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Sadiyya Mohammed Teaching Assistant Key Stage 1

Archie San Pedro Facilities Coordinator

Rebecca Littlehales Deputy Head of Curriculum & Progress

School Report Card 2024-2025 Published: 1 August 2025 AWIS received an excellent School Report Card for the 2024-2025 academic year from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar. Discover stakeholder reflections on the school and how we compare to others. AWIS has received an excellent School Report Card for 2024–2025, confirming it as a high-performing school where students, parents and staff report very high levels of satisfaction. Report Card Background The School Report Card is produced each year by Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education as part of the national school evaluation system and is issued for all government and private schools. It draws heavily on the Comprehensive Educational Survey, which gathers feedback from teachers, students, parents and school leaders to monitor quality and support continuous improvement. For international schools like AWIS, the Report Card is published in English and allows direct comparison with the average results for all private schools in Qatar serving similar age ranges. It is issued annually, after the close of the academic year. How the data is collected The key indicators in the Report Card come from large-scale, anonymous questionnaires sent to students, teachers, parents and administrators across the country, ensuring that individual responses remain confidential. These surveys cover areas such as teaching quality, behaviour and safety, curriculum, leadership, facilities and the overall school climate, and are combined with information on learning outcomes and international assessments. For each question, the Ministry reports the percentage of respondents who give positive answers and compares the school’s results with the overall average for private schools, so strengths and priorities for development are easy to see. AWIS School Report Card 2024-2025 The report card is attached in full below. However, some of the key highlights are: Students’ views of AWIS The 2024–2025 Report Card shows exceptionally high levels of student satisfaction at AWIS: almost all students say they are proud of their school, feel safe, and rate the overall atmosphere as positive and respectful, significantly above the private-school average. Students report that classes in English, Mathematics and Science are enjoyable and that teachers actively involve them in lessons, with satisfaction scores at or close to 100% in many items. The report also highlights that students see AWIS as a school that listens to their opinions, encourages participation in activities and reinforces strong moral and Islamic values. Parents’ confidence in the school Parents express very strong confidence in AWIS: satisfaction with the quality of the curriculum, teaching professionalism and overall quality of education is extremely high and clearly above the average for private schools. The majority of parents say the school environment is positive and safe, that the school communicates effectively about students’ educational needs, and that the leadership takes parent feedback seriously. High percentages also state that their children enjoy coming to school and that, in general, they are satisfied with AWIS as their chosen primary school in Qatar. Staff perspectives and school culture Teachers give AWIS outstanding ratings for the quality of school leadership, organisation of the working environment, safety and security procedures, and the overall quality of teaching and learning outcomes. Satisfaction with professional development, recognition of strong practice and support from parents in students’ learning is also very high, reflecting a collaborative and professional culture. Overall teacher pride and general satisfaction with working at AWIS stand at or near 100%, reinforcing the picture of a stable, committed and well-supported staff. Learning environment, support and facilities The Report Card confirms that AWIS offers a safe and welcoming learning environment, with students and parents rating behaviour expectations and the school’s discipline policy as fair and effective. Levels of satisfaction with student services and homework practices are consistently above national private-school benchmarks. No students reported significant issues with bullying. Academic performance and international benchmarks Alongside survey indicators, the Report Card reports AWIS performance in TIMSS 2023, where the school achieved high scores in both Mathematics and Science at Grade 4, well above the overall average for schools in Qatar. See our earlier blog post for a full breakdown of the TIMMS 2023 results for AWIS. This external data supports earlier international results, such as PIRLS, and shows that AWIS is not only a happy school community but also one that delivers strong academic outcomes in core subjects. Conclusions The School Reprt Card shows the school to be a thriving learning environment, supportive of both students, parents and staff. In addition to excellent academic outcomes, it continues to live by its ethos of "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." For families seeking a British-curriculum primary school in Doha, the combination of high satisfaction and proven international achievement positions AWIS among the leading choices. School Report Card 2024-2025 .pdf Download PDF • 785KB

Ghada Salem Arabic Teacher

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 .

Perrie-Jay Morris Yr.2 Class Teacher

Certificate of Appreciation for 2024-25 Awarded by Ministry of Education and Higher Education Published: 28 September 2025 A "White Flag" Certificate of Appreciation received from Ministry of Education and Higher Education to recognise the school for receiving no complaints or violations during the 2024-25 academic year. 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. AWIS Certificate of Appreciation for no complaints or violations in 2024-25 .pdf Download PDF • 216KB

Lila Gurung Cleaner

Sharon Kay Principal The founding Principal of AWIS, with vast experience of international education and a long-term resident of Doha After graduating from Northern College of Education, now part of Aberdeen University, I started my teaching career in Scotland. In 1997, I accepted a teaching role in a large International School in Qatar. This opened up a world of diversity and differing cultures that I savour to this day. Qatar then became my ‘home-from-home’, and after a short period in Oman I was asked to return to be part of the founding team at AWIS. At AWIS we offer a distinct experience from other schools in Doha. We believe that a combination of the finest curriculum, an inclusive and supportive environment, an international focus, and the individual development of each and every child is the bedrock for instilling a love of learning that will challenge your child to develop new ways of thinking and encourage them to question their world. We will raise their expectations of their own future and empower them to influence the paths of others. We have created a learning community where our students are continually motivated by the challenging and diverse learning opportunities provided by our highly experienced teaching and support staff, and where our parents feel they are given sufficient information to support their child in school. We pride ourselves on our open door policy for parents and will always review and act on, when appropriate, concerns raised. The school delivers an all-round education for every child, placing the learner at the centre of everything we do. We look forward to you joining this journey with us. Kind regards Sharon Kay Principal

AWIS Book Day 2026 Reading is dreaming with open eyes. Published: 23 April 2026 Students dressed up as their favourite literary characters to celebrate our love of books and reading here at AWIS. Happy World Book Day from Al Wataniya International School.

Lucy Sturgeon Yr.6 Class Teacher