
Awfaz Global School, Izghawa Campus
Founded 2010
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Languages
Awfaz Global Schools is a group of homegrown international schools in Qatar that provides a British curriculum education focused on academic excellence and local values. The schools serve students from Early Years through to Key Stage 4, aiming to nurture well-rounded, confident, and independent lifelong learners.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school aims to provide a stimulating and enriching environment that empowers holistic growth and fosters a passion for learning. It emphasizes the development of high moral values, encouraging students to become responsible citizens who are compatible with Qatari, Arabian, and Islamic society. The educational approach values the spiritual, moral, intellectual, and physical growth of each child.
Programmes
The school follows the British Curriculum, offering a progression from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Key Stages 1 to 4. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, and Science, supplemented by Arabic, Islamic Studies, Qatar History, ICT, Art, Humanities, and Physical Education. In Key Stage 4, students prepare for IGCSE exams with specialized subjects such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, and Computer Science.
Outcomes
Students are prepared for internationally recognized external exams, including IGCSEs in years 10 and 11. Graduates have gone on to attend top colleges and pursue various career paths. The school emphasizes the development of well-rounded, confident, and independent individuals who are equipped with the skills necessary for lifelong learning and success in modern society.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs professional mental health providers to support student well-being. Staff members, including student counselors and dedicated pastoral coordinators, work to instill responsibility, integrity, and self-awareness in students. The school environment is designed to be inclusive, safe, and calm to ensure that every child is valued as an individual.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with a required tour of the school, followed by an entrance assessment for the prospective student. Families must submit registration forms, photographs, copies of passports and QID cards, vaccination records, and previous school transcripts. The school maintains a non-discriminatory policy and considers each family on an individual basis, with final decisions made by the Principal and the admissions committee.
Calendar
The school operates on an academic calendar that includes the start and end of terms, holiday periods, and staff events. The academic year typically runs from Sunday to Thursday, with school hours from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. Detailed calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 sessions are available for download to assist families with planning.
About the campus
Awfaz Global Schools operates across three campuses in Izghawa, Dafna, and Duhail, with a new state-of-the-art campus scheduled to open in 2029. Current facilities include modern classrooms, science and technology labs, libraries, and sports fields. The Duhail campus has been recognized with the Ministry of Education’s Clear Flag Award for its commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and quality learning environments.
Co-curriculars
The school organizes a variety of internal and external activities to support student development. School-based activities include reading weeks, class competitions, and initiatives promoting hygiene, calligraphy, and ethical values. Annually, students participate in national events such as the Arda of Qatar, theatre and media presentations, Qur’an competitions, and collaborative projects like the 'Book of the Future'.






Fatema Ghanim Al KubaisiCEO of Awfaz Global SchoolsFatema Ghanim Al Kubaisi is the CEO and founder of Awfaz Global Schools, which was established in 2010. She emphasizes a business philosophy focused on commitment to the next generation and providing a secure, child-centered learning environment that fosters high moral values and academic success.
Mrs. Hind HeuzeAcademic DirectorMrs. Hind Heuze serves as the Academic Director. She expresses pride in the school's developments and emphasizes that students are at the heart of every decision to ensure they are happy, confident, and prepared for the future.
- Divya NairDeputy Head
- Karen BrierlyHead of EYFS
- Teena ThomasICT Coordinator & Year 11 & 12 Leader
- Abdelraouf ElbahyPE Coordinator
- Sikkender PashaHumanities Coordinator
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