Certificate of Appreciation for 2024-25

A Milestone for AWIS: Honoured by the Ministry of Education & Higher Education

We are thrilled to announce that on 28 September 2025, at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Education & Higher Education in Qatar, our Principal, Ms Sharon Kay, accepted on behalf of Al Wataniya International School (AWIS a White Flag Award. This is a Certificate of Appreciation recognising the school for having no complaints referred to the Ministry during the 2024–2025 academic year, and no sanctions applied. 

This award and recognition reflects the strong partnership and mutual trust between AWIS and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and affirms our ongoing commitment to excellence, integrity, and compliance with Ministry requirements.

What this honour means for AWIS

This Certificate of Appreciation is more than a token—it is a public affirmation that we have worked diligently and responsibly to implement all Ministry rules and guidelines, embedding them into our daily practices. It recognises that AWIS operates to the high standards expected in Qatar’s educational landscape, in full cooperation with the national regulatory framework.

To achieve this, our teams—teachers, administrative staff, support staff, and leadership—have all played their part. It demonstrates that our systems for governance, quality assurance, policy application, and ongoing review are robust and effective.

Reflecting our culture of quality, care, and compliance

At AWIS we believe that providing an exceptional British-curriculum education in Qatar involves more than strong academic results. It requires attention to all the structural, regulatory, pastoral, and operational dimensions of schooling. This certificate reflects that we have succeeded not only in the “visible” educational outcomes but also behind the scenes—ensuring that our policies, procedures, child protection measures, health and safety, record-keeping, stakeholder communication, and compliance practices meet or exceed expectations.

Moreover, such recognition strengthens our standing as a trustworthy and responsible institution in Doha’s educational community. It is a reassurance to parents, students, staff, and regulators alike that AWIS is performing with integrity, mindfulness, and consistency.

A tribute to the AWIS community

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and thanks to everyone who made this possible:

• Ms Sharon Kay, for leading by example, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• All academic and administrative staff, whose diligence, professionalism, and attention to detail ensure our policies are lived out daily

• The support teams (facilities, ICT, health & safety, clerical, maintenance) whose work underpins safe, lawful, and smooth operations

• Our students and parents, whose cooperation, respect, and understanding support the consistent implementation of expectations

• Our governance bodies and school leadership, who maintain oversight, monitor quality, and guide strategic alignment

• The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar.

This recognition belongs to all of us, as a community united in our mission to "nurture and empower successful global leaders through inspired learning".

Looking ahead with confidence

While we celebrate this meaningful achievement, we also look forward with renewed determination. The landscape of school regulation, policy, and educational expectations is always evolving—and AWIS is committed to staying ahead. We will continue to review, refine, and elevate our practices so that future years continue to reflect our integrity, excellence, and partnership with Qatari educational authorities.

To our parents, students, staff, and partners: thank you for trusting us on this journey. We are delighted to share this success with you, and we remain steadfast in our mission: to deliver a world-class primary education, rooted in care, rigour, and compliance.

Together, as the AWIS community, we look forward to many more years of distinction, growth, and service.