Firstly, there are problems in every school and company in Doha. Staff have to leave for personal reasons, family issues etc, there are problems with visas and so on. There are always gaps and when there are, the school must do their best to fill them. CISG does this. Managers can never please everyone. This is a well-known fact, so the comments about the principal are unsurprising. None of the principal’s relatives are in Qatar or coming to Qatar to work so that statement is completely untrue. The principal is here because she loves different cultures and those that know her know that she puts children and their learning first. This is regardless of the nationality of the children. Parental complaints are not ignored but final decisions are left with management as they are highly qualified educational professionals. Obviously not all parents agree so decisions cannot be left up to parents.
A great deal of excellent teaching takes place in the school. Academic outcomes are good especially considering that the school caters for mainly non-native English speakers. When comparing schools, students and fees must be taken into account. The school is good value for money and many parents are happy. If parents did not feel that they were getting good value for money they would move their children to other schools. However as in the case of the above writer, parents often weigh up alternatives and decide that the school is the best option.
Regarding staff salaries, yes they are lower than many other schools, but around the same as other similar price-bracket schools. Staff who work hard are generally treated quite well but not always. Teachers who do not perform well are not accepted and that is why many feel they are treated badly.
I find it humorous that the last writer wants the school to be cancelled but has kept children in it for years. Where will you send your children? If you are not happy with the school it is probably much better to take your children out and put them in a ‘better’ school.
Firstly, there are problems in every school and company in Doha. Staff have to leave for personal reasons, family issues etc, there are problems with visas and so on. There are always gaps and when there are, the school must do their best to fill them. CISG does this. Managers can never please everyone. This is a well-known fact, so the comments about the principal are unsurprising. None of the principal’s relatives are in Qatar or coming to Qatar to work so that statement is completely untrue. The principal is here because she loves different cultures and those that know her know that she puts children and their learning first. This is regardless of the nationality of the children. Parental complaints are not ignored but final decisions are left with management as they are highly qualified educational professionals. Obviously not all parents agree so decisions cannot be left up to parents.
A great deal of excellent teaching takes place in the school. Academic outcomes are good especially considering that the school caters for mainly non-native English speakers. When comparing schools, students and fees must be taken into account. The school is good value for money and many parents are happy. If parents did not feel that they were getting good value for money they would move their children to other schools. However as in the case of the above writer, parents often weigh up alternatives and decide that the school is the best option.
Regarding staff salaries, yes they are lower than many other schools, but around the same as other similar price-bracket schools. Staff who work hard are generally treated quite well but not always. Teachers who do not perform well are not accepted and that is why many feel they are treated badly.
I find it humorous that the last writer wants the school to be cancelled but has kept children in it for years. Where will you send your children? If you are not happy with the school it is probably much better to take your children out and put them in a ‘better’ school.