COMPASS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DOHA Committed to Educat<strong>in</strong>g and Nurtur<strong>in</strong>g Students towards Responsible Global Citizenship 24 02 | December <strong>2018</strong> | T H E TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success
THE <strong>10</strong> BEST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN QATAR <strong>2018</strong> T R <strong>The</strong> Nord Anglia Education School is built on quality teach<strong>in</strong>g and recruits only the best teachers from around the world, dedicated to provid<strong>in</strong>g an exceptional education for every child. Ambition is the key that may be hard-wired <strong>in</strong>to our DNA; however, it only becomes activated when properly stimulated. Ambition and positivity are features of human nature that are recognized <strong>in</strong> our parents, our teachers, and our peers. <strong>The</strong>se attributes are nurtured <strong>in</strong> many children as they move through their formative years and drives them to greatness <strong>in</strong> their field. As part of the Nord Anglia family of <strong>in</strong>ternational schools, Compass <strong>International</strong> School Doha drives the same ambition towards each student’s education. This British <strong>International</strong> school is located over three campuses with over seventy nationalities and provides global opportunities for all its students. Established <strong>in</strong> 2006, the 1600 strong school has l<strong>in</strong>ks with over fifty-five partner schools across the world and a global campus of fifty-five thousand students. With the location <strong>in</strong> Doha, <strong>Qatar</strong>, it is an <strong>International</strong> School with campuses located <strong>in</strong> Gharaffa, Mad<strong>in</strong>at Khalifa, and Rayyan. Gharaffa and Rayyan Campuses cater for children from Early Years 1 to Year 6 (3 to 11 years old) whilst Mad<strong>in</strong>at Khalifa Campus is a Primary and Secondary School from Year 1 to Year 13 (5 to 18 years old). <strong>The</strong> school provides an excellent education for local families look<strong>in</strong>g for a British style education. At Compass <strong>International</strong> School Doha, our philosophy is all about how teachers and support teams encourage children to Be Ambitious. This philosophy runs through the very core of school life prepar<strong>in</strong>g students for future success and encourag<strong>in</strong>g them to be motivated <strong>in</strong> all areas of their life. <strong>The</strong> school strives to achieve the same ambition of develop<strong>in</strong>g lifelong learners <strong>in</strong> all its students. Accreditations and Associations Compass <strong>International</strong> School Doha has been awarded accreditation from <strong>The</strong> School Evaluation Department of the School Evaluation Institute, <strong>Qatar</strong>. As CISD is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, its students benefit from unique partnerships with <strong>The</strong> Juilliard School for the perform<strong>in</strong>g arts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as it perta<strong>in</strong>s to STEAM along with UNICEF to help the students become global citizens. <strong>The</strong> school does not stop there and offers a Masters Programme with K<strong>in</strong>gs College London. Furthermore, the follow<strong>in</strong>g associations accredit the school: • French Bil<strong>in</strong>gual Immersion Classes – Rayyan Campus • Dutch Language – Gharaffa Campus • <strong>International</strong> Primary Curriculum – a thematic approach to learn<strong>in</strong>g with the English National Curriculum for English and Mathematics • IBDP –<strong>International</strong> Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Compass <strong>International</strong> School Doha is an approved Council of British <strong>International</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> (COBIS) member. Be<strong>in</strong>g a Member is a clear mark of quality with<strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>ternational school’s network and this association is someth<strong>in</strong>g that the school community is proud of. <strong>The</strong> school is accredited by various others such as Edexcel, Cambridge <strong>International</strong> Exam<strong>in</strong>ations, LanguageOne, British <strong>Schools</strong> <strong>in</strong> the Middle East, <strong>The</strong> <strong>International</strong> Baccalaureate, and <strong>The</strong> Duke of Ed<strong>in</strong>burgh’s <strong>International</strong> Awards. About the Resolute Curriculum <strong>The</strong> school provides a stimulat<strong>in</strong>g education <strong>in</strong> a welcom<strong>in</strong>g school environment. Its curriculum is divided <strong>in</strong>to the follow<strong>in</strong>g programmes: Early Years With the power of two <strong>in</strong>ternational programmes Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS) and <strong>International</strong> Primary Curriculum (IPC), the student forms the base of successful and relevant learn<strong>in</strong>g and provide the necessary tools and challenges to support all children at an <strong>in</strong>dividual level, throughout their learn<strong>in</strong>g journey. Primary Years <strong>The</strong> classes allow young children to explore the wonders of read<strong>in</strong>g and mathematics, as well as art, history, geography, music, sport, technology and science. <strong>The</strong> dedicated teachers also work tirelessly to create an environment <strong>in</strong> which every child feels supported and <strong>in</strong>cluded, and <strong>in</strong> which they learn to respect others and open their eyes to the world. <strong>The</strong> classroom curriculum is complemented by visits and trips to locations <strong>in</strong> the local area and beyond. Lower Secondary - Key Stage 3 <strong>The</strong> curriculum expands the student’s knowledge of a wide range of subjects while encourag<strong>in</strong>g them to analyze and make connections between them. <strong>The</strong> curriculum at lower T H E TM NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success | December <strong>2018</strong> | 25 02