Education
For most families, no aspect of a move abroad is more important than the education of school-age children. The state of Qatar considers education to be the core foundation stone in the development of both individuals and their respective nations. As such, Qatar has a wide range of well-established and respected educational establishments catering for the needs of thousands of national and expatriate children from approximately 2 to 19 years old.
The State has also authorised the ongoing process of upgrading Qatar's state schools and the development of new educational establishments to increase the scope and further widen Qatar's educational facilities. One such initiative, Education City, has already attracted some of the world's leading academic institutions, including Carnegie Mellon University, Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Arts in Qatar, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Texas A&M University in Qatar, and Rand-Qatar Policy Institute.
As you embark on your move to Qatar you will almost certainly be asking what types of schools are available, what are their standards, what are the class sizes, does the school have provision for special needs or for children who speak little English and how does the curriculum vary from my child's present school system? The answers to these and other similar questions are best answered by the head teacher at the school.
Head teachers in Qatar are familiar with the questions and concerns of all relocating parents and will welcome your family, without any obligation, to view their respective school facilities, answer any questions and endeavour to allay your apprehensions and fears. The larger schools will also be happy to provide information on their pupils' examination results for SAT's, GCSE's and A-Levels, many of which exceed UK expectations. The majority of schools have their own websites, which can also help in your pre-arrival selection process.
