Foundation Schools Leading Learning

qf.org.qa/education/pre-university QF Manifesto

We gathered a generation of big ideas, Planted the roots of knowledge, Nurtured the power of a thought.

We prepared for the future, and, in time, found ourselves living it.

In our world,

Big ideas flow, Knowledge grows, and Thoughts roam readily.

Delighted by the luminance of innovation, We spark the kindles of a generation’s finest wonders.

We debate. We discover.

We create. We curate.

We think. We transform.

And we do what we always did best, We unlock human potential. 4 5

What is Qatar Our Core Foundation? Mission Areas

For over two decades, (QF) than 50 entities, we have created a unique Pre-University Education Research, Development, and Innovation has been nurturing young minds, driving ecosystem that includes schools, universities, Through schools and programs designed to With work ranging from energy and environment innovation, fostering social development, and research centers, international forums, nurture individual talents and aspirations, we to computing and biomedical research, we tackle reshaping educational practice. At the heart of community programs, and much more. lay strong foundations for a journey of lifelong the world’s biggest challenges, making new our work is the knowledge that our future lies Together, our initiatives address pressing learning. breakthroughs every day. in unlocking the most precious resource of all— challenges, create global benefit, and human potential. empower people to shape both the present As a non-profit organization comprising more and the future. Higher Education Community Development By creating a unique model that brings Through a wide range of community-centered together nine international universities in one initiatives and projects, we foster social campus, we are providing unparalleled higher engagement and bring people together. education opportunities to develop global leaders and thinkers. 6 7

Pre-University Education What makes us unique?

Qatar Foundation schools are part of an unparalleled educational model. These are some of the ways in which our schools distinguish themselves for students and educators alike.

Part of something greater are candidates for authorization by the International Baccalaureate (IB). Some of our educational institutes Through being a member of the larger QF family, our have developed their own, innovative curricular programs schools are part of a wide network of education, research, to meet the specific needs of their students and community development initiatives working together while still having international accreditation. In addition, to create unique synergies that don’t exist anywhere else all our schools are guided by national standards and in the world. This includes , our flagship directives mandated by the Qatar Ministry of Education initiative that hosts branch campuses of eight top-ranked and Higher Education. international universities alongside a leading homegrown university, and other research and scholastic centers. We lay the The learning experience of both students and educators Championing diversity are deeply enriched through collaborative initiatives, combined events, and shared amenities and services. Qatar is home to a remarkably diverse population, and foundations. this is reflected in our student body and the wealth of distinct cultural and learning identities and experiences Unlocking potential for all that they represent. Through embracing the fast-growing At QF, we have built learning pathways from and interests of each student, providing a multinational community of which we are a part, our pre-school all the way to doctoral studies curriculum that is globally informed, yet and beyond. Our Pre-University Education rooted in local heritage and culture. In doing so, Our educational philosophy seeks to recognize and serve schools offer learning opportunities that go beyond (PUE) initiatives are responsible for laying the we equip young people with the knowledge and the individual learning needs of each student. From borders and continents. At the same time, our educational foundations in this journey of lifelong learning. compassion needed to thrive in the world specialized schools to caring teachers and innovative model draws deeply from its Qatari setting, organically Our schools meticulously serve the needs of tomorrow. curricula, our culture and pedagogies are geared toward integrating the local heritage, language, and culture into crafting a personalized learning experience that enables our curriculum. all our students to flourish. Such an approach involves addressing varying learner interests, providing additional forms of teaching support, integrating technology in the Serving national needs classroom, and much more. From the very beginning, the founders of QF tasked the organization to lead Qatar’s transformation toward a Globally informed, locally rooted diversified economy built on the skills and talents of its people. As premier providers of Pre K-12 education in the Our schools combine the best elements of an country, our schools are playing a crucial role in building international curricula with the needs and strengths of the country’s human capital from the bottom up. Beyond our local educational context. As such, our schools are our own classrooms, we also work to discover and share accredited by a variety of international bodies including cutting-edge pedagogies, best learning practices, CIS (Council of International Schools), NEASC (New and more with the wider national and international England Association of Schools and Colleges), and MSA community of educators. As such, our teachers are active (Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools). participants in shaping the future of education in the In addition, many of our schools are authorized or region and beyond.

