I dont have any first hand exp about either schools-but I have also been looking around foroptions for my 3 year old and have spoken to parents with children in both schools...so here's my take on the same -
1.Choueifat
-very rigorous study schedule,not too much emphasis on after schools activities and play.
- Not too much of a student mix,more of Arabic speaking children
-Well qualified teachers-seem to be able to keep the children in control and seem to know the subjects they teach well...
2.ISL
-High teacher turnover in the small period that they have been in operation
-Excellent facilities(except that they dont have a swimming pool)
-Lot of emphasis on learning through play
-healthymix of nationalities among students
Best thing to do is take a look at the schools and decide which one is best for your child-after all you know your child's needs and abilities best...
I have been through what you are going through right now and I know how stressful getting a place for your child in school can be in Doha-but hang on,and I'm sure it'll all work out in the end.
BTW,have you considered sending your child to nursery like CESK/Lifetime where they accept children upto 5 years of age?maybe you can enrol him in one of those nurseries and try reapplying in the schools sometime during the year...
Hi Bibo,
I dont have any first hand exp about either schools-but I have also been looking around foroptions for my 3 year old and have spoken to parents with children in both schools...so here's my take on the same -
1.Choueifat
-very rigorous study schedule,not too much emphasis on after schools activities and play.
- Not too much of a student mix,more of Arabic speaking children
-Well qualified teachers-seem to be able to keep the children in control and seem to know the subjects they teach well...
2.ISL
-High teacher turnover in the small period that they have been in operation
-Excellent facilities(except that they dont have a swimming pool)
-Lot of emphasis on learning through play
-healthymix of nationalities among students
Best thing to do is take a look at the schools and decide which one is best for your child-after all you know your child's needs and abilities best...
I have been through what you are going through right now and I know how stressful getting a place for your child in school can be in Doha-but hang on,and I'm sure it'll all work out in the end.
BTW,have you considered sending your child to nursery like CESK/Lifetime where they accept children upto 5 years of age?maybe you can enrol him in one of those nurseries and try reapplying in the schools sometime during the year...