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Welcome

by

Mr Jaco Anderson

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Coffee morning discussions 15th September 2025:

Discussion points:

Year 12 Curriculum and other expectations
October/November External retake exam entries
Ministry Equivalency
Graduation Requirements
Academic misconduct policy
Pastoral address
University Advisor

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Y12/13 Curriculum and other expectations

Supplementary Curriculum Resources

October/November exam series deadline 18/09/25

Ministry equivalency expectations

In order to be considered for acceptance at most accredited international universities and to receive high school equivalency from the State of Qatar, students must meet the following minimum requirements

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Option	Subjects and Grades Requirements
Option	IGCSE	AS Level	A Level	Compulsory Subjects
First option Student will complete 10 subjects in addition to compulsory subjects	7 IGCSE subjects Passing grades should be between (A*, A, B, C, D, E, F)	3 AS Level subjects. Passing grades should be between �( A, B, C, D, E)	None	Muslim students must study Islamic Studies and get a passing grade in year 10, 11, and 12 Arab students must study Arabic (as a first language) according to IGCSE and AS subjects, or according to the Qatari Curriculum and achieve a passing grade in year 10, 11, and 12
Second option Student will complete 9 subjects in addition to compulsory subjects	7 IGCSE Subjects Passing grades should be between (A*, A, B, C, D, E, F)	1 AS Level subject. Passing grades should be between�(A, B, C, D, E)	1 A-Level Subject Passing grades should be between (A*, A, B, C, D, E)
Third option Student will complete 9 subjects in addition to compulsory subjects	5 IGCSE Subjects Passing grades should be between (A*, A, B, C, D, E, F)	4 AS-Level subjects Passing grades should be between�( A, B, C, D, E)	None
Fourth option Student will complete 8 subjects in addition to compulsory subjects	5 IGCSE Subjects Passing grades should be between (A*, A, B, C, D, E, F)	2 AS-Level Subjects Passing grades should be between �( A, B, C, D, E)	1 A-Level Subject Passing grades should be between (A*, A, B, C, D, E)

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Please contact the subject teacher or Heads of Departments if your child is facing any subject related issues

Head of Science : Ms Faten Haidar faten.haidar@emsdoha.net

Head of Maths : Mr Tarek Malaeb tarek.malaeb@emsdoha.net

Head of English : Ms Kawthar Alameddine kawthar.alameddine@emsdoha.net

Head of TED : Ms Marie Rojo marie.rojo@emsdoha.net

Head of Humanities : Ms Ruby El Kerdi ruby.kerdi@emsd.sch.qa

Head of PE : Mr Kasim Malik kasim.malik@emsdoha.net

Academic Assistant Principal : Ms Shejila shejila.dileep@emsdoha.net

Secondary Staff emails

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Academic misconduct policy

What does Academic Integrity look like at EMS?

Honesty: Students follow their teachers' guidance and expectations for all assessments in line with CAIE exam guidance, only submitting original work and completing individual assessments independently

Trust: Students complete all assignments by the set deadlines according to their teachers' instructions

Respect: Students are consistent and accurate in citing the work of others, using the prescribed referencing method according to the CAIE guidance, keeping classwork and academic materials private and not sharing these without their teacher's permission

Fairness: Students follow EMS rules and CAIE guidance by not trying to gain unfair advantage during assessments (eg copying, using mobile devices etc)

Responsibility: Students complete work to their best ability, seeking help from their teachers where needed

Courage: Students are brave and stand up for what is right by alerting their teachers, Admin or any other staff member at EMS if they think someone has committed an academic offence or misconduct

Please visit our school’s Secondary Google Site for more information.

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Heads of Years

Ms Hanadi (Year 12) - hanadi.alameddine@emsdoha.net

Ms Mayyada (Year 13) - mayyada.frookh@emsd.sch.qa

Upper school counselor

Ms Sadia- sadia.nisar@emsdoha.net

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Attendance

Students are expected to be at school, on time daily (7:00-1:55)
Late arrival and early leaving is only be approved for students with a modified schedule.
This is a privilege which can be taken away if students do not adhere to the guidelines.
Parent Portal
AS Study - expectations

Contract

Uniform

Year 12: Plain white collared shirt and black trousers

Year 13: Plain black collared shirt and black trousers

Mobile Phones- 3 warning policy

Leadership Roles

Community Service

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EMS Doha Graduation Requirements

	Academic	Attendance	Behavioural	Service and Leadership
Non-graduation	IGCSE 4 or below AS 2 or below	below 80%	One major incident (Level 4) in Year 12 One major incident in Year 11 (Level 3 or 4) and one major incident (Level 3 or 4) in Year 12
Graduation	IGCSE 5 AS 3 Completion of all major examinations	80%	No major incidents (Level 3 & 4) In Year 12	0-49 hours
Graduation with distinction	IGCSE 5 AS 3 Completion of all major examinations	85%	No major incidents (Level 3 & 4) In Year 11 & 12	50 hours
Graduation with high distinction	IGCSE 5 AS 3 Completion of all major examinations	90%	No major incidents (Level 3 & 4) In Year 11 & 12	100 hours

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What to Expect in Year 12 and Year 13

AS & A-Level Studies (2-year programme): Students take 4 subjects in Year 12, continuing 3 into Year 13 for their final A-Level qualifications.�

Skill Development: Strong emphasis on independent study, research, critical thinking, and time management.

Grades ( term 1, predicted)

Applications

Deadlines

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University Preparation

Unifrog: Students continue to explore careers, universities, and courses aligned with their interests and strengths.Parent code -EMSDparent�
University Fairs, Workshops and applications : Direct interaction with international university representatives and guidance sessions on applications.�
Personal Statements & Essays: Time to start drafting, reviewing, and refining college essays �
Recommendation Letters: Process explained and supported through brag sheets.�
Standardised/English Proficiency Tests: Guidance on registering for SAT, IELTS, or other required exams. Students can find information on their HOYs google classroom �
Equivalency & Documentation: Support with transcripts, predicted grades, and Ministry requirements. Make sure you are aware of what is needed for universities in terms of documents

Email : Tessy Manalil (tessy.manalil@emsdoha.net)�

Key points to remember

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AS RESULTS

ISAMS COUNT:exams

ISAMS COUNT:

All slides will be shared on the school website under Secondary Google Sites

Q & A

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Ministry equivalency percentage

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