Discover the school daily schedule, including timings for classes, parent pick-up/drop-off details, and more. 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. 2025-26 Term Dates - approved by MoEHE .pdf Download PDF • 728KB

Deborah Brady FS1 Class Teacher & ECA Coordinator

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!

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

Requirements Schools in Qatar are regulated by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, who impose certain rules on all schools regarding student admissions and the data that must be collected and shared with them. ADMISSIONS Requirements Application Process Assessment School Fees Paperwork and other requirements to join AWIS Applying to AWIS At the time of application, all we require is the completed online Expression of Interest Form . This gives us sufficient information to begin the application process. Your child's details and contact information are entered in to our admissions system, and with this we can commence the application process . New to Qatar At the time of application, we try to be as flexible as possible with parents. This is especially true of parents who are still planning their move to Qatar, or have only recently arrived. We do take in to accounts people's special circumstances, and are happy to advise on securing a school place. Feel free to contact us if you have concerns. We are often able to assess and make a firm offer of a school place, even if your child then has to wait for all the required paperwork (see below) before they can start school. Starting At AWIS Prior to your child starting, we require that you complete our Application Form in full and provide us with all the required documents (see below). The Application Form (see download button below) provides us with some important additional information, including details of all parents / guardians, health records, and whether they can appear on social media. Please ensure you sign the completed Application Form and submit it to the School Office, together with all the required supporting documents. Required Documents We are required by the authorities in Qatar to have copies of all the following documents on file, before your child starts: Student's Qatar ID - see note 1 below Student's passport Qatar ID's for both parents Student's birth certificate Student's immunisation record Letter of employment from student's sponsor's workplace Most recent school report - see note 2 below Medical report - Foundation Stage and Year 1 students only Fully completed and signed Application Form Note 1: Valid Qatar ID Required Parents new to Qatar should be aware that it is against Ministry regulations for any school to register a student who does not have a valid Qatar ID. You need to allow time from arriving in the country for the father (normally the father, but could be the wife) to complete residency proceedings before he can begin the process of applying for residency for the rest of the family. This can take a considerable amount of time, during which the children are unable to attend school. If you are moving to Qatar, we recommend you take advice from your employer about timescales, as the length of time taken to complete residency for the whole family varies substantially depending upon circumstances. Note 2: Attestation of School Reports There is a Ministry requirement for students joining us in Year 2 or above, and transferring from outside Qatar (rather than transferring schools within the country), to supply the latest report from their previous school. This has to be attested (ie stamped) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Qatar Embassy in the country you are coming from, then attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar. Application form .pdf Download PDF • 264KB

Preethi Subbaraman Finance & HR Manager

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) QR31,815 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

Awards and Incentives Student effort and attainment is celebrated at all levels; from the smallest reward stickers and Class Dojo points through to major rewards evenings. STUDENTS Awards and Incentives House System School Day Student Council We celebrate student learning, developing a positive and ambitious learning environment. Class Dojo Class Dojo is used as a positive reward system in school. Children are allocated a Dojo monster and are rewarded when a teacher in school sees them demonstrating an IPC Personal Learning Goal. These Learning Goals are embedded consistently throughout the school and all teachers follow the same guidelines. Dojos are rewarded to children that have been: Adaptable Ethical Resilient Thinkers Collaborators Communicators Empathetic Respectful Children can spend their Dojo points on a reward of their choice. These rewards, for example, could include extra playtime, a homework pass or lunch with the Teacher or Principal and will be valued accordingly. These points will then be subtracted from their total Class Dojo points. Class Dojo points will never be taken away for negative behaviour. We have a positive Behaviour Policy in place which includes steps such as timeout and communicating to parents. Our aim is always to encourage the children to make the right choices, and we appreciate parental support in helping to achieve this. Star of the Week As a school we place great emphasis on the IPC Personal Learning Goals . Star of the Week certificates will be awarded when a child has excelled in a particular IPC Personal Learning Goal. These are shared in the weekly assembly. Receiving a certificate allows a child to get two Dojo points for that learning goal. Student Rewards Special events are organised throughout the year to reward behaviour and celebrate achievement. These include movie nights, camp outs, splash days and special out-of-school trips. Student Leaders Student Leaders are elected each year from Milepost 3 students. They ensure a student voice, and gain valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills

Archie San Pedro Facilities Coordinator

Rama Aloud Arabic Teacher

Tina Daly FS Teacher

John Magee Yr.2 Class Teacher