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Etqan Global Academy (EGA)
Established in 2019, Etqan Global Academy (EGA) is an accredited International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School for PYP and MYP, located in Doha, Qatar. We offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) with a strong emphasis on Arabic language and cultural studies, catering to students from kindergarten through middle school, with plans to expand through high school.
Etqan Global Academy is a candidate school for the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy – a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that EGA believes is important for our students.
Only schools authorised by the IB Organisation can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, please visit www.ibo.org.
EGA's educational philosophy emphasizes inquiry, stimulates curiosity, and fosters comprehension and creativity.
EGA is operated by Vancouver Offshore School Groups (VOSG)
Foundation
Etqan Global Academy (EGA) was launched in 2019, it is an accredited International Baccalaureate® (IB) school.
Quick Facts
Campus
Built on leased land plot 60,000 Sqm comprising five buildings of which four buildings were financed by the owners and one building financed by the landlord, Located in Al-Kheesa area, north of Doha, Qatar
Approved capacity by Ministry of education: 5000 students
Current student population: 1860, comprising 95% of Qatari students and 5% other nationalities
The land lease term expires in 2044
Rapid Growth and Excellence
2019: Foundation
367 students enrolled in inaugural year
2021: Expansion
955 students, showcasing rapid growth
2023: Thriving Community
1540 students, establishing EGA as a leading institution
2024: Current Enrollment
1860 students, reflecting continued trust and excellence
Curriculum
The academy offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program aligned with Canadian Ontario and Qatari Arabic program
Accreditation
IB PYP accredited & MYP Candidate.
Member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).
Accredited by Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA), enabling the school to receive a QAR 28,000 education voucher for each eligible Qatari student.
Our Vision
We aim to prepare future leaders who contribute to the rise and prosperity of Qatar and the world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to maintain students' identity while developing their emotional intelligence, enabling them to achieve excellence academically and professionally.
Core Values
EGA’s students embrace and practice values that positively influence their behaviour and the way they interact with individuals, communities and the environment.
Our staff and students’ well-being is our priority.
Characteristics of Etqan Global Academy
1) Separate buildings for boys and girls built on a 60 thousand square meters land plot.
2) Maintains students’ identity and values by focusing on the Arabic Department programs.
3) Provides individual support for students as necessary during the school day to eliminate the need for private tutoring.
4) Employs highly qualified, well trained, certified educators.
5) Students at the primary school explore occupational programs that enable them to identify their future career at an early age.
6) Activities are the essence of the IB program offered by Etqan.
7) Nurtures leadership skills.
8) Student's interest is the central concern of all aspects of the decision-making processes.
9) Applies high quality control standards.
10) Develops a strong partnership with guardians, student, and the academy to achieve the ultimate goal of learning.
Language of Instructions
The IB curriculum is taught in English. The Arabic Department curriculum is taught in Arabic.