ADMISSIONS

Students are admitted in chronological age group from 1st September.

Qatar Academy does not offer Special Needs Education and only caters for main stream students.

Entry to all age groups at Qatar Academy is by selection, in the form of a written test and/or interview.

Applicants for Preschool 3 - Grade 1 will be given a developmental screening test. From Grades 2-5 applicants are given a range of placement subtests. For Grades 6-10 the Senior School requires receipt of satisfactory reports; the applicant is then given a standardized test.

All students, including Qatar Academy students, have to meet the entry requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Qualifications for entry to the Diploma course in Grade 11 are as follows:

1. 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 Math, English and Science
• At least a 4 on the MYP Personal Project
• MYP Community and Service requirements completed

2. For students who have completed the GCSE/IGCSE:

• Passes at Grade C or above in a minimum of five subjects including English, Mathematics and Science
• Passing Qatar Academy's entrance test

3. For other students:

• Evidence of competence in English and in native language (where applicable)
• Evidence of competence in Mathematics, Science and at least two other subjects
• Passing Qatar Academy's entrance test

All students wishing to enter Qatar Academy must be registered by the Admissions Officer. Registration is not complete until the required form has been completed and returned to school, and the appropriate fees paid. Prospective parents are always welcome to visit the Academy by appointment through the Admissions Office, Heads of each school or through the Director's Office.

Testing dates are arranged when all required documentation has been submitted and according to previously announced schedule.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Application forms may be down loaded from the website or are available at the Admissions Office at Qatar Academy. All forms must be completed entirely and submitted to the school Admission's Officer.

We are currently not accepting applications for places in Preschool 3. The application date for this year group will be announced in March.

Entrance Tests for the Academic Year 2008/2009 will be held during the months of February, April and August. The schedule for entry into the various levels will be announced at a later date.

Please be advised that all the candidates who meet our admission criteria will be placed on a priority waiting list for any possible openings.

A final decision regarding the waiting list status will be announced by mid April 2008.

Admissions Procedure

Applicants are asked to complete the enclosed application form and send the required documentation listed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• two passport-size photographs of the student
• a copy of applicant's previous 3 years' school records
• a copy of the applicant's passport and birth certificate
• a copy of the father's or guardian's passport, including a copy of the visa for non GCC nationals
• QR 250 non-refundable application fee
• medical form and copy of the immunization card
• leaving certificate for students transferring during the academic year
• for entry into Grade 11, applicants must submit two letters of reference from current teachers, school counselors, and/or school administrators using the attached forms

Applicants should submit only COPIES of important documents. Qatar Academy will not save or return any documents to applicants.

All the above documents and application forms are to be submitted to the Admissions Office. If applying from outside Doha, please mail it to the following address:

Qatar Academy

Admissions Office

P.O. Box 1129

Doha

State of Qatar

The Admissions Committee reviews completed applications and determines whether the applicant may be tested for admission. The Admissions Office then contacts families with the Admissions Committee's decision, and to schedule testing dates for applicants proceeding to the next stage of the process.

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ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FORM

Click here to download form: Application Form

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APPLICATION FOR IB DIPLOMA

Click here to download Application for IB Diploma 2008/2009

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MEDICAL FORM

Click here to download form: Medical Form

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications and documentation are to be submitted by Monday 18^th February.

Scholarship Application Form

Scholarship Information Sheet

The Board of Governors of Qatar Academy will be awarding scholarships for the Senior School to students throughout Qatar who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement, community participation and involvement, and extra-curricular activities, including students who are already in school.

An administered standardized achievement test will be given by the school to the selected students. Based on the results Qatar Academy Scholarship Committee will interview the Candidate. The committee will select the applicants and announce the recipients of the Scholarships by the end of May 2008.

Recipients of the Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

1. Superior academic achievement as defined by the Board of Governors.
2. Demonstrated involvement in community leadership, participation, and service.
3. Applicants must be between year levels 6-12.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in English.
5. Recommended by both the Head of the school the student attends, and a member of the community who is aware of the student's involvement in the community.

Each application shall comprise the following documents:

• Completed application form
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copies of certified school records for the last two years where the applicant attended school
• A letter of recommendation from the Head of School attended by the student
• A letter of recommendation from a community member
• Documents attesting to the applicant's involvement in community participation and extra curricular activities

For further information please contact Admission's Officer:aabdoun@qf.org.qa

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SCHOOL CALENDAR

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School Calendar 2007-2008

School Calendar 2008-2009

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