Are any schools still taking students?
I recently received a job offer at Qatar University and am looking for school(s) for my kids, ages 9/12/13/16.
Many of the schools appear to be full at this point.
In addition, our sixteen-year-old is bright and tests well, but his grades aren't that good, so we're worried he might not be accepted. What to do?!
DeeDee, thanks for these recommendations--we'll check them out.
is to MAKE SURE the school is accredited. Otherwise, universities in the US will not accept the transcript. It won't matter for the younger children, but for the older one I would work to get him into an American system school. If not ASD, then ACS, International School of London or George DeBakey. I know ASD is accredited, but don't know about the other. Otherwise I would consider homeschooling through the K-12 program. Apply for ASD as in the upper grades, it is much easier to find places.
Thank you for these suggestions. We are coming from the U.S. Does it matter if the younger kids are in a British system?
http://www.newtoninternationalschool.edu.qa/British_school
Above is the website for Newton British School. There are 4 0r 5 schools named as Newton but they are NEWTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS and the only British School amongst them is Newton British School and by far the best. My daughter has been going to this school for 2 yrs now and she is very happy there.
Hope this helps.
FYI..
http://www.newtoninternationalschool.edu.qa/British_school
Bral1960: Can you tell me more about this school, like the name and contact information, and whether it is any good? Thank you.
We will all be coming to Qatar together. I will contact the school about resident visas, thank you.
@bral1960 can you please let me know where NBS is moving exactly?
Now a days it s mandatory to have Resident Permit for kids to apply for any school. Your case is just in pipe line. First you have to be with Qatar University, then apply for your kids visa, which will be taking a lot of time now... You may able to apply for many schools before they reopen by Sept 2013, but should have Resident permit for kids.
School in Al Waab (back of Beverly Hills 3); in September will be move closed the Church and more classes are available....but be fast bcs last info (Wednesday) was that remain only 38 seats free.
Good luck
No chance for September 2013 - maybe for September 2014.