Qatar, Doha
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Uniform is worn daily. The PE kit is worn on PE days. For safety, high heels or sandals are not allowed; black shoes are encouraged if available.
The school operates an on-site cafeteria offering healthy snacks, juice, yoghurt, water and biscuits. In Early Years there are two snack times, and families are encouraged to provide nutritious meals from home. The Healthy Eating Policy bans fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolates, chips, and fast-food meals, and eggs are not allowed; the school is nut-free and will return any nut-containing items to home.
Oxford English School in Doha follows the National Curriculum of England for ages 3 to 11, delivering Early Years through Year 6. Core subjects are taught in two languages: English for Maths, Science, Social Studies, Art, PE and ICT, and Arabic for Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, in line with MOEHE requirements. The curriculum emphasizes cross‑curricular, project‑based learning with differentiation to meet individual needs and a focus on knowledge application, communication, collaboration and independent learning. Language development is supported in English and Arabic. Facilities include a full‑time pediatric nurse on site, an ICT lab with fiber optic internet, a science laboratory, a renovated library with real books and an online reading application, and Art & Design spaces. Teaching resources come from Pearson, Collins and International Oxford Primary. After‑school activities include Arts, Science, Sports, Quran and Drama. The school fosters a caring Islamic family ethos and emphasizes home–school partnership together.