Doha College
| Doha College | |
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Excellence for All, Excellence from All | |
| Location | |
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Al Waab & West Bay Doha Qatar | |
| Coordinates | 25°15′37″N 51°28′59″E / 25.26028°N 51.48306°ECoordinates: 25°15′37″N 51°28′59″E / 25.26028°N 51.48306°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1980 |
| Principal | Mark Leppard |
| Grades | Pre School-Y13 |
| Number of students | > 1200 |
| Average class size | 20 |
| Hours in school day | 6 Hours 10 Minutes(7:10 - 1:20) |
| Houses |
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| Colour(s) | White or grey (Sixth Form) and navy blue (Ks3 and Ks4) |
| Publication | Majlis (English) |
| Feeder schools | Doha English Speaking School, Doha College Primary, Doha College West Bay Primary |
| Website |
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Doha College is a school located in Doha, Qatar. Doha College (or DC) was founded in the 1980s. It has a student body of over 1,800 people from 75 nationalities. The school is academically selective, both for admissions and progress between key stages.[1] The school is sponsored by the British Embassy and is a not for profit organisation.
History
The school opened in 1980 to meet the growing demand of a British curriculum in the country and is one of the oldest schools teaching the British curriculum in the region.[2]
Curriculum
The School follows a British Curriculum. Students from Pre-School to year 9 follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales.[3]
In years 10 to 11 the students take part in GCSE's where many subjects are available for the students to choose from.[4] In Years 12 ato 13 studnets undertake AS and A levels to complete their school education before deciding to advance into further education through universities across the world.
Admission
To gain admission in the school students must sit an entrance test before which a form fee of Qr 200 must be paid regardless of whether or not admission is gained.[5] There is a Qr 10,000 security deposit that needs to be paid, followed by a yearly Capital fee of Qr 5000. The fee structure for the school is as follows:[6]
| Fee Details | Pre-school | Reception to Year 6 | Year 7 -11 | Year 12-13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | QR 10407 | QR 11966 | Qr 20381 | Qr 22397 |
| Spring Term | QR 10407 | QR 11966 | Qr 20381 | Qr 22397 |
| Summer Term | QR 10407 | QR 11966 | Qr 20381 | Qr 22397 |
| Total Per Year | QR 36221 | QR 40898 | QR 66143 | Qr 72191 |
Campus
The schools intake is from normal admissions as well as from DESS campus and the new West Bay Campus [7] gifted by the Supreme Education Council Qatar.
The schools current campus in Al Waab boasts:[8]
- Heated Swimming pool
- A football pitch
- 3 multipurpose halls
- A gym
- An auditorium
- A primary hall
- 16 Science labs
- Multimedia systems in all classes with interactive whiteboards and speakers
- 2 DT workshops
- 3 Art rooms
- 7 ICT suites
- Secondary and Sixth Form tuckshops
West Bay campus is primary only (pre-school to year 6) and opened in September 2013 offering 670 school places. The West Bay campus is located in Al Farouq Street behind University Petrol Station. The school has also announced plans for its new campus.[9] Which is planned for September 2018.
As well as this students and staff also use the nearby rugby club.
Competitions
The schools hosts many competitions with others schools in the country and in the region as well as this some students have participated in International competitions such as the British junior games.[10]
Expeditions and Trips
During their school years students take part in many expeditions and trips some of which are:[11]
- Duke of Edinburgh's International award expeditions to (Qatari Desert, Nepal, Wales)
- Science trips to USA and Bali
- DT trips to Netherlands
- Drama trips to UK
- Geography trips to malls in Qatar, the desert, and the UK
- Art and Photography trips to New york and Washington DC
As well as these students take part in international and national competitions.
References
- ↑ Doha College Prospectus
- ↑ http://www.dohacollege.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=22
- ↑ http://www.dohacollege.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=22
- ↑ http://www.dohacollege.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=148&Itemid=234
- ↑ http://www.dohacollege.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38&Itemid=119
- ↑ http://www.dohacollege.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81&Itemid=118
- ↑ https://www.gov.uk/government/world-location-news/doha-college-opens-additional-campus
- ↑ http://www.dohacollege.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17&Itemid=104
- ↑ http://www.dohacollege.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=187&Itemid=263
- ↑ http://www.gulf-times.com/
- ↑ http://www.dohacollege.com
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