The 10 Best International Schools in Qatar 2018

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The Nord Anglia Education School is built on quality teaching and recruits only the best teachers from
around the world, dedicated to providing an exceptional education for every child.
Ambition is the key that may be hard-wired into our
DNA; however, it only becomes activated when
properly stimulated. Ambition and positivity are
features of human nature that are recognized in our parents,
our teachers, and our peers. These attributes are nurtured in
many children as they move through their formative years
and drives them to greatness in their field. As part of the
Nord Anglia family of international schools, Compass
International School Doha drives the same ambition
towards each student’s education. This British International
school is located over three campuses with over seventy
nationalities and provides global opportunities for all its
students.
Established in 2006, the 1600 strong school has links with
over fifty-five partner schools across the world and a global
campus of fifty-five thousand students. With the location in
Doha, Qatar, it is an International School with campuses
located in Gharaffa, Madinat Khalifa, and Rayyan.
Gharaffa and Rayyan Campuses cater for children from
Early Years 1 to Year 6 (3 to 11 years old) whilst Madinat
Khalifa Campus is a Primary and Secondary School from
Year 1 to Year 13 (5 to 18 years old).
The school provides an excellent education for local
families looking for a British style education. At Compass
International 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 preparing students for future success and
encouraging them to be motivated in all areas of their life.
The school strives to achieve the same ambition of
developing lifelong learners in all its students.
Accreditations and Associations
Compass International School Doha has been awarded
accreditation from The School Evaluation Department of
the School Evaluation Institute, Qatar. As CISD is part of
the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, its students
benefit from unique partnerships with The Juilliard School
for the performing arts, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT) as it pertains to STEAM along with
UNICEF to help the students become global citizens. The
school does not stop there and offers a Masters Programme
with Kings College London.
Furthermore, the following associations accredit the school:
• French Bilingual Immersion Classes – Rayyan Campus
• Dutch Language – Gharaffa Campus
• International Primary Curriculum – a thematic approach
to learning with the English National Curriculum for
English and Mathematics
• IBDP –International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Compass International School Doha is an approved Council
of British International Schools (COBIS) member. Being a
Member is a clear mark of quality within the international
school’s network and this association is something that the
school community is proud of. The school is accredited by
various others such as Edexcel, Cambridge International
Examinations, LanguageOne, British Schools in the Middle
East, The International Baccalaureate, and The Duke of
Edinburgh’s International Awards.
About the Resolute Curriculum
The school provides a stimulating education in a welcoming
school environment. Its curriculum is divided into the
following programmes:
Early Years
With the power of two international programmes Early
Years Foundation Stage curriculum (EYFS) and
International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the student forms
the base of successful and relevant learning and provide the
necessary tools and challenges to support all children at an
individual level, throughout their learning journey.
Primary Years
The classes allow young children to explore the wonders of
reading and mathematics, as well as art, history, geography,
music, sport, technology and science. The dedicated
teachers also work tirelessly to create an environment in
which every child feels supported and included, and in
which they learn to respect others and open their eyes to the
world. The classroom curriculum is complemented by visits
and trips to locations in the local area and beyond.
Lower Secondary - Key Stage 3
The curriculum expands the student’s knowledge of a wide
range of subjects while encouraging them to analyze and
make connections between them. The curriculum at lower
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