For fluent Arabic speakers, our specialist staff teach the Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History curriculum using Arabic as the language of instruction. Islamic Studies is available for Muslim students. The curriculum is aligned with the Qatar National Curriculum for these subjects.

For those new to the Arabic language, parallel classes are offered in English using an appropriately modified curriculum.

Arabic

Qatar’s native language should be valued. All students in Year 1 to 6 study Arabic as a first or second language. Our native Arabic students receive four hours of Arabic lessons a week following the plans and textbooks provided by the Ministry of Education. Lessons are split into speaking and listening, reading, writing, grammar and dictation. The Arabic Department also arrange special days and competitions for our students. Recently, our students have participated in an Arabic Spelling Bee and an Arabic Reading Competition. Our non-native students receive one hour of Arabic each week. These lessons consist mainly of speaking and listening activities to familiarise students with the language.

Islamic Studies

All Muslim students in Years 1 to 6 also study Islamic Studies as a first or second language. Our native Arabic students receive two hours of Islamic Studies lessons a week following the plans and textbooks provided by the Ministry of Education. Our students learn and are able to explain Surahs as well as learning about the 6 pillars of Eman and the five pillars of Islam. Students have the opportunity to participate in Quran competitions organised by the Ministry of Education throughout the year. Our non-native Muslim students receive one hour of Islamic Studies each week. These lessons are taught in English and follow the ‘Call to Faith’ teaching resource.

Qatar History

Qatar History and Citizenships is taught discretely using the textbooks supplied by the Ministry of Education in both English and Arabic. However, we have also made ‘Links to Qatar’ in our IEYC/IPC units to ensure our students can relate their learning to their host country. Through our IPC units, we encourage our students to be internationally minded ensuring that they are respectful of their host country as well as the various nationalities of our student body. As a school, we ensure we also celebrate important events on Qatar’s calendar; including Qatar National Day and Qatar Sports Day.