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GES VISION “Our school seeks to provide a learning environment which is caring, motivating and supportive allowing all cultures within GES community to achieve their personal best and to become global citizensâ€? GES MISSION • Promote academic, social, physical and personal development in our students. • Develop our students’ learning skills which will be of lifelong value. • Encourage positive risk taking in our students. • Develop creative skills and critical awareness in our students. • Encourage our students to become aware of and act upon their responsibilities, not only to themselves and their peers, but also to society in general. • Foster within our students a healthy sense of self-esteem and self-awareness and encourage respect and compassion for others • Actively promote the preservation and protection of the natural world amongst all students. • Create programs, assessments and experiences that serve to unite the school and celebrate the distinctiveness of each campus community. GES DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONALISM • ,QWHUQDWLRQDOLVP DW WKH *(6 HQFRPSDVVHV JOREDO FLWL]HQVKLS FRQĂ€LFW UHVROXWLRQ VRFLDO MXVWLFH YDOXHV SHUFHSWLRQ sustainable development, human rights, interdependence and diversity. • *(6 EHOLHYHV LQ UHĂ€HFWLQJ DQG FHOHEUDWLQJ WKH GLYHUVH EDFNJURXQGV RI LWV FRPPXQLW\ VWXGHQWV VWDII DQG ORFDO FRPPXQLW\ ZLWKLQ D VDIH DQG VHFXUH HQYLURQPHQW $OO PHPEHUV VKRXOG EH HQULFKHG DQG DIÂżUPHG E\ WKLV H[SHULHQFH and be appropriate role models for others. • A member of the GES community: • Is knowledgeable of and curious about the wider world and seeks to broaden and deepen understanding. • 5HĂ€HFWV XSRQ KLV KHU UROH DQG UHVSRQVLELOLW\ DV D JOREDO FLWL]HQ
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• Is willing and able to communicate about culture, language and beliefs. • Is prepared to take action and to be an effective contributor. • Respects and celebrates diversity, language, culture and beliefs. • Appreciates multiple perspectives including environmental and economic systems and current global issues. • This is shown by: • Partnership links with other organizations. • Twinned school, pen pals. • A service learning programme that shows respect for and commitment to our host country and the wider global community. • International awareness throughout the curriculum, allowing for students to share and value each other’s international experiences and mother tongue languages. • . • of national days of school nationalities,Week Without Walls, Duke of Edinburgh.
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HISTORY OF THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL The Gulf English School opened in 1993 to meet the need for an educational facility that would provide a course of study based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales whilst also offering an Arabic Language and Islamic Studies programme as prescribed by the Supreme Education Council in Qatar. From a small beginning in two villas, the school has grown rapidly. Now, occupying two large, modern, purpose-built campuses, The Gulf English School has all of the facilities required to educate students to a high standard. In 2009, the school further developed, adding more administrative space, a Science Laboratory and ICT, Art and Media studios under the MultiPurpose Hall. The Gulf English School consists of Infant and Junior Schools at Primary level as well as a Secondary School. We offer students Pre-School to International Baccalaureate education. We attract and employ international teachers of the highest FDOLEUH DOO RI ZKRP DUH ÀXHQW DQG FRPSHWHQW (QJOLVK VSHDNHUV DQG H[SHUWV LQ WKHLU SDUWLFXODU ¿HOG RI NQRZOHGJH DQG VNLOOV Many hold a Master’s degree or equivalent and bring a wide range of experience and pedagogical practice to the school community.
