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.

Guiding Statement

Our Vision

Our vision at Qatar Academy Al Khor is 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.

We envision our future leaders as courageous problem-solvers who will make a positive difference to the world.

Our Mission

Our mission at Qatar Academy Al Khor is to create a safe yet dynamic learning environment that inspires innovation. QAK empowers learners to think critically as compassionate and principled global citizens grounded in Arab values while celebrating Qatari National heritage and culture.

Objective

Qatar Academy Al Khor aims to meet the educational needs and expectations of students and to provide them with opportunities to reach their full potential by:

  • Achieving academic excellence through varied teaching and learning strategies.
  • Offering internationally recognized syllabuses.
  • Providing for and maintaining the highest standards through continuous evaluation and improvement programs.
  • Providing opportunities for a balanced development among the academic, physical, esthetic, social, and cultural aspects.
  • Providing consistently challenging targets, so that each student realizes his/her full potential.
  • Promoting tolerance and appreciation of various cultures, traditions, and values.
  • Providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Encouraging the virtues of self-respect and respect of others.
  • Embracing and utilizing information communication technology.
  • Providing a wide range of extra-curricular activities
  • Promoting communication and collaboration among parents, students, school, and community.

Definition of High-Quality Learning

Learning at QAK is an innovative and inquiry-based process that is conceptual, engaging, collaborative, and impactful.

Welcome to Qatar Academy Al Khor’s Website!

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

School Admin

Name Position
Lina F. Mouchantaf Director
Vivian J. Arif Primary School Principal
Dr. Christie M. Powell Senior School Principal
Manal Al Shammari Early Years Vice Principal
Alexander Aramouny Senior School Assistant Principal
Noora Ali A B Al Mannai Head of Business Affair
Qutub Ahmed Siddiqui HR Officer
Nadia Hussain PYP Coordinator – Interim Vice Principal
Mireillie Ishak Assistant Principal
Adam Normand Academic Affairs Coordinator
David Leadbetter DP Coordinator
Reem Al-Mahmoud Public Relations
Haleema Mukhtar Mohammd Musa Admission Officer
Mohammed Kholosy Cashier
Sunil Peter Raj IT Systems Analyst
John Hero General Services Assistant
Abdussamad Veetee Photocopy Assistant
Edison John Admin Assistant
Alam Alhuda Ahmed Executive Secretary
Dilani Jayamanna Admin Assistant
Farida Mukhtar School Receptionist
Eman Mukhtar School Secretary
Sameera Badar School Secretary
Nasma Hasan School Secretary
Mary Marenflor Reuyan Jumawan Nurse (Primary School)
Ikhlas Ibrahim Nurse (Senior School)
Rasheil Ali Senior School Receptionist
School Admin
Name Position
Lina F. Mouchantaf Director
Vivian J. Arif Primary School Principal
Dr. Christie M. Powell Senior School Principal
Manal Al Shammari Early Years Vice Principal
Alexander Aramouny Senior School Assistant Principal
Noora Ali A B Al Mannai Head of Business Affair
Qutub Ahmed Siddiqui HR Officer
Nadia Hussain PYP Coordinator – Interim Vice Principal
Mireillie Ishak Assistant Principal
Adam Normand Academic Affairs Coordinator
David Leadbetter DP Coordinator
Reem Al-Mahmoud Public Relations
Haleema Mukhtar Mohammd Musa Admission Officer
Mohammed Kholosy Cashier
Sunil Peter Raj IT Systems Analyst
John Hero General Services Assistant
Abdussamad Veetee Photocopy Assistant
Edison John Admin Assistant
Alam Alhuda Ahmed Executive Secretary
Dilani Jayamanna Admin Assistant
Farida Mukhtar School Receptionist
Eman Mukhtar School Secretary
Sameera Badar School Secretary
Nasma Hasan School Secretary
Mary Marenflor Reuyan Jumawan Nurse (Primary School)
Ikhlas Ibrahim Nurse (Senior School)
Rasheil Ali Senior School Receptionist

