URGENT HELP!

[alecsmario]

qatar academy msheireb rings a bell? i would like any info about them, please. I googled them and nothing. they offer good pay but i think they have a lot of SEN kids.. much appreciate any word on them. Thanks!

[Cheery Littlebottom]

As far as I know there are Qatar Academy, Qatar Academy Al Wakra, Qatar Academy Al Khor.
Can you be a little more specific? There are new schools constantly springing up to meet demand in Doha and many of them have similar names.

[alecsmario]

Qatar Academy Msheireib is the name of the school. There is no website. They asked someone with experience with SEN and ELL pupils. According to Search they have about 120 pupils. Enrollment
Numbers may be approximate
K-5

120
6-8

0
9-12

0
Total

0

Student Breakdown
North American Students

3%
Host Country Students

95%
UK Students

2%
Number of Nationalities

5

Teacher Breakdown
North American Teachers

75
Host Country Teachers

5
UK Teachers

2
Total Teaching Staff

30

They also have NO ACREDITATION.

I couldn't find any other info about them beside what is on Search.

[Cheery Littlebottom]

OK, host country students 95%.
This tells you almost everything you need to know.
These are my thoughts (and it's conjecture but based on 5+ years in the country.)
1. You will get paid very well.
2. the kids will vary from very nice through to total spawn of the devil, having experienced no parenting, no limits and brought up with nannies, drivers and credit cards at their fingertips. Few will come from families who genuinely value education, particularly a western education.
3. If the admin if pukka international then they will probably keep the board and parents off your back and the school will probably develop and run in a fairly decent fashion.
4. If it is part of the Qatar Foundation then you could do very well there, if it is NOT part of the Qatar Foundation don't even think about it.
5. Ask to be put in touch with teachers who are already there.

Doha is a funny place. I've personally had enough, but many folks just love it and stay for ages. It's boring, but pretty safe and the money's great. It's a situation where asking a million questions to ascertain whether you are a good fit is crucial.
Keep asking questions! Good luck!

[alecsmario]

Cheery Littlebottom wrote:
> OK, host country students 95%.
> This tells you almost everything you need to know.
> These are my thoughts (and it's conjecture but based on 5+ years in the
> country.)
> 1. You will get paid very well.
> 2. the kids will vary from very nice through to total spawn of the devil,
> having experienced no parenting, no limits and brought up with nannies,
> drivers and credit cards at their fingertips. Few will come from families
> who genuinely value education, particularly a western education.
> 3. If the admin if pukka international then they will probably keep the
> board and parents off your back and the school will probably develop and
> run in a fairly decent fashion.
> 4. If it is part of the Qatar Foundation then you could do very well there,
> if it is NOT part of the Qatar Foundation don't even think about it.
> 5. Ask to be put in touch with teachers who are already there.
>
> Doha is a funny place. I've personally had enough, but many folks just love
> it and stay for ages. It's boring, but pretty safe and the money's great.
> It's a situation where asking a million questions to ascertain whether you
> are a good fit is crucial.
> Keep asking questions! Good luck!




the Director is Suad Al Kindi...and his e-mail is related to qatar foundation.
what do you mean by pukka international....meaning that the admins is Expat?

[Cheery Littlebottom]

OK, Suad Al Kindi as far as I know, is the deputy head at Awsaj.
Awsaj used to be called The Learning Centre and is a special needs school. Qatar has a lot of problems with consanguinity, with many families having mild to profoundly disabled kids, and lots with learning difficulties. This is where their kids go. There are some wonderful, HIGHLY trained and motivated staff there, mainly western and some local.
It could be that this guy has been tasked with running a new school.
I shall try to find out. I know nothing about him other than his name and his (previous?) job.

[alecsmario]

Thanks a lot for all the effort. I look forward to receiving any other info.
Much appreciate.

[Cheery Littlebottom]

Alecsmario - sorry, mate, can't find out another damn thing about this place. Have asked around, no-one has a clue.
Email the school and ask, failing that, email Qatar Foundation.
Sorry. :-(

[alecsmario]

Thanks for everything! is something already! :D