Qatar, Doha
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The school combines the National Curriculum for England with its own values and thematic approaches to provide a comprehensive education. The Sherborne WAY of teaching blends tradition with innovation and guides pupils through a personalised learning journey. Digital literacy is a core focus to prepare pupils for the digital age. The school maintains small class sizes and an inclusive ethos to support each pupil's learning.
Performing Arts and Music are part of the Senior Curriculum. The curriculum also includes STEM Education & Creativity across the Sherborne Qatar program.
Extra Curricular & Enrichment is offered. The school uses a House System and provides pastoral care to support students. Physical education and sports are integral to life at Sherborne Qatar. Inclusivity is at the heart of the ethos, ensuring every pupil has equal opportunities to flourish.
The school engages with the wider community through Community Engagement activities, including Discover, Publications, Sherborne Events, and Summer Camps. There is a Giving Back initiative. The school also provides Qetaf SEN Provision and Special Outreach Service to support inclusive education and outreach.
Pupil Leadership and Voice opportunities exist for students. The House System fosters leadership, teamwork and belonging. The school emphasizes professional skills development as part of its ethos.
Pastoral care and the House System form the foundation of well-being at Sherborne Qatar. Sports and physical education are central to daily life. The environment emphasises inclusivity and personal attention to each pupil, contributing to a supportive culture.
Sherborne Qatar is a family of five British schools in Doha, all part of the Sherborne UK network. It operates across four campuses—the Mall of Qatar Senior School, the Boys Prep in Al Rayyan, the Bani Hajer Prep, and the Girls Prep in Al Ebb—serving ages 3 to 18 in an all-through, coeducational setting. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England, complemented by Sherborne Qatar's values and thematic approaches, and students sit IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and AS/A Levels in Years 12–13 at Cambridge and Edexcel examination centres. The Four Pillars—individualised academic excellence, character and wellbeing, future-focused learning, and the Separate Yet Together model—shape every pupil's development. State‑of‑the‑art facilities include a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, a theatre, five libraries, and outdoor spaces designed for study and sport. The school emphasises pastoral care, digital literacy, and close partnerships with parents, under a shared identity: Five Schools, One Sherborne Standard.