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INTRODUCTION This handbook is designed to help you plan your courses for next year and beyond. At The Gulf English School we try hard to ensure that your learning is successful, year after year. The basis of our curriculum is to develop the student holistically and within an English speaking environment so that students’ learning experiences can contribute to their academic, physical, emotional, cultural and social development. We want the time students spend with us to be a satisfying, broad ranging and challenging experience. We are a school which continues to expand rapidly and we aim to accommodate the needs of our senior students. The Gulf English School introduced the International Baccalaureate Programme in the academic year of 2005- 2006, and in 2008 we introduced the AS level examinations for Year 12. In 2013 we introduce BTEC level 3 as part of the ASlevel route. ,Q <HDU DQG <HDU .H\ 6WDJH VWXGHQWV DUH able to study IGCSE and BTEC Courses, all of which KDYH EHHQ FKRVHQ WR EHVW ¿W WKH SDUWLFXODU QHHGV DQG aspirations of our students. At The Gulf English School, we believe that it is vital to equip each new generation with the best that education has to give. We offer Arabic and Islamic Studies from Pre-school through to Year 7KHVH VXEMHFWV DUH KLJKO\ YDOXHG DW RXU VFKRRO DQG
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KDYH KHOSHG WR HVWDEOLVK ERWK RXU ¿QH UHSXWDWLRQ DQG understanding of local culture. This handbook gives details and a brief description RI WKH VXEMHFWV EHLQJ RIIHUHG :H KRSH SDUHQWV DQG VWXGHQWV ZLOO FDUHIXOO\ H[DPLQH WKH VXEMHFWV DQG FRXUVHV presented here. Should advice or support from the school be needed, we encourage you to contact us.
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1) DATA COLLECTION In the Sixth Form every student is given a target grade in each subject and we check progress regularly. Each data collection will examine attendance and achievement both in terms of effort and target vs. actual grade. You will get the best results if you plan your work, organise your time wisely and aim for 100% attendance throughout the year. Through our tracking system, student, parent, teacher and pastoral staff can be sure of good communication to help support progress and achievement.
2) DROPPING SUBJECTS Dropping an option is not considered to be the norm, and your acceptance into the Sixth Form was to study the
If you have concerns in your subject areas talk to your subject teachers about your progress, assessments and discuss the way forward. You must take this responsibility yourself. Discuss the matter with KS5 Learning Coordinator, who will have an up to date overview of your progress. They can advise you on ways to help yourself or put you in contact with people who can help you further. If the subject teacher(s) and KS5 Learning Coordinator agree to a subject being changed, the Head of Sixth will be informed and may wish to take the discussion further and then decide on the next action. Students may not change subjects without this consultation process. Attendance at all lessons will be compulsory until a change of subject form has been signed by all parties. Parents must attend a meeting to discuss this change and sign paperwork authorising the change.
4) EXAMINATIONS AND RE-SITS
If you reduce the number of your courses you may All students will study traditional or applied subjects or seriously be cutting down your future options as well as a combination. Applied subjects will have a mixture of continual assessment and coursework and possibly wasting time and effort. examinations. Traditional subjects will be mostly exam based. Exams will take place in May/June.
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Please note: students should not assume they will be allowed to re-sit an examination. Advice will be given regarding ability, teaching and learning style, suitability and progression. With regards to the actual exams, avoid late night revision and get a good night‘s sleep. Get up early to check you 7) LEAVING THE SIXTH FORM have everything you need, hydrate your brain with water and wear clothes and shoes you feel comfortable in. The same process as with course change must be undertaken if a student wishes to leave the Sixth Form. All 5) TRANSITION TO AS leavers must complete a leavers form, a destinations form and return all books, resources and pay any debts 0RYLQJ IURP ,*&6( WR $6 /HYHO LV D VLJQLÂżFDQW WUDQVLWLRQ owing to the school and library. in more ways than one. Not only will you be at the top of the school, but your studies will also step up a notch too. It is vital that you move with the standards expected and show exceptional role model behaviour. The skills emphasis will change from description, language and understanding to a focus on your ability to analyse and evaluate. This will involve more work WKHUHIRUH WR HQVXUH \RX IXOÂżOO your potential it is advised you organize your free time wisely.
6) STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS If you are a student with special needs and are considering entry onto a Sixth Form course, the guidance and decision can only be made on the merits of every case that occurs.
