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Best international school in Doha. AWIS - Al Wataniya International School is a primary school for students from 3 to 11 years of age. AWIS A leading primary school catering to the educational needs of international students in Doha, Qatar. Welcome to AWIS - Al Wataniya International School The learning community that cares Our Staff Fees Enrol Now Our vision is to nurture and empower successful global leaders through inspired learning Our school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally. We offer a well-rounded curriculum and a supportive community to help every child reach their full potential. Read More Latest News Alice the Musical 19 May 2025 An unforgettable journey to wonderland, brought to life through the amazing acting, singing and dancing of over 50 AWIS students. More Outstanding PIRLS 2021 results 2 November 2023 AWIS students excel in the PIRLS worldwide assessment of reading skills for 9 year olds More Requirements for Joining an International School 1 December 2022 Learn in advance all the paperwork required to join an international school in Qatar More

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We have a number of school policies in place to document our procedures and expectations across the school. Policies We have a number of school policies in place to document our procedures and expectations across the school. Those most relevant to parents are listed below. SCHOOL Why Choose AWIS Ethos, Vision and Mission Community Timings and School Day Uniform Policies You are welcome to contact the School Office if you need any explanation or greater clarity. The following documents are available for download: Anti-bullying Policy .pdf Download PDF • 745KB Behaviour Guidelines - Students Yrs.1 to 2 .pdf Download PDF • 133KB Behaviour Guidelines - Students Yrs.3 to 6 .pdf Download PDF • 163KB Behaviour Policy .pdf Download PDF • 730KB Communication and Complaints Policy .pdf Download PDF • 837KB Late Arrivals Policy .pdf Download PDF • 682KB Late Collection Policy .pdf Download PDF • 763KB Student Safety Policy .pdf Download PDF • 711KB Student Sickness Policy .pdf Download PDF • 2.81MB Uniform Policy .pdf Download PDF • 677KB

Best small international school in Doha. EYFS curriculum, delivered in English, by UK qualified teachers. Why Choose AWIS At the end of the day, the "right" choice depends upon your own personal priorities, first impressions of the environment and the quality of the staff, and of course word-of-mouth. SCHOOL Why Choose AWIS Ethos, Vision and Mission Community Timings and School Day Uniform Policies A small school with a big heart! Choosing a school is hard! The quantity and quality of information available varies from school to school, making direct comparisons difficult. We believe AWIS is worthy of inclusion on any shortlist of schools to consider in detail. Below are just some of the factors that make us stand out from the crowd: Caring & Supportive Environment The ethos of AWIS is to create an enjoyable, open and collaborative environment where children, their families and staff feel secure, valued, confident and independent. We work closely with our parents to forge a strong home/school relationship through effective communication to ensure the needs of students are consistently met. Visit us to experience the caring, family-friendly environment for yourself! Truly International Education We provide a truly international learning environment, with over 50 nationalities represented across the student body and no one nationality dominating. International mindedness is a specific personal learning goal for all students. Exciting Curriculum First and foremost, we follow a UK-style curriculum. However, we additionally use the International Primary Curriculum (which is also used by over 200 schools in the UK) to ensure a modern, child-centered approach to learning that is integrated across subjects. Great Location We are very convenient for parents living / working in The Pearl, Lusail, West Bay and Qatar University areas. Value for money School fees in Doha vary tremendously - however, be warned that high fees are not necessarily an indicator of high academic standards! At approximately QR31,000 per year (see our school fees page for details), our fees are very modest by both Qatar and UK/international standards. The highest cost for any school is driven by the quality of the staff. Any visit to AWIS will quickly assure you that our teaching staff are world-class, motivated and well-led. See the report on our latest TIMMS results (a worldwide benchmarking study) for an example of AWIS academic achievement. Our classrooms are light and airy, playgrounds are shaded, and we have plenty of greenery and open space for the children to play: a delightful environment for Primary School students (ages 3 to 11 years old) to study, play and develop. Why not contact us to arrange a visit , so you can see for yourself?

