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Discover the Admissions Requirements and Process for our school. Register your interest now to start your international school journey with us. Admissions Detailed information on how to become part of the AWIS community, from the application process to booking a school tour. ADMISSIONS Requirements Application Process Assessment School Fees The first step to register your interest with us, is to fill out an Expression of Interest Form. Register We accept children from 3 to 11 years of age. The Admissions Team is busiest during April to May each year, but we do accept applications year round. For most year groups, we have more applicants than we have available spaces, so you are encouraged to apply early. 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. Register Your Interest Complete our very brief, online Expression of Interest Form , and our Registration Team will reach out to you to answer any questions and (if appropriate) arrange a tour. Register Your Interest Further details... Requirements Paperwork and other requirements needed before a student can start at AWIS More School Fees School fees are highly competitive compared to other Doha international schools of similar quality. More Application Process Our streamlined enquiry process starts with filling out our short, online Expression of Interest form More Assessment Guidance for parents on our admissions tests. Expectations and what we are looking for. More

Explore Learning at AWIS. Discover how international best practices and Qatar's unique identity shape our school! Learning Learning at AWIS is underpinned by a strong sense of purpose. This is guided by three simple observations: We must incorporate international best practice We must respect and reflect Qatar’s unique identity Qatar’s future is international LEARNING Year Groups Curriculum Learning Approach Student Assessment Extra-Curricula Activities We have a strong sense of purpose, and a commitment to best-practice International Best Practice Our curriculum learns from and develops upon best practice in teaching methods and curriculum development from around the world. Considerable progress has been made in recent years on how children learn. Work in areas such as multiple intelligences, emotional involvement, left brain / right brain learning etc. have created new opportunities to develop dynamic and effective learning environments. Qatar’s Unique Identity We teach Arabic language to all students, whether Qatari or foreign. Teaching is streamed according to Arabic language ability, ensuring Qatari students are taught the above in Arabic while non-Arabs are taught separately in English. Qatari history and culture are taught to all students. Qatar’s Future is International Qatar is geographically small, but an increasingly significant player in world markets. Our curriculum stresses international mindedness and is designed to appeal to both, nationals and expatriates. Further details... Year Groups Children are grouped into Year Groups and Key Stages, in accordance with the English National Curriculum More Student Assessment Regular assessment of individual progress is a cornerstone of ensuring teaching is constantly adapted to the changing needs of individual students. More Curriculum National Curriculum of England supplemented by the IEYC / IPC and the national requirements for the teaching of Arabic and Islamic Studies. More Extra-Curricula Activities The curriculum is enhanced by a wide range of additional activities (ECA's). More Learning Approach Our learning approach is child-centred and supportive. Our international curriculum emphasises the development of skills and understanding of concepts. More

Explore our comprehensive student pages to find detailed information on our students and their experiences at the school. Students 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. STUDENTS Awards and Incentives House System School Day Student Council A truly international student body, ranged from 3 to 11 years of age 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. Student Diversity We are proud of the diversity and inclusivity of our student body. Over 50 countries are represented from around the world, with no single nationality dominating the mix. This creates the vibrant, truly international learning environment where our students can excel academically in an inclusive, tolerant community. Further details... Awards and Incentives We celebrate student learning, developing a positive and ambitious learning environment More Student Council The Student Council ensures student opinions are heard, while developing important leadership skills More House System A 'House System' is used to encourage camaraderie and healthy competition More School Day What to expect in school on a day-to-day basis More

Student Council At AWIS, we believe in empowering students to be leaders, decision-makers, and active participants in their school community. The Student Council is a vital part of this, providing children with opportunities to develop key life skills while making meaningful contributions to school life. STUDENTS Awards and Incentives House System School Day Student Council Student Council ensure student opinions are heard, while developing important leadership skills. During Term 1, students from Years 2 to 6 are given the opportunity to put themselves forward for a Student Council role within their class. Interested students will tell their class why they think they would make a good Student Councillor. The class will then vote to decide the two Student Councillors. After the Student Council elections have taken place, management and Key Stage 2 teachers will decide who they think will be a suitable Head Boy or Head Girl. These individuals will support the Student Councillors. Why Student Council? Our Student Council fulfils an important role in the school, including: Providing a platform for students to have a voice in the decision-making processes within the school. They can express their opinions, needs, and concerns. Giving students the opportunity to develop leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Allowing children to have input into the organisation of events, activities, and initiatives that help build a sense of community within the school. Teaching accountability, as students are entrusted with making decisions that affect their peers and the school community. Qualities We Look For The qualities we look for in our Student Councillors are: Initiative and commitment Reliability and good time management Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) Good organisational skills (personal and teamwork) Perseverance and determination Responsibility and leadership The confidence to bring ideas to the table and the maturity to accept decisions Being approachable and aware of the needs of students across the school A SMILE ! Our Expectations Our expectations of the Head Boy and Head Girl are: To act as role models for students and promote the ethos of AWIS. To represent the school as the students' ‘public face,’ including meeting important visitors and attending external events. To speak at events where students, teachers, and parents are present. To write articles documenting student life in the school. To work closely with the Principal and the management team to develop and improve the school’s practices and environment. To lead the Student Council and ensure all duties across the school are upheld

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

Discover AWIS Doha's comprehensive school uniform guide, including easy purchasing options. Ensure your child is ready with our high-quality uniforms today! Uniform School uniform requirements, and details of how to purchase. 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 Purchasing Uniform All school uniform is held in stock at the school. It can be purchased from the School Office, where sample are available to try for size and fit. We also offer discounted uniform packs. These include essential items, sold together as a discounted pack, to assist new students in easily meeting the uniform requirements. For further details, please contact the School Office .

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

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

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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 .

Njoud Nazzal Head of Arabic