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Etqan Global Academy is located in the Al-Kheesa area in Doha, Qatar. The campus sits on a 60,000 square metre site with separate buildings for boys and girls, north of central Doha. The address is Zone 70, Street 120, Property
The school caters to students from kindergarten through middle school and currently offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). There are plans to expand through high school.
Co-educational, day school. The campus has separate buildings for boys and girls; boarding facilities are not offered.
Current enrolment is about 1,860 students, with approximately 95% Qatari and 5% from other nationalities. The exact number of nationalities represented is not published; the international portion includes several nationalities.
The school provides individual support for students as necessary during the school day to address learning needs and to reduce the need for private tutoring.
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No explicit religious affiliation is listed in public materials.
Start and end times are not publicly published.
Public information about a school bus service is not published.
The school is operated by Vancouver Offshore School Groups (VOSG).
Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) with candidate status for the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). The IB curriculum is taught in English, while the Arabic Department delivers Arabic language and cultural studies to preserve linguistic identity. PYP covers ages 3-12 and MYP covers ages 12-16 (grades 6-10), with the MYP final year including the Personal Project and Community Project and optional IB eAssessment. The curriculum is IB-aligned with Canadian Ontario and Qatari Arabic programs. DP would comprise six subject groups plus the DP core (TOK, CAS, EE) and EGA is a candidate for DP awaiting IB authorization.
Etqan Global Academy prioritizes staff and student well-being and aims to develop students' emotional intelligence as part of its mission; the IB‑aligned approach also emphasizes play-based learning and inquiry to foster social and self-management skills and support emotional well‑being.
Etqan Global Academy provides individual support for students as necessary during the school day to reduce the need for private tutoring, but there is no publicly disclosed detail about the range of SEN provisions or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.
English is the language of instruction for the IB curriculum, and the Arabic Department is taught in Arabic; explicit EAL support programs are not publicly disclosed.
Emotional intelligence is a stated part of EGA's mission, and play-based learning within the IB framework is described as supporting social, emotional, and self-management skills and overall well-being.
Etqan Global Academy places a high emphasis on child safeguarding, aiming to provide a safe and nurturing environment for every student.
1. Understand the programmes and eligibility. Etqan Global Academy offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students from kindergarten through middle school, with plans to expand through high school. The school is a candidate for additional IB programmes (Career-related Programme and Diploma Programme). Admissions are not highly selective; students who can learn under normal circumstances are accepted. There is a government education voucher available (QNSA) for eligible Qatari students.
2. Learn about language of instruction and curriculum. The IB curriculum is taught in English, and the Arabic Department curriculum is taught in Arabic, with emphasis on Arabic language and cultural studies. Applicants to Grade 1 and above are required to pass an academic assessment in Arabic, English, and Math.
3. Prepare and submit documents. Required documents for admission include copies of the student's passport, QID, birth certificate, immunization, health card, two recent photos, the latest academic report (from KG2 onward), a behavior report (from Grade 1 onward), and copies of the parents' passports and QIDs. An Admission Form is available for submission.
4. Complete the admissions process. Use the Admission Form to apply and contact the registrar for admissions-related queries at the provided numbers or email. General queries can be directed to the information line or email for broader questions. The school is located in North Doha, Al-Kheesa.
Al Maha Academy For Girls is in Doha, Qatar. The postal address is PO Box 201860, Doha. It operates under the Ta'allum Group and is part of a Qatar-based network with a Campus Tour available for prospective families. Public-facing materials identify the school's location and governance within Qatar, but transport details are not published in the school's materials.
The school comprises three levels: Infant (Early Years), Primary (Years 1–6), and Secondary (Years 7–12). The Primary cohort is the largest, with the Infant and Primary sections forming the early-education side and the Secondary section handling higher grades.
The academy is a single-sex, girls-only school. It operates as a day school; no boarding facilities are listed publicly.
Official data on pupil nationalities or local/international ratios are not publicly published. Third-party profiles indicate a diverse international student body, with nationalities including British, Irish, and Qatari, among others. The Primary level has over 1,000 students and the Secondary over 500, suggesting a total student body around 1,500+, though exact nationality proportions are not disclosed.
The Learning Support Department provides inclusive support for students with mild to moderate SEN. Provision includes a collaborative approach with referrals, assessments, and tailored supports, alongside resources such as reading recovery and specialized software, embedded within Islamic and Tarbeya values.
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Islamic identity; Tarbeya values are integrated into the school's approach.
Infant/Nursery and Reception follow a 7:00–1:00 schedule (Sun–Thu). Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) generally runs 7:00–1:30, with a block-based day and short breaks. Junior School (Years 3–6) typically runs 7:10–1:30, and Senior School (Secondary) runs approximately from 7:10 to 1:10, with short breaks and a prayer period during the day.
