Al Manar International School - Al Dafna Campus

The Dafna Campus of Al Manar International School is located in the Dafna district of Doha, Qatar. The campus address is 65 Al Abeer Street, Doha 11157. It operates as part of AMIS's Dafna campus network, serving families in west-central Doha and the surrounding areas. The campus is accessible by road from the surrounding neighborhoods.

AMIS Dafna Campus offers education from Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is structured into KG School, Elementary School, and Middle & High School as part of its academic organization, with programs spanning from Pre-K to Gr12.

AMIS is a day international school that serves both primary and secondary students. Public materials describe the school as offering Pre-K to Grade 12, with organizational divisions into KG School, Elementary School, and Middle & High School.

The school highlights cultural diversity and a mixed international student body, but no numeric nationality statistics are published publicly.

AMIS provides support programs including MAP Skills, TumbleBook, TARBEYA, and Qatar Reads as part of its support offerings for students. The safeguarding and broader student-support framework is reflected in the school's policy materials and related resources.

There is no formal country affiliation stated for AMIS Dafna Campus. The school follows an American curriculum based on Common Core State Standards.

No religious affiliation is stated for AMIS Dafna Campus in public materials.

Public materials do not publish daily start/end times for the Dafna Campus. Third‑party listings indicate a day roughly from early morning to late afternoon (for planning purposes, families should confirm exact hours with the school).

Public materials do not publish details of a school bus service for the Dafna Campus. Families should inquire directly with the school for transportation arrangements.

Al Manar International School, Dafna Campus, delivers an English-language American program for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6. The curriculum provides a firm foundation in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, using American textbooks and online resources. It is designed to ensure a smooth transition into Middle School and is closely aligned with expectations for higher grades. The programme includes extracurricular activities and counseling services to support holistic student development. The Dafna campus operates with a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 structure as part of AMIS.

AMIS Dafna Campus supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through guidance and counselling aimed at developing students' character and confidence. Extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, and trips provide opportunities for social development and teamwork. MAP Skills, a skills mastery and progress monitoring tool, is used to identify gaps and tailor instruction and interventions for individual students. TARBEYA Center focuses on moral and intellectual leadership, with the value of kindness integrated into the program to promote positive behavior. The safeguarding policy emphasizes creating a caring, safe, and stimulating learning environment that supports students' social, physical, and emotional well-being.

Public information does not disclose a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) department or explicit SEN provision. The English-language, American-program is described for Pre-K to Grade 6, with guidance and counselling to support student development, but SEN services are not specified. A MAP Skills program is described as a tool to tailor instruction and inform interventions for students who are struggling or advanced, indicating some targeted support is available. There is no explicit reference to a specialist SEN institution or to defined SEN categories. SEN provision details are not publicly disclosed.

AMIS Dafna Campus operates with English as the language of instruction as part of an English-language based American program. Explicit EAL programs, staff, or provisions are not publicly disclosed. The information confirms English as the instructional language, but there is no detailed description of EAL-specific supports. Therefore, EAL provisions are not publicly disclosed.

Guidance and counselling are part of AMIS Dafna's approach to student mental wellbeing. The safeguarding policy emphasizes a safe environment that supports students' social, physical, and emotional well-being. TARBEYA Center emphasizes moral and intellectual leadership and kindness, contributing to social-emotional development. The safeguarding policy outlines roles such as a designated Child Protection Officer (Social Worker) and procedures to support students in need. Overall, mental wellbeing is addressed through counselling, values education, and safeguarding practices.

AMIS Dafna Campus follows a formal Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. The policy states safeguarding procedures to prevent harm, protect children, and respond to concerns or allegations of abuse. Staff training includes Educare, with all staff required to complete at least two child protection courses upon joining. A designated Child Protection Officer (Social Worker) and the principal coordinate safeguarding referrals and support for students in need. Practical measures include visitor registration, secure record-keeping, and prompt reporting of safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities.

1. Complete an application. Begin by filling out the application form and submitting it for review. Prepare to attach the documents listed in Step 2 as part of the submission. This step starts the admissions review process and moves your application toward consideration.

2. Submit the required documents. Provide a copy of the student's passport and a copy of the parent's passport, a copy of residency ID, and a copy of the residency permit if applicable. Include four photos, transcripts for the past three years, a birth certificate copy, and a vaccination record. Ensure all copies are legible and up to date. These documents accompany the application for the review and decision process.

3. Entrance exams. Students must sit for entrance exams in English, Arabic, and Math. Non-Arabic speaking students will be exempted from the Arabic entrance exam. Exam results are used to assess readiness and determine eligibility for enrollment.

4. Interview. Students must attend an interview to determine eligibility for enrollment. The interview provides additional context about the student's fit with the program. The outcome of the interview informs the next steps toward enrollment.

5. Application limit and initial decision. A student may submit only one application form per year. Duplicate applications are not accepted. The interview and exam results contribute to the final enrollment decision.

6. Registration and conduct. The school reserves the right to terminate registration or expel a student if rules and regulations are not followed. Disciplinary actions and policy compliance are described in the school policies. Enrollment may be affected by behavior and adherence to school expectations.

7. Re-entry policy. A student who leaves, is dismissed, or withdraws is not allowed to re-apply; a re-entry application must include the student's previous number. This ensures continuity of records and enrollment history.

8. Fees and payment. Registration, testing, and interview fees are non-refundable even if a student is placed on a waiting list. Tuition fees are non-refundable if cancellation occurs, and a written notice is required for withdrawal. Payment options include a full upfront payment or installments as outlined in the policy.

9. Final steps and timelines. Admission decisions are communicated after the review of documents, exams, and the interview. The school follows the published policies for withdrawal, refunds, and payment schedules. Parents should plan accordingly for timelines communicated by the admissions team.

AMIS maintains a waiting list for admissions. If a student is placed on the waiting list, the registration, testing and interview fees are non-refundable. If the student is accepted or rejected, these fees are not refunded. The policy also states that tuition refunds follow the standard cancellation guidelines published by the school.