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Georgetown Primary School was opened in May 1989 and is situated in the southern area of Tredegar town. It replaced the old school building which had served the community of Georgetown since 1877. It was constructed in two stories with seven classrooms, a computer room, an After School Club room, and a large multi-purpose hall used for P.E., school meals, assemblies, school concerts. Since the building of the premises on the main site, a steady expansion of pupil numbers resulted in the need for a new Key Stage 2 block of eight classrooms being built on the lower site replacing the demountable classrooms. The nursery opened in September 2003. Our school caters to pupils aged 3-11years old. The nursery provision caters to 80 pupils (40 Full-Time Equivalent), thus is organized into a.m. and p.m. groups. A 420 place primary provision caters for pupils between 4-11 and they are organized into 14 classes (6 Foundation Phase and 8 Key Stage 2). We are committed to providing the experiences and opportunities to all pupils and give them skills essential for life-long learning. We ask parents/guardians to support their child’s learning and establish positive relationships with the school. If a parent needs to discuss any issue, they are encouraged to contact the school at their earliest convenience. Georgetown is committed to raising standards and providing opportunities and experiences for all to feel valued and achieve their full potential. We will:- Develop skills for lifelong learning Provide active learning opportunities for all Encourage children to value themselves and others Foster a sense of belonging to a community Promote a healthy lifestyle Ensure we have a caring and happy environment where everyone feels safe. We seek your support and co-operation in achieving these aims since we see education as a partnership between home and school. So that this partnership will give all children in the school the best possible chance of success, the partners must be clear as to what each can reasonably expect of the others. The following would seem to be the responsibilities of each member of the partnership. These responsibilities are set out in the school’s Home School Agreement which parents are invited to sign, as each child enters reception class. View full school

"Bw who you are and be that well." The wise words of Visitation Order co-founder St. Francis de Sales form the heart of a Georgetown Visitation education. The high school years are a time of discovery, not just of knowledge and skills, but also of yourself and your potential. We provide the spiritual grounding, challenging academics, plentiful opportunities, and supportive and joyous community that enable our students to cultivate their God-given gifts. And they do—with confidence, with enthusiasm, and, as with everything here, with friends. Georgetown Visitation, founded in 1799, is a college preparatory school rooted in the Roman Catholic faith and Salesian tradition, committed to educating young women from diverse backgrounds. We are a faith-centered community dedicated to educational excellence, enriched by co-curricular and service programs. Our mission is to empower our students to meet the demands and challenges of today's rapidly changing and morally complex world. We guide our students to become self-reliant, intellectually mature, and morally responsible women of faith, vision, and purpose. A graduate of Georgetown Visitation believes in herself and respects the dignity of all persons. As a woman of faith, vision, and purpose, She has developed strong character and knows that her faith, enriched by Catholic theology and Salesian tradition, serves as a firm foundation as she meets a morally complex world's challenges. She values her relationships with God, self, family, and friends and demonstrates a desire for service to others. She believes in her potential and has acquired a breadth of knowledge and skills that she may build as an enthusiastic lifelong learner. She embraces the world beyond Visitation and is a catalyst for positive change, empowered by her belief in God and actively living the Salesian virtues. She thinks independently, communicates effectively, and confronts ambiguity confidently. She understands and appreciates cultures, religions, and economic and ethnic backgrounds different from her own. She demonstrates moral integrity, personal responsibility, and a commitment to sharing her talents to better society. The Georgetown Visitation graduate enters society valuing her relationship with God, her peers, and the world around her shaped by the breadth of her knowledge and the broad scope of her vision. Visitation students have an appetite for learning, nourished by our experienced faculty and outstanding liberal arts and sciences program. We teach writing, speaking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in every discipline, but it's the environment—energetic and collaborative—that takes learning to another level. Classrooms are vibrant, and girls work together to achieve their personal best. A Visi education is as enjoyable as it is challenging, and our motivated students are well prepared for very selective colleges, varied careers, and all aspects of life. Visitation students are confident thinkers, excellent writers, and fearless problem-solvers. Rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, our well-rounded college-preparatory curriculum nurtures these qualities and gives girls glimpses into subjects and fields that pique their curiosity and drive them to explore their passions. We provide engaging electives that proactively enhance our traditional core subjects. Our classes are laboratories for questioning, where girls are challenged to grow and pushed to stretch their own boundaries. All classes emphasize hands-on lessons, real-world scenarios, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Many courses take advantage of our location in the nation's capital, which allows students to relate their studies to the world. Guided by experienced and passionate faculty, students feel comfortable and confident challenging, answering, discussing, learning, and laughing. Through group projects and constructive feedback, girls build relationships with their peers and teachers. Beyond merely learning dates and memorizing theories, classroom discussion inspires girls to question