Qatar, Doha
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Al Manar International School, Dafna Campus in Doha, Qatar, was founded in 2009. Dafna Campus was AMIS's first campus. AMIS offers an English-language based American program, using American textbooks and online resources, with a curriculum that serves Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six to prepare students for the middle school years. The school emphasizes strong home–school links and expects active parental involvement in students' learning. In 2024–2025 MOEHE recognition, the Dafna Campus earned the Diamond Award for its My Values Draw My Identity program and the My Flag is White Award for zero violations.
The AMIS Dafna Campus engages the school community through events such as the Junior Ambassador Conference (JAC) held in 2025. The school participates in national competitions, including Destination Imagination (First Place) and Qatar Rocks Online Math Competition (second place) in 2025. Other community events include Qatar Police Day and the One Book, One Doha Festival; Ajyal Schools Festival; STEM Week. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports and trips, as part of its culture.
The PTA at Al Manar International School Dafna Campus operates with elected representatives for each academic year; the 2025–2026 roster is published on the PTA page. For 2025–2026, officers include President Noora Abdulrahman, Vice–President Muneera Ahmed Alkelaifi, Secretary Amal Saed Al-Malki, Treasurer Eman Mohamed, and Members. For 2024–2025, officers included President Thamer AlQadi, Vice President Dr. Ala'a Walid Alsheikh Hussein, Secretary Amal Saed Al-Malki, Treasurer Ashjan Saleh Al-Khalaf, and Members Nayla Yousuf J B Al-Sorour and Eman Mohamed. The PTA contact email is ptadafna@almanarqatar.com. The PTA maintains a Constitution and holds meetings; links to the Constitution and meetings are provided on the PTA page. The school also provides PTA resources such as a Handbook in English and Arabic for families.