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Qatar, Al Khor
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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 British Curriculum cohorts. The ECA programme extends classroom learning and aims to develop well-rounded, resilient individuals.
Drama, debating, choir and orchestra are offered as cultural ECAs. The ECA programme includes activities that foster creativity, teamwork and performance. These activities extend learning beyond the classroom and broaden students' cultural experiences.
Model United Nations (MUN) allows students to debate with peers from local and international schools. It develops communication, empathy, confidence, public speaking and research skills. AKIS's MUN community has grown since 2015 to about 200 active members.
Cultural ECAs include drama, debating, choir and orchestra. The ECA programme extends learning beyond the classroom and fosters collaboration and creativity. Sports ECAs provide opportunities to participate in physical activities and teams compete regularly in Qatar and the Middle East.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is a leadership qualification available to British Curriculum Year 10-13 and CBSE Grade 8-12 students. The IA framework comprises four pillars: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey. The Service pillar encourages volunteering and engagement with the community. Bronze, Silver and Gold levels are available.
Model United Nations (MUN) is a core feature of AKIS's leadership programme. AKIS MUN has grown since 2015 to around 200 active members. The International Award provides a framework for leadership development through four pillars. Participation builds character, confidence and interpersonal skills.
AKIS has facilities including a running track, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, two grass football pitches, sports halls and a climbing wall. Sports teams compete regularly in Qatar and the Middle East. The ECA programme uses sport as a development pillar to support student wellbeing.
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.
