DESCRIPTION

Oxford English School was established in response to a need in this community for a school that provides a skills based education and one in which the learning experience will be challenging, exciting and enjoyable. We seek to enable our students to become fully rounded individuals, aware and proud of their traditional, historical and cultural heritage yet able to explore the best of western culture and education.

Oxford English School has a strong sense of community. This is based on traditional Islamic family values, a care and concern for every individual and a belief in childhood.

Many visitors to Oxford English School comment on the feeling of well-being; that the children seem very happy and also remark on the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. The staff at OES builds good relationship with the children and many can provide guidance and counseling to students.

The friendships that students make with each other are a very important factor as they develop into confident and competent young people. We want them to leave with a self-esteem that is intact, knowing that it is good to be yourself.

The School provides a happy, safe and caring learning environment in which each child’s abilities are nurtured, together with the pursuit of academic excellence, in an atmosphere which encourages Islamic values.

We, as a team, at Oxford English School are committed to shaping a future generation who will be creative, independent thinkers, able to adapt their knowledge and skills to the ever-changing needs of this technological age. The education of children in the widest sense takes place in and out of school and therefore the best results can only be obtained by forming a partnership with parents, children and teachers.

In Oxford English School we make this Home-School partnership a central aspect of the development of our children. We look forward to developing this close partnership with you 

Our Mission:

Oxford English School combines Islamic values with modern enquiry based learning enabling students to achieve their best through responsible behaviour and educational excellence to become successful local and global citizens.

Curriculum

Early Years Foundation Stage:

1. The Early Years Foundation Stage consists of Preschool and Reception.
2. At OES we have 4 classes of Preschool and 6 classes of Reception, both for boys and girls.
3. Through playful activities and learning experiences the children are laying the foundations of their learning for their entire  school career.
4. They learn to become independent learners and enquirers.  We encourage independency where possible with the children in our care as we feel that the children’s social development is as equally important as their cognitive development.
5. The children in Foundation Stage at OES enjoy coming to school because we always strive to make it fun.

Areas of Development

1. Communication and language
2. Physical Development
3. Personal, Social and Emotional
4. Literacy
5. Mathematics
6. Understanding of the World
7. Expressive arts and design

Key Stage 1

Key Stage 1 includes the primary years. Year 1, and 2, for students between the age of 5-7 years . Our key stage 1 classes are for both boys and girls. Students follow a programme of study based on the National Curriculum.

Aims and objectives: The distinctive purpose of Key Stage 1 is to lay the foundation of future learning by:

1. Developing the basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, number and information and communication technology.
2. Developing appropriate skills and correct attitudes in investigations.
3. Introducing young children to a broad range of interesting content spanning the subjects of the curriculum.
4. Promoting positive attitudes to learning and helping young children to work and play together harmoniously.

Programmes of study set out what teachers should cover in every subject during each Key Stage.

There are also four general teaching requirements, which apply across all subjects.

Teachers should:

1. Use language effectively
2. Use information and communication technology (ICT) effectively
3. Follow health and safety guidelines
4. Provide teaching that includes different viewpoints

OES programme for Key Stage 1 includes:

1. English language
2. Mathematics
3. Science
4. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
5. Social Studies
6. Art
7. Physical Education
8. Arabic language
9. Islamic Studies
10. Qatar History

Key Stage 2

Key Stage 2 includes the primary years, Years 3-6, for students between the ages of 7-11. Our Year 3 and 4 classes are for both boys and girls, while students in Year 5 and 6 are segregated. Students follow a programme of study based on the National Curriculum.

This Key Stage covers 4 years of learning. Over such a long period the learning needs of the children will gradually change. As they become more proficient in their reading and writing, the time they need to concentrate on basic English will gradually reduce, and as consequence, more time will be available to develop Science and the other foundation subjects.

Programmes of study set out what teachers should cover in every subject during each Key Stage.

There are also four general teaching requirements, which apply across all subjects.

Teachers should:

1. Use language effectively
2. Use information and communication technology (ICT) effectively
3. Follow health and safety guidelines
4. Provide teaching that includes different viewpoints

OES programme for Key Stage 2 includes:

11. English language
12. Mathematics
13. Science
14. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
15. French
16. Social Studies
17. Art
18. Physical Education
19. Arabic language
20. Islamic Studies
21. Qatar History

Admission:
New Student Policy 

1. All students seeking admission to OES are required to sit for an evaluation test.
2. Upon being accepted, a completed application form along with the necessary documents and a nonrefundable registration fee must be paid within one week of the evaluation test in order to secure the place.
3. Application forms for admission can be obtained from the school office.

Current Student Policy

1. Priority for admission to OES for the 2015-2016 academic year will be given to students currently enrolled.
2. Students currently enrolled in OES are required to re-register before the end of March, 2015. After this date, registration will be opened for new students.
3. Students who have not re-registered will no longer have a place. If you have not re-registered your child, please contact the school to determine the availability of places in your child’s year group.

School Fees

1. Pre - School ( 18,000 Qrs)
2. Reciption (18,000 Qrs)
3. Year1 (19,000 Qrs)
4. Year 2 (19,000 Qrs)
5. Year 3 (21,000 Qrs)
6. Year 4 (21,000 Qrs)
7. Year 5 (23,000 Qrs)
8. Year 6 (23,000 Qrs)

School Timing 

1. Pre - School ......7:30 - 12:30
2. Reciption ..........7:15 - 12:30
3. Year 1 ............7:00 - 1:15
4. Year 2 ............7:00 - 1:15
5. Year 3 ............7:00 - 1:15
6. Year 4 ............7:00 - 1:15
7. Year 5 ............7:00 - 1:15
8. Year 6 ............7:00 - 1:15