Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development’s (QF) eight schools kicked off the 2016-2017 academic year with a number of back-to-school events. The orientation activities gave parents and teachers the opportunity to meet and discuss means of enriching students’ learning and encouraging their academic and personal development.
Abeer al-Khalifa, director of academic affairs at QF’s Pre-University Education Office (PUE), noted the support given to QF schools in developing and advancing the capabilities of Qatar’s youth on all levels, most recently reflected in the launch of Renad Academy, which opens its doors this year to serve children with mild to moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Additionally, a new PUE plan was recently introduced to increase co-ordination and the exchange of experiences between QF schools on an educational level. The interaction and exchange of experiences will also extend to collaborations between QF schools and the wider Qatari community represented by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
“PUE’s new plan outlines a unified vision and mission for all its divisions in order to strengthen and maximise their efforts,” concluded al-Khalifa.
Seven of the eight QF schools started their new academic year on September 18: the five Qatar Academy schools of Doha; Al Wakrah; Al Khor; Msheireb; Sidra; Awsaj Academy; and Qatar Leadership Academy. The eighth school, the Academic Bridge Programme, started its fall semester on  August 14.