and learn from one another. Visi girls are analytical collaborators, eloquent speakers, and energetic self-advocates. In every discipline, students deepen their faith and knowledge and discover what they are capable of, all while having fun. All Teachers, administrators, and staff support each student and ensure that she has what she needs to achieve her personal best. Teachers are available to students who want extra help outside of class, whether to prepare for a test or assist with a science fair project or essay competition. Our Learning Support faculty are valuable resources for students and parents alike. Learning Support teachers work with students who may need additional academic support to ensure their successful transition to high school. The Director teaches Learning Support and Strategies, freshman- and sophomore-level courses that build study, planning and organization, time management, and other skills necessary for academic success. Students learn to assess their learning styles and develop effective personal learning strategies. All teachers rely on the expertise of the Learning Support faculty to nurture personal excellence in all students. View full school

Georgetown Day School is a coed, PreK-12, a non-sectarian private school in Washington, DC, with small class sizes and a diverse school community. Our comprehensive, innovative curriculum includes hands-on learning, honors, and AP classes, as well as advanced-level math and STEM courses. Education is not just college prep and SAT scores. GDS teachers focus on providing the best education for each child, from elementary grades through High School. The School performing arts program includes theater, dance, and music. The athletics program offers competitive sports for student-athletes, including cross-country, track, soccer, lacrosse, and crew/rowing. With our firm commitment to financial aid, independent school tuition is affordable. At Georgetown Day School, even as we create a dynamic daily learning environment for our students, we are also thinking far into the future. At the beginning of each school year, we take note of the year that our Pre-Kindergartners will graduate from college and enter the adult world. For next year's youngest students, it will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 2035. 2035 feels very far away. And yet for GDS, it represents something important. Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated School in a segregated city. We founded seven families who sought to create a school committed to academic excellence, educational innovation, and social justice. Our founders intuited what new research now proves—diverse learning environments are academically superior and allow students to enter the world with a rich appreciation of and respect for others. Today, a GDS education is one that prepares students for an uncertain future because we live our founding mission every day. While we would be hard-pressed to predict the details of life for nearly two decades hence, we can, with a fair degree of accuracy, anticipate the skills and capacities that our children will need to have a meaningful impact in this changing world. These same skills (at right) lie at the heart of a GDS education. Our curriculum ensures that our students have the opportunity to learn, practice, and, ultimately, master these skills during their time at GDS. We do not offer courses that focus explicitly on risk-taking or solving complex problems. Yet, these and our other "A GDS Student Will …" capacities are taught and reinforced continually. We teach these skills through a challenging physics lab or a hard-fought soccer game when building a city out of blocks or exploring constitutional issues on Capitol Hill when sitting in the hallway discussing an assignment or designing a set for our latest theater production. These skills must be identified, nurtured, and assessed with intention throughout our program. As we have defined them, these skills will foster in our students both the will and capacity to change the world in ways that each generation is called to do. While we can only imagine the particular challenges that will face each year's PK students as they step into the adult world, it is our responsibility to provide them with the skills to pilot their metaphorical hovercrafts and do their part in changing the world for the better. Georgetown Day School students receive a comprehensive education designed to prepare them for a lifetime of learning and a healthy appreciation of their world and opportunities. GDS believes that the whole person's educational development requires a comprehensive study of academic subjects, in-depth exposure to the arts, regular opportunities for physical education and athletics, and involvement in extracurricular activities and community service. Believing that each young person is unique and has special gifts, the School recognizes that identifying and fostering these individual talents' growth is one of its most challenging responsibilities. Noted for the depth and breadth of their knowledge and their concern for the students they teach and advise, our teachers are essential to the GDS ethos. When hiring faculty, the School looks for individuals who believe deeply in all children's capacity to excel, are passionate about the subjects they teach, work to create respectful, democratic learning communities in and outside the classroom, and possess the ability to spark enthusiasm for learning. Within a carefully designed and coordinated curriculum, teachers employ a variety of pedagogical approaches to ensure all students' success. Believing that students have obligations to others and themselves, we expect students to respect others, appreciate others' successes, and work hard toward their own. GDS graduates leave the School with a love of learning, abhorrence of bigotry and intolerance, a broadly rounded fund of knowledge, the ability to enter the great conversations of life, and the willingness and capacity to bring needed change to a troubled world. Georgetown Day School honors the integrity and worth of each individual within a diverse school community. GDS is dedicated to providing a supportive educational atmosphere in which teachers challenge our students' intellectual, creative, and physical abilities and foster strength of character and concern for others. From the earliest grades, we encourage our students to wonder, to inquire, and to be self-reliant, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. High School Address: 4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC Postal Code: 20016 Phone: +1 202 2743200 View full school

