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Curriculum: IEYC, IPC, IMYC, IBDP The Hamilton International School is an exciting new school in Doha with so much to offer your child. Our experienced and passionate team is committed to ensuring every child develops a love of learning and acquires the skills and knowledge they need for the future. The Hamilton International School opened its doors to students in August 2019 on a large and magnificent campus in Doha. Catering to children from ages 3 through to 10 (Pre-KG to Grade 5) in its first year of operation, Hamilton will grow each year, eventually becoming an all-through secondary school. As part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), The Hamilton International School leverages the very best and proven education practices from ISP’s 40+ successful schools around the world, to ensure all children experience amazing learning. “We attract a diverse student population, where the local culture and traditions will be are celebrated, ensuring our children students become globally aware and culturally adept adults.” The Hamilton International School places the child at the center of everything we do, in a caring and inclusive environment. We recognize student diversity and nurture every child’s progress, academically, socially, and emotionally, so that they constantly improve and can participate fully in learning activities, so they can consolidate their knowledge, skills, and understanding. We aim to foster passion, purpose, and potential in our students. Our bespoke international curriculum and diverse learning opportunities ignite their curiosity and thirst for knowledge. We will work with each child to build their confidence, independence, and determination, enabling them to become flexible and resilient young adults, capable of embracing the real world and its future challenges. With world-class facilities, including a stunning theatre with space and sound equipment to host a full orchestra, and extensive sports facilities including a professional standard football pitch and two swimming pools, The Hamilton International School is a premier international school in Doha where students flourish, and their talents and abilities will be developed to their full potential. At The Hamilton International School, our guiding statements drive the School’s strategic decision-making and development. When a student and their family join The Hamilton International School, we welcome the entire family, and a wonderful learning journey begins. With a steadfast commitment to building great people, our exceptional teaching and support staff deliver an excellent educational experience. This learning journey encompasses a rigorous curriculum, inspires innovation, provides diverse extra-curricular programs, and ensures unique local, regional and international experiences, and unrivaled student leadership and pastoral care. Our students are challenged to consider what it means to be successful. We will guide each student in their search for meaning in the world around them, and their interactions with each other. The Hamilton International School has created specific programs and a diverse range of activities to enable students to develop a strong personal identity at every stage of their journey. At the same time, we encourage them to understand the significance of healthy relationships, ignite their passion, find their sense of purpose, and foster their potential with a healthy vision for their future. International Curriculum We will offer an innovative and exciting bespoke international curriculum through the International Early Years and International Primary Curriculum (IEYC and IPC). The IEYC and IPC curriculum is taught in over 2,000 schools and 98 countries, making it a truly global and international curriculum. The school will offer a NEASC accredited US High School Diploma or IB Diploma to students who are preparing for entry into the best international universities. Kindergarten Years Pre-Kindergarten (PreK), KG 1, and KG 2 will follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). The IEYC uses international best practices, holistic inquiry, and play-based approaches that cover all curriculum areas including personal, social, and emotional development. Elementary Grades Elementary Grades will follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), an internationally recognized and renowned curriculum. It is a comprehensive, thematic curriculum that is creative, develops international mindedness, and encourages personal learning. The Mathematics and English basics will be guided by the English National Curriculum, with rigorous learning goals, in these subjects. Arabic, Islamic, and Qatar History will be taught in line with the Qatar National Standards. Middle School Grades The Middle School Grades will incorporate the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), which is a challenging, internationally-minded, and concept-focused curriculum. The IMYC encourages creative and critical thinking skills in a thematic-based curriculum to develop active and engaged learners. With specific subject and personal learning goals, it provides a clear structure to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding whilst connecting subject learning to their cultural context. Mathematics and English basics will continue to be guided by the English National Curriculum along with the subjects required for Qatar and their guidelines. Senior Grades Students in Grades 9 and 10 will be able to choose to complete the IGCSE exams or they can follow the school-based curriculum which will be accredited by NEASC, a US accreditation organization. Students in Grades 11 and 12 will continue to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) curriculum or they can pursue the school-based curriculum. Students will be able to choose to complete country-specific exams, such as the SAT if required by their university of choice. Both pathways will provide The Hamilton International School graduates with a school-based High School Diploma, accredited by NEASC, a US accreditation organization. This diploma will prepare them for and allow entrance into universities around the world. View full school