Public information about a school bus service is not published by the school. For transport arrangements, contact the school directly at +974 4428-0777 or infog@amag.com.qa.
Al Maha Academy for Girls uses a formal school uniform. The uniform shop is on the first floor and is open from 7:00 to 15:00, Sunday to Saturday, with Friday closed; payments can be made by card or cash, with cash payments handled through the accounting department during school hours. The uniform includes polo shirts as part of the standard kit, and guidelines cover both Early Years and other year groups.
The AMAG cafeteria provides healthy meals and promotes nutrition education. The school emphasizes a healthy eating policy and the link between nutrition and learning. More than 500 meals are served daily in the cafeteria.
Al Maha Academy for Girls is part of the Ta'allum Group of schools. The Ta'allum Group is governed by GSSG (Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad & Sons Group), and the group includes three academies in Doha, Qatar.
Al Maha Academy for Girls delivers a UK National Curriculum–based education across the Infant, Primary, and Secondary levels, augmented by Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatari History to reflect local heritage. The Infant School (Nursery and Reception) follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, emphasizes play-based learning, and develops communication, literacy, mathematics, understanding of the world, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, and expressive arts; Cambridge Baseline and end-of-year assessments track progress. In Key Stage 1, progress is monitored through internal assessments and End-of-Year GL Assessments in core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science. The Secondary Curriculum is structured as Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) and Sixth Form (Years 12-13), with Cambridge English Checkpoints at the end of Year 9 and IGCSE courses in Years 10-11 (Edexcel or Cambridge). Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies follow Qatar national standards, with Qur'an study taught with Tajweed; the Sixth Form offers AS and A-Levels and university pathways. The program uses a dual-curriculum approach that combines rigorous academics with leadership development, mentorship, and opportunities for personal growth.
Social and emotional learning at Al Maha Academy for Girls is delivered through the Tarbeya Center, a values‑driven pastoral program that embeds Islamic identity, leadership development, and family/community involvement into daily school life.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) are supported by the Learning Support Department for mild to moderate needs through a system of referrals, assessments and curriculum adjustments, with access to resources such as Reading Recovery and Clicker7, and the program is described as inclusive rather than being a specialist SEN institution.
The school does not publicly disclose information about English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision in its public materials.
Mental wellbeing is supported by Tarbeya's values-based programs and pastoral activities, which emphasize belonging, community involvement and character development alongside the Learning Support Department's focus on self‑improvement skills.
Al Maha Academy for Girls maintains a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy published in its School Policies, and safeguarding activities have been reported in external media, including a 2018 Safe Rider program.
The school offers the English National Curriculum and accepts Nursery through Year 12 for the 2025-2026 academic year. Admissions are conducted online, using a New Application, a Continue Application, and an Add Student module. New Application begins by clicking NEW APPLICATION, verifying the email and mobile number, and completing the application form for one or more children without creating an account. The system provides progress updates via SMS and email from submission to final confirmation. Continue Application allows you to resume an incomplete application by entering the reference number sent via SMS and email from the Admissions Department and continuing from where you left off. Add Student lets you register an additional child to an existing application by entering the reference number and submitting the new student's information. Apply online to enroll in Ta'allum Group academies by selecting Apply Online. Documents to upload prior to entrance assessment include copies of the father's, mother's and student's Qatari IDs (or resident/work visa copies for non-Qatari parents), the student's birth certificate, the student's passport, and the previous school report (the latter is optional for KG1–KG2). All original documents must be presented at the entrance assessment. The online admission process is conducted in English and can be completed without any payment at the time of application. Before starting the online form, ensure the documents listed are ready for upload (jpg, pdf, doc, docx; max 5 MB). The required documents include copies of father's, mother's and student's QID, student's birth certificate, student's passport, and the previous school report (optional for KG1–KG2). Registration steps are to 1) Register as a new parent or login with existing credentials, 2) Use the online registration system, and 3) Complete the online application form by selecting the preferred Ta'allum school and providing all mandatory information and documents.
Global Academy International operates across multiple Doha-area campuses, including Wakra Main Road/Al Thumama, Sabah Al Ahmed Street in Al Waab, Al Rayyan, and Muaither. The main campus is on Wakra Main Road, Al Thumama 47, beside NABINA Est. Doha. Additional campuses are located in Al Waab, Al Rayyan, and Muaither to extend access for relocating families. The campuses are connected to major transport routes and nearby residential areas.
