Student Services

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Special Schools & SEN (Special Education Needs) Services (SSSS or S4)

S4 Vision

S4 Entities

Awsaj Academy

Renad Academy

The Learning Center (TLC)

Ability Friendly Program

Inclusion & Well-Being

S4 Leadership Team

Guiding Documents

Special Schools & SEN (Special Education Needs) Services (SSSS or S4)

The principal objective of the S4 office and department is to focus on special educational needs at the QF PUE level but also on a more broader country level with significant collaboration and partnership with the Ministry of Education & Higher Education (MoEHE).

We aim to shape policies and develop resources with wide ranging impact in the medium to long term and develop an inclusive education system that enables full participation and supports every child and adult to meet their full potential.

Currently, the department is currently led by Mr Mark Hughes (Executive Director, S4) and is comprised of :

2 Specialised Schools
- Awsaj Academy
- Renad Academy
2 Specialized Centers
- The Learning Center
- The Ability Friendly Sports Program
An Inclusion and Well-Being Team

S4 Vision

To develop an inclusive education system that enables full participation and supports every child and adult to meet their full potential.

S4 Entities

Awsaj Academy

Awsaj Academy is a specialized school that addresses the needs of students with mild-to-moderate learning challenges. It believes that each student, despite any difficulties they may face, can flourish under proper guidance. Through multi-tiered systems of support, it ensures that students receive the necessary behavioral and academic interventions to close learning gaps. It is the only school of its kind in Qatar. The school offers an American and Qatar High School Diploma with recognized accreditation from the Middle States Association and Council of International Schools. Students who graduate from Awsaj demonstrate proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Grade Level: Pre3 – Grade12 Type: Co-educationalPrimary Language: EnglishLocation: Education City, Dohawww.awsaj.qaawsajacademy@qf.org.qa+974 4454 2111

Renad Academy

Renad Academy is a specialized school for Autism in Qatar and the region. We are passionate about our work to advance the quality of life for all people with autism. We offer Individualized instruction for each child in their classroom, using industry best practices. Renad currently serves approximately 100 students in the Bani Hajer campus, with 3 other QF School locations housing a classroom for Renad students, as well.

Grade Level: Pre-3 – 8Type: Co-educationalPrimary Language: EnglishLocation: Zone 51, Bani Hajer, Doha, Qatarwww.renad.qa ra@qf.org.qa +974 4454 1974

The Learning Center (TLC)

The Learning Center (TLC) provides relevant and high-quality support services to students across Qatar Foundation Schools in addition to recently launching an outreach center - DARB. The DARB Outreach Center will offer educational evaluations and therapy services for children and adolescents ages 3 to 18 years in the following areas: Cognitive and Psychoeducational Evaluations, Speech and Language & Occupational Therapy, ABA Services, Gifted and Talented Evalution and Reading Intervention.

Ages 3 - 18 yearsType: Therapeutic ServicesDual Language: English & ArabicLocation: Education City, Dohawww.qf.org.qa/tlctlc@qf.org.qa+974 4454 2106

Ability Friendly Program

Ability Friendly Sports currently offers coaching and sports activities to QF and non-QF students with disabilities at a discounted rate so all families may participate. These sports include football, swimming, cricket and handball.

Inclusion & Well-Being

Staff-oriented services providing consultation, resource development, and professional learning to schools and TLC. Inclusion and Wellbeing supports the full implementation of PUE’s Inclusion Policy, Inclusion Procedures, Inclusion Guidelines, Wellbeing Guidelines, Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and Strategic Objectives 1 and 2. All of these efforts are conducted in alignment with the Curriculum Framework and in collaborative consultation with school-based leadership.