Al Khor International School

Welcome to AKIS, A co-educational and non-selective school, AKIS offers the following provision to students from Kindergarten through to Post 16 (3-18 years of age):

• British Curriculum (BC)
• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of India
• Ministry of Education and Higher Education Curriculum, including Arabic Language, Qatar History and Islamic Studies.

Over 4,000 students are taught across five buildings, by a dedicated and skilled team of 500+ academic staff, and are supported by a team of more than 50 administrative staff. AKIS KG, BC, and CBSE are licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and fully comply with its resolutions and the laws of the State of Qatar.

Enhancing learning is an integral part of the student experience at AKIS. We offer a wide variety of enrichment opportunities so that each and every student has the opportunity to pursue their personal interests and talents. World renowned programmes such as the Model United Nations (MUN) and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award (IA) are core features of our leadership programme aimed at enhancing the student experience beyond the classroom to build character, confidence, and interpersonal skills. Our Centre for Sporting Excellence (CSE), nurtures the talent of those with a passion to perform at an elite level in swimming and gymnastics. Purpose built facilities and first class equipment, teamed with access to qualified coaches, allows students to master their sport in a professional environment.

Al Khor International School’s Five-Year Academic Development Plan covering the years 2012 to 2017 is a critical component of the improvement initiatives outlined in the Education Department’s Strategic Plan for AKIS. The plan encompasses the essential elements of the parent companies’ expectations of the school in its ‘Strive for Excellence’.

AKIS’ remarkable pace of growth and progress within a relatively short period of time has won the school a global reputation for continuous improvement that distinguishes it from other educational institutions. Our investment in providing an outstanding education that is responsive, and fulfills the needs and aspirations of our students, including substantial investment in facilities and digital learning, offers students wide ranging opportunities that nurture, develop and prepare them for university life.  It is only with mutual concern, collaboration, and by working together towards a common purpose that we may continue to build, and sustain an unrivalled platform for future generations. AKIS is committed to achieving the very best standards of education for all students.

Our Vision is to Secure our future through a premiere education. Our Mission that is AKIS proudly serves Qatargas by providing a world-class education, which inspires us to find our passions and reach our potential. We are encouraged to develop knowledge, understanding and wisdom, while celebrating our shared humanity and forging friendships across cultures. Learning leads the way to building a better, more peaceful world.

Al Khor International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by processes and procedures that seek to promote a culture of safeguarding throughout our community and we’re dedicated to training all staff and educating parents. At AKIS, we have a dedicated NSPCC trained child protection officer and also use educare, an online training module recommended by COBIS to further support the in-house training we deliver to all staff.