GAI offers education from Kindergarten through Year 12. The Al Rayyan campus lists Pre-KG to Grade 6, while other campuses report Kindergarten to Year 12; overall the network serves Kindergarten to Year 12 with varying capacity by campus.
Co-educational day school. GAI operates as a private international school.
Public materials describe the student body as diverse and welcoming to all nationalities; however, there is no publicly disclosed data on the number of nationalities represented or the local-to-international ratio.
Differentiated instruction is offered to all age groups. Teachers help lower-attaining students to meet curriculum objectives and provide support within regular classes.
GAI follows an American curriculum with California Standards and has no formal country affiliation publicly indicated.
No religious affiliation is indicated in public materials.
School timings vary by level: Grade 1 to 6 run from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM; Kindergarten runs from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The admissions office operates from 7:00 AM to 2:45 PM.
GAI offers a school bus service; transportation inquiries can be directed to the Rayyan campus contact: telephone +974 44178711, with reference line 66169700 and email info.rayyan@gaiqatar.com.
A school uniform is required; books and the uniform are not included in tuition and are paid for on purchase.
The school is a private international school located in Doha and is a member of Global Education Group. It offers an American Curriculum with California Standards in all stages. The language of instruction is English.
Global Academy International offers an American-based curriculum with California Standards implemented across all stages, with English as the language of instruction. The Arabic language program, Qatar History, and Islamic Studies follow the Qatar Arabic Curriculum. The school serves Kindergarten through Year 12, with campus grade configurations varying by site (Al Rayyan campus lists Pre-KG to Grade 6; other campuses offer K–12). Assessments include Formative, Summative, and Benchmark methods; SAT and IELTS college entrance exams are coordinated through the student counselor, and the school participates in international benchmarks such as PISA, PIRLS, and TIMSS. Accreditations include AdvancEd (now Cognia) and Qatar National Accreditation.
Global Academy International places Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) at the core of student development, aiming to cultivate physical and emotional well-being and social competencies as key outcomes. Counseling staff along with teachers drive activities that promote students' character development and engagement in extracurricular life. Licensed trainers provide personal development and growth workshops for middle and high school students, including programs such as 'Strategic Personal Planning.' Students are encouraged to practice speaking and listening through Show and Tell, speeches, and participation in student council elections and graduation speeches. The SEL approach is integrated with diverse activities—sports, arts, health, technology, and volunteer work—designed to nurture creativity, leadership, and community contribution.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision is not publicly disclosed by Global Academy International. Public materials do not specify whether there is a dedicated SEN staff, a learning support program, or facilities designed for SEN students. The school operates an American Curriculum with English as the language of instruction, and no SEN-specific accommodations are described in publicly accessible content. There is no published information about inclusive education policies or referral processes for SEN. Consequently, SEN provision details are not publicly disclosed.
Global Academy International teaches in English. The curriculum is American with California Standards, and instruction focuses on integrating Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking, with content delivered through the English as a Foreign Language classroom. English is the language of instruction across the school. No explicit separate EAL program, dedicated EAL staff, or targeted EAL interventions are described in publicly accessible content. EAL support details are therefore not publicly disclosed beyond the general language instruction.
Mental wellbeing is a stated focus at Global Academy International, with the school highlighting physical and emotional well-being as essential to student progress and social competencies. Counseling staff and teachers collaborate to support students' mental wellbeing through guidance and targeted activities. Licensed trainers offer personal development and growth workshops (for example, 'Strategic Personal Planning') to students in middle and high school. Participation in extracurricular activities—sports, arts, health, technology, and volunteer work—contributes to wellbeing and leadership development. The school frames wellbeing as integral to preparing students for higher education and to contributing to the local and international community.
Safeguarding and behavior management are addressed via a Code of Conduct with a tiered disciplinary system. Offenses are managed with escalating steps: initial verbal warnings, followed by written warnings and informing the parent; subsequent offenses lead to written contracts, final warnings, or referral to the Behavioral Discipline Committee. The policy covers tardiness, classroom disruption, attendance, dress code, and other behaviors, with progressive consequences. The policy also includes transport-related sanctions, such as bus suspensions, and restrictions on participation in activities. Parental involvement is required at multiple steps in the disciplinary process.
Admissions are online. Applicants complete an online application form and upload all required documents via the Global Academy International online admission portal. Admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year are open. For inquiries, contact the Admission Team at +974 44178711. The school serves Kindergarten to Year 12 and operates across Wakra Main Road (Al Thumama area), Al Rayyan campus, and Muaither campus.
Al Maha Academy For Boys is located in Ain Khaled, Doha, Qatar. The campus sits in the Ain Khaled district in the Al Rayyan Municipality, north of central Doha and accessible via major roads. The school lists a PO Box address (201870) in Doha and a contact phone number of +974 44280777. The Ain Khaled area is a well-established residential district in Doha's outskirts connected by key arterial routes.
