
QAK at a Glance
History
Qatar Academy Al Khor started classes on September 7, 2008 for Kindergarten 1 and 2 and Grades 1 through 4. The projected growth of the school has been set at one Grade level per year up to Grade 12, which was achieved in 2016 when they moved to the new campus. The state-of-the-art building is located in the city of Al Khor North of Qatar.
As a full IB World School that predominantly educates native Qatari students and longtime residents, QAK is especially dedicated to developing local human capital. QAK seamlessly blends its world-class international curriculum with Qatar’s heritage and culture. In part, this is achieved by enabling students to thrive in a truly bilingual environment that develops rich language skills in English and Arabic concurrently, since the student base is predominantly Qatari.
QAK strives to empower students to be open-minded, inquiring and knowledgeable life-long learners who are able to adapt to an ever-changing world through intercultural understanding and respect.
At QAK, we envision our future leaders as courageous problem-solvers who will make a positive difference in the world.
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Our vision aims “to empower our students to be open-minded, inquiring and knowledgeable life-long learners who are able to adapt to an ever-changing world through intercultural understanding and respect”. A vision we strive to live by daily!
As a Continuum IB World School, students anchor their learning in both local and international contexts. They are empowered to develop Qatari values and traditions while having access to a global education. They develop their academic competencies in both Arabic and English, with an emphasis on “learning how to learn” and developing skills as lifelong learners.
We currently serve more than 1253 students and aim to increase our enrollment to serve a larger number of learners. By choosing QAK, you and your children will become part of our growing family, supported by a team of dedicated and passionate educators and staff, that put your child’s learning and wellbeing at the center of what they do every day!
QAK’s state-of-the-art campus and facilities enhances the learning of our students. Diverse enviable resources and the expertise necessary to assist your child(ren) to reach their fullest potential, the opportunities at QAK are endless!
QAK’s mission will always be to continue developing young graduates and future leaders of our beloved Qatar who are “empowered to think critically as compassionate and principled global citizens grounded in Arab values while celebrating Qatari national heritage and culture” (QAK’s Mission Statement).
On behalf of our QAK community, we thank you for your interest and look forward to welcoming you into our family! Check our social media platforms to learn more about our community.
Lina Mouchantaf
Director

Board of Governors


Ms. Moza Khalid Al Kubaisi
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Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim Al Mohannadi
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Mr. Rashid Abdulla Al Mohannadi
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Mr. Salem Saeed Al Mohannadi
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Sh. Noof Ahmed Al-Thani
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Mr. Daniel Harrison
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Name | Position |
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Lina F. Mouchantaf | Director |
Vivian J. Arif | Primary School Principal |
Dr. Christie M. Powell | Senior School Principal |
Manal Al Shammari | Early Years Assistant Principal |
Mireillie Ishak | Primary School Assistant Principal |