Senior School Department

Name Position
Leqaa Hussein  Arabic Lead Teacher, Arabic Grade 11, 12
Name Position
Vivienne Thomas English Grade 11 & 12
Angela Campion English Grade 11
Name Position
Ahmed El-Sharnoby Math Lead Teacher, Mathematics Grade 11, 12
Maisoun Al Sammak Mathematics Grade 11, 12
Name Position
Elena Hermat Science Lead Teacher, Physics Grade 11, 12
Dana Porter Biology Grade 11, 12B, CAS Coordinator
Abdullah Ahmed Chemistry Grade 11, 12
Imad Nassoura Biology Grade 11
Name Position
Elena Hermat Science Lead Teacher, Physics Grade 11, 12
Dana Porter Biology Grade 11, 12B, CAS Coordinator
Abdullah Ahmed Chemistry Grade 11, 12
Imad Nassoura Biology Grade 11
Imad Nassoura Biology Grade 11
Imad Nassoura Biology Grade 11
Arabic Department
Name Position
Leqaa Hussein  Arabic Lead Teacher, Arabic Grade 11, 12
Name Position
Vivienne Thomas English Grade 11 & 12
Angela Campion English Grade 11
Name Position
Ahmed El-Sharnoby Math Lead Teacher, Mathematics Grade 11, 12
Maisoun Al Sammak Mathematics Grade 11, 12
Name Position
Elena Hermat Science Lead Teacher, Physics Grade 11, 12
Dana Porter Biology Grade 11, 12B, CAS Coordinator
Abdullah Ahmed Chemistry Grade 11, 12
Imad Nassoura Biology Grade 11
Name Position
Elena Hermat Science Lead Teacher, Physics Grade 11, 12
Dana Porter Biology Grade 11, 12B, CAS Coordinator
Abdullah Ahmed Chemistry Grade 11, 12
Imad Nassoura Biology Grade 11
Imad Nassoura Biology Grade 11
Imad Nassoura Biology Grade 11

Middle School Department

Name Position
Fadel M. Alhmidan Arabic Teacher Grade
Robben Sabbouh Arabic Grade 6 & 7
Karim Barakat Arabic 8A/B, 9A/B
Name Position
David Leadbetter  DP Coordinator, English Lead Teacher, Grade 9 & 10
Marwa Osman English Grade 6
Angela Campion English Grade 7 & 8
Julie Shen English Grade 7 & 8
Badia Askari English Grade 7 & 9
Adel Ali English Grade 8
Name Position
Maisoun Al Sammak Math Lead Teacher, Math Grade 7 & 9
Asad Abbas Math Grade 6
Timothy Mills Math Grade 7 & 8
Anthony Smith Math Grade 8-10
Ahmed El-Sharnoby Maths Grade 9
Name Position
Elena Hermat  Science Lead Teacher, Physics Grade 9, 10
Twiggy Rahme Science Grade 6
Rana Hanbali Science Grade 6- 8
Dana Porter Biology Grade 9, 10
Abdullah Ahmed Chemistry Grade 9, 10
Name Position
George Martin McCurrach MYP Coordinator, Individuals and Societies Lead Teacher Grade 9
David Giesbrecht Individuals and Societies Grade 8, 9, 10B
Ali Abbas Shah Individuals and Societies Grade 7
Amy Fryer Drama Grade 6, 7, 8, individuals and Societies Grade 6
Lina Aridi Art Lead TeacherVisual Art9, 10
Jessica Schneider Art Grade 6-8
Christopher Opperman HE Lead Teacher 6B, 7B/C, 8B, 9B, 10B (Boys)
Chevonne Williams PHE 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A (Girls)
Mazen Nouiehed ICT Lead teacher, Grade 6, 7, 8
Alexander Aramouny Design Grade 6, 7, 8 & 9
Amer Malhas Design Grade 10
Nana Rashad Islamic Studies & Qatar History Lead Teacher, Grade 6, 8, 9 &10
Samira El Mourabit Islamic Studies & Qatar History Grade 6, 7, 8 & 9
Name Position
Islam Alialla Eldesouki Elshahidi Arabic Librarian (Middle School)
Nathalia Hardy English Librarian (Middle School)
Arabic Department
Name Position
Fadel M. Alhmidan Arabic Teacher Grade
Robben Sabbouh Arabic Grade 6 & 7
Karim Barakat Arabic 8A/B, 9A/B
Name Position
David Leadbetter  DP Coordinator, English Lead Teacher, Grade 9 & 10
Marwa Osman English Grade 6
Angela Campion English Grade 7 & 8
Julie Shen English Grade 7 & 8
Badia Askari English Grade 7 & 9
Adel Ali English Grade 8
Name Position
Maisoun Al Sammak Math Lead Teacher, Math Grade 7 & 9
Asad Abbas Math Grade 6
Timothy Mills Math Grade 7 & 8
Anthony Smith Math Grade 8-10
Ahmed El-Sharnoby Maths Grade 9
Name Position
Elena Hermat  Science Lead Teacher, Physics Grade 9, 10
Twiggy Rahme Science Grade 6
Rana Hanbali Science Grade 6- 8
Dana Porter Biology Grade 9, 10
Abdullah Ahmed Chemistry Grade 9, 10
Name Position
George Martin McCurrach MYP Coordinator, Individuals and Societies Lead Teacher Grade 9
David Giesbrecht Individuals and Societies Grade 8, 9, 10B
Ali Abbas Shah Individuals and Societies Grade 7
Amy Fryer Drama Grade 6, 7, 8, individuals and Societies Grade 6
Lina Aridi Art Lead TeacherVisual Art9, 10
Jessica Schneider Art Grade 6-8
Christopher Opperman HE Lead Teacher 6B, 7B/C, 8B, 9B, 10B (Boys)
Chevonne Williams PHE 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A (Girls)
Mazen Nouiehed ICT Lead teacher, Grade 6, 7, 8
Alexander Aramouny Design Grade 6, 7, 8 & 9
Amer Malhas Design Grade 10
Nana Rashad Islamic Studies & Qatar History Lead Teacher, Grade 6, 8, 9 &10
Samira El Mourabit Islamic Studies & Qatar History Grade 6, 7, 8 & 9
Name Position
Islam Alialla Eldesouki Elshahidi Arabic Librarian (Middle School)
Nathalia Hardy English Librarian (Middle School)

