Qatar, Doha
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Qatar Academy Sidra follows the International Model for social and emotional support; the counseling department addresses transitions, academic success, personal and social development, and future planning, with a Social/Emotional Curriculum in the primary focusing on empathy, respect and responsibility and secondary SEL delivered through the advisory program.
The school publicly discloses Specific Learning Needs and an Individualized Learning Plan as part of admissions, but does not specify which kinds of SEN it can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
The language of instruction at Qatar Academy Sidra is English; EAL needs are considered during admissions with an EAL pathway, including a WIDA assessment after admission if the student falls within the EAL threshold.
Mental wellbeing is supported by two full-time registered nurses (one on each campus), health education programs, and annual screenings in collaboration with the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization; the counseling program follows the ASCA model and the International Model for School Counselors, with orientation for new students and both small-group and individual counseling.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.