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CAREER GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING The Gulf English School adopts a proactive strategy to support their students in Career Guidance. Professional guidance in career and subject choices is a vital necessity in this dynamic and thriving economy where demands are growing rapidly in an work force. The process is made more complicated in view of the various countries with different entry requirements, and within those countries, universities that have individual requirements. You will be expected to attend all timetabled Careers and Guidance lessons. Failure to attend could result in being unsuccessful in university applications. This guide is a starting point to assist you with information pertaining to the general study requirements of countries such as Qatar, USA, Canada, UK and Australia. The guide also comprises numerous requirements for tests that need to be done. It’s advisable to familiarise yourself with the different tests and reasons why they are necessary. There is far more to your university application than just that universities also hunt for good all rounders and students who can add value to the learning institution. Therefore, personal statements, achievements,
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any form of experience and personal dissertations play a vital element in the acceptance process and give you a valuable edge against others applying for places. It is recommended that you read through the complete booklet and ensure you have full knowledge of what the learning requirements. Start to plan from here. It is our role to help and support, but you are ultimately responsible to actively seek out the information you require. It requires you to plan included.
Career counselling and guidance enables students to arrive at mature career decisions through knowledge of themselves, knowledge of careers and matching the above to the needs of the employment market. Please make use of the many career guidance opportunities that are mentioned here under: In addition the Careers guidance team provides a dedicated Universities Handbook that can be downloaded to help you complete university application process. • Naviance – Programme and Action Planner. • Annual Careers Fair of the school; • Field trips to the different Universities and 8QLYHUVLWLHV LQ 4DWDU 7KURXJKRXW WKH \HDU listen to announcements and consult notice boards); • Hosting guest speaker sessions where professionals from post-secondary institutions talk to students; • Visits from other international Universities worldwide; • Information to prepare students for the SATS, ACT TOEFL and IELTS tests; • UCAS registration to assist students who ZRXOG SUHIHU WR VWXG\ LQ WKH 8. • Common applications for USA applicants; • Career counselling for both individuals and groups. Topics included are study skills, exam preparation, organisation skills and time management strategies; using Naviance. • Deliver information and assisting students ZLWK ZRUN H[SHULHQFH DQG MRE VKDGRZLQJ • Develop Career Portfolios, which include test and grade results, personal essays, examples of student work, resumes etc; through Naviance, LQGLYLGXDO SUR¿OH DQG DFWLRQ SODQ
• Assist with individual career planning, preferably with parent’s involvement. The Careers and University Guidance Counsellors are available from Sundays through to Thursdays. Parents are also encouraged to actively take part in the student’s university application process • Arranging, together with the IB, AS, FRRUGLQDWRU DQG &$6 WHDFKHU MRE VKDGRZLQJ work placements and community based learning programs to allow students to directly experience workplace situations. • Obtaining of prospectuses and materials regarding University and College information. • Setting up and providing mock interviews in preparation for university, internships, and work interview
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BTEC are recognised by a large number of universities across a wide range of industries.
AS schools and 6th Form colleges for 16-19 year olds. They’re highly valued by universities and employers and focus on academic subjects. The subjects you choose to study for AS level can help shape your future, so your choices are important. You don’t necessarily have to choose between maths/sciences if you’re already focused on a particular career, this is a chance to start to specialise. What matters most is choosing subjects you will really enjoy. A/AS level involves much more in-depth study than IGCSE, and to do well you will need to do extra reading and become absorbed in your subjects. AS levels are mostly assessed by written exams, although there’s also some coursework in some subjects. In subjects like science and art, your child’s practical skills are also assessed.
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pressure causes you to under-perform, a BTEC will allow you to undertake a number of units for which you will present evidence, based on real-life work and studies. This means you can demonstrate your skills and knowledge through a practical situation rather than sweating it out in an exam hall. You will be provided with personal guidance and support by your teacher, who will also help you meet deadlines and reach your full potential. AS levels and BTEC results are the gateway to most university and college courses.
ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS to the Sixth Form Before entering the Sixth Form students must have achieved 5 IGCSE A*-C or 3 IGCSE A*-C and 1 BTEC.