Primary Department

Name Position
Ghena Al Khattab Arabic Lead Teacher
Rana Musa Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Hala Kilani Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Manal Al Shammari Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Souad Arbo Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Samar Hammad Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Fatima Abdulla Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Randa Al Qaisi Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Mohammed Eiada Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Aisha Ashour Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Nihad Al Kurdi Arabic Substitute Teacher
Name Position
Michelle Ossmann  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher1-5 English Lead Teacher
Jamie Skinner Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Sarah Harper  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Wahida Malik  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Deborah Kussan  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Claire Drilon  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Denise Blease  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Stephanie Halls  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Maria Elkoton  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Camilla Dixon  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Michelle Butler  Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Selma Elwishee  Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Lourdes Pocklington  Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Cillian Barkey  Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Labeeba Baba Ahmed  Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Amanda Aaron  Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Tasmia Aziz  Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Jason Hollis  Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Sylvia Decker  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Leah Foster Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Bilal Khaled English Reading Specialist
Jodi Weaver English Reading Teacher
Name Position
Yasmeen Kosar Maths Lead Teacher
Priti Sharma Math Support
Name Position
Karlo Rydlo PSPE Teacher
Adina Aruxandei PSPE Grade 1
Gheorghe Grigorean PSPE Grade 2-4
Roshanak Sabety PSPE Grade 5
Nana Rashad Islamic Studies & Qatar History Lead Teacher
Reham Walid Islamic Studies Grade 1, 2
Ameera Abdulraziq Islamic Studies & Qatar History Grade 3, 4
Edward Woolbert Information Technology Integrator
Jessica Schneider Arts Lead Teacher, Grade 5 teacher
Zaida Habus Art Grade 1
Paige Grayson Art Grade 2-4
Waldo Greeff Music Grade 1-3
Carlo Pocklington Music Grade 3, 4, 5
Name Position
Rashida Alashqar Arabic Librarian (Elementary)
Nancy Theiler English Librarian (Elementary)
Arabic Department
Name Position
Ghena Al Khattab Arabic Lead Teacher
Rana Musa Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Hala Kilani Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Manal Al Shammari Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Souad Arbo Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Samar Hammad Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Fatima Abdulla Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Randa Al Qaisi Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Mohammed Eiada Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Aisha Ashour Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Nihad Al Kurdi Arabic Substitute Teacher
Name Position
Michelle Ossmann  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher1-5 English Lead Teacher
Jamie Skinner Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Sarah Harper  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Wahida Malik  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Deborah Kussan  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Claire Drilon  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Denise Blease  Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Stephanie Halls  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Maria Elkoton  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Camilla Dixon  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Michelle Butler  Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Selma Elwishee  Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Lourdes Pocklington  Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Cillian Barkey  Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Labeeba Baba Ahmed  Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Amanda Aaron  Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Tasmia Aziz  Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Jason Hollis  Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Sylvia Decker  Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Leah Foster Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Bilal Khaled English Reading Specialist
Jodi Weaver English Reading Teacher
Name Position
Yasmeen Kosar Maths Lead Teacher
Priti Sharma Math Support
Name Position
Karlo Rydlo PSPE Teacher
Adina Aruxandei PSPE Grade 1
Gheorghe Grigorean PSPE Grade 2-4
Roshanak Sabety PSPE Grade 5
Nana Rashad Islamic Studies & Qatar History Lead Teacher
Reham Walid Islamic Studies Grade 1, 2
Ameera Abdulraziq Islamic Studies & Qatar History Grade 3, 4
Edward Woolbert Information Technology Integrator
Jessica Schneider Arts Lead Teacher, Grade 5 teacher
Zaida Habus Art Grade 1
Paige Grayson Art Grade 2-4
Waldo Greeff Music Grade 1-3
Carlo Pocklington Music Grade 3, 4, 5
Name Position
Rashida Alashqar Arabic Librarian (Elementary)
Nancy Theiler English Librarian (Elementary)

