DESCRIPTION

Al Hekma International School (AHIS) is a K-12 co-educational international school offering an American curriculum. AHIS is fully accredited by the North Central Association – Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA-CASI) in USA, and Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) for its commitment to the vision of achieving the principles of the education system in Qatar towards consistent School Improvement and Quality Assurance. AHIS was successful in opening its first branch Preschool-Grade 6 campus in Dafna in 2009, followed by Grade 1-9 campus in Maamoura in 2011, KG campus in 2013, and Grade 1-6 campus in Izghawa with more expansion plans in the near future in Qatar and neighboring GCC countries. 

AHIS expertise extends to 3 decades back to 1985 when the first campus was launched in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The campus offers a co-educational American curriculum for grades PS-12 and is fully accredited by the Bahraini Ministry of Education, North Central Association (NCA-CASI), and the Middle States Association for Accreditation of Colleges & Schools (MSA) in the USA. AHIS is also affiliated with worldwide recognized educational institutions that provide professional development and support for improvement and growth such as NESA, NBOA, ASCD, PTC, and NAIS. AHIS caters to the needs of Qatar’s local and expat community by offering quality education meeting international standards. In the process of their growth, we offer our students a high quality of education enabling them to handle responsibility with determination and confidence. The students feel they belong to a big family, which cares for their well-being in a safe and nurturing environment. AHIS fosters good citizenship and leadership skills which help strengthen the student's identity and personality. Our programs help produce motivated, confident and strong individuals with life-long learning skills. Beyond academics, AHIS strives to instill in all students a positive attitude toward lifelong learning, an appreciation for cultural diversity and higher thinking and problem solving skills necessary to be successful in their future endeavors. Our approach is guided by respect for children’s individual differences, by recognition of their inherent capacity for growth, and by a commitment to plan activities that shape learning and provide opportunities for student success. 

We challenge our students and inspire them to expand their thinking process. As our students begin to truly believe in themselves and their abilities, they develop the skills to succeed in school and life. Students are prepared for the 21st century with skills that support advancement in technology and critical thinking skills. Classrooms are fully equipped with interactive boards and technology access for all students in which they can explore interactive education using e-learning, tablets, ipads and mobile learning.

Mission & Vision

Mission : To provide students with a balanced international standard education with emphasis on developing their social, global and cultural skills. AlHekma strives to build accountable, confident and motivated lifelong learners.

Vision : Our vision focuses in instilling the values of hospitality, global citizenship and tolerance toward others. Our objective is to offer an educational program that is comprehensive and balanced with emphasis on social and cultural appreciation, academic skills development, and accountability. We strive to create an environment that nurtures high self-esteem, intrinsic motivation, low anxiety, and a sense of belonging.

Curriculum

Our goals are attainable! At AHIS, we prepare students for higher education institutes. The educational facilities offered at our school ensure quality education in a positive environment. We teach good citizenship to help strengthen the student's identity and ability to actively and positively participate in society. High standards of morality are stressed. We constantly research new methods and resources in technology to assist in the development of quality, internationally recognized education.

A broad range of activities are introduced to promote written and oral communication skills, in both Arabic and English language. Throughout the year, students participate in research tasks, presentations, field trips, reading, spelling and writing competitions. Supplementary to the core curriculum is a rich array of options offered to students ranging from KG onwards. These courses include but are not limited to computers, health, art, music, drama and physical education. These classes are instructed by certified staff and are situated in rooms/labs tailored to the subject, insuring optimal instruction. These classes are essential in the enrichment and broadening of students' self-confidence and creativity.

In an orderly, safe environment, students learn to develop skills and attitudes which building a vital foundation for their future. A happy, secure atmosphere is created to build confidence and self esteem. The philosophy of AHIS emphasizes on the importance of the student as an individual, thus adequate attention and detailed evaluation is provided through continuous assessment and reporting.

 Children are assisted by their teachers to form healthy and productive work habits, ranging from organization to establishing regular study habits and homework routines. In earlier grades these tasks will be minimal but regular. This process lays the foundation of good work habits which will prove useful with the increase of academic demands.  

Facilities

AHIS provides students with modern facilities in order to stimulate the optimal educational productivity of the students, create the most convenient and safe environment and to meet the needs of the educational process required to reach international standards. For instance, AHIS provides spacious buildings, highly equipped multimedia classrooms with interactive Smartboards and wireless internet access, science labs, art labs, computer labs, library, and cafeteria. For extra-curricular and sports activities AHIS has invested in large areas as playgrounds, sports facilities, gymnasium, soccer field, tennis court, basketball and volleyball courts and play areas for children.

