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WELCOME TO DOHA COLLEGE

As the Principal of Doha College, I feel immensely

privileged to be at the helm of such a fantastic school

where inspirational teaching encourages focussed

learning and ambition for all in a happy and supportive

environment.

Commensurate with our vision and mission, Doha

College students work hard and aim high both in and

out of the classroom.

Following our motto Excellence for All, Excellence

from All, we are focussed on identifying and

unlocking every student’s full potential.

Our rich extra-curricular programme, which covers

a vast array of sporting activities as well as music,

drama, educational expeditions and many other

pursuits, is designed to educate the whole person.

It complements and enhances our students’ learning

experience, provides opportunities for teamwork and

encourages independence and creativity of thought.

With the toolkit well stocked, Doha College students

achieve outstanding examination results and go on to

the world’s best universities.

The truly British style education offered by Doha

Colleges adapted to the international nature of our

student body and the location here in Qatar enables

every child to realise what they set out to do.

For me as a Principal and for the school community

as a whole, that is the highest award.

Dr Steffen Sommer

Principal

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OUR AIMS

Provide an inspiring and challenging learning environment which develops confidence,

creativity and intellect, enabling every student to make a valued contribution to our

global society.

Our Mission

To be recognised as the leading international school in the world.

Our Vision

Excellence and Achievement

Respect and Integrity

Commitment and Responsibility

Fun and Enjoyment

Challenge and Reward

Core Values

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WHY CHOOSE DOHA COLLEGE?

We are one of the

oldest British Schools

in Qatar. We were

founded in 1980.

We have welcomed many enthusiastic students

into our school over the years and ensure they

leave with a wealth of knowledge and

experience, having developed personal,

academic and social skills.

We were the first school globally to

undergo three independent inspections

by CIS, BSME and BSO. Each recognised

Doha College as ‘outstanding.’

We have an exceptional reputation within the local

community and in the UK. We are in the top 10% of

schools in the UK based on our examination results

year on year.

Each and every one of our teaching staff takes pride

in working for Doha College and are passionate about

teaching. Our teachers motivate students to rise to

challenges and meet exceeded targets.

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Our curriculum encourages discipline yet

welcomes creativity and passion. It is broad, balanced

and challenging.

We believe education should occur outside the

classroom as well as inside. This is demonstrated

through our extensive extra-curricular programme

that has an activity to suit every individual taste.

Our campuses all have advanced technology and

every student has an iPad to enhance their learning

experience.

We assist students in need by offering Learning

Support across the curriculum.

Our parents are an essential part of our community

actively taking part in our friends of Doha College

(FDC) group and supporting our social events.

We have an excellent

examination success

rate and regularly

witness our students

attending the best

universities around

the world.

We want more students to benefit from

the Doha College experience.

To achieve this we are

building a world class modern

New Campus which is due

to open in 2018.

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PRIMARY

Doha College Primary is a happy, safe and caring

community where high standards and positive

behaviour are expected by all. A place where your

child can be happy and achieve success.

The education, care, happiness and well-being of

every child are priorities for us and we have much to

offer in the way of stimulating, exciting and fun

learning experiences that take place in a superb,

well-resourced learning environment.

Everyone in school is committed to the inclusion of

every child. Starting school is one of the major events

in your child’s life and we aim to make a truly exciting

and memorable experience. We will do our utmost to

ensure your child has a happy, secure start to school

life. We will cater for his/her educational, physical,

emotional and social needs, giving a firm foundation

in learning, laughter and developing those skills upon

which your child can build in the future.

We treat every child as an individual but always

remembering that treating everyone equally does not

mean treating them the same.

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SECONDARY 6th FORM

Our Secondary school develops students into well

rounded, mature adults, ready for the challenges

and stipulations of life after Doha College.

The first three years of Secondary school develops

students into independent individuals, preparing

them for the important examinations in their final

years namely the (I)GCSE and A Levels.

With judicious direction and a well balanced British

curriculum, our students are guided through

secondary school, comforted and supported

throughout their most challenging times.

The international element of Doha College encourages

interaction with different cultures and backgrounds,

allowing students to develop additional knowledge

and experiences, putting them ahead of pupils the

same age at their respective home countries.

6th Form is a time to prepare our older students for

university and work life. They learn to be independent

and are given additional responsibility to encourage

maturity and sophistication.

The 6th Form common room gives students a sense

of freedom where they can spend their free socially

interacting, as well as studying.

We actively encourage our students to consider

university as an advancement of their educational

career. Our students travel all over the world for their

higher education, frequently attending some of the

best universities in the world.

Each year our Head Boy, Head Girl and their

deputies are selected from our 6th Form students.

They represent the student body of Doha College in

the local community and attend many college events

delivering speeches and presentations.

We also maintain great links with ex-students through

our active and growing Alumni network.

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OUR CURRICULUM

We are a co-educational school following the British

Curriculum from Pre-School through to (I)GCSE and

A Level.

This is an established curriculum that ensures students

study three core subjects, Mathematics, English and

Science, until they are 16. Students then choose four

subjects to take further.

The curriculum aims to stimulate the most advanced

pupils and support those in need. We strive to achieve

greatness and this is only possible through challenge,

enabling reward.

We have a full range of departments covering all areas

of the curriculum, providing every student with an

extensive basis to learn. From Mathematics, Science

and History to Media, Photography and Philosophy.