All stakeholders - parents, staff, student body and external groups - are valued.. Community We strive to engage all stakeholders in the development of our learning community. Input of ideas, feedback are always welcome, and there are opportunities to become directly involved through volunteer work. SCHOOL Why Choose AWIS Ethos, Vision and Mission Community Timings and School Day Uniform Policies Promoting a caring, international learning community is one of our core beliefs Input of ideas and feedback from community stakeholders are always welcome, and there are opportunities to become directly involved through volunteer work: Friends of AWIS Friends of AWIS is a volunteer association of parents, who share ideas and utilise their different skills to enrich school life and the learning opportunities available to our students. They meet periodically throughout the year, with a selection of senior staff also in attendance, to discuss the development of the school, opportunities for further development, and ways in which they can contribute. As an AWIS parent, this is a great way to get involved in the way the school runs and develops. Family Fun Day This is our annual school fair, and a major event on the school calendar each year (covid permitting). The activities, competitions and games are always a big hit with the students, while their parents enjoy the wide selection of international food stalls and arts & crafts stalls. This is a fantastic day for the AWIS community to come together for an enjoyable day out, and celebrate the truly international flavour of the school. Student Leaders The Student Leaders comprise our Head Boy and Head Girl , assisted by several deputies. They fulfil an important role in the school, representing the entire student body to ensure their voices are heard at AWIS and they have an active say in aspects of how the school operates. They are also assigned tasks around the school, to actively empower them and develop their leadership skills. If you have visited us, you may well have been given a guided school tour by one of them!

School uniform requirements, and details of how to purchase. Uniform We do have a school uniform, and ask all parents to assist us in encouraging students to embrace it with pride and enthusiasm. All clothing items are available for purchase from the School Office. SCHOOL Why Choose AWIS Ethos, Vision and Mission Community Timings and School Day Uniform Policies Please label all items of clothing with your child’s name. Our School Uniform Policy is outlined below: Main Uniform White school polo shirt Navy shorts or trousers Navy skirt, pinafore or skort Navy and white checked dress during the summer Navy blue school jumper Black shoes with white socks PE Uniform This is to be worn on PE days only: Navy blue school t-shirt White shorts Navy tracksuit bottoms Navy school jumper Trainers with white socks House Team Uniform All children are allocated to a House, and the parents notified of its name and colour (if in doubt, please contact the School Office). A few days throughout the year are set aside for House Competition Days, when students should wear House coloured polo shirt White shorts Navy school jumper Trainers with white socks