PROCEDURES • All students will have an individual meeting with a member of the Counseling and Careers Guidance Team to discuss their subject options. • The School will invite all students and parents of Year 11 to an Options Evening in January of each year. • Students will make initial option choices as to route and subjects by End of February. This must be accompanied by a letter of application written by the student. • Students will meet with Head of Sixth Form for interview before end of April. • Re-registration will only be allowed if the above criteria have been met. • All offers of placement on courses is reliant on students • Students choose their options in consultation with the AS Coordinator and Head of Sixth form based upon their I/ GCSE results and a letter is prepared and signed by the Coordinator and Parents. (A copy of the letter will be kept in • Should they wish to change any of their choices during the
• Absenteeism: if a student is absent from THREE lessons in a particular subject then the subject teacher / Head of Department will inform the Coordinator who will investigate the matter and interview the student. • Lateness to school and lessons: Subject teacher informs the Coordinator after THREE instances of lateness. The Coordinator will contact the parents. The records of all conversations and any letters issued to • Examination Entries: after the results of the Mock Examinations and after consultation with the subject entries in consultation with HODs and then pass it on to
and students will not be allowed to drop any of their subjects.
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT A huge element of further education is the independence and freedom that students have to learn and research, using their own initiative. However, the assistance of WHDFKHUV DQG VXSSRUW VWDII LV DOVR VWLOO RI JUHDW VLJQL¿FDQFH to the success of students. Many systems are in place to ensure you get the most out of your study in Sixth Form:
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of the Sixth Form team to discuss academic issues.
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Revision Guides - Guides and booklets are produced by departments for Sixth Formers.
LIFE IN THE SIXTH FORM COMMUNICATION It is vital that during induction week, students provide the Sixth Form team with personal contact details: both home and mobile numbers and email addresses. Important information, notices and announcements will be sent via email messages to school and personal addresses. ACADEMIC WORK AND TIME MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS programme of study successfully. Any course in the Sixth Form represents a step up from that which the student was used to in Year 11. Advanced courses for instance, require the same amount of time spent outside of the lesson as they do inside of the lesson. 6WXGHQWV ZLOO ÂżQLVK VFKRRO E\ SP DW WKH ODWHVW DQG LW LV WKH UHVSRQVLELOLW\ RI WKH VWXGHQW WR ÂżW LQ WKLV ZRUN EHWZHHQ WKHQ DQG ZKHQ WKH\ JR WR VOHHS over a seven day week. Students will also receive some non-contact time, a time when there are no lessons. We strongly recommend that students use this time to complete the reading around the subject and set class work.
When you accept a place in the Sixth Form, you automatically agree to accept the routines and obligations that go with it. We expect all our senior students to behave as worthy role models and leaders, therefore punctuality and a positive attitude is essential. The full set of expectations and Sixth Form contract will be signed upon offering you a place at GES. Make sure you read them thoroughly at the start of the year.
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ATTENDANCE
Students should not arrange any inappropriate engagements in school time, such as driving lessons, hair, There is a direct correlation between attendance and dentists or doctor’s appointments. progress on courses. At GES we monitor this closely in order to help each student attain her/his goals. Attendance at all timetabled lessons, including assemblies and all special study days is compulsory.
requests are made by educational institutions. Absenteeism, poor punctuality and truancy will be followed up. In the case of illness, we expect you or your parents/guardians to contact the school. We understand that during the year, students may need to visit universities and institutions for open days and or interviews. Please notify your KS5 Learning Coordinator and teachers in advance and make sure you pick up any set work beforehand. In order to graduate from The Gulf English School you are expected to have above 90% attendance.
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DRESS CODE The 6th form have a different uniform from years 7-11. It is expected that students wear this uniform every day. As the oldest students in school, our 6th formers are role models for the rest of the GES community and are expected to set high standards. Shoes must be plain black. Girls may wear abayas over the uniform; again, these must be plain black.