Founded in 1789, Georgetown Preparatory School is America's oldest Catholic boarding and day school for young men in grades 9 through 12 and the only Jesuit boarding school. Situated on 90 acres in suburban Washington, D.C., Prep's mission is to form men of competence, conscience, commitment, and compassion, men of faith, and men for others. The school is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Prep is also a member of several independent school associations, including The Jesuit Schools Network and The Association of Boarding Schools. Georgetown Prep is part of a rich heritage of Jesuit education – one that began in 1789 when Archbishop John Carroll, the first bishop of Baltimore, founded his Academy on the Patowmack. Since then, Jesuit education's vision has expanded and is now shared by more than 50 other Jesuit high schools in the United States. As a Catholic school, Prep helps young men to grow in their faith and understanding of the teachings of the Church and to learn to put their faith into action in the service of others. We welcome students of all faiths, believing that conscious reflection on one's faith, whatever it may be, leads to spiritual maturity and a commitment to serve others. Jesuit education centers on the education of the whole person: mind, spirit, and body. This is accomplished through Cura personalis (Latin for personalized care and concern for the individual) and a holistic curriculum. Georgetown Prep's rigorous liberal arts curriculum is deeply rooted in Jesuit educational principles that go back to the 16th century - intellectual excellence, reflection, and personal responsibility. Georgetown Prep's small class sizes, faculty involvement, and low student-to-teacher ratio foster an atmosphere of personal attention for every student. The close relationships that develop between students and faculty encourage learning that is meaningful and relevant. Georgetown Prep offers 24 Advanced Placement courses, and our students each take an average of four AP classes, with more than 80 percent receiving college credit. A range of electives introduces many students to new subject areas and allows others to pursue long-held passions. Our thoughtfully planned curriculum and intensive individual attention aim to provide the very best college preparation possible. When classes end at 3:00 p.m., the day's activities are far from finished. The energy level stays high as the campus fills with the sights and sounds of debate, music, drama, creative arts, and ping-pong. There are over 20 extracurricular activities and clubs. We even have our fully-equipped recording studio. Any student who cannot find precisely the activity he is looking for is welcome to take the initiative and start a new club. View full school

Georgetown University is one of the world's leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni, and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith, and service. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit UniversityUniversity. Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education, we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in others' services, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged community members. These values are at the core of Georgetown's identity, binding community members across diverse backgrounds. Georgetown has grown to be a major international research university with nine schools, an affiliated hospital, and many highly-ranked academic programs. Today the UniversityUniversity has more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students who take classes at five locations: Main Campus, Medical Center, Law Center, School of Continuing Studies, and the University's School of Foreign Service-Qatar. Georgetown has a large and diverse workforce that employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff members. Under the leadership of President John J. DeGioia, Georgetown has seen rapid growth and expansion, including the addition of several residence halls and the new, state-of-the-art Rafik B. Hariri Building for the business school. Georgetown continues to move forward as one of the world's leading universities, building upon its unique history, unique values, and commitment to justice and the common good. Few universities in the world offer the extraordinary range and diversity of research opportunities that Georgetown students and faculty enjoy. The University'sUniversity's location in the nation's capital provides unparalleled opportunities for learning at leading scientific centers and institutes and top policy think tanks. We look for ways to apply our research and scholarship to help meet the challenges of our age, whether working for social justice or fostering more generous cross-cultural understanding Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies Georgetown as a Very High Research Activity (RU/VH) University. This classification reflects our commitment to an intellectual environment conducive to the discovery and communication of new knowledge. Our largest research center – Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC)– is home to more than 400 scientists working on basic and clinical research projects and 300 active clinical trials. These researchers focus on cancer, neuroscience, child health and development, and global health. Across UniversityUniversity, we are researching issues in international development, public policy, chemistry, biology, psychology, and physics. Located in the nation's capital, Georgetown is an exciting place to be. Cheer on theHoya sports teams. Check out dance, plays, concerts, and great speakers on campus, and participate in our many student clubs and organizations. Off-campus, visit museums, theaters, concert halls, and famous monuments and landmarks. Students also do community service in the city and hold internships at numerous nearby cultural and civic institutions. Georgetown is home to a vibrant community of accomplished students, distinguished faculty members, and committed professional staff. Together, we use different innovative teaching methods, including dialog and new technology, to realize our passion for learning across disciplines, campuses, and continents. Academics at Georgetown is heavily influenced by our Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person. Georgetown's nine schools offer a wide variety of intellectually rigorous programs designed to prepare students for many disparate careers and guide them toward their academic and professional goals. Our schools offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in various areas, including the liberal arts, sciences, international relations, law, medicine, business administration, and public policy degrees, and a growing number of specialized certificates and continuing education programs. Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight-knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. An undergraduate applicant's ability to pay tuition is not a criterion for admission. In 1978, Georgetown began its historic commitment to meet every undergraduate's financial need who merits admission. The UniversityUniversity works to provide eligible students 100 percent of their demonstrated financial need through scholarships, loans, and other forms of assistance. Our practices mean that every eligible undergraduate student, once accepted, can afford to enroll. Each year over half of Georgetown undergraduates receives some form of financial assistance. Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher learning in the United States. John Carroll's founding of Georgetown College coincides with the birth of our nation. In 1789, Carroll secured the deed to 60 acres of land on a hilltop overlooking Georgetown's village. He was appointed Archbishop of Baltimore in 1808. Classes began in 1792. Within the first year, attendance grew to more than 40 students, from as far away as the West Indies. In 1817, the school awarded its first two bachelor's degrees. View full university

The mission of Georgetown College is to prepare students to engage in their life's pursuits with thoughtfulness and skill by providing an exceptional educational experience in a vibrant Christian community. Distinguished by its emphasis on outstanding teaching and mentoring, the College offers excellent academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions. Fulfilling its distinctive mission with the liberal arts, sciences, and professions, Georgetown College aims to continue to be one of the country's finest Christian colleges. If you are ready to take the next step and apply it to Georgetown, you are in luck! All of our applications are free, easy, and fast. No, really: It should take under ten minutes to complete, and you can do it on a computer or mobile device. Financial planning and aid through merit scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study can help you cover your education cost. 100% of Georgetown College students receive financial aid, with $22 million in scholarships and aid administered annually by the College. Customer service is the top priority of the Financial Planning Office. We are here to help you and your family find the resources you need to pay for College. 63% is the average amount of tuition covered with scholarships and grants from Georgetown. The top merit scholarship offered by Georgetown. Sometimes, the Federal Student Loans that a student receives by filing the FAFSA are not enough to cover what is needed. Lenders offer additional student loans—often referred to as private loans or alternative loans—based on the borrower and co-signer's credit. In almost all cases, a student will need to have the loan co-signed. The College recommends that you consult with a trusted bank or other lending institution to determine whether this type of finance may be an option for you. As a private, church-related institution, Georgetown College receives no support through taxes or public revenue. Tuition covers only a part of the actual expenses involved. Support from the endowment, gifts, grants, alumni, and friends of the college totals over thirty percent of each student's education's actual cost, helping to keep direct costs as low as possible. The College administers an extensive financial assistance program. No prospective student should overlook Georgetown College purely for financial reasons until investigating the amount and types of aid available thoroughly. Georgetown College is committed to providing excellence in higher education to all students. One of the ways the College fulfills its mission is through investing in each student. If you would like to learn more about the scholarship opportunities below, contact the Georgetown College Office of Admission. A student is eligible for only one of the following Georgetown College academic scholarships and will be awarded the best scholarships based on qualifications. Your scholarships will be renewed through your eighth semester as long as you continue to meet the academic scholarships' GPA requirements and continue to participate in the performance scholarships. You must file the FAFSA each year to renew your need-based assistance, and if you continue to be eligible for the programs, your assistance will be renewed. We know that college costs are essential for students and families. To give you the best information possible about your out-of-pocket costs at Georgetown College, you can now calculate your estimate of financial aid using our Net Price Calculator. This calculator will use your academic and financial information to arrive at an estimate. Your information will be used by admissions and financial aid staff only and will not be shared with any other entity. All aid offered by Georgetown is for four full years (eight semesters). Academic scholarships of less than half-tuition require that you maintain a cumulative GPA consistent with satisfactory academic progress standards, as outlined in the college catalog. The requirement for scholarships of more than half-tuition is a cumulative GPA of 3.3. Transfer Students are different from First-time Freshmen. You know what you want in a college because you have been to College and found things you liked… and things you did not like. Your questions are focused, and your desires are clear and defined. Or not. Either way, we are here for you. If you have particular concerns, we want to answer them for you. If you need to explore, we are here for that too. Let us know how we can help. Georgetown College students stay involved both in and out of