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Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Al Khor International School (AKIS) is a large, co-educational all-through school in Al Khor Community, about 40 kilometres north of Doha. It serves more than 4,000 students aged 3–18 and delivers the British Curriculum with iGCSE and AS/A Level pathways in English. The curriculum is adapted to MoEHE requirements for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, and includes licensed CBSE components. AKIS is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and accredited by COBIS, BSME and COIS; it is an approved examination centre for Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel. The campus operates across four buildings with a staff of over 500 teachers and more than 50 administrators. Core features include Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award; extensive sports facilities (running track, indoor/outdoor pools, two grass football pitches, climbing wall); Learning Support and EAL; five libraries and a Virtual Library; and a broad ECA program in academics, sport and culture.
Al Khor International School has 4,000 pupils, instruction in English, Arabic.
Location
Al Khor International School is located in Al Khor Community, approximately 40 km north of Doha, Qatar. It is owned by QatarEnergy LNG and established to cater primarily for the children of QatarEnergy LNG employees. The campus comprises four buildings and over 4,000 students are taught there.
Stages
Foundation Stage through to Post 16 (4-18 years of age)
Type
co-educational and non-selective
Additional learning support
Learning Support provides personalised SEN support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.
Academics
Al Khor International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, CBSE Curriculum, Islamic Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows the National Curriculum for England, adapted to the local context to meet MoEHE requirements for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History. The medium of instruction is English. The British curriculum is aligned with iGCSE, AS/A level examination requirements and is delivered from Foundation Stage through Post-16 (ages 3-18). AKIS is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and is accredited by COBIS, BSME, and COIS, and is an approved examination centre for Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel. Students are prepared to take the IGCSE, AS/A Level examinations, enabling higher education opportunities at universities worldwide.
Exam Results
External examination results were 9% above England averages in IGCSE Grade A-A. AS and A2 results were broadly in line with England averages.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates can pursue higher education opportunities at universities worldwide.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a pastoral care system that provides a positive, supportive, and safe school experience. It includes guidelines on behaviour and attendance and a home–school agreement.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support department offers personalised programmes for identified SEN. All academic staff differentiate learning, and the department supports students within the mainstream classroom.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Learning Support department offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to identified students, identified at admission and through ongoing collaboration with academic staff, to help integrate into all subject areas and progress.
Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritises welfare and safeguarding to support mental wellbeing, with annual safeguarding training for staff and CPOMS to report and manage concerns about student safety.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are priorities; staff and volunteers share this commitment, guided by robust safeguarding policies; designated safeguarding leads are available, and safeguarding training is provided annually by National Online Safety.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. Contact AKIS Admissions to request an Enrolment Eligibility Form. Include the child's details and sponsor information such as the Residence Permit (QID) and staff number to start the process. The Admissions Team guides the next steps and required documents through official AKIS channels. Communication is directed through the school's established admissions contacts.
Waitlist
Waiting List: If a place is unavailable, the applicant is placed on a waiting list from the date AKIS receives a completed registration form. Admission is subject to place availability, compliance with the laws of the State of Qatar and Ministry of Education and Higher Education regulations, and meeting the minimum requirements of the admissions assessment.
FAQs
What curriculum does Al Khor International School follow?
The school follows the National Curriculum for England, adapted to the local context to meet MoEHE requirements for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History. The medium of instruction is English. The British curriculum is aligned with iGCSE, AS/A level examination requirements and is deli...
Where is Al Khor International School located?
Al Khor International School is located in Al Khor Community, approximately 40 km north of Doha, Qatar. It is owned by QatarEnergy LNG and established to cater primarily for the children of QatarEnergy LNG employees. The campus comprises four buildings and over 4,000 students are taught there.
What age range does the school serve?
Al Khor International School serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Foundation Stage through to Post 16 (4-18 years of age).
How many students attend Al Khor International School?
Approximately 4000 students are enrolled at Al Khor International School.
Is the school co-educational?
Al Khor International School is co-educational.
When was Al Khor International School founded?
Al Khor International School was founded in 1999. Established in 1999, Al Khor International School (AKIS) is a British Curriculum, co-educational all-through school from Foundation Stage to Post 16. It is owned by QatarEnergy LNG and serves the chil...
What languages are taught at the school?
Arabic Language is taught as a First Language for students whose mother tongue is Arabic. Islamic Studies is delivered in Arabic for native Arabic speakers; for non-native Arabic, Islamic Studies is delivered in English. Qatar History is delivered in Arabic for students whose first language is Arabi
What facilities does the school offer?
AKIS is located in Al Khor Community, Doha, Qatar, about 40 kilometres north of Doha. It is owned by QatarEnergy LNG. AKIS serves over 4,000 students across four buildings and is staffed by more than 500 academic staff supported by over 50 administrative staff. It offers British Curriculum (BC), Cen
Does Al Khor International School offer special educational needs support?
The Learning Support department offers personalised programmes for identified SEN. All academic staff differentiate learning, and the department supports students within the mainstream classroom.
What is the admissions process?
Step 1. Contact AKIS Admissions to request an Enrolment Eligibility Form. Include the child's details and sponsor information such as the Residence Permit (QID) and staff number to start the process. The Admissions Team guides the next steps and required documents through official AKIS channels. Com
What extracurricular activities are available?
Model United Nations (MUN) provides opportunities to debate global issues with students from local and international schools. MUN helps develop communication, empathy, confidence, perception, public speaking and research skills. Since 2015 AKISMUN has around 200 active members across the CBSE and Br
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Al Khor International School is Hussein Modak.
