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Outstanding PIRLS 2021 results Published: 2 November 2023 AWIS students excel in the PIRLS worldwide assessment of reading skills for 9 year olds Background to PIRLS The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is an international assessment of the reading and literacy achievement of 9 year old children, taken in 57 countries around the world. The assessment focuses on three aspects of reading: the purposes, the process of comprehension, and the behaviours and attitudes towards reading. PIRLS is administered every 5 years, and Qatar has participated since 2006. These results relate to the 2021 assessment: these results have just been released to participating schools by the Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education. AWIS Participation AWIS has participated in PIRLS twice: 2016 and 2021. In the most recent round (2021), one class of 24 students participated in the assessment. The table below shows the average PIRLS result scores for AWIS, compared with others: Worldwide: 500 Qatar Community Schools: 496 Qatar international schools: 516 AWIS: 577 The data clearly shows an outstanding result for AWIS - well done to all the teaching staff, students and parents involved!The full report can be downloaded below. Reading and Literacy at AWIS At AWIS, English is a key component of our curriculum and all class teachers are native speakers of English. Our core curriculum is the National Curriculum of England, supplemented by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). More details can be found on our curriculum page . AWIS PIRLS Assessment Report - 2021 .pdf Download PDF • 409KB

Ciara Dougan Key Stage 2 & ICT Curriculum Lead

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

Dema Salem HR & MoEHE Liaison

Archana B K Cleaner

Njoud Nazzal Head of Arabic

The curriculum is enhanced by a wide range of additional activities (ECA's). Extra-Curricula Activities We offer a mixture of teacher led activities and activities provided by external providers, to ensure there is something of interest for everybody. Activities change from time-to-time, while others are seasonal. LEARNING Year Groups Curriculum Learning Approach Student Assessment Extra-Curricula Activities Gain "real world" skills through a range of activities. We offer a range of varied and frequently changing Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA's). Typical examples are shown below: Internal ECA's Our teacher led activities are provided free of charge for our Year 1 - 6 students and are driven by our educational goals. These activities typically take place between 14:00 and 15:00, and are run by our dedicated teaching staff. They are not held every school week but are usually delivered in blocks of five weeks to allow for a variety of opportunities throughout the year. Children are limitted to enroling in no more than one teacher led activity, as places are limited. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Typical examples include football, sports, ICT skills and singing. External ECA's Extra-Curricular Activities are also provided by various outside agencies, and come at an additional cost. The choice of activities is diverse, catering to the varied interests of our students, and providing opportunities for them to explore new skills and hobbies. Examples from the past include: Fitness Funsters WeDo 2.0 Tennis & Badminton Martial Arts Ballet Science

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: AWIS POLICY for Behaviour - v7 .pdf Download PDF • 460KB Student-friendly Behaviour Guidelines: Years 1 to 2 - v4 .pdf Download PDF • 80KB

Justina De Gala Teaching Assistant FS

Sarah Cameron Event Planning Coordinator

School Fees School fees are low compared to many international schools in Doha. We provide excellent value for money, when considering the quality of the teaching staff and the high level of education provided. ADMISSIONS Requirements Application Process Assessment School Fees Our fees are regulated by the Ministry of Education, and subject to change from time-to-time. One-Off Payments A QR500 Application and Assessment Fee is paid at the time your child is assessed for a place. A Registration Fee is paid at the time you accept the offer of a school place. The amount is: QR2,000 for Foundation Stage (KG) and Year 1 QR2,300 for Years 2 to 6 Recurring Payments The Annual Tuition Fee is split into 3 Term Fees, calculated pro rata on the number of days in each term. The Term Fees are invoiced one month before the start of the term, and are due by the first day of the term. The Annual Tuition Fee is: QR27,316 per year for Foundation Stage (KG) QR31,185 per year for Years 1 to 6 Additional incidental charges will be invoiced as required. All invoices are issued in advance, with payment in full required during the first week of the term they relate to. School fee schedule 2025 - 2026 .pdf Download PDF • 224KB MoEHE Approved Fees Academic Year 2025 - 2026 .pdf Download PDF • 183KB

Children are grouped into Year Groups and Key Stages, in accordance with the English National Curriculum Year Groups Children are placed in Year Groups, according to age. These Year Groups range from Foundation Stage 1 for the youngest children (3-4 year olds) to Year 6 ( for 10-11 year olds) LEARNING Year Groups Curriculum Learning Approach Student Assessment Extra-Curricula Activities Our Year Groups align with the English National Curriculum. As a Primary School, our children range in age from 3 to 11 years of age. Under the English National Curriculum, children are assigned to Year Groups according to their age. This is similar to 'Grades' in the U.S. system, but does not align exactly. Year Groups are further grouped into Key Stages, as follows: Foundation Stage 1 and 2: Early Years Year 1 to Year 2: Key Stage 1 Year 3 to Year 6: Key Stage 2 We typically have 2 parrallel classes per Year Group. So by child age, this becomes: 3 - 4 years old: Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) / Early Years 4 - 5 years old: Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) / Early Years 5 - 6 years old: Year 1 / Key Stage 1 6 - 7 years old: Year 2 / Key Stage 1 7 - 8 years old: Year 3 / Key Stage 2 8 - 9 years old: Year 4 / Key Stage 2 9 - 10 years old: Year 5 / Key Stage 2 10 - 11 years old: Year 6 / Key Stage 2