GEMS American Academy Qatar的特色如下:認證:獲得NEASC(新英格蘭學校和學院協會)全面認證,獲世界各地大學國際認可。家長滿意度:在GEMS Education國際網絡所有K-12學校中獲得最高家長滿意度評級(連續2年)。國際認可:被美國雜誌The Knowledge Review評為卡達十大最佳國際學校之一及中東最值得關注的學校。多樣性:擁有78個學生國籍和19個教師國籍(教師主要來自美國和加拿大)。環境可持續性:獲得卡達綠色建築委員會(QGBC)學校可持續性獎,是卡達第3所獲得FEE生態學校綠旗獎的學校。GAAQ是卡達唯一擁有NAAAS認證水培溫室的學校。靈活教育:與英式教育和CBSE相比,美國課程沒有綜合性期末考試的壓力,學生可以在整個學期中以舒適的節奏學習。大學升學指導:專業學校顧問全程指導家長和學生申請世界各地的大學。快樂的校園環境:GAAQ的學生們喜歡上學!學生穿校服,但每月有主題精神日,從瘋狂襪子日到最愛運動衫日,還慶祝地球日和聯合國日等。
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.
入學評估要求簡介
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
課前/課後托管服務
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.
是否提供校車服務
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.
特殊飲食需求的餐食選擇(純素、猶太潔食、清真等)
Yes, we do have vegetarian and vegan options. Also, all food prepared is halal.
課堂
每班最多學生人數
25
學校是否配備教學助理?
是
每班平均學生人數
Lower School (22-25 students per class) / Upper School (12 - 25 students per class)
課堂中科技應用情況
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.
學校是否已準備好在需要時使用虛擬課堂?(如學校關閉時開展線上教學,例如新冠疫情期間)
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.
學生是否在學校進行宗教活動?信仰何種宗教?
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.
學校如何照顧無宗教信仰或不同宗教背景的學生?
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.
學生組成
在校學生總數
1,650
學校學生國籍數量
80+
最多學生的國籍
American
本地學生與國際學生的比例
Local students are about 12% of our students.
課外活動
課外活動或社團
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.
涵蓋的體育運動項目
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.
學生可參加的體育隊或競賽
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
設施
學校設施
Our new eSports Lab is a highlight of our school as is our greenhouse.
學校體育設施
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
語言支援
英語母語教師
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.
為英語非母語學生提供的語言支援
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.
學校提供的額外語言課程
In addition to Arabic, we also offer French and Spanish language classes.
學生支援
為有特殊學習需求學生提供的專職人員/項目
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.
提供的學習支援
The level of support is based on individual learning plans with services in the mild category.
學校對天賦異禀和優秀學生的支持
GAAQ has the GEMS Genius Program that supports gifted students as well as Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
學生是否可獲得教育心理師支援
No, but our school has certified school counselors who have access to and can recommend educational psychologists.