Admission Info

Complete an application
Submit the required docs
Copy of passport
Copy of parent passport
Copy of residency ID
Copy of residency permit in passport (expats)
Copy of vaccination record
Birth Certificate
4 photos
Transcripts for the past 3 years
Students applying from outside of Qatar must attest last year report card from ministry of foreign affairs and embassy of Qatar, and then present these documents to ministry of education in Qatar to receive an equivalency letter.
Students must sit for entrance exams in English, Arabic, and Math. Non-Arabic speaking students will be exempted from the Arabic entrance exam.
Students must attend an interview to determine eligibility for enrollment.
Students are only allowed to submit one application form per year.
The school reserves the right to terminate the registration or expel a student if he/she does not abide by the school rules and regulations.
Any student who left the school, dismissed, or withdrew – is not allowed to re-apply. He/She should submit a re-entry application carrying his/her previous number.
Acceptance or rejection of enrollment is at the sole discretion of the admission committee. Both interviews and entrance exams must be passed to be considered for admission.

Registration & Booking Seat Fees

Registration, testing, and interview fees are non-refundable even if a student is placed on a waiting list or rejected.
Booking a seat fees are not refundable.
Refund Policy

Tuition fees are non-refundable whether the student attended or not. If cancellation of enrollment takes place, fees paid will not be refunded. Cancellation of enrollment must be submitted in written.
If the student withdraws from AHIS, a full semester notice is to be given. If such a notice is not given, a full semester’s fees will be payable.
If the student is accepted, and the parent chose not to continue the enrollment process (written notice must be given), the fees of the tests, interview and application will not be refunded.
The parent agrees that if the required documents are not provided in due time, then the registration will be cancelled and the fees will not be refunded.
Booking a seat fees are nonrefundable even if the school was informed before or after the start of the academic year.
Books, uniforms, tablets, transportation and any additional fees are not refundable
In the case the school terminates the registration or expels a student due to the parent and/or the student not abiding by the school rules and regulations, fees paid will not be refundable.
Fees paid will not be refunded even if the student did not start or attend the school.
Payment Schedule:

One full payment upon admission.
Two equal installments to be paid on a semester basis (Quarter 1 and Quarter 3).
Three equal payments to be paid at the beginning of quarter 1, 2, 3.
If a student is admitted in the first half of a semester, a full semester’s fees will be charged.
If a student is admitted in the second semester, half annual’s fees will be charged.
No certificates or transcripts will be given to any student, and the student will not be allowed to attend graduation ceremonies if all the due fees are not paid & he/she will be forbidden to sit for the examinations. If the parent does not pay on time, there will be a fine of 7.5% open for increase according to the delay in payment. In the case of a bouncing cheque, a fine is added to the value of the cheque, and the cheque issuer will bear the consequences.
Booking a seat fee is payable upon acceptance of enrollment. This fee must be paid within 5 business days from being notified of acceptance. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of registration. Registration, testing and interview fees will not be refundable in this case.
If there is a delay of 2 weeks from payment due date of transportation fees, the transportation services will be suspended until payment is settled.
If there is a delay of 2 weeks from payment due date of tuition fees, the student name will be blocked in MOE system, MOE will be notified and legal action will be taken.
General Info

If a student needs to travel – The Administration should be informed in writing prior to the student’s departure from school. If the student is absent due to sickness, a medical report needs to be submitted.
Unexcused absence by any student, affecting their academic performance will be the responsibility of the parents and not the school. 15% unexcused absenteeism will result in zero credits for the subject.
School uniform is mandatory. Otherwise, the student will be sent home and will not be accepted until he/she abides by this rule.
Uniforms – (daily and sports) – are sold at the school. Anything similar to them or tailored outside the school is not accepted in order to maintain uniformity.
A Disciplinary System is applied for morning delays.
Expensive items are not allowed in the school i.e. jewellery, cellular phones, pagers …… etc. In case of loss or damage the School Administration is not responsible. Cellular phones will be confiscated and returned at the end of the year.
Students will not be allowed at school with visible body piercing, tattoos, colored hair dyes, heels, long nails, makeup, boys with long hair, flip flops