Park House English School

The school is guided by PRIDE values—Perseverance, Responsibility, Independence, Dedication, and Engagement—which shape learning, behaviour, and community relationships. It follows the International Schools Partnership (ISP) Learning.First.™ approach, fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment that celebrates over 75 nationalities and promotes global citizenship.

The school follows the British National Curriculum, offering pathways from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to IGCSE and A Level qualifications. The curriculum includes Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History, alongside a broad range of subjects supported by the Cambridge and Edexcel examination boards.

Students consistently achieve examination results that exceed global benchmarks, with a 100% pass rate for A Levels and 99% for IGCSEs in the 2023-24 academic year. Graduates are supported by a Future Pathways programme, which provides personalised guidance for university applications to institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Qatar, and worldwide.

Pastoral care is central to the school, with dedicated pastoral staff, a Wellbeing Advisor, and a School Counsellor supporting student growth and belonging. The school provides personalised learning through UK-trained teachers who adapt lessons to individual needs, alongside a multilingual programme that supports home languages and modern language acquisition.

The admissions process is student-led and begins with an online application. Selected applicants are invited to an entrance assessment and/or informal interview to ensure the school can meet the student's needs. Following a successful assessment, a formal offer is issued, which requires the submission of documentation and payment of registration fees within 10 days, subject to final approval by the Ministry of Education.

The academic year is divided into three terms, typically running from late August to late June. The calendar includes various school events such as international awareness days, arts festivals, sports days, and graduation ceremonies, alongside scheduled holidays and breaks for public holidays.

The purpose-built Abu Hamour campus features modern classrooms, three science labs, ICT suites, and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. Performing arts and sports facilities include the 323-seat Heather Brennan Auditorium, a music studio, an art studio, a 25-metre heated swimming pool, a multi-purpose sports hall, and a 3G AstroTurf pitch. The site also includes two libraries, a cafeteria, and a registered in-school medical clinic.

The school offers over 80 extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and Model United Nations (MUN). Students participate in a wide range of sports fixtures, arts festivals, music competitions, and leadership and service opportunities, including events hosted by COBIS and BSME.