The academy comprises three schools: an Infants' (early years) section, a Junior School (Years 1–6), and a Secondary School. The Primary/Jr section is the largest, with just over 1,000 students, and the Secondary phase serves students through Year 12.
The school is a single-sex boys' academy and is part of the Ta'allum Group. It operates three campus levels (Infant, Junior, and Secondary) as part of AMAB, delivering a continuous educational pathway for boys.
AMAB positions itself as providing an internationally recognised education with Islamic identity, indicative of an international student body. Exact numbers or a breakdown of nationalities are not publicly published.
AMAB has a Learning Support Department and a Knowledge Centre. The Knowledge Centre provides books, digital resources and study tools to support learners, complementing formal learning and pastoral provision.
The school is Qatar-based and holds accreditation through Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It follows a British curriculum supplemented by Qatar's Ministry requirements.
AMAB operates with a strong Islamic identity and ethos. The curriculum includes Islamic Studies as part of its program, alongside Arabic and Qatar History.
The school runs Sunday to Thursday. Nursery starts around 07:00 with end-of-day collection at 13:00, while Year 1–6 begin around 07:10 and end around 13:30, depending on year group. The timetable includes breaks and a prayer period during the day.
There is no publicly published in-house bus service for AMAB. Public transit options are available nearby; bus lines reported in transit guides near the campus include T602, T604 and L513, with nearby stops such as the Industrial Area/Mushereib corridor and stops close to Philippine International School. Families relocating may rely on private transport or public bus routes in the area.
AMAB uses a school uniform. A new uniform was introduced, featuring polo shirts and a modern, durable design. The KG polo shirt is shown in the new uniform imagery, and uniform guidelines are published for parents.
AMAB operates a house system to foster teamwork and school spirit. Pupils are assigned to one of two houses: Salahuddin Stallions and Khawarizmi Camels, each with its own identity and mascot. Inter-house competitions occur throughout the year and provide leadership opportunities within the houses.
Al Maha Academy for Boys is part of the Ta'allum Group, a network of academies in Qatar. The Ta'allum Group describes itself as a group of premier educational institutions.
Al Maha Academy for Boys (AMAB) is part of the Ta'allum Group and comprises Infant, Primary (Junior) and Secondary divisions. The Junior School follows a broad Ta'allum curriculum that blends elements of the UK Key Stage 2 framework with the Qatar national curriculum, delivering core subjects in English while Arabic-medium subjects cover Arabic, Islamic Studies, Holy Quran, Qatar History and PSHE/Makarim. In the Secondary School, AMAB teaches the British curriculum alongside Qatar-required subjects (Islamic Studies, Arabic and Qatar History), with students completing IGCSEs, AS Levels and Qatar Thanawia by the end of Year 12. AMAB holds accreditation from the Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school also provides a University Pathways program and emphasizes Islamic identity, leadership development and a holistic student experience, including Tarbeya and various life/academic enrichment offerings.
SEL is supported through AMAB's pastoral team, Makarem values lessons across KS2–KS3, and the Instilling Values programme delivered in tutor time and assemblies; counselling and holistic behaviour support are provided via Tarbeya Counselling Programmes, with individual or group interventions for students in need; the school's approach emphasises a safe, bully-free environment with a focus on support before sanctions.
AMAB has a Learning Support Department and a designated SEN structure, including a SENCO/Head of SEN, with staff such as a School Counsellor and Deputy Safeguarding Leads supporting learners; the Student Behaviour Policy notes support for students with learning and/or behavioural needs, including Tarbeya counselling as part of the provision.
The AMAB pages do not publicly describe EAL-specific provisions; external profiles describe AMAB as an English-speaking institution with examinations in English.
Mental wellbeing is addressed through AMAB's pastoral team and school counsellors, with Tarbeya Counselling Programmes and the Instilling Values initiative supporting emotional and social development; the policy also promotes a safe, supportive environment with zero tolerance of bullying.
Safeguarding is led by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Principal) with Deputy DSLs (Head of Primary, Head of Secondary, EYFS safeguarding link), plus a School Senior Nurse and School Counsellors; the SENCO/Head of SEN participates in safeguarding, and staff receive annual safeguarding training with inter-agency training for DSLs and their deputies.
Step 1: Start the online application. Admission is open for 2025-2026 for KG1 through Year 12. The online registration system allows registering multiple children in a single application and can be used on mobile devices, laptops, or desktop computers. The process comprises three modules: New Application, Continue Application, and Add Student.
