GEMS American Academy Qatar를 정의하는 특성은 다음과 같습니다. 인증: NEASC(뉴잉글랜드 학교 및 대학 협회) 완전 인증교로 전 세계 대학에서 국제적으로 인정받습니다. 학부모 만족도: GEMS Education 국제 네트워크 전체 K-12 학교 중 최고 학부모 만족도 평가 획득(2년 연속). 국제적 인정: 미국 잡지 The Knowledge Review에서 카타르 최고의 국제학교 10선 및 중동에서 가장 주목할 만한 학교로 선정. 다양성: 78개 학생 국적과 19개 교사 국적(교사 대부분 미국 및 캐나다 출신). 환경 지속가능성: 카타르 녹색건축위원회(QGBC) 학교 지속가능성 상 수상, 카타르에서 3번째로 FEE 에코스쿨 그린플래그 상 수상. GAAQ는 카타르 유일의 NAAAS 인증 아쿠아포닉스 온실을 보유한 학교입니다. 유연한 교육: 미국식 교육과정은 영국식이나 CBSE와 달리 종합 최종 시험의 압박이 없어, 학생들이 한 학기 동안 자신의 속도로 편안하게 진행할 수 있습니다. 대학 진학 지도: 전문 학교 상담사가 전 세계 대학 지원 과정 전반에 걸쳐 학부모와 학생을 안내합니다. 즐거운 학교 환경: GAAQ 학생들은 학교 오는 것을 좋아합니다! 교복을 착용하지만, 양말의 날부터 좋아하는 스포츠 유니폼의 날까지 월별 스피릿 데이가 있으며, 지구의 날과 유엔의 날 등도 기념합니다.
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.
입학 평가에 대한 간략한 설명
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
방과 전후 돌봄 서비스
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.
스쿨버스 운행 여부
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.
특별 식이 요구 사항 대응 (비건, 코셔, 할랄 등)
Yes, we do have vegetarian and vegan options. Also, all food prepared is halal.
학급
학급당 최대 학생 수
25
교사 보조 인력 고용 여부
예
학급당 평균 학생 수
Lower School (22-25 students per class) / Upper School (12 - 25 students per class)
수업 내 기술 활용
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.
온라인 수업 운영 준비 여부 (예: 코로나19 등 학교 휴업 시)
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.
학교에서의 종교 활동 여부 및 종류
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.
무종교 학생 또는 타 종교 학생 배려 방식
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.
학생 구성
전체 학생 수
1,650
학교 내 국적 수
80+
가장 많은 국적
American
국내 학생 대 외국인 학생 비율
Local students are about 12% of our students.
과외 활동
방과후 활동 및 동아리
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.
포함된 스포츠 활동
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.
학생을 위한 스포츠팀 또는 경기 대회
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
시설
학교 시설
Our new eSports Lab is a highlight of our school as is our greenhouse.
학교 스포츠 시설
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
언어 지원
영어 원어민 교사
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.
영어가 유창하지 않은 학생을 위한 언어 지원
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.
학교에서 제공하는 추가 외국어 수업
In addition to Arabic, we also offer French and Spanish language classes.
학생 지원
특수 학습 요구 학생을 위한 전담 인력/프로그램
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.
제공되는 학습 지원
The level of support is based on individual learning plans with services in the mild category.
영재 및 재능 있는 학생 지원 여부
GAAQ has the GEMS Genius Program that supports gifted students as well as Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
교육 심리사 접근 가능 여부
No, but our school has certified school counselors who have access to and can recommend educational psychologists.