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American School of Doha

www.asd.edu.qa

2008-2009

The American School of Doha is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program for children of all nationalities from prekindergarten through grade 12. The School was founded in 1988. The school year comprises 4 quarters extending from August 17 to November 20, November 21 to January 22, January 23 to March 26, and March 27 to June 11.

Organization: The School is governed by an appointed Board of Trustees and Board of Directors. Nine are appointed by the U.S. Ambassador, and 3 are elected by ASD parents. The U.S. Ambassador serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees, and the membership includes a U.S. Embassy representative and businessmen representing both U.S. and Qatari businesses. The director is responsible to the Board for the overall management of the School. The School is licensed by the Qatari Ministry of Education, Office of Private Schools.

Curriculum: The School is divided into 3 sections consisting of prekindergarten through grade 5, middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12). The classes are small, with an average class size between 18 and 20 students, providing for individual attention to each child. A U.S. curriculum is offered which includes mathematics, science, language arts, computer applications, global social studies, English-as-a-Second-Language, Arabic, French, Spanish, physical education, music including vocal and instrument instruction, and art. Classroom instruction is in English. Children in grades 1 through 8 must choose either Arabic or Spanish as a foreign language. The prekindergarten classes meet from 7:55 until 12:25; students in kindergarten and grades 1-12 meet from 7:55 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The School week runs from Sunday through Thursday. The School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 189 full-time and 5 part-time faculty members, including 113 U.S. citizens and 76 third-country nationals. The instructional support staff consists of the director, a high school principal, a high school associate principal, a middle school principal, a middle school associate principal, an elementary principal, two elementary associate principals, one director of curriculum and professional development, an aquatics director, one IT director, one network manager, an internet coordinator, technical support, 7 guidance counselors, one human resources manager, an accountant, a business manager, a registrar, one assistant registrar, an executive assistant, 4 office managers, a purchasing coordinator, 2 nurses, 4 librarians, 7 assistant librarian aides, one library AV technician, a lab assistant, 59 teacher aides, 4 receptionists, 4 clerks/assistants, security guards, two expeditors, and a driver.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 1,826 (PK-grade 5: 926; grades 6-8: 396; and grades 9-12: 504). Of the total, 796 were U.S. citizens, 134 were host-country nationals, and 896 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 45 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees, 184 of U.S. business and foundation employees, and 567 of other private U.S. citizens.

Facilities: The School has expanded from its original 8-acre site to a 20-acre site that houses a new facility for the middle and high schools that includes a new library, dining hall, 2 computer labs, 2 presentation rooms, 8 science labs, 6 project rooms, common areas for each grade level, a double gym, a fitness center, an indoor 25-meter pool, a theater that seats 630 students, 4 art studios, a band and chorus room, a softball field, a 400-meter track, and a full-sized soccer field. The “old” school is being converted to an all elementary facility with 42 classrooms, 2 science labs, 3 music rooms, 3 art rooms, an expanded library and cafeteria, new multipurpose room, 2 computer labs, one playground for early childhood, a small playing field for younger children, a soccer pitch, 2 covered playgrounds, a gym, and an outdoor swimming pool. All construction and renovation is expected to be completed by May 2009.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 99% of the School's income derives from tuition and fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $6,787; Kdg.-grade 5: $11,321; and grades 6-12: $14,721. There is a capital fee of $4,000 per year for Kdg-12, and a PK capital fee of $3,000 per year. The School also charges a one-time registration fee of $1,000. These fees are payable in Qatari riyals. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)