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Qatar Academy Schools Exceeding excellence

Our goal is to empower students to achieve academic excellence The oldest and largest school in the QF family, Qatar Grade Levels: Pre-K to 12 and be engaged citizens. The Qatar Academy schools offer rigorous Academy Doha (QAD) has played a vital role in transforming Primary Language(s) of Instruction: English programs encompassing an international English-medium K-12 education in the country. Through its commitment IB Authorization: Authorized PYP, MYP, and DP education, combined with a strong emphasis on , and a to academic excellence, personalized learning, and Accreditations: CIS, NEASC holistic curriculum that educates the whole person. We designed multicultural exchange, QAD pioneered the educational Location: Education City, Doha these schools to support and challenge students to be critical philosophy developed across all QF schools. thinkers and active members of society. The Qatar Academy schools As it is located in the heart of QF’s Education City follow the outstanding IB programs, which consist of the Primary campus, QAD has access to a wide range of teaching Website: qataracademy.edu.qa Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and and recreational facilities that greatly enhance learning Email: [email protected] the Diploma Programme (DP). Since the launch of the first Qatar experiences outside of the traditional classroom. Phone: +974 4454 2000 Academy in 1996, the model has grown to comprise five campuses spread across the country. 10 11

Qatar Academy Qatar Academy Al Khor Al Wakra

Qatar Academy Al Khor (QAK) was established in 2008 to serve students Grade Levels: Pre K to 12 Qatar Academy Al Wakra (QAW) was established to Grade Levels: Pre-K to 11 (2020-2021) from Al Khor and areas in the north of Qatar. As an IB World School Primary Language(s) of Instruction: Arabic serve the needs of the rapidly growing Al Wakra coastal Primary Language(s) of Instruction: primarily serving native Qatari students and long-time residents, QAK and English (Grades Pre K-5), English community and surrounding areas in the south of Qatar. Arabic and English is well positioned to develop local human capital. The school seamlessly (Grades 6-12) Through an educational model that enables learning in IB Authorization: Authorized MYP blends its world-class international curriculum with Qatar’s heritage IB Authorization: Authorized PYP, MYP, and DP two languages, encourages innovation, and develops and PYP; Candidate for DP and culture, providing a truly bilingual environment. The goal is to Accreditations: MSA a strong code of ethics, QAW has been nurturing Accreditations: CIS, NEASC empower learners to think critically as compassionate and principled Location: Al Khor students to become leaders in their communities. Location: Al Wakra global citizens. The school moved into its new, state-of-the-art, Website: qak.edu.qa purpose-built campus in September 2018. Facilities Website: qaw.edu.qa The school moved to a new, purpose-built and state of-the-art campus Email: [email protected] include sports and recreational areas, swimming Email: [email protected] in 2016, and is set to grow its intake rapidly over the coming years. Phone: +974 4454 6750 pools, a 450-seat theatre with music and art Phone: +974 4454 6865 studios, and several well-equipped laboratories. 12 13

Qatar Academy Qatar Academy Sidra Msheireb

Qatar Academy Sidra (QAS) is a rapidly growing school, currently Grade Levels: Pre-K to 12 Established in 2014, Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM) Grade Levels: Pre-K to 5 serving over 580 students who represent approximately 40 Primary Language(s) of Instruction: English is an innovative dual language elementary school Primary Language(s) of Instruction: nationalities. QAS was initially established to serve the needs of IB Authorization: Authorized that serves over 400 students from Pre-K to Grade 5. Arabic and English QF and Sidra Medicine employee families, and has since expanded PYP, MYP, and DP Through high-quality instruction in Arabic and English, IB Authorization: Candidate for PYP to cater to the growing demand for Qatar Academy schools. Accreditations: CIS, NEASC the school’s focus on pioneering bilingual education Accreditations: Candidate for CIS As an inclusive, supportive, and multilingual community, QAS is Location: Education City, Doha is helping develop global citizens at an early age. Its Location: Msheireb Downtown committed to creating opportunities for everyone, so each individual has dual-language program combined with an emphasis roots to grow and wings to fly. It is this culture that enables QAS to create on inquiry-based practices help develop internationally a nurturing environment for each child’s wellbeing, passions, and talents. minded and empathetic lifelong learners. The school is currently located in the lively Education Website: qasidra.com.qa Located meters from the , within the Website: qam.qa City campus and is scheduled to have a new, purpose- Email: [email protected] cultural hub of Doha, the QAM campus is inspired Email: [email protected] built facility ready for completion by 2021.. Phone: +974 4454 6113 by traditional Qatari heritage and architecture. Phone: +974 4454 2116 14 15