Alexander Aramouny | Senior School Assistant Principal |
Qutub Ahmed Siddiqui | HR Officer |
Nadia Hussain | PYP Coordinator |
Lina Aridi | MYP Coordinator |
David Leadbetter | DP Coordinator |
Rania Jibai | Academic Affairs Coordinator |
Reem Al-Mahmoud | Public Relations |
Haleema Mukhtar | Admission Officer |
Mohammed Kholosy | Cashier |
Sunil Peter Raj | IT Systems Analyst |
John Hero | General Services Assistant |
Abdussamad Veetee | Photocopy Assistant |
Dilani Jayamanna | Admin Assistant |
HebatAlla M. Fayez | Executive Secretary |
Alam Alhuda Ahmed | School Secretary |
Nasma Hasan | School Secretary |
Abeer Al-Hams | School Secretary |
Farida Mukhtar | Primary School Receptionist |
Rasheil Ali | Senior School Receptionist |
Mary Jumawan | Nurse (Primary School) |
Ikhlas Ibrahim | Nurse (Senior School) |
Name | Position |
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Lina F. Mouchantaf | Director |
Vivian J. Arif | Primary School Principal |
Dr. Christie M. Powell | Senior School Principal |
Manal Al Shammari | Early Years Assistant Principal |
Mireillie Ishak | Primary School Assistant Principal |
Alexander Aramouny | Senior School Assistant Principal |
Qutub Ahmed Siddiqui | HR Officer |
Nadia Hussain | PYP Coordinator |
Lina Aridi | MYP Coordinator |
David Leadbetter | DP Coordinator |
Rania Jibai | Academic Affairs Coordinator |
Reem Al-Mahmoud | Public Relations |
Haleema Mukhtar | Admission Officer |
Mohammed Kholosy | Cashier |
Sunil Peter Raj | IT Systems Analyst |
John Hero | General Services Assistant |
Abdussamad Veetee | Photocopy Assistant |
Dilani Jayamanna | Admin Assistant |
HebatAlla M. Fayez | Executive Secretary |
Alam Alhuda Ahmed | School Secretary |
Nasma Hasan | School Secretary |
Abeer Al-Hams | School Secretary |
Farida Mukhtar | Primary School Receptionist |
Rasheil Ali | Senior School Receptionist |
Mary Jumawan | Nurse (Primary School) |
Ikhlas Ibrahim | Nurse (Senior School) |
Senior School Faculty
Name | Position |
Karim Barakat | Arabic Lead Teacher |
Chawki Fawwaz | Arabic Teacher |
Robben Sabbouh | Arabic Teacher |
Fadel M. Alhmidan | Arabic Teacher |
Rima Sabbah | Arabic Teacher |
Name | Position |
Marwa Mahmoud | English Lead Teacher |
Angela Campion | English Teacher |
Razia Ugrader | English Teacher |
Ashley Murray | English Teacher |
Meimuna Ahmed | English Teacher |
Name | Position |
Maisoun AlSammak | Math Lead Teacher |
Ahmed Al Sharnoubi | Math Teacher |
Priti Sharma | Math Teacher |
Muhammad Siddiq Ali | Math Teacher |
Asad Abbas | Math Teacher |
Eliana Hadda | Math Teacher |
Name | Position |
Twiggy Rahme | Science Lead/Physics teacher |
Rana Hanbali | Science Teacher |
Amad Raja | Science Teacher |
Mary-Jo Ejbeh | Chemistry Teacher |
Manal Abi Saab | Chemistry Teacher |
Daoud Hammoudeh | Biology Teacher |
Name | Position |
Nana Rashad | Islamic Studies Lead Teacher |
Huda Al Kuthairi | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Amira Abdulraziq | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Islam Elshahidi | Librarian |
Jessica Scheneider | Subject Lead/Art Teacher |
Zaida Haibus | Art teacher |
Ali Shah | Lead Teacher |
Karol Ryldo | PHE Teacher |
Rosh Sabety | PHE Teacher |
Rowa Elgayli | Counselor |
Mazen Noueihid | Design Technology Teacher |
Robert Rosslee | Design Technology Teacher |
Nour Hassan | Drama Teacher |
Sean O’Shea | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Anthony Smith | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Antoine Faouzi Maouad | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Omar Abdullahi | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Brendan Hogan | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Name | Position |
Karim Barakat | Arabic Lead Teacher |
Chawki Fawwaz | Arabic Teacher |
