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Blyth Academy Qatar is located in Doha, in the West Bay area with the campus in Umm Lekhba. The campus address is Building 45, Street 810, Umm Lekhba 31, Doha (P.O. Box 1026). West Bay is a central Doha district with good road access and proximity to residential and business zones, making the campus accessible by car and public transport.
The school offers education from Pre-K through Grade 12, including Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. The curriculum is structured to cover primary and secondary levels within one campus.
Blyth Academy Qatar operates as a co-educational day school. There is no boarding facility advertised or listed in official materials.
The school represents 53+ nationalities. The most common nationality is Canadian, with about 80% of students holding Canadian citizenship. The school is open to all nationalities, but the local-to-international ratio is not publicly disclosed.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided, with inclusive teaching strategies. Differentiated instruction, targeted language development, and small-group support help EAL learners access the curriculum.
The school is Alberta Accredited and follows the Alberta Canadian curriculum. It is accredited by Alberta and by the Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education (QMOE).
No religious affiliation is listed in official materials; the school presents itself as an Alberta Accredited Canadian school open to all nationalities.
The school day runs Sunday to Wednesday from 7:30 am to 2:15 pm, with Thursday sessions ending earlier at 12:15 pm.
Transportation is offered to certain areas in Doha. Details are available through the Transport Department, reachable at +974 30200684 or transports@blythacademyqatar.com.
The school requires an approved Blyth Academy Qatar uniform. Details on uniform guidelines and suppliers are shared with families at enrollment; Zaks on site is listed as the uniform supplier.
BAQ hosts a canteen on campus that offers fruits, salads and a variety of freshly prepared pastries, sandwiches and hot meals for students to purchase. The page does not specify additional dietary options beyond these items.
BAQ is governed by the AAIS (Alberta Accredited International School) program as mandated by the Alberta Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Education in Qatar. It operates as part of the Blyth Academy network; the Chairman, Sam Blyth, took over management of Blyth Qatar in October 2024.
Blyth Academy Qatar delivers the Alberta Program of Studies as an Alberta Accredited School, offering Pre-K to Grade 12 across Elementary, Junior High, and Alberta High School divisions. The Elementary program centers on core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) with French options for Francophone/immersion tracks and an expanding range of elective subjects as students progress. The Junior High program uses the Alberta curriculum through Grades 7–9 and adds elective subjects such as Art, Career and Technology Foundations, Drama, Environmental and Outdoor Education, Ethics, and various languages. The Senior High program (Grades 10–12) follows Alberta High School with a credit-based system; students may earn credits through volunteering and work experience, and English Language Arts 30-1/30-2 culminate in a provincial diploma exam. Alberta Diploma exams are recognized internationally, and graduates have university destinations across Canada, the UK, Europe and Qatar, with the school listing universities such as Brock University, University of Calgary, and University of Toronto.
Blyth Academy Qatar provides social and emotional learning (SEL) support through a dedicated Student Support team, including a Student Guidance Counsellor and a Social Worker. The Student Support page lists Fiza Sher Ali as the Guidance Counsellor and Saja Daraghmi as the Social Worker. Health and Wellbeing lessons and campaigns promoting kindness and inclusion are described in the Anti-Bullying Policy. The Anti-Bullying Policy states that students who experience bullying will receive counselling and follow-up support, and that wellbeing initiatives may include peer wellbeing roles such as Wellbeing Leaders. The Harassment and Violence Policy provides safeguarding procedures, including reporting to the Head of School, Lead, Guidance Counselor, or Social Worker, with confidential investigations when required.
The Inclusive Learning Policy describes Blyth Academy Qatar as an inclusive learning environment recognizing diverse learner needs and ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities. The policy frames this as inclusive education rather than indicating the school is a specialist SEN institution. Learning supports include differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and a range of accommodations delivered in classroom, small-group, or one-on-one settings. External professional assessments may be pursued to identify needs, with recommendations forming part of an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) or Accommodation Plan. The Learning Support Department collaborates with teachers, parents, and students to design and review accommodations or IPP, monitor progress, and maintain confidentiality, with annual policy review aligning with MOEHE and Alberta Education standards.
Blyth Academy Qatar provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who need it. The FAQ confirms that the school offers EAL support and uses inclusive strategies to assist EAL learners, including differentiated instruction, small-group instruction, vocabulary building, and targeted language development. Support includes one-on-one assistance to help students access the curriculum and improve English proficiency. The school celebrates linguistic diversity and works with families to ensure that each learner feels supported and valued. All teachers are described as using inclusive strategies to help EAL students achieve confidence and academic success.
Mental wellbeing is supported by a dedicated Student Support team, comprising a Student Guidance Counsellor (Fiza Sher Ali) and a Social Worker (Saja Daraghmi). The Student Support page publicly lists these staff and roles. The Anti-Bullying Policy includes Health and Wellbeing lessons and campaigns that promote mental wellbeing and the role of Wellbeing Leaders. When students experience bullying, they receive counselling and follow-up support, with restorative approaches where appropriate. The Harassment and Violence Policy provides safeguarding procedures with reporting channels to the Head of School, Lead, Guidance Counselor, or Social Worker, and confidential investigations when needed.
The Harassment and Violence Policy establishes zero tolerance toward violence, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, with defined categories of misconduct. Reporting channels include the Head of School, Lead, Guidance Counselor, or Social Worker, and reports are treated confidentially and investigated. Victim support includes counseling and academic accommodations, with restorative mediation and referrals to MOEHE or Aman Center as appropriate. The Safe Arrivals and Departures Policy covers attendance, supervision during arrival and dismissal, and designated procedures to ensure student safety. Medical Information confirms collaboration with the school nurse and Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) to maintain a safe and healthy environment, including nut-free policy and vaccination coordination.
The school has three divisions: Elementary (Division 1 Kindergarten to Grade 2 and Division 2 Grade 3–6), Junior High (Grade 7–9), and Senior High (Grade 10–12). Senior High operates on a semester basis with Term 1 and Term 2. The admissions page shows Kindergarten to Grade 12 with a Canadian (Alberta) curriculum and small class sizes, and lists 53+ nationalities. The school offers scholarships and financial aid to deserving students.
The school offers scholarships and financial aid to deserving students.
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.
