Qatar Academy
Address
PO Box 1129, Doha, Qatar
Tel: (+974) 482 6666
Fax: (+974) 480 2769/481 2401
qataracademy@qf.org.qa
www.qataracademy.edu.qa
School Summary:
International, IB,UK curricula.
GCSE, IGCSE, IB exams.
870 students, 3-19 yrs.
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Qatar Academy was founded in 1996 under the auspices of the Qatar
Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. It occupies
a world-class, purpose-built facility on located on the outskirts
of Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Qatar Academy is one of the largest English speaking schools in
Doha with a student enrolment of over 870 from pre-school to grade
12. It comprises of the Primary School - which takes students from
Pre-School 3 to grade 5 - and the Senior School - which takes students
from grade 6 to grade 12.
Qatar Academy is developing an international curriculum that incorporates
the culture, language and influences of the host country. The senior
school offers the IB Diploma programme and the Primary School is
implementing the Primary Years Programme, with authorization expected
in 2004. The senior school implemented the Middle Years Programme
from September 2003.
The campus includes state-of-the-art science laboratories, fully
equipped technology suites, arts suites, a sports complex with 50-metre
pool, a first-class performing arts auditorium, and libraries with
full multi-media facilities. The Academy offers small class sizes,
spacious classrooms, and a well-qualified and experienced expatriate
faculty. Educational support services to Qatar Academy are provided
by The Learning Center, located on the same campus.
The Qatar Academy is open to qualified students of all nationalities
regardless of race, color, religion or ethnic background.
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