the classroom. On-campus you will hear students, faculty, and staff use the phrase "Georgetown Proud, "which is an attitude of confidence and pride exuded from our commitment to success in all that we do. We are Georgetown Proud because of our academic programs, extensive student support, and commitment to student success. With students from four continents and nine countries, we also take pride in our international community here on campus. GC welcomes all international applicants. Our application is quick and easy to complete. As an international applicant, you will also need to submit a test score (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS) along with your official transcript(s) and application. Remember that every international student receives an academic scholarship from GC – athletic scholarships are also available. The mission of Georgetown College is to prepare students to engage in their life's pursuits with thoughtfulness and skill by providing an exceptional educational experience in a vibrant Christian community. Distinguished by its emphasis on outstanding teaching and mentoring, the College offers excellent academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions. Fulfilling its distinctive mission with the liberal arts, sciences, and professions, Georgetown College aims to continue to be one of the country's finest Christian colleges. If you are ready to take the next step and apply it to Georgetown, you are in luck! All of our applications are free, easy, and fast. No, really: It should take under ten minutes to complete, and you can do it on a computer or mobile device. Financial planning and aid through merit scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study can help you cover your education cost. 100% of Georgetown College students receive financial aid, with $22 million in scholarships and aid administered annually by the College. Customer service is the top priority of the Financial Planning Office. We are here to help you and your family find the resources you need to pay for College. 63% is the average amount of tuition covered with scholarships and grants from Georgetown. The top merit scholarship offered by Georgetown. Sometimes, the Federal Student Loans that a student receives by filing the FAFSA are not enough to cover what is needed. Lenders offer additional student loans—often referred to as private loans or alternative loans—based on the borrower and co-signer's credit. In almost all cases, a student will need to have the loan co-signed. The College recommends that you consult with a trusted bank or other lending institution to determine whether this type of finance may be an option for you. As a private, church-related institution, Georgetown College receives no support through taxes or public revenue. Tuition covers only a part of the actual expenses involved. Support from the endowment, gifts, grants, alumni, and friends of the college totals over thirty percent of each student's education's actual cost, helping to keep direct costs as low as possible. The College administers an extensive financial assistance program. No prospective student should overlook Georgetown College purely for financial reasons until investigating the amount and types of aid available thoroughly. Georgetown College is committed to providing excellence in higher education to all students. One of the ways the College fulfills its mission is through investing in each student. If you would like to learn more about the scholarship opportunities below, contact the Georgetown College Office of Admission. A student is eligible for only one of the following Georgetown College academic scholarships and will be awarded the best scholarships based on qualifications. Your scholarships will be renewed through your eighth semester as long as you continue to meet the academic scholarships' GPA requirements and continue to participate in the performance scholarships. You must file the FAFSA each year to renew your need-based assistance, and if you continue to be eligible for the programs, your assistance will be renewed. We know that college costs are essential for students and families. To give you the best information possible about your out-of-pocket costs at Georgetown College, you can now calculate your estimate of financial aid using our Net Price Calculator. This calculator will use your academic and financial information to arrive at an estimate. Your information will be used by admissions and financial aid staff only and will not be shared with any other entity. All aid offered by Georgetown is for four full years (eight semesters). Academic scholarships of less than half-tuition require that you maintain a cumulative GPA consistent with satisfactory academic progress standards, as outlined in the college catalog. The requirement for scholarships of more than half-tuition is a cumulative GPA of 3.3. Transfer Students are different from First-time Freshmen. You know what you want in a college because you have been to College and found things you liked… and things you did not like. Your questions are focused, and your desires are clear and defined. Or not. Either way, we are here for you. If you have particular concerns, we want to answer them for you. If you need to explore, we are here for that too. Let us know how we can help. Georgetown College students stay involved both in and out of the classroom. On-campus you will hear students, faculty, and staff use the phrase "Georgetown Proud, "which is an attitude of confidence and pride exuded from our commitment to success in all that we do. We are Georgetown Proud because of our academic programs, extensive student support, and commitment to student success. With students from four continents and nine countries, we also take pride in our international community here on campus. GC welcomes all international applicants. Our application is quick and easy to complete. As an international applicant, you will also need to submit a test score (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS) along with your official transcript(s) and application. Remember that every international student receives an academic scholarship from GC – athletic scholarships are also available. View full university

