Al Arqam Academy For Girls

Al-Arqam Academy for Girls is an international school that offers a distinct quality of international education that offers international curricula, in addition to strong curricula in Arabic, Islamic education and Qatar history, originality, individuality, and keeping up with modernism and contemporary trends are all important considerations.

Established in 1996 as a private school adopting the curricula of the then Ministry of Education, as well as teaching English as a foreign language, the Al-Arqam Academy was at that time a special private school characterized by modern teaching methods and practical activities that achieve enjoyable education for students. In 2004, in reaction to the change and to stay up to date with the reforms in education, and in conjunction with the growth of education in Qatar, the school shifted to teaching international curricula and adopting the British national curriculum to teach all subjects, as well as maintaining strong curricula in Arabic, Islamic education, Qatar history and life skills. In addition, to values and extracurricular activities serving students from kindergarten to grade 12, to achieve the vision and mission of the Academy, which is based on building an authentic generation that is connected to humanity.

The Academy has been accredited by the Cambridge Foundation as well as the Edexcel Foundation as a certified British Certification Testing Centre as well as an accredited IGCSE-AS Testing Centre. Last year, the Person Global Foundation was accredited to the primary stage as accreditation for their own international curricula and tests.

The school is a fully recognized Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel Examination Centre. Last year, the Primary school was accredited by Pearson Edexcel examination center. Al Arqam Academy is under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of State of Qatar and follows ministry standards in Arabic, Sharia and Arabic Humanities curricula, and has not limited itself to reduced standards specifically designed for International schools believing in the importance of teaching these subjects and their key role in building authenticity, maintaining identity and achieving Qatar's vision 2030.

Al Arqam Academy was chosen amongst few other schools to join the Educational Vouchers System adopted by the Ministry. Throughout this program, the school was able to serve more Qatari students.

Al-Arqam Academy has a modern facility designed to meet the demands of contemporary education and to adhere to international school building standards in particular. It is made up of three main buildings: kindergarten, primary, and secondary, all of which are equipped with security and safety equipment and are licensed by the Ministry of Civil Defense. Teachers, managers and senior management at Al-Arqam Academy are committed to providing its students with a safe and healthy environment and to taking care of them in a climate of mutual respect.

The vision and mission of Al Arqam Academy were developed with the cooperation of the whole school community and are regularly used to guide the school’s objectives and programs.

To prepare a generation of students who are; faithful to their origins, committed to values, dedicated to academic excellence and connected to humanity.

Al Arqam Academy focuses on providing a quality education based on Islamic principal and values, critical thinking, responsible citizenship and leadership to prepare students to face modern challenges and contribute to local and global society. The Academy ensures a healthy and safe school environment that supports the development of students in all areas.

Learning Outcomes for Al Arqam Academy

• Al Arqam Academy students will be devoted and thoughtful Muslims who adhere to the teachings of the Holy Quran and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which will clearly affect their manners, behavior and lifestyle. They will be independent thinkers who are proud of their Arabic and Islamic identity.
• Al Arqam Academy students will demonstrate 21st century skills such as critical thinking, self-motivation and reflection, problem solving and adaptability, using technology responsibly, to allow them to succeed in achieving their academic and personal goals.
• Al Arqam Academy students will have a well-balanced lifestyle understanding the importance of physical and mental health.
• Al Arqam Academy students will be able to communicate clearly and confidently with others in both English and Arabic using all four skills. (Speaking, listening, reading and writing)
• Al Arqam Academy students will demonstrate a commitment to making real and positive contributions to their school, national and global environments while being aware of their responsibilities as global citizens.