The 10 Best International Schools in Qatar 2018

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“We want to be a global leader in providing accessible, experiential,
progressive learning experiences that prepare students for academic success
at the primary, intermediate, secondary and post-secondary education
levels.”
Established in 2006, Qatar Canadian School, now Blyth Academy Qatar is a renowned international
school that embraces diversity, celebrates differences in cultures and engages students in their learning. Blyth
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Academy is a global leader in providing students from Junior KG to 12 grade with safe, transformative,
experiential learning opportunities.
Blyth Academy Qatar is known for its diverse educational environment with students from 51 nations
enriching the experience for all students to function in a global society. Graduates of Blyth are equipped to
pursue post-secondary studies in Canada and internationally.
The Inception story
After several years of exploring and expanding the Alberta Programs of Study, the school applied for
accreditation from the Ministry of Education, Alberta Canada. In July of 2016, the school was acquired by
Blyth Academy headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Blyth Education has been delivering quality education for
over 30 years in Canada and abroad. In the session 2016-2017, Blyth received accreditation status from the
Ministry of Education of Alberta, and in 2018-2019 Blyth was elevated to Tier 3 accreditation.
Today BA continues to serve its learning community under the direction of the Ministry of Education, Qatar
in addition to operations as an Alberta Accredited International School. With a current enrolment of
approximately 390 students, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, the school’s vision is “To create, foster,
maintain, and act as a learning environment that embraces the curricula, pedagogy, and interactions that
develop compassionate, intelligent and creative problem solvers for our global future.”
The facility is now filled with a diverse population with many students from employees of CNAQ and UCQ.
However, the student body is becoming increasingly more diverse and includes a small number of local
students. The school continues to grow in popularity and functions at capacity.
A Rainbow of Offerings
Using the Alberta Education Program of Studies that is modified and augmented by the programs mandated
by the Qatari MoEd., BA offers academic programs to students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 to help
them have an overall development. The complementary timetable addresses local programming requirements
and options, including: Arabic Language studies, Islamic Studies and Qatar History courses coupled with
specialized options for CTF (e.g. Academic Literacy, Business Literacy, Theatre Arts, Nutritional Literacy,
and Digital Literacy) in the Junior High and a series of bundled CTS Modules for the options in the Senior
High (e.g., Business Foundations, computer studies, French and many online options are offered).
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