Welcome to Qatar Academy Doha,
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to our website where you are able to find out about our school whose vision is to empower our students to achieve high levels of academic growth and personal wellbeing and to be responsible citizens who are locally rooted and globally connected. We want our students to achieve their maximum academic capacity, whilst developing their wellbeing, so that they will flourish. We want them to be deeply connected to their local community, while having the confidence to seek the boundless horizons of the rest of the world.
Qatar Academy Doha was the first school to be founded by Qatar Foundation in 1996 and this year we are celebrating our first quarter century. In that time the school has developed an impressive reputation for academic excellence, for enabling all students to fulfil their talents and for the sense of serving the community which underpins the philosophy and mission of the school.
We provide the same quality of education for children of all ages, starting with our youngest students in the Early Education Center which uses the Creative Curriculum, a play-based approach where children are active participants and co-constructors in their learning. This blends seamlessly into the three programs of the International Baccalaureate – the Primary Years, the Middle Years and the Diploma Programs. These strong educational programs are united through the Learner Profile and by the fact that they encourage the students to take the lead in their learning and to think for themselves.
Our curricula are enriched by strong Arabic and Islamic Studies teaching. Our Arabic speaking students are able to deepen their understanding of the heritage of the country through the study of Qatar History. The blend of English and Arabic studies ensures that our students are fully prepared for immersion in their communities, while being confident to study and work overseas.
Our experienced international and local faculty provide wonderful encouragement and support to our students, enabling them to enrich their knowledge and understanding. A wide variety of extra-curricular activities broaden the learning experience of so many students as they represent the school in sport, academic games, international competitions, the model United Nations etc. We are proud of the way our students have represented our school and the country.
This is a dynamic place and only a portion of what we have to offer can be conveyed through the pages of the website. Above all, from reading the website one cannot get the sense of optimism and support which are the hallmarks of our community and which bind us together. We welcome you to visit the school to experience this for yourself.
Stephen Meek
Director
Vision
Empowering students to achieve high levels of academic growth and personal wellbeing and to be responsible citizens who are locally rooted and globally connected.
Mission
At Qatar Academy Doha we offer a rigorous academic program with strong Arabic and Islamic Studies. Our school community develops and challenges learners to be active, internationally minded citizens who demonstrate environmental consciousness.
Values
At Qatar Academy Doha we are SAFE, RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE learners.
Strategic Plan
Executive Summary of Strategic Plan 2020-2025
School Policies
Qatar Academy is part of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. Chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, Qatar Foundation is governed by the Executive Board of Directors, which serve as the governing authority that appoints the Board of Advisers for Qatar Academy.
The Board and the school's senior administrators meet monthly throughout the school year to deal with major management issues and to affirm its commitment to provide the highest possible standard of education to its students.
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HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani
H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, Chair , has been President of the Qatar Olympic Committee since 2015. An experienced sports administrator, he has held positions as President of the Organising Committees of the Qatar 2015 Men’s Handball World Championships and the 2012 Asian Handball Championships, as well as Vice-President of Al Sadd Sport Club (2009- 2012), the most successful multi-sport club in Qatar. Sheikh Joaan was President of four major sports events in Qatar: the 2018 Artistic Gymnastics, 2019 IAAF Athletics, ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 and the upcoming 2023 FINA World Championships. Sheikh Joaan has been Chairman of Al Shaqab Racing since 2011, and his horses have won titles at Royal Ascot, Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Newmarket, Goodwood and the Qatar Arabian World Cup. He graduated from the École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr in 2007. |
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Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani
Qualifications:
He is currently the Director of the Public Health Department in the Ministry of Public Health. He is Associate Professor of Clinical Healthcare Policy and Research at Qatar University and at Weill Cornell Medical College. He developed public health programs to protect the health of individuals, families and community in Qatar. He placed a high priority in developing the first Public Health Strategy 2017-2022 in Qatar. He is continually conducting clinical research studies in the most ethical and safest manner possible to develop an integrated approach to health prevention and promotion. He has published over than 60 articles. He developed the first Public Health Strategy in Qatar 2017-2022 and participated in the development of the National Health Strategy 2018-2022. He has headed number of national committees including the National Preventive Health Committee, which aims to address the many facets of transitioning from a curative to a preventive health focus and to ensure a robust preventive health governance system is in place in Qatar. He is the Chair of the Public Health Implementation Committee, and Member in the National Public Health Committee. |
