to adjust to the new setting when we arrived in Qatar from Australia. We were very fortunate that GEMS American Academy opened at an opportune time. The facilities are fantastic and the staff warm and welcoming. I always wanted my son to enjoy his education – the best gift a school can give a child is the sheer joy of learning.

Namita Gour Mother of one child in KG1 at GEMS American Academy, Qatar

gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com Senior School: Grade 6-9 At GEMS American Academy Qatar, we recognize that Middle School students are in an important stage of transition and development in life. We acknowledge and value our students’ uniqueness and continually strive to provide a supportive environment that fosters self-esteem, personal growth, and academic success.

Our challenging, value-driven curriculum, in conjunction with our student-centered instruction methods and stimulating co-curricular activities, work together to help develop independent thinkers and responsible global citizens. Extra-Curricular Activities Participation in extra-curricular activities compliments academic performance at GEMS American Academy. Through participation in these events, students enrich their school days.

In addition to physical development and the exploration of interests, students learn the thrill of challenge and competition, the importance of concentration, the spirit of teamwork and a sense of accomplishment.

GEMS American Academy provides a rich extra-curricular program that supports students’ all-round development, providing opportunities for students to develop talents and explore new interests. Activities include both individual pursuits and team-building activities for students from grade one onwards. Students may choose from a wide variety of activities that can include:

Football (Soccer) Volleyball Fitness Club Reading Club Spanish Club Yoga Club Computer Club Theater Arts Ballet Sewing Cultural Dance Chess Club Choir Art Club Club Basketball French Club Math Club

gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com School Council All school divisions host a Student Council, introducing children to the concepts of responsibility, representation and accountability. The Council meets regularly with the school leadership team to discuss issues raised by the students with representatives elected every year.

Physical Education GEMS American Academy has a comprehensive physical education program, which emphasizes both physical and social development. Physical education is a continuous process to motivate each student to make wise choices. Through this program students demonstrate an understanding of sportsmanship, cooperation, respect for and acceptance of self and others, self-discipline and confidence. Emphasis is on concepts of safety, knowledge of rules and game strategies, and the promotion of lifelong physical fitness. GEMS American Academy provides a wide variety of physical experiences using diverse equipment and facilities. Our Parents, Our Partners Through our communication system - written and data reports, SMS, email and a program of consultation evenings - parents receive regular updates on the progress of their children and on activities in the school. Parents are welcome to discuss their children’s individual progress with their teacher at a mutually convenient time.

The Principal and Parent-Teacher Association members conduct regular Parent Coffee mornings. These meetings provide an opportunity for all our parents to voice concerns, suggestions or ideas they might have about the school.

Parental Engagement Parental engagement is all about taking learning out of the classroom and keeping it going at home. International research shows that parents who are actively engaged in their child’s learning can give them an extra two to three years worth of schooling on top of their classroom experience.

Every parent, regardless of culture, language or experience, has something special to offer their child. Engaged parents value education. They are strong role models of learning. All it takes is a 3-a-day approach: • Talk about learning • Share learning • Encourage learning

For more information visit www.gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com and click on our parents section.

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We witnessed the friendly atmosphere, openness and multicultural environment on our very first visit to GEMS American Academy. The enthusiasm and care of the staff assured us that we took the right decision in selecting this school for our son. We are looking forward to September 2015 when our daughter can follow in her brother’s footsteps.

Patrycja and Wojtek Parents of one child in KG1 at GEMS American Academy, Qatar

gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com Our Teachers, Our Guides Our highly qualified and motivated teachers are carefully selected for their teaching excellence and ability to actively engage students in the learning process. We implement an ongoing program of workshops and professional development sessions, often conducted by noted education specialists, to ensure that our teachers are up to date with the latest developments in educational techniques and methods.

The senior leadership team and a core team of teachers are complemented by professional teachers from other parts of the world to meet the needs of our international student population. At GEMS American Academy, we know that great teaching and learning are central to the life of a great school. Our teachers are caring, warm, welcoming, experienced, resourceful, dedicated, and very professional.