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MEETINGS 7KH $6 &RRUGLQDWRU LV LQ UHJXODU FRQWDFW ZLWK WKH VXEMHFW teachers discussing students causing concern to eliminate problems early. • The AS Coordinator will meet with students to discuss any causes for concern. • The Coordinator will arrange meetings with parents to discuss students causing concern before bad habits are allowed to establish themselves. ATTENDANCE ON THE AS COURSE It is expected that every student will attend school regularly. Students will be expected to meet the rules set down by the Supreme Education Council and attend a minimum 90% of the available teaching days on the course. 3DUHQWV ZLOO EH FRQWDFWHG ZKHQ VWXGHQWV PLVV D VLJQL¿FDQW number of lessons and warnings will be given if a student is at risk of breaking the regulations.
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THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL HOW ARE STUDENTS ASSESSED? Students will be set regular assignments which will be graded by teachers with realistic grades according to the courses they are taking. They will be given a trial examination to help them improve their examination technique in the second half of the course.
examination boards and the results will be available in August. GRADES AND MARKS Some tests may be assessed in marks or percentages but most of the tasks set by teachers will be given a grade which indicates what that piece of work would be given as part of an examination. Most of the courses are assessed the external examination boards. There are a minority of courses which include coursework as a proportion of the marks. Teachers will make this clear in the subject course descriptions that follow.
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THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL Exam Board: Cambridge International Examination (CIE) One Year Course in Year 12 ASSESSMENT Successful AS English language students gain lifelong skills including: • The ability to write clearly and persuasively; • The ability to use appropriate styles and registers for different contexts; • The ability to analyse a variety of complex texts in different forms and styles; • An understanding of language use to informand persuade. The syllabus aims to develop: • A critical and informed response to writing in a range of forms, styles and contexts. • The interdependent skills of reading, analysis and communication. • Effective and appropriate communication.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Entry Requirements:
Grade B or above English as a First Language (Extended). Strongly recommended to have a Grade C or above in IGCSE Literature (English).
Entry Requirements: Grade 6 or better in IGCSE Mathematics.
Exam Board: Edxcel Examination One Year Course in Year 12
This course is for those students who enjoy the challenges of mathematics and want an AS level, which is well respected by both universities and employers. AS Level Mathematics builds on the skills acquired at IGCSE level and can be attained by completing three modules. It is a study of two Core Maths modules and one Applied Maths module. The Applied Maths module provides the students with an opportunity to explore the ways in which data can be processed and represented. Within the options available of the applied modules, your child will be taught Statistics(S1) and Mechanics(M1). The Core modules (C1 and C2) are compulsory for all candidates and will include topics such as: Algebra Calculus and Trigonometry Coordinate Geometry Graphical Representations
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ASSESSMENT Core Modules: All students must sit these compulsory modules at the end of the year C1 ± $6 6WUXFWXUHG 4XHVWLRQV 'XUDWLRQ KUV 0DUN 33% C2 ± $6 6WUXFWXUHG 4XHVWLRQV 'XUDWLRQ KUV 0DUN Applied Modules: Students who chose Statistics will sit the S1 paper. S1 ± $6 6WUXFWXUHG 4XHVWLRQV 'XUDWLRQ KUV 0DUN 33%
Career opportunities: Accounting Stock Market Teacher Architect Banking Engineering Financial Advisor
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7KH 6WDWLVWLFV 6 PRGXOH LV UHFRPPHQGHG IRU WKRVH looking at a profession in Medical, Financial or Business environment, and will include topics such as: 'HVFULSWLYH VWDWLVWLFV 0HDQ 0HGLDQ 0RGH %R[ 3ORWV HWF Probability Normal Distribution Correlation and Regression Overall the course would provide you with the numerical EDFNJURXQG IRU RWKHU VXEMHFWV VXFK DV %LRORJ\ %XVLQHVV Studies and Physics.
Entry Requirements: Students must achieve a grade A*- C in the extended paper at IGCSE Biology
Edexcel Examinations COURSE CONTENT:
AS Biology places considerable emphasis on and principles in a variety of situations, including those which are well known to the learner and those which are new to them. It is anticipated that programmes of study based on this syllabus will feature a variety of learning experiences designed to enhance the development of skills and comprehension. This approach will focus teachers and learners on development of transferable lifelong skills relevant to the increasingly technological will also prepare candidates for an assessment that will, within familiar and unfamiliar contexts, test expertise, understanding and insight.
