GEMS American Academy Qatarを特徴づける資質と特性は以下の通りです。認定:NEASC(ニューイングランド学校大学協会)の完全認定校であり、世界中の大学から国際的に認められています。保護者満足度:GEMS Education国際ネットワーク全体のK-12校の中で最高の保護者満足度評価を獲得(2年連続)。国際的評価:米国誌The Knowledge Reviewより「カタールのベスト国際学校トップ10」および「中東で最も注目すべき学校」として表彰。多様性:78の生徒国籍と19の教員国籍(教員は主に米国とカナダから採用)。環境持続可能性:カタール・グリーンビルディング協議会(QGBC)の「学校持続可能性」賞を受賞し、カタールで3番目にFEEエコスクール・グリーンフラッグ賞を受賞。GAAQはカタールで唯一のNAAAS認定アクアポニックス温室を持つ学校です。柔軟な教育:アメリカ式カリキュラムは、イギリス式やCBSEと比較して総合的な最終試験の重圧がなく、生徒がセメスターを通じて自分のペースで快適に進歩できます。大学進学指導:専門のスクールカウンセラーが世界中の大学への出願プロセスを通じて保護者と生徒をガイドします。楽しい学校環境:GAAQの生徒たちは学校に来ることが大好きです!制服着用ですが、クレイジーソックスデーからお気に入りのスポーツジャージデーまで、月ごとのスピリットデーがあり、アースデーや国連デーなども祝います。
Yes. We require all prospective students to take an entry assessment. Students in Pre-K - KG2 will do a hands-on "stay-and-play" session with children of their same age to gauge their understanding of basic knowledge and classroom behavior. Grades 1 - 12 will take a MAP assessment that focuses on math, reading and writing comprehension.
入学評価の簡単な説明
Pre-K, KG1 and KG2
All students must meet the age-level requirements, meet academic grade level requirements, listen to and follow directions and display classroom readiness. They must also conduct themselves in a respectful manner throughout the assessment.
For Pre-K and KG1 admission, children are assessed and observed in small groups. Five main criteria are considered for successful entrance into the program:
• Children must be age-appropriate for the requested grade level;
• Be able to separate from their caregiver and demonstrate a readiness to participate in the classroom;
• Be bathroom independent
• Be able to follow directions while engaging in an activity;
• Be able to demonstrate fine and gross motor skill development at age-appropriate level.
For KG2 admission, the children are assessed individually. The following are the main criteria for consideration into the KG2 program:
• Be age-appropriate for requested grade level;
• Be able to follow directions while engaging in an activity;
• Be able to demonstrate fine and gross motor skill development at age-appropriate level;
• Be able to identify colors;
• Be able to identify numbers 1 – 20 and write 1 – 20;
• Demonstrated early reading skills;
• Recognize letters of the alphabet with appropriate sounds.
Grades 1 – 12
GEMS American Academy Qatar employs a holistic approach to the process of evaluating students for entrance into the middle and high school. The evaluation process includes a review of the student’s application, past school records and/or transcripts and GAAQ entrance assessments.
The MAP assessment is administered to all students. This is a computer-based testing system built on 30 years of research and refinement. Basic skills of Math, Reading and Language are assessed. The MAP assessment test is self-regulating and adapts to the child in real-time as the test progresses for a pinpoint picture of learning, achievement and readiness.
The MAP assessment is administered to all students seeking placement from Grade 1 – Grade 12.
If the student is overseas at the time of the application, GEMS American Academy Qatar will schedule the MAP assessment for a date and time when the family arrives in Qatar. If your child has recently taken a MAP assessment, please upload the reports along with the school grade reports as this may serve to expedite the admissions process.
2:30 PM every day except Thursdays, where we finish at 1:30 PM to support teacher professional development and departmental meetings. Pre-K students are dismissed at 1:30 PM
登下校前後の預かりサービス
Students are allowed to enter the school at 7:00 AM where students will be supervised by school staff. We have free afterschool activities (ASA) and clubs during the year for KG2 - Grade 12 students as well as paid opportunities; these ASAs are supervised by a GAAQ teacher or staff member or our outside provider ESM.
スクールバスサービスの有無
Yes. Our bus service covers Doha and the Al Wakrah municipality. In fact, the majority of our students live in the Pearl, West Bay, Al Dafna and other parts of metropolitan Doha.
特別な食事制限への対応(ビーガン、コーシャー、ハラール等)
Yes, we do have vegetarian and vegan options. Also, all food prepared is halal.
教室
1クラスの最大生徒数
25
ティーチングアシスタントの配置
はい
1クラスの平均生徒数
Lower School (22-25 students per class) / Upper School (12 - 25 students per class)
授業でのICT活用
Yes, we use technology that includes, but is not limited to: laptops, iPads and tablets, C-Touch screens, ClassDojo, littleBits Kits, EV3 Lego Robotics, esports software, and various educational apps and software.
オンライン授業への対応(休校時など)
Yes, we have a fully-equipped virtual classroom model for both Lower School and Upper School that incorporates a comprehensive, internal online learning platform in conjunction with GEMS Education.
学校での宗教活動の有無と内容
As a school in Qatar, we have prayer rooms for male and female students that are Muslim. In addition, we celebrate key Muslim holidays and milestones throughout the year. Last, we offer the MOEHE approved Arabic, Islamic and Qatar History curriculum.
無宗教や他の宗教を持つ生徒への対応
As a diverse and inclusive American school, we accommodate all students, whether they are non-religious or religious. We respect everyone's free pursuit to freedom and liberty, including their choice of religion.