As educational professionals, we too must learn to change and adapt in order to provide the best possible service we can Our Facilities • Science Room • Math Room • Art Room • Music Room • Library • Indoor Play Room • ICT Suite • Indoor Dining Area • Dance Studio • Multipurpose Sports Hall • Rooftop Sports Court • Football Pitch • Covered Play Area

gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com What our parents are saying

GEMS American Academy Qatar represents a wonderful inclusive parent / teacher community that lives and breathes the ethos: Ad Vitam Paramus – ‘preparing for life’. From the first day of the ‘Meet the Principal’ event through to admissions and enrolment I could FEEL the proverbial ‘GEMS Difference’. The professional staff at the school definitely ‘walk their talk’. I am really proud to be a GEMS Parent!

Marcia Maclons Mother of a student in KG2 at GEMS American Academy, Qatar

Mona is the youngest of our five children. GEMS American Academy brought a positive change in her personality, behaviour, and learning skills in a short period of time. This type of change did not happen to her brother and sisters who studied in other international schools. My daughter is now confident about her learning ability; she proudly started to write numbers and short sentences within three months.

Zaher Saleh & Jehan Al Ahmar Parents of a student in KG2 at GEMS American Academy, Qatar gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com Welcome from the Principal

A warm welcome to our school

On behalf of our faculty and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you to GEMS American Academy Qatar. We are proud to be part of GEMS Education, a distinguished network of schools known for providing a superb quality of education to its students. The core values of GEMS include leading through innovation, pursuing excellence, growing by learning, and global citizenship. These ideals are woven into every academic and co-curricular activity at our school and our teachers are recruited for their commitment to them.

Our American curriculum is focused on inquiry-based learning and the development of 21st-century skills, but at the very heart of our school experience is the relationship between caring, inspiring teachers, and happy, engaged students. As educators, we strive to guide our students to discover the paths to their dreams, encourage them to become life-long learners, and empower them to make positive contributions to the world. Our balanced educational program places a strong emphasis on academics while incorporating the arts, athletics, community service, and a wide range of learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

Our curriculum is enriched through child-centered learning and our teachers endeavor to foster the development of each student’s unique talents and abilities.

We are situated in a brand-new, purpose-built facility that includes classrooms, science labs, indoor and outdoor play areas, rooftop sports field, libraries, cafeteria, ICT suite, dance studio, multi-purpose gymnasium, and football pitch.

I am inspired by our schools’ amazing potential for growth and achievement, and know you will be too.

Please accept my invitation to visit our campus and discover for yourself what makes our school a dynamic, exceptional place.

Sincerely,

Terry Gamble Head of School/CEO

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Our Facilities This new state-of-the-art international school has been carefully designed by a team of educational professionals. Attention has been given to maximize learning spaces, ensuring opportunities for pupils to work both independently and collaboratively. Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard and projector, and each teacher has a laptop in order to make maximum use of multimedia facilities. Laptops and are supported with the latest operating systems and educational software technology. The indoor and outdoor PE facilities support a strong sports program within the school. The school libraries are well stocked and include research capabilities. Students in Grades 1 and above eat in a supervised cafeteria during their lunch periods. They have the opportunity to purchase a healthy selection of hot meals, sandwiches, salads and drinks. The Parent Café is located in the reception area and provides a variety of refreshments for everybody in a modern space that is used as a parent lounge, hosting school community conversations. The Parent Café opening hours are 7am - 4pm during school days.

Teacher Profiles Our highly qualified western trained teachers, as well as teachers from all parts of the world are carefully selected for their teaching excellence and ability to actively engage our internationally minded student population in the learning process. All teachers are fully qualified, experienced and enthusiastic professionals with a proven track record of success. The staff work collaboratively to exceed their personal best and ensure their own professional development and success. Their communication skills in spoken and written English is of the highest standards. Subject specialists share their love for the subject and have the ability to make sure that all pupils are stretched and challenged.