The syllabus includes Unit 1 : Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health Unit 2 : Development, Plants and the Environment Unit 3 : Practical Biology and Research Skills Unit 3 may also assess knowledge of units 1 and 2. COURSE ASSESSMENT At the end of the course, students will sit 3 examinations. Paper 1 :Paper 1: Written examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes, consisting of objective, structured and short-answer questions (80 marks). This exam makes up 40% of the qualiďŹ cation. Paper 2 : Written examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes, consisting of objective, structured and short-answer questions (80 marks). This exam makes up 40% of the qualiďŹ cation.
Career Opportunities: Students studying AS Biology will be able to study Biology in more depth in university. Students will also be able to apply for courses such as medicine, dentistry, biomedical sciences and physiotherapy.
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Entry Requirements: Students must achieve a grade A*- C in the extended paper at IGCSE Physics. Grade C or above in IGCSE Maths is also strongly recommended.
curious about how things work and wish to gain an AS
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Physics on the Go: This unit involves the study of mechanics (rectilinear motion, forces, energy and power) and materials (flow of liquids, viscosity, Stokes’ Law, properties of materials, Young’s modulus and elastic strain energy).
Students of this course should be prepared to approach plausible solutions. COURSE ASSESSMENT At the end of the course, students sit three examination papers: Paper 1: Physics on the Go (1hour 30mins) 40% Paper 2: Physics at Work (1hour 30mins) 40% Paper 3: Exploring Physics (1hour 20mins) 20%
Career Opportunities: considering careers in engineering, architecture and design. It also arms pupils with an admirable skillset
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Physics at work: This unit involves the study of waves (including refraction, polarisation, diffraction and standing (stationary) waves), electricity (current and resistance, Ohm’s law and non-ohmic materials, potential dividers, emf and internal resistance of cells, and negative temperature coefficient thermistors) and the wave/particle nature of light.
Entry Requirements: Students must achieve a grade A*- C in the extended paper at IGCSE Chemistry. Grade C or above in IGCSE Maths is also strongly recommended.
Edexcel Examinations The aims of a course is to allow students to become
appreciate its applicability in other disciplines and in or further studies. The course aims to develop abilities and skills that are relevant to the study and practice of science, useful in everyday life, encourage the presentation of information and ideas appropriate for different audiences and purposes and develop self-motivation and the ability to work in a sustained fashion. COURSE CONTENT: The syllabus includes the study of following areas: The study of energetics in chemistry is of theoretical and practical importance. They will see how a study of enthalpy changes can help chemists to understand chemical bonding.The study of atomic structure introduces s, p and d orbitals and shows how a more detailed understanding of electron conďŹ gurations can account for the arrangement of elements in the periodic table. The unit introduces the three types of strong chemical bonding (ionic, covalent and metallic). Organic chemistry is also introduced with students studying alkanes and alkenes. Study of the periodic table is extended to cover the chemistry of groups 2 and 7. Ideas about redox reactions are applied, in particular, to the reactions of halogens and their compounds. The unit develops a largely qualitative understanding of the ways in which chemists can control the rate, direction and extent of chemical change.
