Arab International Academy (AIA) in Doha recently received accreditation from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) for three of their programs: the PYP (grades K-5), the MYP (grades 6-10), the DP (grades 11-12), to become a full International Baccalaureate (IB) school.
The school received three visiting teams, one for each program, during the current academic year. AIA is now one of seven schools in Qatar with the IB accreditation for all three programs. It is the only school in Qatar that implements the program in primary schools in Arabic and English, with particular interest in deepening the understanding of Arabic culture and pride among students and equipping them to learn Arabic at an advanced level. AIA received also the Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA) this year after a five days’ extensive visit from the QNSA team back in March. It should be noted that all of the accreditations were received in less than three years, which is record time compared to other schools.
The IB Program is one of the world's most distinguished academic programs. It is implemented by thousands of schools around the world. It focuses on developing the whole person cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Additionally, it helps students face challenges with optimism and open-mindedness. Many scientific studies have shown that the IB DP program is one of the best school preparation programs, in terms of knowledge and skills, for success and excellence at the university level.
The program adopts learner-centered methods based on research, conceptual development, and responsiveness to students' different learning styles. The IB Program focuses on the development of a range of skills by students. As mentioned in the IB Philosophy, the program helps students to become thinkers, inquirers, communicators, risk-takers, balanced, reflective, principled, caring, knowledgeable, and open-minded.
Arab International Academy (AIA) was founded in Doha, Qatar in 2016, with the goal of establishing an advanced international school that provides a rigorous and global educational experience. To achieve that goal, AIA has drawn on the very best of international philosophy in the choice of curriculum and approaches to 21st-century teaching and learning.
Arab International Academy (AIA) aspires to contribute to raising the next generation of informed citizens who can comfortably and confidently adapt to an ever-changing world. All AIA graduates will possess the necessary skills to develop communities and address challenges. They will be responsible stewards who preserve and advance their own culture while engaging with others on the basis of equality.