Internationalism is also incorporated into our

curriculum with annual language visits to Europe, art

and photography trips to Japan, annual skiing trips,

sports exchanges and history trips to Russia and

Germany to name a few.

Our impressive facilities and levels of equipment

contribute to the learning experience of our students.

Advanced technology is installed into classrooms with

smart boards, Mac’s and Apple TV’s and every student

and teacher has their own iPad.

Our sporting facilities boast sports halls, Astroturf

pitches, rugby pitch, gym, cross fit gym and swimming

pools.

In addition, Doha College has a fully equipped

auditorium as well as a music recording studio.

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ADMISSIONS

We welcome students and families from all over the

world, we do not prioritise on nationality.

We are academically selective so all students are

required to undertake an age appropriate test prior

to admission.

Prospective parents are welcome to visit Doha

College, where they can meet specific teachers and

be given a tour of our campuses.

It is worth noting both our Primary and Secondary

schools are virtually at full capacity and at times

students may have to join a waiting list.

However, we also have a number of debenture and

corporate sponsored school places available in all year

groups.

To find out more about our admissions process please

visit www.dohacollege.com/admissions.

How about taking a Virtual Tour?

If you can’t get to see our campus why not have a look

at our virtual tours:

Primary :

http://www.dohacollege.com/virtual-tour-west-bay-

primary

http://www.dohacollege.com/virtual-tour-al-waab-

primary

Secondary:

http://www.dohacollege.com/virtual-tour-al-waab-

secondary

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR

We believe learning should also be encouraged outside

the classroom. Our extracurricular programme is

designed for students to take part in challenging

opportunities to improve and enhance skills, physical

fitness, social interaction and encourages achievement.

Sport is a part of our compulsory curriculum but also

highly recommended to students as an extra-curricular

opportunity. A vast diversity of sports are available such

as football, rugby, netball, swimming, triathlon, table

tennis, water polo and cross-country. Our extensive

training programmes prepare students for sporting

fixtures locally, regionally and internationally.

Doha College also have an accredited Model United

Nations organisation run and managed by students.

Any student from Year 9 (aged 13) and above may take

part. Local and international conferences occur on a

biannual basis and allow students to discuss global

issues such as foreign affairs, politics, the environment,

culture and law in a parliamentary environment.

Doha College students can also take part in The Duke

of Edinburgh Award. This youth award programme is

recognised globally and develops personal skills such

as social interaction, physical endurance, responsibility,

commitment and team work. The award has three

separate stages to be completed between the ages

of 14 and 25.

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ALUMNI

Doha College are extremely proud of every ex-student

that moves on to greater things. To continuously

support these individuals in their future roles,

Doha College runs an active Alumni network.

We stay in touch with our Alumni through our social

media channels and email.

Being a DC Alumni can benefit the individual as well as

Doha College.

Reunion events are organised to gather Alumni in a

social environment, Alumni are encouraged to visit the

school and regular attempts to keep them involved

with the college are in place.

There are a range of ways our Alumni can give

something back to Doha College.

To support our New Campus alumni can buy a

brick within our Alumni Wall.

Many alumni act as mentors to current stu-

dents.

Regular donations and attending fundraising

events

Alumni should visit www.dohacollegealumni.com for

the latest news and activities.

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OUR PARTNERS

Evolution

Doha College provides access to high quality sports

coaching within the curriculum and to the wider

community through Evolution Sports.

Evolution are recognised as the market leader in Qatar

as a multi-sports provider for children aged 3-18.

The sports available include football, swimming,

basketball, rugby and netball.

The training programmes are scheduled after school

hours and are hosted at Doha College’s facilities.

For more information visit: evosportsqatar.com

Oryx Cross Fit

Doha College also partners with Oryx CrossFit,

a multi-functional fitness gym providing exercise

classes run by qualified professional coaches.

CrossFit is a fitness and conditioning system that

focuses on toning up, weight loss and fat burning

and improving general fitness to generate an active

and healthy lifestyle. The CrossFit gym was built on

Doha College’s Al Waab campus and is open to all

adults and children alike.

For more information visit: http://crossfitoryx.com

Doha College has set up a number of partnerships. These partners use the Doha College

facilities and offer learning opportunities for Doha College students but also the wider community and

all schools across Qatar.

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OUR PARTNERS

Instrumental Music

The Instrumental Music Programme at Doha College

is integral to the music education of our students.

Many students currently enjoy the advantages of

weekly music lessons given at school, which are

timetabled during regular class, as well as after

school hours.

Doha College provides an extensive range of

instrument options with a group of highly trained

specialist teachers. Our instrumental teachers are

sponsored, full time staff of Doha College.

The Instrumental Music Programme provides

children with the opportunity to experience the

expressive qualities of music through learning to

play a band/orchestral instrument and to participate

in performance ensembles such as concert bands

and orchestras.

Music is about joy, self-expression, creativity, bringing

people together and whole child development. Music

also develops confidence, social skills and the ability to

artistically express oneself in a group.

For more information please email :

musicinfo@dohacollege.com

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CONTACT US

Our campuses

Al Waab Campus

PO Box 7506, Al Bustan Street, Doha, Qatar.

West Bay Primary Campus

PO Box 7506, Al Farouq Street, Doha, Qatar.

+974 4407 6777

General:

enquiries@dohacollege.com

Admissions:

admissions1@dohacollege.com

We’d love to hear from you, and show you around

our campuses.

Please contact us and let us know how we can help you

and your child.