The words "Know Thyself" appear in Greek at the top of the College seal, dating back to Hamilton's founding more than 200 years ago. Only after gaining a full appreciation of your strengths, skills, and interests can you contribute meaningfully to society and achieve the professional success and personal satisfaction you seek. You will be transformed at Hamilton — personally, intellectually, socially, spiritually. Perhaps it is an academic or extracurricular interest you did not know you had. Maybe it is a newfound love of the outdoors. Whatever your interests, we will help you discover the future you were meant to pursue. It has happened for students before you, and it will happen for you. Initially founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, Hamilton was chartered as a college in 1812. It is among the three dozen oldest colleges in the United States. In 1793 Samuel Kirkland, missionary to the Oneida Indians, presented his "Plan of Education" to President George Washington, who "expressed approbation" and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. The latter consented to be a trustee of the new school, to which he also lent his name. The Hamilton-Oneida Academy was chartered soon after that. Nineteen years later, in 1812, the academy was rechartered as Hamilton College. Hamilton's 1,350-acre campus is situated on College Hill overlooking the picturesque New England-style village of Clinton, N.Y. We are 10 minutes from Utica to the northeast, 45 minutes from Syracuse to the west, and 90 minutes from Albany to the east. The Adirondack Park is a favorite nearby destination for outdoor activities. The quality of personal interaction that takes place in our classrooms extends to residences, performance halls, playing fields, dining halls, labs, and casual conversations that take place in Café Opus. That is why we seek a diverse student body. Different perspectives and life experiences expand the breadth and augment the rigor of our college's intellectual life. The Opportunity Programs Office provides tailored personal and academic support that helps students build lifelong habits and skills. Public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes and come to Hamilton through this four-year scholarship program. Experienced student mentors are matched with first-year international, first-generation (first in the family to attend college), and historically underrepresented students. Hamilton is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to qualified students with disabilities. Students from 40 countries are welcomed at Hamilton and become an integral part of our community. The Dean of Students Office assists international students in a variety of ways. There is no one Hamilton student just as there is no one Hamilton experience, but the promise we make to all our students is the same. We promise to assist you in creating a program of study that meets your interests and goals. Regardless of your course of study, we will challenge you, hold you to high standards and help you develop into a critical and creative thinker and a strong writer and speaker. There is no one type of Hamilton student. They are nerdy, sophisticated, quirky, artsy, outgoing, gay, straight, sloppy, athletic, quiet … you name it. At Hamilton, you will be accepted for who you are and what you believe. And with a student body of 1,850, you will find friends who share your interests and backgrounds. After four years, whether you decide to pursue a graduate degree or enter the workforce, you will be prepared. Hamilton's faculty will make sure you have the intellectual skills. Our career professionals will help you identify internships and other career-related experiences, and our alumni will help you build a network. For those unable to pay our comprehensive fee, we make an additional promise: We will review your application without considering your financial circumstances and meet your full demonstrated financial need. We are committed to ensuring that your Hamilton education is affordable and worthy of your investment. Hamilton has a well-earned reputation as a "school of opportunity" and needs-blind in its admission decisions. All of Hamilton's financial aid is based on demonstrated financial need, which is determined by calculating the difference between the expected family contribution and the cost of attendance. If you qualify for financial assistance and are admitted to Hamilton, we will meet your full demonstrated financial need for all four years. Our goal is to accept only the most talented and deserving students and then provide the financial aid that makes it possible for them to enroll. We are also committed to providing an exceptional experience for all students who choose Hamilton, regardless of their financial background. Some students know exactly what they want to study and cannot wait to get started. Hamilton's open curriculum provides that flexibility. Others explore different options before choosing their concentration. Our open curriculum works for them, too. But an open curriculum is not for everyone. It is best suited for independent, motivated, and committed to the ideals of a broad-based liberal arts education. If that describes you, Hamilton might be a good fit for your next four years. View full university

The Hamilton and Alexandra College is a co-educational day and boarding school. We are incredibly proud of our strong history and traditional values and equally proud of our outstanding facilities and innovative educational programs. The College is highly respected as the prime educational institution in the local and regional community. It plays a vital role through its community work, leadership programs, and co-curricular programs. Day students commute from as far away as Warrnambool, Mortlake, Portland, and Lake Bolac. Our boarders come from rural and regional Australia and overseas. We are very proud of our outstanding results, but our students leave College to embrace their future with so much more than a score that will open doors. They are well-rounded, happy students equipped with the skills and capacity to be the leaders and problem-solvers of the 21st Century. All of our students can pursue exciting sport, music, drama, service, adventure opportunities, and academic challenges. The Hamilton and Alexandra College is an internationally focused school providing an innovative and broad education within an environment of Christian values, encouraging optimum achievement, fostering personality, and equipping our youth with skills and character to thrive and flourish throughout their lives. The College aims to: Provide a happy, positive, and nurturing environment that is conducive to learning. Extend each student to achieve their full academic potential through the provision of a challenging and broad curriculum. Promote participation and a positive attitude towards all aspects of schooling. Give students opportunities to experience a wide range of co-curricular activities, regardless of their expertise. Provide a moral framework against which students can assess their actions and those of others. Foster prepared, considerate, resilient, and confident young people. Nurture personality and character development. Our College boasts a long and proud history. The Hamilton and Western District Boys’ College was founded in 1871, and Alexandra College (a school for girls) was founded in 1872. Built by Western District residents who wanted their children to receive a good education in their district, the schools served as University Colleges, preparing students in their first year of tertiary education in the early years. Junior CampusAddress: Corner Kent Road and Macarthur Street HamiltonPO Box: 286 Hamilton Vic 3300Tel: +61 3 55711066E-mail: [email protected] View full school