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Admissions
Parents and Qatar Academy
QA aims to instill a desire to succeed, independence of thought and action, a sense of responsibility and a readiness to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. To achieve these aims, we require the full support of all parents. Education is a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, whereby the learning processes initiated at school are maintained and encouraged at home. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) exists to support and coordinate parent involvement in school life to support a positive school community.Selection
QA will consider any student who is at least three years old and not older than seventeen on 1 September of any academic year. No student will be denied entry on grounds of race, color, religion, or ethnic background.Entry to all age groups at QA is by selection. The Admissions Committee uses screening tools at different grade levels to suit student developmental levels. This procedure is designed to assess the suitability of the applicant both academically and socially.
QA has a reputation for high academic standards so the entrance test is designed to select students of above average ability. All students must meet entry requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Qualifications for entry to the Diploma course in Grade 11 are as follows:
For students enrolled in the MYP:
- For the Grade 10 year, an average of 4 or above for all classes with marks of 4 or above in Mathematics, English and Science.
- At least a 4 on the MYP Personal Project.
- MYP Community and Service requirements completed.
- A 4.0 GPA in all MYP subjects, including Arts, Physical Education, Language A, Language B (if not taking two A languages), Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics, Technology, and Personal Project.
- At least a 3 in the Personal Project.
- Completion of all Community and Service requirements.
- No more than 18 days absent.
- Passes at Grade C or above in a minimum of FIVE subjects including English, Mathematics and Science.
- Passing QA’s entrance test.
- Evidence of competence in English and in native language (where applicable).
- Evidence of competence in Mathematics, Science and at least two other subjects.
All students must be registered by the Admissions Officer. Registration is not complete until the required forms have been completed and returned to school, and the appropriate have been fees paid. Prospective parents are always welcome to visit Qatar Academy by appointment through the Admissions Office.
Fees
Details of current fees are available from the Admissions Office. The Board of Governors reserves the right to increase fees. Every effort will be made to give at least one term’s notice prior to any tuition increase. In addition to tuition fees, newly enrolled students have to pay application and registration fees. Diploma students have to pay for their books. Tuition fees are invoiced in three equal payments to be paid before the beginning of each term.Additional information on fees and admissions procedures can be acquired through the Admission’s Office.
