Welcome to GEMS American Academy Qatar
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR A GLOBAL WORLD ONE YEAR AT A TIME.
Founded in 2014, GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ) has been labeled as a 'Top Ten International School in Qatar' as well as one of the 'Most Valuable Schools to Watch in the Middle East' by several publications. Within the GEMS Education network, we have been ranked with one of the highest parent satisfaction ratings not only in the American/IB sector, but out of all GEMS schools.
Learning at GAAQ
Learning at GAAQ is guided by the Educational Excellence plan which includes a focus on ensuring students participate in real world problem and learn to transfer classroom skills and strategies into the real world. Students focus on cultural competency and cross-cultural understanding in our diverse community. We encourage students to become self-directed learners.
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GEMS American Academy Wins QGBC School Sustainability Award
The recipient of the 2020 Qatar Green Building Council’s (QGBC) Sustainability Award in the category of “University/College School Sustainability” ..
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GAAQ Has Been Awarded Full NEASC Accreditation!
GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ) is now accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
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Eco Schools Green Flag Award
(GAAQ) is the 3rd K-12 school in Qatar to obtain the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag Award..
What Makes Us A Great School?
We take our students on a journey through a learning environment tailored to their educational pace with academic engagement through real-life application, doing-by-learning, group project work, research and exploration, creative modules as well as experiments to empower students to inquire and think cognitively as next-generation leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.
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100%
University Acceptance Rate
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78+
Nationalities represented
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22
Average Number Of Students In Every Class
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3rd
School In Qatar With Eco-Schools Green Flag Award
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20
Average placement (AP) Courses Offered
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90
Years of Combined Experience with our American-led Leadership Team
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1st
School In Qatar With Music Production Studio And NAAAS Aquaponic Greenhouse
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Early Years ProgramWe recognize that the early years program (Pre-K and KG1) is crucial to laying a strong foundation for future success. Students are educated through a play-based approach aimed at children learning at their own pace that promotes overall student growth.
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Elementary CurriculumStudents will have a full choice of opportunities to explore while developing key academic skills. Engaging cross-curricular lessons promote the love for learning and challenge students to take risks and learn from mistakes.
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Upper School CurriculumIn Middle School (Grades 6 – 8), we offer a holistic program which encourages both independence and responsibility. Our High School (Grades 9 – 12) curriculum is an academically challenging pre-university program with support systems to encourage student achievement, maturity and more autonomy.
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The GAAQ Community
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Deanna Dacke
President of GAAQ PA 2020 / Parent of Grade 2, Grade 5, Grade 8 and a Grade 11 students
“What I love about GAAQ is the great leadership, their effective discipline model and the sense of community; the teacher, students and parents are all one big family. The caring teachers do an outstanding job teaching our kids to the best of their abilities and enhancing a fun-loving environment with marvellous events and activities happening throughout the year. School sports teams and spirit are growing, giving our students a sense of sportsmanship, teamwork and inner-confidence.”
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Ronald and Florites Llanes
Parents of a KG2 student at GAAQ
“Our son Daeniel has always been shy with meeting new friends and other people. But since he has joined GAAQ, he has grown into a friendly and confident young boy. Also, I admire how they nurture young mind and allow every child to progress at their own pace. I feel comforted that we made a good decision in choosing GEMS American Academy as a good foundation of our son’s education; I am certain that he will blossom in many areas.”