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Mr. Saleh Al-Mana Saleh is the Vice President and Director for Government and Public Affairs at ExxonMobil Qatar ltd. He received B.S. in Political Science from Portland State University in 1981, and began his career with the former Ministry of Finance and Petroleum in 1982 as an economic researcher. Saleh took part in a three month course at the OPEC headquarters in 1983 and represented Qatar at OPEC meetings with the Qatari delegation during 1983-1986. In 1986, Saleh joined Amoco Qatar Production Company as Public Affairs Specialist responsible for community programs and facilitating senior management meetings, a role he assumed until 1992. In 1993, Saleh joined Mobil Oil Qatar as Public Affairs Manager. In 2000, he became Director of Public Affairs, ExxonMobil Qatar, and in 2009 he became Vice President and Director of Government and Public Affairs, ExxonMobil Qatar. Saleh is also Vice president of ExxonMobil Research Qatar, which is a research center located at the Qatar Science and Technology Park. Saleh has attended various leadership and management programs including:
Saleh’s current and main responsibilities include reputation management and enhancement of ExxonMobil’s image in the local community. |
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Engr. Mohammed Yaser Al-Mosallam
Engr. Mohammed Yaser Al-Mosallam is currently the Executive Director of the CEO Office of Qatar Investment Authority. He was also nominated as Board Member in several subsidiary companies of Qatar Investment Company. He has also previously held various positions in QIA namely:
Investment Analyst in the Office of the CEO
Engr. Mohammed Yaser Al-Mosallam has an extensive experience in many projects in other companies prior to joining in QIA, to wit:
He is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Engr. Mohammed Yaser Al-Mosallam is also a graduate of Executive MBA in HEC Paris Qatar. He achieved HBS Alumni Status by completing Harvard leadership program and an HEC Alumni. |
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Dr. Noor Al-Maadeed Dr. Noor Al-Maadeed is an Associate Professor at the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Qatar University. In 2014 she received her PhD in Engineering from Brunel University. She has been a lecturer of Computer Engineering at Qatar University since 2001. Dr. Noor has participated in a number of regional and international conferences and has published a number of research papers in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and patents. She has improved the relationship between academia and the industry by leading many research projects, both domestically and abroad, totaling over 8 million QAR in her fields of specialization: image processing, speech, speaker recognition, intelligent pattern recognition, video-surveillance systems, and biometrics. She has received the following awards: the Qatar Education Excellence Platinum Award for new PhD holders from Highness the Emir of Qatar in 2014-2015, the Premium Award from IET Biometrics in 2017, and the Barzan Award in 2019, as well as others. She is a member of the first batch Qatar Leadership Center, the "Current and Future Leaders Program, as well as a member of the Qatar University Senate, as well as other committees. She is a member of various international associations such as the IET, the IEEE, BA, and the IAENG. Dr. Noor participates in activities which connect her to the community, such as working with charities and volunteering in sport events. |
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Mr. Mohammed Ismail AlEmadi
Mohammed Ismail AlEmadi is the General Manger of the Wholesale Banking Group at Masraf AlRayan since 2018. Mohammed holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Finance from The Gorge Washington University (Washington DC) in 2007. Mohammed Started his Career in 2007 at Masraf AlRayan where he occupied several roles. Assistant Relationship Manger SME from 2007 to 2009, Relationship Manger Government and Sami Government 2009 -2012, Senior Relationship Manger Gov and Sami Gov from 2012 to 2013, Executive Manger Head of Government and Sami government sector in 2013, Assistant General Manger Head of Corporate from 2015 to 2018. In addition
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Mrs. Abeer Al Khalifa President of Pre-University Education
I started my career in the English Language Teaching Unit at Qatar University. In 2000, I joined the teaching domain in the local schools as an English teacher. By 2004, I was leading this teaching department as a coordinator, and in 2005 my achievements led to me being appointed as Principal then as Director. I joined PUE in 2011 as a Project Manager and launched Qatar Academy Sidra. Over the following decade, I established the National Programs department and enhanced Qatar Foundation Schools strategies to empower student learning through a continuous curriculum improvement process. As Executive Director of Academic Affairs, I led the Teaching Learning Center and the Educational Development Institute, providing consultation services and professional development programs for the education community. More recently, as Executive Director of Qatar Foundation Schools, I managed operational aspects across all Qatar Foundation schools. I hold an Executive MBA from in HEC Paris, with my research investigating differentiation and innovation in education services with the aim of maximizing added value. My experience and education demonstrate the necessary skills to implement the QF and Pre-University Education vision moving forward. |
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Daniel Harrison Executive Director (Operations) of QF Schools
Daniel’s professional experience extends across a diverse range of cultures and education systems including United Kingdom, New Zealand, Jordan, Oman and Qatar. He has over 30 years of experience in the education sector including direct teaching, curriculum development, school administration, campus start-ups and most recently commercial development and expansion of academic campuses in the Middle East with responsibilities across multiple business units.
He joined Qatar Foundation as Director of School Development, and was recently appointed as Executive Director (Operations) of QF Schools.
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Qatar Academy Doha 2020 - 2021 Annual Report is now available online. As the school's 25th academic year comes to a close, the Annual Report highlights QAD academic achievements, sports, student life, graduation and university acceptances. The magazine is a celebration of QAD success this year.