Specialized Schools Qatar Leadership Academy

Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA) is a boarding Grade Levels: 7 to 12 Looking beyond the norm school that promotes personal growth in young men Primary Language(s) of Instruction: English by engaging them in an environment that fosters Accreditations: MSA excellence in academics, leadership, athletics, and Location: Al Khor character. The school is based on international curricula, We think all children should study at a place that allows them every offering the US Diploma for high school students. opportunity to thrive. Sometimes, student needs and interests require A cadet’s journey at QLA can be described as a quest Website: qla.edu.qa uniquely tailored pathways to realize their potential. That’s why, to seek the deepest possible understanding of the Email: [email protected] in addition to our outstanding Qatar Academies, we’ve developed Academy’s motto: Discipline, Honor, and Knowledge. Phone: +974 4454 2222 specialized programs and schools to ensure that the talents and aspirations of each student are leveraged. 16 17

Awsaj Renad Academy Academy

Awsaj Academy addresses the needs of students with Grade Levels: K to 12 Renad Academy is a school specially designed to meet Grade Levels: Pre-K to 2 mild to moderate learning challenges. The school believes Primary Language(s) of Instruction: English the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Primary Language(s) of Instruction: English that all students have the ability to flourish in learning Accreditations: CIS, MSA (ASD). The school has highly trained teachers who work Location: Education City, Doha environments that address their individual needs. The Location: Education City, Doha alongside specialists in behavior, communication, sensory, Academy provides quality academic, social, emotional, and motor skills to provide state-of-the-art instruction and research-based instruction in both Arabic and to students. To complement its academic teaching, English. Awsaj Academy is the only school of its Website: tlc.edu.qa Renad offers intensive, individualized training to enhance kind in Qatar, and is a recognized leader in the Email: [email protected] relationships between families and their children. region for students with learning challenges. Phone: +974 4454 2111 This makes Renad Academy a pioneer, fostering progressiveness and inclusion Email: [email protected] in Qatar and the wider Region. Phone: +974 4454 1974 18 19

Qatar Academy for Academyati Science and Technology

Qatar Academy for Science and Technology (QAST) is a newly- Academyati is an innovative school that chooses to trust Grade Levels: Multi-age groupings opened STEM high school dedicated to developing talented Grade Levels: 8 to 10 today’s children. No child is like another; each has a for children aged 3-6 years students who have a strong interest in the sciences. Primary Language(s) of Instruction: English unique sense and view of the world. With that in mind, Primary Language(s) of Instruction: QAST is an ambitious project on its way to becoming one of Location: Education City, Doha the school has returned to the basics of human learning English and Arabic the world’s best STEM schools, setting examples through and motivation. By exposing children to experiences Location: Education City, Doha groundbreaking curricula and educational practice. The and quests as a way of learning, Academyati aims QAST program is designed to train students as inventive, to fuel children’s independence, empathy, curiosity, Website: academyati.qa technically minded problem solvers. The program offers three and creativity through their educational journey. Email: [email protected] course curriculums in Computer Programming, Engineering, Phone: +974 4454 1253 and Medical Sciences, and students actively participate in internships and research projects with academic institutes and industrial organizations all over the country. Email: [email protected] 20 21

Tariq Bin Ziad Academic Bridge School Program

Having previously been run by the Amiri Diwan, Grade Level: Pre-K to 1 the school has a rich history and national legacy. Type: Co-educational The Academic Bridge Program (ABP) aims to equip Grade Levels: Post-High School The school has recently been revamped with new, Primary Language: Arabic and English secondary school graduates with the skills to succeed Primary Language(s) of Instruction: English advanced facilities, and is now ready to reemerge IB Authorization: Candidate for PYP in degree programs at English-language, world-class Accreditation: Commission on English as one of Qatar’s leading bilingual schools, with Location: Al Sadd universities. It is a rigorous two-semester general studies Language Program Accreditation a strong focus on Arab culture and heritage. program focusing on English, Math, Science, and Computer Location: Education City, Doha skills. Since its establishment in 2001, ABP has successfully Students educated at the school will be enabled to prepared the vast majority of its graduates for further study Website: abp.edu.qa prepare themselves as exemplar citizens with a clear at prestigious universities in Education City and abroad. Email: [email protected] understanding of the privileges and responsibilities of Phone: +974 4454 2120 being leaders in society. As a newly relaunched school, Website: tbz.qa it is set to grow significantly in the years to come. Email: [email protected] 22 23