Robben Sabbouh | Arabic Teacher |
Fadel M. Alhmidan | Arabic Teacher |
Rima Sabbah | Arabic Teacher |
Name | Position |
Marwa Mahmoud | English Lead Teacher |
Angela Campion | English Teacher |
Razia Ugrader | English Teacher |
Ashley Murray | English Teacher |
Meimuna Ahmed | English Teacher |
Name | Position |
Maisoun AlSammak | Math Lead Teacher |
Ahmed Al Sharnoubi | Math Teacher |
Priti Sharma | Math Teacher |
Muhammad Siddiq Ali | Math Teacher |
Asad Abbas | Math Teacher |
Eliana Hadda | Math Teacher |
Name | Position |
Twiggy Rahme | Science Lead/Physics teacher |
Rana Hanbali | Science Teacher |
Amad Raja | Science Teacher |
Mary-Jo Ejbeh | Chemistry Teacher |
Manal Abi Saab | Chemistry Teacher |
Daoud Hammoudeh | Biology Teacher |
Name | Position |
Nana Rashad | Islamic Studies Lead Teacher |
Huda Al Kuthairi | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Amira Abdulraziq | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Islam Elshahidi | Librarian |
Jessica Scheneider | Subject Lead/Art Teacher |
Zaida Haibus | Art teacher |
Ali Shah | Lead Teacher |
Karol Ryldo | PHE Teacher |
Rosh Sabety | PHE Teacher |
Rowa Elgayli | Counselor |
Mazen Noueihid | Design Technology Teacher |
Robert Rosslee | Design Technology Teacher |
Nour Hassan | Drama Teacher |
Sean O’Shea | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Anthony Smith | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Antoine Faouzi Maouad | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Omar Abdullahi | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Brendan Hogan | Individuals and Societies Teacher |
Primary School Faculty
Name | Position |
Hala Kilani | Arabic Teacher |
Sandra Gebrayel | Arabic Teacher |
Reine Al Najjar | Arabic Teacher |
Fedaa Al Shoofi | Arabic Teacher |
Moza Al Kuwari | Arabic Teacher |
Nihad Al Kurdi | Arabic Teacher |
Munira Farraj | Arabic Teacher |
Farqad Abdulla | Arabic Teacher |
Shaikha Al Ruwahi | Arabic Teacher |
Randa Al Qaisi | Arabic Teacher |
Mohammed Eiada | Arabic Teacher |
Aisha Ashour | Arabic Teacher |
Fatma Abdulla | Arabic Teacher |
Name | Position |
Reseda A. Butler | English Teacher |
Celeste Bellina | English Teacher |
Dilwar Ahmed | English Teacher |
Leah E. Foster | English Teacher |
Oliur Rahman | English Teacher |
Kashmala Afridi | English Teacher |
Aaqib Freed | English Teacher |
Megan O’Connor | English Teacher |
Zach Force | English Teacher |
Luqmaan Sidat | English Teacher |
Harry J. White | English Teacher |
Stephanie D. Smith | English Teacher |
Chris Piddock | English Teacher |
Claire Drilon | English Teacher |
Neelam Ghafoor | English Teacher |
Nancy Cole | English Teacher |
Bilal Khaled | English Teacher |
Jodi Weaver | English Teacher |
Stephanie J. Hall | English Teacher |
Imran Khan | English Teacher |
Wahida Malik | English Teacher |
Norma Moore | English Teacher |
Veronica Gonzalez | English Teacher |
Cicely Walker | English Teacher |
Sarah Harper | English Teacher |
Name | Position |
Rian Wiramihardja | Librarian |
Amel E. Elnage | Library Assistant |
Latifa Al Sada | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Reham Shehade | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Rowand Haddad | Music Teacher |
Gail Nicholson | Music Teacher |
Gheorghe Grigorean | PSPE Teacher |
Adina Aruxendei | PSPE Teacher |
Christine T. Joseph | SPED Teacher |
Laurence Maghamez | Counselor |
Name | Position |
Hala Kilani | Arabic Teacher |
Sandra Gebrayel | Arabic Teacher |
Reine Al Najjar | Arabic Teacher |
Fedaa Al Shoofi | Arabic Teacher |
Moza Al Kuwari | Arabic Teacher |
Nihad Al Kurdi | Arabic Teacher |
Munira Farraj | Arabic Teacher |
Farqad Abdulla | Arabic Teacher |
Shaikha Al Ruwahi | Arabic Teacher |
Randa Al Qaisi | Arabic Teacher |