Where else can I find important information? Check the Parent and Student Handbook found on our school’s website.

What is the student / teacher ratio? In KG1 and KG2 there are a maximum of 22 pupils in each class with a teacher and teaching assistant. In all other classes, the maximum number of students are 25, although classes are likely to be smaller, especially in the first and second year of school. There are also teaching assistants supporting classes in Grades 1 to 9.

Is Uniform compulsory? All students are required to wear a school uniform, which includes a designated uniform for Physical Education. To purchase, please visit our uniform shop located at the school.

How do you bring learning alive beyond the classroom? We want every student to have the chance to shine. Whenever there is demand for a new club or after-school activity, we always try to find a way to make it happen. The After School Activities (ASA) Program is coordinated for elementary students. An effort is made to accommodate each student’s first choice of activity with other choices being offered based upon availability. Some activities on offer include Soccer, Cooking, Arts and Crafts, Dance Class, IT, Drama, Mad Science, Karate, Yo-yo, Horseback Riding, Skiing, World Languages, Mask Making, Student Council, Yearbook, Creative Writing and Musical Productions. For more information, contact Linda VanLaan, Assistant Head of GEMS American Academy-Qatar at [email protected]

How do I keep track of my child’s progress? GEMS recognize the central role that parents play in their child’s progress and attainment. At GEMS American Academy, we want parents to feel involved and informed. Progress reports are distributed, and we regularly welcome parents to meet with their son’s or daughter’s teachers as well as senior staff. Each student is given a Journal and this is used daily to record homework as well as exchange information between school and home.

How is Middle School student performance graded and reported? Performance evaluations for Middle School students are standards based and provided for core, encore, and exploratory classes. For this academic year, official report cards will be sent home on December 10, 2015 (Trimester 1), March 10, 2016 (Trimester 2), and June 23, 2016 (Trimester 3). Parent-Teacher conferences are held twice a year, in late October and mid-March. If you have a question about your child’s progress, you can contact your child’s subject teacher.

How can I get involved? At GEMS American Academy, we have an active Parent Group. This group meets regularly to celebrate school successes as well as raise issues of concern and interest to the school leadership and management. In the spirit of collaboration, it is an effective and true partnership, focused on honest evaluation and future development and improvement.

How do you ensure each child achieves and exceeds his or her ‘personal best’? Our school focuses on raising aspirations and achievements in all aspects of school life – academics, sports, arts, social and technological. We ensure each and every child has the opportunity to shine and strive for excellence by continuously improving on his or her personal best.

How do you ensure that children settle in to their new school? GEMS American Academy-Qatar is a welcoming, well ordered and inclusive community of learners where diversity is celebrated. There are opportunities for older students to ‘coach and mentor’ younger students, enabling students to develop as community leaders. Students are placed in appropriate class settings to ensure learning is personalized yet challenging.

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Elementary School • Establishes a firm foundation in the core curricula of Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Health • Enriches the curriculum through age-appropriate activities in classes such as Art, Music, Physical Education, Instructional Technology, Library, Arabic Language, Islamic Education, Qatar History and Guidance • Enables students to gain an understanding of global issues • Provides an environment that celebrates and promotes maximum growth and development of children • Instills an interest in and an eagerness for learning that permits children to realize their fullest potential • Recognizes and responds to the individual intellectual, physical, emotional and social developmental patterns of children • Provides a program of active, child-centered learning based on a progression from concrete to abstract thinking

Middle School Middle school students are divided into advisory groups led by core subject teachers. These teams serve as small communities and ensure that every student is supported through a variety of adult and peer connections. Encore classes such as Art, IT, Arabic, Music, and PE are an integral part of the middle school curriculum and all students are expected to take part. As our enrollment and programs grow, we will be adding World Languages. Exploratory classes are scheduled throughout the year and include courses such as Model United Nations, Coding, Digital Arts, Mock Trials, Journalism, World Government, Presentation Skills, Student Council, etc.

