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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

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?

Amy Byrne Yr.4 Class Teacher

Preethi Subbaraman Finance & HR Manager

Explore our School Calendar to stay updated on important dates and events. Access our Calendar now to plan your school year effectively! Calendar Our calendar of upcoming events. 31 August 2025 - First day of Term 1 for students 26 October 2025 - 30 October 2025 School closed - Half Term break 17 December 2025 - Last day of Term 1 5 January 2026 - First day of Term 2 8 February 2026 - 12 February 2026 National Sports Day and Half term 12 March 2026 - Last day of Term 2 2025-26 Term Dates - approved by MoEHE .pdf Download PDF • 728KB

Mohamed Abdelgalil Elsayed Refaei Gardener

Shonagh Al Barbary FS2 Class Teacher & Early Years Lead

Assessment The school does not set out to be academically selective so has no minimum entry requirements as such. All applicants are assessed in a manner appropriate to their age to ensure they are ready for school, will benefit from (and contribute to) the learning environment we offer, and can be fitted in to a class appropriate to their stage of development. ADMISSIONS Requirements Application Process Assessment School Fees AWIS is an international school that welcomes applicants from all cultures and academic abilities. Foundation Stage For students entering Foundation Stage (3 and 4 year olds) , we are looking for sufficient social skills and maturity to be ready to leave the home environment and enter formal schooling. Teachers will sit with the child, chat to them, and observe them undertake some simple tasks. We are looking for the ability to separate from parents, follow simple instructions, and interact with others. Primary Students For students entering the school in higher year groups, we are assessing their existing abilities in English (spoken and written) and Mathematics, as well as their social skills. There is no pass or fail cut-off, but we have to ensure students are placed in a cohort appropriate to their needs or, in certain cases, are provided with the additional support after joining the school to close any gaps identified in their skills. Expectations We emphasise that we have high expectations of all our students. Given their young age, this places a corresponding obligation on their parents to model exemplary behaviour and partner with the school to nurture the development of these young people. With that in mind, the admissions process is designed to look for the following traits in applicants: Eagerness to learn . With the right attitude and determination, any student can achieve Rounded education . We are looking for students willing to work hard and contribute to all aspects of school life, including academic, sporting, cultural and social. Teamwork . Our curriculum emphasises collaborative learning, a skill that research has shown to be essential for future success. Application form .pdf Download PDF • 264KB

Njoud Nazzal Head of Arabic

Halima Lorgat FS2 Class Teacher

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!

Regular assessment of individual progress is a cornerstone of ensuring teaching is constantly adapted to the changing needs of individual students. Student Assessment If we do not know where children are starting from, how can we tell where they have reached? And if we do not know where they have reached, how can we tell the progress they have made? LEARNING Year Groups Curriculum Learning Approach Student Assessment Extra-Curricula Activities Anyone who is interested in children’s learning has to be interested in assessment. Tracking Student Progress Regular assessment of individual progress is a cornerstone of ensuring teaching is constantly adapted to the changing needs of individual students. Assessment at AWIS includes a mix of formative and summative assessment; each allows us to gather a range of important data that is used to continually improve the teaching and learning happening in school. Summative Assessment identifies the standard of attainment at a particular point in time e.g. end of unit, term or year. We use this information to track progress and report back to parents. We firmly believe, however, that the overall purpose of assessment is to improve standards, not merely measure them. Formative Assessment is an integral part of our teaching and learning program and is an invaluable tool to promote effective further learning. This form of assessment is continual and enables us to set targets, whether class, group or individual, for further development to take place. Reporting Termly reports keep parents regularly appraised of the progress of their child, assessed against the National Curriculum of England. Our Parent-Teacher Conferences, give our parents the opportunity for one-on-one feedback and discussion with their child's teachers. Benchmarking We use periodic external assessments to benchmark our own internal data against the wider world. This ensures the attainment grades we issue are comparable to those issued by other international schools. Each year, all our students in Years 2, 4 and 6 sit standardised Cognitive Abilities Tests (CAT4) administered by GL Assessment. These assessments will be conducted in school and will cover verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning which will provide an objective perspective on potential student achievement. Results provide very specific benchmarking data on where each child is in their learning, and how this compares with their contemporaries, both within Qatar and the wider world. We use this data to validate our own assessment decisions, to ensure we are being accurate and objective when measuring student attainment and progress. The school also participates in the TIMSS and PERLS benchmarking studies. These collect comparative worldwide data on student attainment, once every 4 years. An article on our excellent results in the most recent tests can be found here .