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is an additional Georgetown University location, based in Education City in Doha. The University offers a four-year undergraduate program in international affairs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) degree. Students have the opportunity to select one of four majors and one of three certificates. GU-Q also provides various executive and professional education opportunities and serves as a residency location for the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies' Emergency and Disaster Management program. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is dedicated to fulfilling Georgetown University's mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding through serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Embodying this spirit of the University, Georgetown's Qatar campus undertakes education, research, and service to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind. We demonstrate the values of Georgetown University seek to build upon the world-class reputation of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and work with our partner, Qatar Foundation, in its endeavors to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030 and help develop Qatar's knowledge economy. Our vision is to be recognized as the leading academic institution for international affairs in the Middle East by demonstrating unfailing excellence in teaching, research, and community outreach. Georgetown brought its centuries-old tradition of teaching excellence in international affairs to Qatar to help build global leaders and analytical thinkers who will make a positive difference in their communities, their region, and our world. To date, 440 graduates from 51 different countries have earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) degree, majoring in Culture and Politics, International Economics, International History, or International Politics. And our student population continues to grow. This year marks the first cohort of students enrolled in the Georgetown University Executive Master in Emergency & Disaster Management with opening and closing residencies in Doha, Qatar. True to Georgetown's spirit, we focus on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures, and beliefs and critical engagement with a range of ideas and points of view. Qatar's campus is a vibrant, multi-national community of outstanding students, faculty, alumni, and staff dedicated to the best in scholarship, learning, and service. GU-Q scholars continue to shine globally and in the region, with a range of original research and publications and involvement in major international conferences. Our in-house research institute, the Center for International and Regional Studies, provides a forum for globally and locally relevant research while encouraging an exchange of ideas and engagement with scholars, opinion-makers, practitioners, and activists. Meanwhile, our students' commitment to academic excellence has resulted in numerous awards, participation in international research programs, and a student-run conference organized annually by the Middle Eastern Studies Student Association. At GU-Q, we provide a platform for the community to engage scholars and hear from visiting speakers through public events that analyze the issues shaping our world. Our executive and professional education programs offer the wider public an opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge with a range of diverse courses and community classes. Our Values: Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam" For the Greater Glory of God is the Society of Jesus's motto. This motto identifies the purpose of all endeavors. It is not merely doing good, but rather doing what will better or more effectively reveal God's active presence in our work and our world. Discerning what is better is always an essential principle of our decision-making. Academic Excellence - In 1547, the first Jesuits were invited to begin a college in Messina, Italy, to allow the young men to receive the same quality of education that the early Jesuits promoted in training their own. Georgetown University is a descendant of this original commitment to education. Academic excellence describes the great importance that we have placed on the mind's life as a means for uncovering truth and discovering meaning. Georgetown's emphasis on academic excellence is reflected in our faculty and students' careful selection, the quality of teaching, and the importance of research on campus. It has led to our recognition as one of the top 25 universities in the United States. Educating the Whole Person - St. Ignatius believed that God could be discovered in every human endeavor, in every facet of learning and experience, and every field of study. He promoted the development of each person's spiritual, intellectual, artistic, social, and physical aspects. Georgetown's commitment to educating the whole person is evident in our strong core curriculum, our wide array of academic programs, and our commitment to living and learning in spiritual communities. Faith and Justice - The Jesuits made a significant institutional commitment to "the service of faith and the promotion of justice," which obligates us to address the social realities of poverty, oppression, and injustice. While not all Georgetown community members would base their commitment to justice on religious principles, our institutional commitment to promote justice in the world grounds and inspires numerous University projects with the world's underserved communities. Interreligious Understanding - The Georgetown University community comprises a wide variety of religious traditions; we support various faith-based student groups, a variety of affiliated ministries, and numerous interreligious events and services. Also, the University sponsors the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, the Program for Jewish Civilization, the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and the Catholic Studies Program. The community in Diversity - The Georgetown community welcomes and sustains rich diversity among our students, faculty, and staff. Approximately 52 percent of our student body are women, 22 percent of our undergraduate students are from a minority ethnic background, and over 2,000 students, faculty, and researchers come from 130 foreign countries. At Qatar's campus, the students comprise about 50 different nationalities from a diverse variety of faiths and cultural backgrounds. View full university