Qatar, Doha
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Social and emotional learning at GIS Doha is embedded in the school's mission, which promotes freedom, democracy, human rights, social justice and ecological awareness, and aims to strengthen students' personalities and life skills, foster self-confidence and social competence, and maintain a respectful, holistic all-day learning environment.
Public information indicates that SEN-related support focuses on non-native German-speaking students via two full-time German as a Foreign Language/German as a Second Language teachers to provide intensive language support; there is no indication that GIS Doha operates as a specialist SEN institution.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs; publicly described language support focuses on German as a foreign/second language delivered by two full-time GFL/DaZ teachers, while the IB Diploma Programme is delivered in German and English.
Mental wellbeing is supported by a school psychologist on staff (Irena Pidgirna) and by the mission's emphasis on strengthening personality, self-reliance, social competence and a respectful, holistic learning environment.
The safeguarding concept is publicly described as being presented in workshops across classes, with the aim of promoting safety, justice and mutual respect within the school community.