Middle School in Doha, Qatar

English

Fostering a love of reading and writing

Students develop strong reading comprehension, analytical abilities, and effective writing skills through engaging texts, collaborative discussions, creative writing projects, and multimedia resources. With a growth mindset, students become thoughtful, empathetic and informed global citizens.

Learners develop  persuasive and narrative writing, learning how to argue a point and tell engaging stories. They practice writing news articles, focusing on clear and factual reporting. Throughout the year, students explore literature through novel studies, analyzing characters, themes, and plot. Additionally, they study poetry to understand language, rhythm, and expression.

Science

Exploring through experimentation

Students grasp key knowledge, methods, and uses of science, while fostering curiosity and a sense of wonder about natural phenomena. They learn to explain, predict, and analyze the world using scientific reasoning, scientific literacy, and practical experimentation. Integrated sciences include classes in:

• Biology, where learners discover cells, growth, and how the body works, including the senses, inheritance, and diseases 
• Chemistry with a focus on acids and alkalis, states of matter, chemical reactions, and the periodic table 
• Physics, including light and sound waves, forces, motion, electricity, pressure, and energy transfer

Students also explore ecosystems, space systems, and how organisms get and use energy.

Social Studies

Understanding diversity through unity

Students cover history and geography, as well as beginning to investigate global issues, politics, and citizenship. They think critically and examine a range of data sources and evidence, challenged to analyze, evaluate, and report findings; to read, interpret, gather, and present data; to infer meaning and identify connections from historical sources and current affairs; and to be able to draw conclusions based on critical analysis of various sets of information.

Learners begin with map skills and prehistory, then learn about population, settlement, and the Age of Exploration. Students explore the Roman Empire, Medieval Europe, and American history. They also examine natural hazards, rivers, rainforests, and take part in project-based learning on empires.

World Languages

Unlocking international opportunities

Arabic passport holders study Arabic with specialized Arabic teachers. Other students build confidence in French, Spanish, and Arabic B, developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  

Topics include personal identity, school life, technology, travel, teenage social life, health and lifestyle, leisure, home and holidays, French culture, relationships, food, talents, geography of French-speaking countries, jobs and careers, and the world around us. 

Learners develop cultural awareness and global understanding by using authentic materials, helping students connect with other cultures while exploring their own identity.

Design Technology

Building crafts through manual activities

Students explore top of the range resources to create amazing projects and acquire subject knowledge in relation to materials, tools, machines, and manufacturing processes. Throughout the different stages of the process, students also implement their knowledge of workshop health and safety, resource theory, design skills, and reflective thinking.

Learners actively draw on disciplines including mathematics, science, computing and art to complete their projects.

Computer Science

Developing digital literacy

Students develop an interest in computational thinking and apply their technical skill to a wide range of academic and real-life uses.

They learn about hardware and software through a hands-on approach and using sophisticated instrument, discovering how instructions are stored and executed within a computer system, understanding simple Boolean logic, and creating a range of content on websites, images, and sound.

Arts, Music & Performing Arts

Performing for the world

Students experience intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth by fostering creativity, confidence, and motivation.

• In Visual Arts learners cover art history, drawing, painting, design, and printmaking, color theory, texture, shape, pattern, and media handling 
• Music builds on students’ passion through theoretic exploration and solo and group performances, singing, orchestra instruments, musical theatre, and composing across styles like classical, blues, and minimalism 
• Performing Arts promote confidence, empathy, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking with acting, script writing, improvisation, dance, and performance. 

Physical Education

Staying fit

Students develop basic skills through a variety of sports and competitive activities, promoting health, well-being, and lifelong fitness. They learn about teamwork, leadership, and personal growth while reinforcing cross-curricular links with math and science.

Students participate in a wide range of sports throughout the year, including athletics, badminton, basketball, football, gymnastics, health-related fitness, rounders or cricket, rugby or netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball.

Arabic Language

Students strengthen their ability to think critically, analyze texts, and communicate effectively in Arabic. Students engage with both literary and non-literary texts to develop deeper comprehension and interpretation skills.

They practice advanced writing and speaking through essays, discussions, and presentations, learning to express ideas clearly and support them with evidence. The program also prepares students to use Arabic confidently in academic and real-life settings by building strong vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills.

In Islamic Studies, students deepen their understanding of Islamic beliefs and jurisprudence, strengthen Islamic identity, and apply values derived from the Qur’an and Sunnah to everyday life.