The Ultimate Education Growth Development Institute

The Education Development Institute (EDI) serves as a center Website: edi.qa Opportunity of excellence for professional development that supports Email: [email protected] educators across Qatar, enabling them to engage with the Phone: 44542122 best and most promising educational practices. This includes: partnering with highly specialized and globally renowned At QF, we are firmly committed to providing boundless opportunities experts to offer masterclasses and other learning opportunities; for growth to everyone in our community. To complement our organizing conferences and symposiums for educators all schools, we have built additional initiatives under the Pre-University across the nation; specific training programs that address the Education division to focus on helping educators and students develop needs of individual schools; and much more. The professional themselves in meaningful ways. development opportunities offered by EDI complement the rich culture of collaboration and continuous professional development that exist internally within each QF School. 24 25

The Learning Qatar Music Center Academy (QMA)

The first music academy in the country, Qatar Music Academy (QMA) Age Levels: 4 to 18 The Learning Center (TLC) is dedicated to ensuring the academic growth was established to develop promising young talent from the region Examinations: ABRSM, RIAM, and Sharqiyyat and success of all learners in QF Schools. It is a centralized student to be the next generation of world-class musicians. The Academy Location: Katara Cultural Village support services team comprised of special educators and school-based provides a comprehensive music education program based on specialists. They collaborate with schools to develop an inclusive approach practice and music theory, through its Arab and Western Music that provides a tiered system of support to students from early childhood departments. Each department offers two programs: the Academic through secondary education. The tiered system focuses on ensuring program and the Music for All program. QMA also provides a special age-appropriate development, supporting students with developmental Music Appreciation program developed for young children aged 4-5. and learning challenges, and helping students who need more attention QMA provides an environment that encourages students to achieve to bolster their academic performance. Alongside serving students their potential and pursue a diverse range of career options related to Website: music.com.qa directly, TLC works with parents and teachers to build capacity and Email: [email protected] the music industry. It also offers internationally recognized certification Email: [email protected] share insights about their child’s developmental and learning needs. Phone: 44542106 by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). Phone: +974 44541824 26

Life in Qatar

A cosmopolitan hub with Experience new deep cultural roots adventures

Embracing modernity and preserving heritage Qatar’s fascinating landscape allows for a variety of adventures, leisure activities, and Qatar exemplifies a unique fusion between modernity and heritage. While our cities are sports. Starting from the golden sand dunes, moving to the beautiful blue waters, and laced with hypermodern amenities, manifested in buildings, facilities, and technological leading to the natural reserves, there’s a new experience awaiting in every corner for infrastructure, you can still find our traditions and culture at the heart of everything we the residents of Qatar. do, and in every detail of your surroundings. Our community embodies the deeply rooted traditions and values of collaboration, compassion, tolerance, and mercy. In a society Some of Qatar’s key attractions include: that welcomes people from different countries, cultures, and religions, acceptance and ƒƒ Exciting adventures such as 4x4 desert safaris near the Inland Sea or kayaking through the man- support are our priorities to ensure everyone feels at home. groves at Al Thakira ƒƒ Art galleries, including The Museum of Islamic Art, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, and Providing a convenient lifestyle Msheireb Museums In Qatar, we bring the world to your doorstep. Residents of Qatar enjoy a variety of ƒƒ Cultural attractions such as the traditional Qatari market or the multicultural facilities that guarantee convenience and easy living, and serve different tastes and performances at Katara fields of interests. With different cultural and artistic establishments like museums, art ƒƒ Accessibility through our award-winning Hamad International Airport, home to the reputable Qatar galleries, and music and heritage centers, Qatar fosters a curiosity for art and creativity. Airways, and a strategically located aviation hub serving over 50 airlines Qatar also provides residents, and especially students, with various educational facilities ƒƒ Exciting sporting facilities, including the iconic stadiums and sports centers preparing to host the and resources, such as libraries and research labs. FIFA World Cup 2022. 28

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