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THE THE GULF GULF ENGLISH ENGLISH SCHOOL SCHOOL Unit 1: The Core Principles of Chemistry. Content summary: This unit provides opportunities for students to develop the basic chemical skills of formulae writing, equation writing and calculating chemical quantities. The study of energetics in Inorganic Chemistry: chemistry is of theoretical and of: practical importance. In this unit2, This includes the study The periodic table, group students learn to define, measure and calculate enthalpy changes. group 17 and nitrogen and sulfur. They will see how a study of enthalpy changes can help chemists to understand bonding. The study of atomic structure introduces Organicchemical Chemistry and analysis: s, p and d orbitals and shows how a more detailed understanding This includes the study of: Hydrocarbons, halogen of electron configurations can account for the arrangement of elements in derivatives, hydroxyl compounds, carbonyl compounds, the periodic table. The unit introduces the three types of strong carboxylic acids, and analytical techniques. chemical bonding (ionic, covalent and metallic). Organic chemistry is also introduced with students studying alkanes and alkenes. ASSESSMENT Unit 2: Application of Core Principles of Chemistry. COURSE ASSESSMENT: Content summary: This unit develops the treatment of chemical bonding by introducing At the types end ofof the course, sit two intermediate bonding andstudents by exploring theexamination nature and effects papers. of intermolecular forces. Study of the periodic table is extended to Paper 1: Multiple choice questions, cover the chemistry of groups 2 and 7. Ideas short about open, redox open reactions response, calculation and extended writing are applied, in particular, to the reactions of halogensquestions. and their compounds. The unit develops a largely qualitative understanding Paperin2:which Mvultiple choice open, open of the ways chemists canquestions, control theshort rate, direction and response, calculation and extended writing extent of chemical change. Organic chemistry in thisquestions. unit covers alcohols and halogenoalkanes. The treatment is extended to explore the mechanisms of selected examples. Students have to use formulae and balance equations and have an understanding of chemical quantities. Aspects of green chemistry and climate change are also studied. Career Opportunities: Unit 3: Chemistry Laboratory Skills. Students studying AS Chemistry will be able Content summary: to study Chemistry in more depth at university This unit contains a practical written examination that covers the and study courses such as medicine, chemical content of Units 1 and 2. There is no specific content for this unit. engineering, and pharmacy The practical written examination covers the areas of physical, organic and inorganic chemistry and the following types of practicals: qualitative observations quantitative measurements preparations.
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ASSESSMENT COURSE ASSESSMENT: At the end of the course, students will sit two examination papers. Paper 1: Examination of 1 hour 30 minutes in two sections: Section A: objective test questions Section B: mixture of short-answer and extended answer questions. Paper 2: Examination of 1 hour 30 minutes in three sections: Section A: objective test questions Section B: mixture of short-answer and extended answer questions Section C: contemporary context questions. Paper 3: Examination of 1 hour 15 minutes with one section. The practical written examination covers the areas of physical, organic and inorganic chemistry.
Career Opportunities: Students studying AS Chemistry will be able to study Chemistry in more depth at university and study courses such as medicine, chemical engineering, and pharmacy
Entry Requirements: The students should pass in Arabic IGCSE to be able to success in this program Exam Board: Edexcel Examination
CONTENT SUMMARY
Reading Comprehension: 30 marks Students have to be trained to read many different kinds of Arabic texts in order to develop their Reading Skills. They will be set comprehension tasks in order to demonstrate their reading skills. The general topic areas are: Youth culture and concern. The world around us. Education and employment. Writing Skills - 30 marks Students will write a 240-280 word essay, in Arabic, in response To a short Arabic-language stimulus and related bullet points. The assessment rewards learners for communicating relevant Information effectively as well as for the quality of the Arabic Language produced. Grammar : 20 marks student will need to understand and manipulate grammatical structures Arabic by selecting the most appropriate word form to ďŹ t a gap, and by manipulating sentences that appear in a previous exercise and reforming the sentence around a given word . n addition , a maximum of ďŹ ve marks will be given for the the vocalization of text produced in response to one of the question.
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ASSESSMENT The assessment for this unit has three sections. Section a (35 marks) Students will need to understand, retrieve and convey information from a short series of different Arabic-language texts. They will be required to provide a mix of non-verbal and Arabic-language responses. A maximum of 30 marks will be available in accordance with an assessment-specific mark scheme. In addition, a maximum of five marks will be given for the vocalization of text produced in response to one of the questions. These marks will be awarded in accordance with WKH DVVHVVPHQW &ULWHULD LQ 6HFWLRQ
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Section B (9 marks) Students will be assessed on their ability to transfer meaning from Arabic into English. They will be required to apply their knowledge of Arabic language, grammar and lexis to produce a short translation from Arabic into English. A maximum of 9 marks will EH DZDUGHG LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK D WUDQVODWLRQ VSHFLÂżF mark scheme. Section C (46 marks) Students will write a 220-270 word essay, in Arabic, in response to a short Arabic-language stimulus and related bullet points. The assessment rewards learners for communicating relevant information effectively as well as for the quality of the Arabic Language produced.
