Etqan Global Academy
Part of Vancouver Offshore School Groups (VOSG) Foundation, Islamic, Founded 2019
Updated July 2026
IB PYP
CIS
Etqan Global Academy is an IB-accredited school in Doha, Qatar, that provides an international education with a strong emphasis on Arabic language and cultural studies. It serves students from kindergarten through middle school, with ongoing expansion toward high school.
Teaching approach
The educational philosophy emphasizes inquiry, curiosity, comprehension, and creativity. The school integrates Islamic values and Qatari identity into its international curriculum to empower students to excel academically.
Programmes
The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), and is a candidate school for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). The curriculum is taught in English, while the Arabic Department curriculum is taught in Arabic, covering six transdisciplinary themes including inquiry-based and play-based learning.
Outcomes
The school aims to nurture globally minded leaders grounded in Islamic character and inspired by Qatar’s heritage. Primary school students explore occupational programmes to help identify future career interests at an early age.
Student support
Learning support
The academy provides individual support for students as necessary during the school day to eliminate the need for private tutoring. The school also maintains a focus on student well-being as a priority.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Etqan Global Academy offer?
- Etqan Global Academy offers IB PYP and IB MYP.
- What accreditations does Etqan Global Academy hold?
- Etqan Global Academy holds accreditations including IB and CIS.
- Is Etqan Global Academy co-educational?
- Etqan Global Academy is a co-ed school.
- Where is Etqan Global Academy located?
- Etqan Global Academy is an international school in Doha, Qatar.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Admission is non-selective, provided students can learn under normal circumstances. Applicants for Grade 1 and above must pass academic assessments in Arabic, English, and Mathematics, and provide required documentation including previous academic and behavior reports.
Facilities
About the campus
The 60,000-square-meter campus in Al-Kheesa features separate buildings for boys and girls. Facilities include four swimming pools, two football pitches, two libraries, two STEM labs, two fitness halls, two art rooms, two music rooms, and three playground areas, alongside over 15,000 square meters dedicated to indoor and outdoor sports such as basketball, volleyball, handball, and paddle tennis.
Co-curriculars
The school emphasizes activities as an essential component of the IB programme, aimed at nurturing leadership skills. Facilities include an indoor activity park, "Etqan SuperPark," which offers interactive play zones, STEM-based activities, obstacle courses, and sports to promote physical activity, creativity, and teamwork.
