Al Wataniya International School

AWIS is located in Zone 66, Street 745, Building 20 on Dohat Al Khaima Street in the Leqtaifiya / West Bay Lagoon Area of Doha, Qatar. The address places the school in north Doha, near Qatar University and the Lagoon area, with the Doha Golf Club nearby. The school's contact details show the address and a Doha-based location.

AWIS is a British-style international primary school serving children from Foundation Stage 1 (3-4 years old) up to Year 6 (10-11 years old). Year Groups are aligned with the English National Curriculum, and the school explicitly notes it serves ages 3–11. Foundation Stage through Year 6 is organized into Early Years (FS1–FS2) and Key Stages 1 and 2.

The school is co-educational and described as a British-style international primary school. It is British-managed and serves multiple nationalities; the site notes a gender-mixed student body and a UK-style education. Boarding facilities are not indicated; AWIS operates as a day school.

AWIS hosts students from more than 50 nationalities. No single nationality makes up more than about 19% of the student body. The most represented nationalities include Jordanian, Egyptian, British, Qatari, American, Spanish, and Turkish, among others.

AWIS emphasises a child-centred, supportive learning approach and uses Monster Phonics from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 2, a programme described as designed to support all learners, including those who may need extra help. Regular assessment and a particular focus on individual progress are highlighted in the learning materials.

The school follows the National Curriculum of England and is presented as a British-style international school, rather than affiliated to a specific country. This is reflected in its curriculum and stated approach.

There is no formal religious affiliation indicated. Islamic Studies is included as a compulsory subject for Years 1–6 (delivered in English or Arabic as appropriate), and Arabic language and Qatar History are part of the core curriculum.

The school day runs from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm during term time, with Sunday through Thursday as the active school days in Qatar. Friday and weekend days are closed.

AWIS does not publish a dedicated school bus service on its site. Public transit options are available in the area; the nearest Doha Metro light-rail access point is the Marina station, about a 9-minute walk from the school. Families often use private transport or public transit when convenient.

AWIS Doha delivers a British-style international curriculum anchored in the English National Curriculum, augmented by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for Foundation Stage and by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with IEYC used in the early years. The school groups learners into Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) and two Key Stages: Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6). The core curriculum mirrors the English National Curriculum for Maths, English and Science, with Maths taught via Power Maths; Arabic is taught five times per week, native Arabic speakers follow the MOE curriculum and non-native learners study Islamic Studies in English, while Qatar History is taught weekly and linked to IPC units. All students study Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, with instruction streamed by Arabic-language ability (Arabic for native speakers; English for non-native students in Islamic Studies). The learning approach is child-centered and inquiry-based, supported by regular assessment and a broad range of extra-curricular activities to promote international mindedness.

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AWIS supports social and emotional learning through a child-centred, supportive learning approach. The school presents itself as a caring learning community, with the homepage tagline The learning community that cares. A named School Counsellor sits in the staff, alongside Learning Support staff, indicating formal wellbeing and SEN input. Staff describe a holistic approach that aims for students to be academically successful as well as socially and emotionally engaged. An anti-bullying policy is in place to safeguard student wellbeing.

The school has Learning Support staff and a School Counsellor, indicating some level of SEN provision. The specific kinds of SEN the school can support are not publicly disclosed, and AWIS is not described as a specialist SEN institution. The staff page notes Learning Support and a School Counsellor as key support roles. Public safeguarding policies also exist (see safeguarding section) that relate to student safety and wellbeing. Information about the full scope of SEN provision beyond these roles is not publicly detailed.

AWIS provides English-medium instruction for non-Arabic speakers and teaches Arabic to all students, with Arabic language provision streamed by ability. The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum (with IEYC/IPC) and includes Arabic and Islamic Studies, indicating bilingual requirements rather than a formal EAL program. The Arabic staff are organized into two levels, one for native Arabic speakers and another for non-Arabic speakers. A dedicated EAL program or EAL coordinator is not explicitly described in public materials. English instruction is the primary medium for the non-Arabic cohort, but explicit EAL provisions are not detailed.

Mental wellbeing is supported through a School Counsellor and Learning Support staff who work with class teachers. The staff describe a holistic, social-emotional focus alongside academic progress, and the learning approach is described as child-centred and supportive. The school ethos emphasizes wellbeing as part of its core approach to learning. An anti-bullying policy also contributes to a safe, supportive environment for mental wellbeing.

AWIS has formal safeguarding measures, including a Student Safety Policy and a Student Sickness Policy, both available as downloadable documents. An Anti-bullying Policy is also in place to address safeguarding from bullying. The staff outline a School Counsellor and Learning Support staff as part of safeguarding and welfare support. The School Office is available for concerns and inquiries about safeguarding. These policies collectively indicate a formal framework for protecting and promoting student welfare.

1. Complete the Expression of Interest Form. The online form is quick to complete and without obligation. It provides basic details for you and your child and ensures you will be contacted by the Admissions Team when an Open Day is held or new student assessments are scheduled. The time between submitting the form and being contacted for assessment varies depending on year group vacancies and the time of year. 2. School Tour. You will be invited to meet the Admissions Team, tour the school, and ask questions. The tour and the assessment may be combined in a single visit. A QR500 assessment fee is payable at the time of the assessment. 3. Student Assessment. All students are assessed to ensure AWIS is the right school for them and that they are applying for a suitable year group. There is no pass or fail cut-off; placement depends on the year group and the student's development. For Foundation Stage, the assessment focuses on social skills and readiness for formal schooling. For primary, the assessment evaluates English (spoken and written) and mathematics, plus social skills. Whenever possible, the tour and assessment are combined. 4. Assessment Result. Results are typically emailed to parents within 2 or 3 days of the assessment. The result will normally be either a firm offer of a place with a confirmed year group and start date; or confirmation of a successful outcome with the student placed on a waiting list until a firm start date can be confirmed; or a regret that a place cannot be offered. The school does not assess students unless there is a realistic prospect of a place becoming available in the near future. 5. Acceptance of Offer. If a place is offered, the offer is valid for one week. If not accepted within that time, the offer lapses so that the school can offer the place to the next person on the waiting list. To accept the offer, parents must pay the Registration Fee to guarantee the place. The Registration Fee is QR2,000 for Foundation Stage and Year 1, or QR2,300 for Years 2-6. 6. Before Starting. An AWIS Application Form must be fully completed, signed and submitted to the School Office before a child can commence. More detailed information on supporting documentation can be found on the Admission Requirements page. The Application Form is downloadable as a PDF.

There is a waiting list for some year groups. After the assessment, a successful outcome may be followed by placement on the waiting list until a firm offer of a start date can be confirmed. AWIS notes that assessment occurs only when there is a realistic prospect of a place becoming available in the near future.