Transport Details The GEMS American Academy has outsourced the school transport service to Al Muftah services. The Service is managed by experienced professionals who have a long track record of safe transportation for students. Al Muftah operates the bus fleet maintaining exceptional safety standards and strictly following the specifications and regulations laid down by the Road Transport Authority. All buses are fitted with Global Positioning Systems, and scanners for the purposes of student attendance confirmation and safety. Al Muftah will work closely with the school administration team to ensure that the parents and students get the best service. For more information please contact the school or visit www.gemsamericanacademy-qatar.com.

I need to contact my child, should I call their cell phone? The use of all electronics for non-academic purposes is prohibited during the school day. If you need to get a message to your child, contact the school and a message will be forwarded.

What is meant by ‘traditional values’? At GEMS American Academy, we emphasize the traditional values of self-discipline, courtesy, politeness and the highest standards of uniform. We take pride in having a tangible ethos of mutual respect between staff and students and zero tolerance of bullying. A clear Behavior Learning Policy promotes a culture of rewarding not only academic, sporting and artistic achievement, but also our students’ contributions to the local, national and international community through their dedicated service to others. Each student is assigned to one of three “houses” to further promote the sense of connection and belonging. Our three houses are Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire.

What are the school hours? KG1: 7:45 am – 2:30 pm, KG2 – Grade 9: 7:45 am – 2:45 pm, After-school Activities: 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm

What is a typical day like? All classes follow a full day program. KG1 classes have an experienced Early Childhood teacher and a full- time Teaching Assistant (TA). In KG level, we run an integrated day, with a mix of classroom-based activities, indoor and outdoor play and a choice of other learning and fun activities. In all elementary classes, there is a gradual move to more formal learning and teaching covering Arabic, Islamic Education, Qatari History, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Music, Art, Instructional Technology, Science and Physical Education. We offer enhanced Social Studies and Arabic Language provisions for Qatari and Arab families.

How much homework will they have? Homework will depend on grade level, subject matter, and in-class workload. There is no set amount of time per night/week.

How do you ‘bring learning alive’? At GEMS American Academy, we believe that effective learning takes place when children and young people take responsibility for their own learning and development. Embedded into the curriculum is a ‘deep learning’. In this way, creativity, innovation, problem solving and collaboration, are key features of teaching and learning in all classes, in all subject areas.

What support is available for students with specific learning needs? Our staff take time to get to know and understand each student. Whether a student needs to be challenged, is struggling, or is somewhere in the middle, we always work to inspire the best in him or her. The school appoints specialist teachers and assistants to take charge of learning support for students and a specialist teacher also leads and develops support strategies for students whose first language is not English.

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GEMS American Academy–Qatar offers an enriched American curriculum with an international perspective, our curriculum is based on US national standards and best practices research. We ensure that students are provided with exceptional learning experiences that lead to a consistently high level of achievement. Our school is a state-of-the-art center of inspirational learning that enables students to make decisions independently, solve problems effectively and interact positively with tolerance, regardless of the society they are placed in, all the time pursuing academic excellence.

Our Facilities Science Laboratory, Art Studio, Music Room, Library, Indoor Play Room, ICT Suite, Indoor Dining Area, Dance Studio, Multipurpose Sports Hall, Math Room, Rooftop Sports Court, Football Pitch, Covered Play Area.

Curriculum American Curriculum Registration Fee: (one time, non-refundable, non-adjustable) Pre - KG 32,400 Pre-KG, KG1 & KG2: QAR 3,200 KG 1 32,400 KG 2 32,400 Grade 1 – Grade 5: QAR 3,500 Grade 1 38,100 Grade 2 39,500 Books and Stationary Fee: Grade 3 39,500 Grade 4 42,100 (Payment at the beginning of semester) Grade 5 43,400 Pre-KG - Grade 9: QAR 1,000 Grade 6 - 9 TBA* *Subject to approval from Supreme Education Council

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