Mohammed Eiada | Arabic Teacher |
Aisha Ashour | Arabic Teacher |
Fatma Abdulla | Arabic Teacher |
Name | Position |
Reseda A. Butler | English Teacher |
Celeste Bellina | English Teacher |
Dilwar Ahmed | English Teacher |
Leah E. Foster | English Teacher |
Oliur Rahman | English Teacher |
Kashmala Afridi | English Teacher |
Aaqib Freed | English Teacher |
Megan O’Connor | English Teacher |
Zach Force | English Teacher |
Luqmaan Sidat | English Teacher |
Harry J. White | English Teacher |
Stephanie D. Smith | English Teacher |
Chris Piddock | English Teacher |
Claire Drilon | English Teacher |
Neelam Ghafoor | English Teacher |
Nancy Cole | English Teacher |
Bilal Khaled | English Teacher |
Jodi Weaver | English Teacher |
Stephanie J. Hall | English Teacher |
Imran Khan | English Teacher |
Wahida Malik | English Teacher |
Norma Moore | English Teacher |
Veronica Gonzalez | English Teacher |
Cicely Walker | English Teacher |
Sarah Harper | English Teacher |
Name | Position |
Rian Wiramihardja | Librarian |
Amel E. Elnage | Library Assistant |
Latifa Al Sada | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Reham Shehade | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Rowand Haddad | Music Teacher |
Gail Nicholson | Music Teacher |
Gheorghe Grigorean | PSPE Teacher |
Adina Aruxendei | PSPE Teacher |
Christine T. Joseph | SPED Teacher |
Laurence Maghamez | Counselor |
Early Education Center Faculty
Name | Position |
Bushra Abu Khajil | Arabic Teacher |
Eman Al Qawasmi | Arabic Teacher |
Elsa Alskaf | Arabic Teacher |
Manal Elias | Arabic Teacher |
Marie Makdissi | Arabic Teacher |
Rabab Abosaab | Arabic Teacher |
Wafa Abdeljawad | Arabic Teacher |
Warda Abdulmajeed | Arabic Teacher |
Hana Rahaleh | Instructional Assistant |
Samia Alwajih | Instructional Assistant |
Khadhiya Mawali | Instructional Assistant |
Jawaher AlRowaili | Instructional Assistant |
Maha Al Shammari | Instructional Assistant |
Name | Position |
Rahila Begum | English Teacher |
Farah Parkar | English Teacher |
Neven Darweesh | English Teacher |
Tamar Awadikian | English Teacher |
Jaime Yarker | English Teacher |
Janice Prensa | English Teacher |
Najla Al Malki | English Teacher |
Charlotte Gledhill | English Teacher |
Eman M. Moosa | Instructional Assistant |
Monirah Padar | Instructional Assistant |
Roselyn Jorolan | Instructional Assistant |
Samirah Badar | Instructional Assistant |
Hanan Abdulkawa | Instructional Assistant |
Nneka Kevin | Instructional Assistant |
Name | Position |
Ahlam Al Ajji | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Nivine Elchmeitelly | PSPE Teacher |
Name | Position |
Bushra Abu Khajil | Arabic Teacher |
Eman Al Qawasmi | Arabic Teacher |
Elsa Alskaf | Arabic Teacher |
Manal Elias | Arabic Teacher |
Marie Makdissi | Arabic Teacher |
Rabab Abosaab | Arabic Teacher |
Wafa Abdeljawad | Arabic Teacher |
Warda Abdulmajeed | Arabic Teacher |
Hana Rahaleh | Instructional Assistant |
Samia Alwajih | Instructional Assistant |
Khadhiya Mawali | Instructional Assistant |
Jawaher AlRowaili | Instructional Assistant |
Maha Al Shammari | Instructional Assistant |
Name | Position |
Rahila Begum | English Teacher |
Farah Parkar | English Teacher |
Neven Darweesh | English Teacher |
Tamar Awadikian | English Teacher |
Jaime Yarker | English Teacher |
Janice Prensa | English Teacher |
Najla Al Malki | English Teacher |
Charlotte Gledhill | English Teacher |
Eman M. Moosa | Instructional Assistant |
Monirah Padar | Instructional Assistant |
Roselyn Jorolan | Instructional Assistant |
Samirah Badar | Instructional Assistant |
Hanan Abdulkawa | Instructional Assistant |
Nneka Kevin | Instructional Assistant |
Name | Position |
Ahlam Al Ajji | Islamic Studies Teacher |
Nivine Elchmeitelly | PSPE Teacher |