Middle East International School es una comunidad de aprendizaje multicultural fundada en 1994 en Qatar, que atiende a más de 880 estudiantes de más de 50 nacionalidades con un currículo estadounidense y un enfoque en la integración tecnológica y el pensamiento crítico.
Admisiones
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
Yes, we do. We use MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) screening tests. Students are tested in English (reading and writing) and math.
Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
The outcome of their admission test results, their previous school report cards and recommendations are all factors for consideration in the acceptance of a student. On as-needed basis, our section principal or Head of School may meet with a new student and their parents to discuss any conditional admissions.
Lista de espera
Yes -- at most grade levels, namely in the elementary/middle school.
Registration is open through October in Qatar, and new student applications begin as early as March each year.
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
As per Ministry of Education rules, MIS admits students.
Jornada Escolar
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
Sí
Uniforme obligatorio
Sí
Hora de entrada al colegio
7:15 a.m.
Hora de salida del colegio
1:55 p.m.
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
For a short time period before and after (i.e. 30 minutes)
Servicio de transporte escolar disponible
Yes, in most areas of Qatar.
Almuerzos proporcionados por el colegio
A vendor offers a wide variety of choices for all lunches in our school canteen.
Aula
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
25
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
22
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Yes, teacher assistants are employed at the kindergarten and early elementary years to assist with instruction.
Uso de tecnología en el aula
Our vision is to integrate technology in the instructional programs.
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el COVID-19)
Yes, MIS launched the use of Edmodo during COVID-19 and have recently transitioned to the use of Google Classroom as its learning platform.
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
Students of all faiths are welcome. MIS ensures that the Qatari Islamic values are respected. Islamic Studies is the subject that is offered to our Muslim students, in line with the local Ministry of Education's curriculum guidelines.
¿Cómo atiende el colegio a estudiantes no religiosos o de una religión diferente?
Students from MIS are diverse and, in line with our core values, staff work hard to ensure that any religion
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
887
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
45
Nacionalidad más común
Students with Arabic nationalities make up about 75% of our student population.
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
The Qatari students are about 10-12% of our student population.
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
Robotics, Model United Nations, Odyssey of the Mind, Destination Imagination, School Olympics Program, as well as various academic/recreational field trips.
Actividades deportivas incluidas
Yes, PE is offered twice a week for all students.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
Yes, including the School Olympics Program and other inter-school competitions.
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
MIS facilities also include a library, auditorium, robotics lab, computer labs, and science labs (Chemistry, Physics and Biology).
Instalaciones deportivas del colegio
Indoor multi-purpose gymnasium, an outdoor soccer field and track.
Apoyo Lingüístico
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
Arabic, French and Arabic for non-speakers
Profesores nativos de habla inglesa
Our teachers are recruited primarily locally hired in Qatar, although we also recruit internationally as needed. Some are native speakers, some are non-native speakers but are proficient in English.
Apoyo lingüístico para estudiantes con nivel de inglés no fluido
Yes, additional sections for assistance are offered for both English and Arabic. In addition, teachers are generous with their time at lunch and after school to provide extra time for teaching and learning.
Apoyo al Alumno
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
Sí
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
Yes, we have an SEN program. MIS believes in inclusion in mainstream classrooms. We keep our case load not more than 15 every school year to ensure that we are able to adequately provide for those students with special learning needs.
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
Although the majority of the school are students who are mainstreamed, we do offer ample services for students with disabilities.
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
Our school extends their learning through differentiation and offers a variety of after school options.