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Established
  
2009

Location
  
Doha Qatar

Address
  
Ar-Rayyan, Qatar

Date founded
  
2009

Headteacher
  
Mr. Nick Prowse

Website
  
sherborneqatarprep.org

Phone
  
+974 4459 6400

Houses
  
Irons      Powys      Amna      Jassim      sheppard

Similar
  
Qatar Academy Primary S, Compass Internatio School - M, Doha English Speaking, ACS Internatio School D

Profiles

Sherborne Qatar Senior School and Sherborne Qatar Prep School are two British schools based in Doha, Qatar. They are the sister schools of the historical public school, Sherborne School. The motto of the two schools is "Education For Life". It has been incorporated in the Ministry of Education's educational reform program, the 'Outstanding Schools Program'.

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History

Sherborne was established in Qatar in 2009 at the invitation of the Supreme Education Council. A member of the ruling family, Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Thani, had recommended the school to the council. It was the first Sherborne branch established outside the United Kingdom. Colin Niven was the founding principal.

Curriculum

Both schools follow a British curriculum. Years 10 & 11 take part in the GCSE and IGCSE syllabus where they can choose from various subjects. In 2014 a Sixth Form was open which the school caters for A-Levels.

Facilities

  • Auditorium
  • Multipurpose Hall
  • Artificial Turf Football Pitch
  • Cricket Nets
  • Drama Room
  • Music Rooms
  • Library
  • Trips

  • Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions (Qatari desert, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom
  • British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) competitions in the Middle East (sport, music, drama, debating)
  • Geography trips (South Africa, Iceland)
  • English trips (Doha Corniche)
  • Scholar's Cup (Malaysia)
  • Sport

    Both schools take part in regular sport fixtures against other schools across the country. The school's main sports are association football, rugby union, cricket, volleyball, athletics and cross country.

    Memberships

    The schools are members of the following organisations:

  • QUESS (Qatar Unified English Speaking Schools)
  • BSME (British Schools in the Middle East)
  • COBIS
  • IAPS
  • References

    Sherborne Qatar Wikipedia