Oryx International School

The school is guided by five core values: Excellence, Responsibility, Integrity, Compassion, and Respect. It aims to deliver a broad and balanced British international education that fosters resilience, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, ensuring students are enabled, confident, and prepared to thrive as global citizens.

The school delivers an enhanced English National Curriculum from the Foundation Stage through to the Sixth Form. The academic programme includes core subjects, eSTEM, and specialized language and Islamic studies. Students prepare for internationally recognized qualifications, including Pearson Edexcel I/GCSEs and A-Levels.

The school benchmarks its academic performance against UK national averages, with students achieving high results in EYFS, Phonics, and Year 6 assessments. In 2025, I/GCSE and A-Level students achieved significant success, with 40.5% of I/GCSE entries graded 9-7 and 38% of A-Level entries graded A*-A. Graduates move on to various university destinations, supported by the school's focus on academic excellence and personal development.

The school provides dedicated language support for students learning in English for the first time through its EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme. It is the first school in Qatar to receive the SENDIA Inclusion Award, reflecting its commitment to effective and inclusive education for children with special needs and disabilities. Pastoral and wellbeing support is available through school counsellors, and the school maintains a proactive approach to mental health and safeguarding.

Admission is open to children aged 4 to 18, spanning Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13, with eligibility restricted to the children of employees of Qatar Airways and its approved subsidiaries. The admissions process requires a non-refundable application fee and, depending on the year group, either a soft assessment or a CAT4 assessment. Applications are accepted throughout the year for most year groups, though specific restrictions apply to Years 10 through 13.

The school operates on a Sunday to Thursday schedule, with standard hours from 08:00 to 14:00. During Ramadan and Eid, student hours are adjusted to 08:30 to 13:30. A detailed events calendar, including exam dates, is available to the school community via a downloadable PDF.

The Mesaimeer campus features state-of-the-art laboratories for physics, biology, chemistry, food technology, and resistant materials, alongside dedicated classrooms for music, drama, dance, and fine arts. Sports facilities include a six-court sports hall, a training gym, an indoor 25m swimming pool, a teaching splash pool, outdoor courts for basketball, netball, and tennis, an athletics track, and a full-sized 4G football pitch. The campus also houses a 400-seat auditorium, a two-floor canteen, and specialized areas for Sixth Form students, including study and social spaces.

The school offers a wide range of enrichment activities, including eSTEM, performing arts, and sports. Students may participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, the Model United Nations (MUN), and various school trips and residentials. Additionally, the school provides after-school activities (ASAs) and hosts events such as music and drama recitals and school productions.