生徒について
在籍生徒数
1,650
在籍生徒の国籍数
80+
最も多い国籍
American
国内生徒と海外生徒の割合
Local students are about 12% of our students.
課外活動
課外活動・クラブ活動
GAAQ offers a large variety of athletic, academic enrichment and interest-based extracurricular activities and clubs that are free. For example, we include, but are not limited to, academic enrichment clubs such as reading club, math club, Spanish club and science tutoring. Interest-based clubs include, but are not limited to, art club, fitness club, Qur'an study, Eco Club, Senior Committee and Culture Club. Last, athletic clubs include, but are not limited to, yoga, basketball, football (soccer) and volleyball.
含まれるスポーツ活動
Pre-K has their own gym. KG1 and KG2 have their own gym space, as well. Grade 1 - Grade 12 use our Multipurpose Sports Hall space and we have an outdoor, rooftop play area. Recess is a common activity in the Lower School curriculum, so we have open, safe and shaded recess play areas for these activities. Upper School has a CrossFit room and we have included physical fitness as an academic unit of Physical Education (PE). Also, we have an annual Sports Day where Lower School and Upper School students compete in various athletic events to increase and promote physical activity and teamwork.
スポーツチームや競技大会への参加
GEMS American Academy Qatar believes that a well-structured athletics program is crucial in our student’s physical and social development. Also, there is a strong emphasis on empowering a lifelong commitment to a healthy lifestyle and acquiring team skills to learn and compete cooperatively with others.
SPORTS CURRICULUM
GAAQ’s athletics program offers both interscholastic and afterschool sports for upper-elementary, middle and high school students. Alongside with the Physical Education Department, students from Pre-K to Grade 12 take physical education courses which prepare them to transform basic skills to complex abilities that can be applied later in sports. Apart from regular sports events and competitions, the celebration of GAAQ Sports Day (early February) constitutes as one of our major annual sporting events. Our Athletic Department and scholar-athletes continuously represent our core values of leadership, innovation, purpose, tenacity and respect. We are part of both local and international conferences for competitive sports and activities.
A DYNAMIC PROGRAM
The athletic year is structured into two seasons (September – December & January – June); each season provides a range of opportunities for our students. All sports and activities are guided by skilled, experienced and passionate coaches to help our students reach their personal best in whichever activity they choose. Our athletes compete locally against other international and local schools across Qatar.
Qatar Private Primary Schools Sports Association (Grades 2 – 5)
As part of QPPSSA (Qatar Private Primary Schools Sports Association), GAAQ competes with other schools along the year in a variety of sports such as:
• Track & Field
• Soccer
• Cross Country
• Basketball
• Swimming
Qatar United English Speaking Schools (Grades 6 – 12)
As part of QUESS (Qatar United English Speaking Schools), GAAQ competes with other schools along the year in a variety of sports such as:
SEASON 1 (September – December)
• Volleyball
• Netball
• Soccer (u16 & u19 years of age)
SEASON 2 (January – June)
• Track & Field
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Soccer (u12 & u14 years of age)
SOP (School Olympic Program)
Supported by the Qatar School Sport Association and the Qatar Olympic Committee, GAAQ is proudly taking part in SOP for the current year. With competitions from Grades 2 – 12, athletes represent GAAQ in a variety of sports that are typically celebrated in the Olympics such as:
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Taekwondo
• Fencing
• Track & Field
• Swimming
施設
学校の施設
Our new eSports Lab is a highlight of our school as is our greenhouse.
学校のスポーツ施設
GAAQ has an innovative infrastructure ripe for dynamic and experiential learning. Our 20,000 square meter, modern state-of-the-art campus includes:
Communities of fully-equipped classrooms in a bigger-than-it-looks building layout
• Interactive, technology-laden classrooms at each level
• Dedicated Arabic & Islamic rooms and resource areas
• Dual libraries and quiet work spaces
Science and Technology
• 4 cross discipline science labs suitable for chemistry, physics, biology and integrated sciences
• Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robot Kit and littleBits Education coding kits
Visual Arts – dedicated areas for all grades
• Ceramics and pottery room
• Studios for 3D and 2D art
• BlackBox theatre space
Performing Arts Program
• Individual music practice rooms and piano lab
• Instrumental music and teaching space
• Recording studio
Athletic Spaces
• Dedicated CrossFit zone
• Multipurpose Sports Hall
• Rooftop sports court
• Full soccer (football) pitch
• Shaded playground areas
• Indoor mini-gyms
• Professional dance studio
Café/Dining
• Lower School dining
• Upper School café and outdoor eating space
• Parents Café
言語サポート
英語ネイティブ教師の在籍
The majority of our teachers are native speakers of English.. We primarily recruit teachers from the United States, Canada and South Africa. We always take the best qualified candidate and look for teachers with experience.
英語非ネイティブ生徒への語学サポート
We have a Student Support Teacher who assists students who are learning English as a second language. As an English-immersion school, students will learn English naturally while in class throughout the year.
提供している外国語授業
In addition to Arabic, we also offer French and Spanish language classes.
生徒サポート
特別な学習ニーズへのサポート体制
Yes, each grade in Lower School (Pre-K - Grade 5) has their own Student Support Teacher (SST) that supports students with special learning needs. Our SST personnel works with parents inside and outside of the classroom on a daily and weekly basis. For Upper School, we have SST personnel for Grades 6 - 12. However, please note that we have very limited availability for students with special learning needs at this time.
学習サポートの内容
The level of support is based on individual learning plans with services in the mild category.
才能ある生徒へのサポートプログラム
GAAQ has the GEMS Genius Program that supports gifted students as well as Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
教育心理士へのアクセス
No, but our school has certified school counselors who have access to and can recommend educational psychologists.