DESCRIPTION

Established in 1991, The English Modern School in Doha is a private, proprietary international school and is one of the Divisions of The Al-Muftah Group of Companies. The school is licensed by the Supreme Education Council (SEC) under the Private Education Sector, is a member of The Council of International Schools (CIS), is an authorized centre for The Cambridge University International Exams and Edexcel International, and is a candidate for accreditation with both QNSA (Qatar National Standards of Accreditation) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges).

The school follows the Cambridge University International Curriculum in its Primary and Secondary School Programs. In the Primary School, the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) is followed in year 1 through 6. The Secondary School follows the Cambridge International Lower Secondary School Curriculum in our Middle School (years 7 through 9) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Advanced Subsidiary (AS) curricula for years 10 through 12. The CIPP Exam in English, Math and Science is administered at the end of Year 6 and the Checkpoints Exam in English, Math and Science is administered at the end of Year 9.

The language of instruction is English and the teachers use the Readers and Writers Workshop model to focus on literacy, as well as to differentiate in the classroom. Instruction is student-centered, which encourages the development of problem solving and critical thinking skills. There is also an emphasis placed on Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatari History, as required by the SEC. The School serves a population of over 40 nationalities and employs a qualified internationally diverse faculty, trained in instructional best practice.

On behalf of The English Modern School (EMS) Doha learning community, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website, which will give you a window into the world of EMS.

EMS Doha is the first international school founded by the Almuftah Group; EMS Doha has provided a challenging academic program in English for international students, aged 3‐18, since 1991. We have students at EMS from over 52 different nationalities.

At the center of every great school is its outstanding staff and EMS is no exception. Our internationally qualified faculty come from a wide variety of different backgrounds and are trained in instructional best practices.

Our teachers strive to provide the best programs within a safe and student-centered learning environment both in the classroom and during after school activities, while also engaging in their own professional development to ensure EMS Doha is providing the best educational strategies and techniques.

2015 – 2016 promises to be an exciting year as the school community continues to work together to consolidate the great achievements happening at the school. Through thoughtful strategic planning we will strive to take EMS Doha to an aspiring new level of educational quality and performance. Our goal is to continue to develop an international school of excellence for local and international students here in Doha

EMS is, more than anything, a community of committed and caring individuals, a special place where we all belong.  We appreciate your interest in EMS Doha, and invite you to contact us if you would like to learn more about our wonderful school.

Curriculum

ECE (KG1- KG2): Early Years Foundation Stage
Primary (Year1-6): Cambridge CIPP (Cambridge International Primary Program)
Lower Secondary (Year 7-9): Cambridge Lower Secondary Program
Higher Secondary (Year 10-12): Cambridge IGCSE & AS Level