School Spotlight: Arab International Academy (AIA)

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Snapshot: Arab International Academy (AIA)

Year founded: 2016
Segregation type: Co-Educational
Religious affiliation: None
Curriculum: IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP
Instructional language: English
Alternate instructional language: Arabic
Start grade: Kindergarten
End grade: 12

About: Arab International Academy (AIA)

The Arab International Academy (AIA) was founded in Doha, Qatar in 2016 with the goal of establishing a high-level private international school that provides a challenging and well-rounded international educational experience.

To achieve this goal, AIA has drawn on the very best of international thinking in its choice of curriculum and approaches to 21st century teaching and learning. AIA is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Diploma Programme (DP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Primary Years Program (PYP).

Ethos: Arab International Academy (AIA)

Vision: Nurturing knowledgeable and skilled generations of learners who possess a strong sense of their own identity, approach other cultures with an open mind, and are able to adapt to an ever-changing world.

Mission: AIA high-quality educational program centred around inquiry-based learning and teaching with a focus on creativity and critical thinking. AIA empowers students to take principled action in an interdependent world that is increasingly reliant on collaboration between individuals and communities.

Arab International Academy aims to:

• Nurture lifelong learners who pursue new knowledge, aspire to understand their world, and have a passion for learning.
• Prepare moral leaders with integrity and open minds. Leaders who solve problems through collaboration and teamwork and value community service aiming to inspire others to engage in addressing social issues.
• Empower students to become critical and creative thinkers able to evaluate issues based on facts.
• Develop students’ effective communication skills by bolstering their knowledge of their mother tongue and other languages by focusing on writing, speaking, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Empower students to understand and use information technology effectively.
• Cultivate students’ artistic skills to allow them to widen their horizons and let their imaginations soar.
• Nurture students’ interest in sport and its importance in maintaining physical, mental, and spiritual health.
• Foster students’ sense of responsibility for the natural environment and the importance of protecting it.

The Academy’s values stem from its vision and mission and the aims and philosophy of the International Baccalaureate. They are:

• Pride in one’s identity and a sense of belonging to one’s culture while being open to other cultures
• Commitment to global citizenship
• Integrity, honesty, honour, and justice
• Respect for human dignity and human rights
• Accountability and responsibility for our actions/choices

Facilities: Arab International Academy (AIA)

AIA is home to a modern educational facility that provides a perfect environment to deliver quality education. Recognising that students learn different things, in different ways, from different people, at different times, and in different places, AIA provides the necessary physical environment to support this belief.

AIA has highly equipped classrooms, small group areas, multi-purpose rooms, a theatre, a common multi-purpose space, locker areas, science labs, indoor and outdoor sports fields, libraries, dedicated music, drama and art rooms, educational gardens, a clinic, an assembly hall and a dining area.

These facilities cater to many learning modalities such as independent learning, peer tutoring, teamwork, one-on-one instruction, lecture, project-based inquiry, research, interdisciplinary study, drama, seminar, learning through design, and art-based learning.

Location: Arab International Academy (AIA)

Doha is an increasingly popular destination for international teachers, offering a unique blend of modernity and tradition. As the capital of Qatar, Doha boasts state-of-the-art educational facilities and a rapidly growing education sector, providing excellent career opportunities and professional growth. The city is known for its safety, high standard of living, and welcoming expatriate community.

With its rich cultural heritage, Doha offers a fascinating blend of ancient traditions and contemporary lifestyle, enhanced by its vibrant arts scene, diverse dining options, and luxurious amenities. Additionally, Doha’s strategic location in the Middle East makes it an ideal base for exploring the region’s historical sites and natural beauty.

Benefits: Arab International Academy (AIA)

Arab International Academy strives to make all staff members as comfortable as possible while working in Doha. In addition to paying for your visas and medical exams, AIA have a great team to help you through the process of settling down in Qatar.

Once you have arrived, AIA will help you settle into your private apartment and help you take those first steps toward making Doha your home. AIA provides bus service between your housing and the school and will organise shopping excursions on a regular basis.

AIA also has a full slate of professional development activities planned and will also differentiate your learning to meet, as much as possible, your individual needs. AIA aims to create a dynamic, interesting, and respectful for both students and staff, learning environment that no one will want to leave.

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