Timings and format of a typical school day, including parent pick-up and drop-off. Timings and School Day The school operates from Sunday to Thursday during term time. There are three terms per year, with the long summer break typically from late June until late August. SCHOOL Why Choose AWIS Ethos, Vision and Mission Community Timings and School Day Uniform Policies Drop-off is 06:45 to 07:10. Drop-off and Pick-up The school gates open at 06:45 each morning. Please do not drop your children off before then, as they will be unable to enter the premises and we do not have staff available to supervise them. Students arriving after 07.10 are considered late, and will have missed registration. Please report to the School Office, where staff will add him/her to the class register for the day. Note that timings are staggered to reduce traffic congestion, so we appreciate parents doing their best to abide by the following guidelines: Foundation Stage: Arrive 06:45 to 07:10 Depart 13:00 to 13:15 Years 1 to 6: Arrive 06:45 to 07:10 Depart 13:45 to 14:00 For security, all children must be collected by an adult who has previously been registered with the school as authorised to collect. This information is part of our Application Form. If you need to authorise additional people to collect your child, or change this data in any way, please call the School Office so we can make suitable arrangements. Please make all reasonable efforts to collect your children on time at the end of the school day, as staff supervising them have to leave for other tasks. However, we fully understand that, on occassion, circumstances intervene! If you are running a bit late to collect, we would appreciate a phone call to the School Office , so we can make the necessary arrangements for supervision of your child beyond normal working hours. Collecting Your Child Mid-morning We recognise there is an occasional need to collect children during the school day - for example, for a doctor's appointment. In such a case, please visit the School Office where staff will document the reason for early collection and give you a permission slip. This slip should then be given to the class teacher when collecting your child from the classroom. After School Club We offer an After School Club to Foundation Stage students, as teaching finishes earlier for the youngest children. This keeps them safe, busy and entertained from 13.00 (when Foundation Stage finishes) until 14.00 (when Years 1 - 6 finish) so that parents can collect siblings at the same time. Note that there is a nominal charge for this service. Absences If your child is going to be absent for one or more days then, regardless of the reason, we would appreciate notification of the dates and a brief explanation. We use this to update registers and to ensure that the School Office and the Class Teachers are both aware of any children not expected in school. School Office Normal hours for the School Office are 06.45 until 14.30 during term time, for Sunday until Thursday. During school holidays, the office works reduced hours of 08.00 until 12.00, from Sunday until Thursday. It is completely closed during statutory holidays (for example, Eid) and at very quiet periods. The office is always closed every Friday and Saturday. Typical School Day Foundation Stage The school day for our Foundation Stage children begins with drop-off between 06:45 and 07:15. Parents are welcome to accompany their children into the Foundation Stage area to help them settle in. A staff member is on duty each morning to greet and receive students, while teachers use this time to prepare for the day ahead. We understand that some younger children may take time to adjust, and we encourage parents to work closely with our staff to ensure a happy and smooth start to the day. Developing independence is a key focus of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) programme. From the outset, children are guided on how to organise themselves for class, fostering confidence and self-sufficiency. The daily schedule includes two half-hour breaks, with time allocated for eating during each break. As we do not have a cafeteria on site, children are required to bring a packed lunch from home. Foundation Stage finishes at 13:00. At the end of the school day, children are encouraged to tidy up their belongings and ensure they have everything they need for home. An After School Club is available from 13:00 to 14:00, offering supervised care and activities. This service requires additional payment. This allows parents with siblings in older year groups to collect children at the same time. Year 1 to Year 6 Children in Years 1-6 can be dropped off from 06:45, with pick-up from 13:45. The school day is structured to provide engaging learning opportunities, with registers taken promptly at 07:20 and lessons beginning at 07:30. The school day includes three breaks: A 5-minute snack break at 08:25. A 45-minute break at 10:05, where children have 30 minutes to eat and 15 minutes for outdoor play. A 20-minute break for eating at 12:30. As there is no cafeteria on-site, children need to bring a packed lunch each day. After School Club runs daily from 14:00 to 15:00 at an additional cost. We also offer a range of Extra Curricula Activities (ECA's) - see here . Transport Please be aware that the school does not operate a school bus. We have, in the past, facilitated parents and companies wishing to organise a transport service to/from a specific housing compound and/or a specific employer. No such bus services are currently operating. If anybody wishes to organise a transport service, we are happy to assist by putting relevant parents in contact. Please contact the School Office as a first step. Term Dates 2024-25 .pdf Download PDF • 707KB

See how our ethos, vision and mission guide everything we do, including daily learning goals. Ethos, Vision and Mission We aim to provide a holistic education which will enable all students to fulfil their potential, within a motivating and supportive learning environment. We are committed to developing close and respectful connections with our host country, while embracing international perspectives. SCHOOL Why Choose AWIS Ethos, Vision and Mission Community Timings and School Day Uniform Policies Our vision is to nurture and empower successful global leaders through inspired learning. Our Mission We aim to provide a holistic education which will enable all students to fulfil their potential, within a motivating and supporting environment. We are committed to developing close and respectful connections with our host country, while embracing international perspectives. Our Core Values Foster a love of learning Unfold inquisitive minds in order to make connections Be respectful, empathetic and respectful Embrace collaboration in order to achieve Develop international mindedness Care and support for our community

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