Academics

Why the IB is different

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) programs aim to do more than other curricula.

The IB's programs are different from other curricula because they:

 
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Encourage students of all ages to think critically and challenge assumptions

 
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Develop independently of government and national systems, incorporating quality practice from research and our global community of schools

 
 

Encourage students of all ages to consider both local and global contexts

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Develop multilingual students.

 

Educational Goals

EGA adheres to the fundamental goals developed by the Qatar’s Ministry of Education and the IB Organization. These goals are summarized below:

 

Intellectual Development

  1. Read for information, understanding and enjoyment

  2. Write and speak clearly, accurately and appropriately for the context

  3. Use mathematics to solve problems in business, science and daily-life situations

  4. Understand the scientific method, the nature of science and technology, and their application to daily life

  5. Demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in problem-solving situations

  6. Efficient use of information technology

Human and Social Development

  1. Demonstrate desirable personal characteristics such as respect, responsibility, fairness, honesty, caring, loyalty and commitment to democratic ideals

  2. Appreciate the importance of personal well-being and its impact on the family and society

  3. Know how to work independently and as part of a team

  4. Demonstrate initiative, leadership, flexibility and persistence

  5. Have the desire and realize the need for life-long learning

  6. Preparing students to appreciate the value of time

Career Development

  1. Prepare students to meet the Qatari and IB graduation requirements and enter into the workplace or post-secondary studies

  2. Prepare students to achieve their career goals

  3. Assist students to develop effective work habits

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Mini University
(Career Exploration)

Mini University (Career Exploration)

To assist our students to develop awareness and a sense of future careers, as of the primary level, we provide them with opportunities to explore university-like programs such as medicine, engineering, business, and law.

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Leadership Skills

Leadership Skills

Effective leadership development is integrated into the curriculum to become a spontaneous and natural behavior among students in all grades.

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Academic Support

Academic Support

  • EGA continually assess its students to provide responsive education that meets their needs.
  • To eliminate the need for home tutoring, EGA provides ongoing intervention to its students during school hours, and if necessary on Saturdays.

EGA utilizes advanced educational applications providing seamless academic support to its students at home or wherever they are.
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Teaching Staff

Teaching Staff

  • EGA employs Canadian and other Western certified educators that specialize in effective teaching methodology and educational leadership.
  • The Arabic department is managed by carefully selected qualified Arab educators.