Kindergarden Department

Name Position
Frida Ejbeh Kindergarten Coordinator
Rima Sabbah Pre3 Arabic Teacher
Remi Ashkar Pre3Arabic Teacher Assistant
Shaikha Al-Shammari Pre3 Arabic Teacher
Kadhiya Salem Pre3 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Rabab Abusaab Pre3 Arabic Teacher
Jawaher Al Ruweily Pre3 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Elsa Al Skaf Pre4 Arabic Teacher
Nahla Al Tawarah Pre4 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Fedaa Al-shofi Pre4 Arabic Teacher
Khulood Al Hosni Pre4 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Farqad Adnan Pre4 Arabic Teacher
Maha Al Shammari Pre4 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Marie Makdissi KG Arabic Teacher
Hana Saleh KG Arabic Teacher Assistant
Sandra Gebrayel KG Arabic Teacher
Rasha Ayashi KG Arabic Teacher Assistant
Chirine Idelbe KG Arabic Teacher
Nawal Zain KG Arabic Teacher Assistant
Name Position
Neven Darweesh Pre3 English Teacher
Samia Al Wajih Pre3 English Teacher Assistant
Bushra Abukhajil Pre3 English Teacher
Hanan Abdelkawa Pre3 English Teacher Assistant
Charlotte Gledhill Pre3 English Teacher
Rayan Najdi Pre3 English Teacher Assistant
Tamar Awadikian Pre4 English Teacher
Monique Wurth Pre4 English Teacher Assistant
Sarah Manning Pre4 English Teacher
Roselyn Jorolan Pre4 English Teacher Assistant
Jaime Yarker KG English Teacher
Farah Parker KG English Teacher Assistant
Aviryl Brown KG English Teacher
Nneka Kevin KG English Teacher Assistant
Jordan Dauphines KG English Teacher
Vera Mrvic KG English Teacher Assistant
Cisley Walker KG English Teacher
Monirah Padar KG English Teacher Assistant
Name Position
Zaida Habus Art Teacher KG
Adina Aruxandei PE PS4KG
Arabic Department
Name Position
Frida Ejbeh Kindergarten Coordinator
Rima Sabbah Pre3 Arabic Teacher
Remi Ashkar Pre3Arabic Teacher Assistant
Shaikha Al-Shammari Pre3 Arabic Teacher
Kadhiya Salem Pre3 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Rabab Abusaab Pre3 Arabic Teacher
Jawaher Al Ruweily Pre3 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Elsa Al Skaf Pre4 Arabic Teacher
Nahla Al Tawarah Pre4 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Fedaa Al-shofi Pre4 Arabic Teacher
Khulood Al Hosni Pre4 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Farqad Adnan Pre4 Arabic Teacher
Maha Al Shammari Pre4 Arabic Teacher Assistant
Marie Makdissi KG Arabic Teacher
Hana Saleh KG Arabic Teacher Assistant
Sandra Gebrayel KG Arabic Teacher
Rasha Ayashi KG Arabic Teacher Assistant
Chirine Idelbe KG Arabic Teacher
Nawal Zain KG Arabic Teacher Assistant
Name Position
Neven Darweesh Pre3 English Teacher
Samia Al Wajih Pre3 English Teacher Assistant
Bushra Abukhajil Pre3 English Teacher
Hanan Abdelkawa Pre3 English Teacher Assistant
Charlotte Gledhill Pre3 English Teacher
Rayan Najdi Pre3 English Teacher Assistant
Tamar Awadikian Pre4 English Teacher
Monique Wurth Pre4 English Teacher Assistant
Sarah Manning Pre4 English Teacher
Roselyn Jorolan Pre4 English Teacher Assistant
Jaime Yarker KG English Teacher
Farah Parker KG English Teacher Assistant
Aviryl Brown KG English Teacher
Nneka Kevin KG English Teacher Assistant
Jordan Dauphines KG English Teacher
Vera Mrvic KG English Teacher Assistant
Cisley Walker KG English Teacher
Monirah Padar KG English Teacher Assistant
Name Position
Zaida Habus Art Teacher KG
Adina Aruxandei PE PS4KG

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