‘The course is intended to give students a detailed and interesting insight into why we have businessess and how they operate.’ How do the following comments make you feel? The secret to managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided. There are managers so preoccupied with their email messages that they never look up from their screens to see what’s happening in the non digital world. together under one management as many as possible of the activities needed to turn out the product. doesn’t make any difference whether the product is cars or cosmetics. A company is only as good as the people it keeps.
Exam Board: Cambridge International Examination
COURSE ASSESSMENT At the end of the course, students sit two examination papers. Course codes Both exams are 90 minutes. These examinations not only test their knowledge and understanding, but also their analytical skills and ability to found in the real world of business.
cannot get away from it! The course is intended to give students a detailed and interesting insight into why we have businesses and how they operate. Business Studies is the study of the various ways in controlled, how people are employed, managed and paid, how goods are produced and sold, how goods and services are priced, and of how local, national and international governments and organisations help or hinder business.
Career Opportunities: Business Administration Accounting Finance Banking
Entry requirements: 5 A*-C at IGCSE, C or above in English and maths.
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AS MEDIA STUDIES Cambridge 9607
Entry Requirements: Students must achieve Grade C or above in IGCSE English and/or Grade C or above in IGCSE Media
Course Requirements Grade C in GCSE English and/or Grade C in GCSE Art & Design You should also have a keen interest in varied forms of media and an awareness of current media news. Course content
The assessment objectives (AOs) have been revised and updated and the weightings changed. Component1: Foundation Portfolio:The number of marks available in Component 1 has changed to 50 marks. Collaborative work has been removed: FUHDWLYH FULWLFDO UHÀHFWLRQ PXVW EH SURGXFHG DQG SUHVHQWHG LQGLYLGXDOO\ Component 2: Media texts and contexts:The number of marks available in Component 2 has changed to 50 marks. In Section A of Component 2 the TV Drama is no longer limited to being American. Component 3: Advanced Portfolio: The number of marks available in &RPSRQHQW KDV FKDQJHG WR PDUNV 7KH &UHDWLYH FULWLFDO UHÀHFWLRQ VHFWLRQ has been replaced with an essay of around 1000 words (including guiding questions) focusing on evaluation of the Component 3 process and outcome. Component 4: Critical Perspectives: The number of marks available in Component 4 has changed to 60 marks. Section A is no longer an evaluation of the candidate’s own work in the Foundation Portfolio and the Advanced Portfolio. Candidates must now answer two questions from a choice of three focusing on media regulation, postmodern media and power and the media. Section B is synoptic and now includes one compulsory question.
Assessment The course has 2 parts broken down into one exam and one piece of coursework. Exam – You will sit an exam paper at the end of year 12 where you are provided with an unseen media source. You will answer a variety of questions on the source applying the different media topics and concepts you have learnt throughout your study of the subject. There will be a range of multiple choice, short and extended answers. The Coursework – you will create one piece of practical coursework, expected to carry out research, planning and an evaluation of your work as well as the practical elements itself. This will be internally assessed then externally moderated
Career Paths Where can a career in Media take me? Director Media Law Screen Writer Market Research Journalist Advertising Public Relations Producer Further Education To continue your studies of Media at University, you can enroll in such courses as: Film Making Advertising Photography Communication Theory Animation Journalism Public Relations
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THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL Unit 1 – MEST1: Investigating Media 50% of AS – 2 Hour Written Examination 80 marks Consists of TWO sections: This Unit will consist of the taught part of the course, studied in class. Unit 2 – MEST2: Creating Media 50% of AS –Practical Unit 80 Marks Consists of TWO linked production pieces taken from TWO of the THREE media platforms studied in Unit 1.
Career Opportunities Advertising Account Executive Broadcast Journalist Editorial Assistant Event Organiser Magazine Journalist Television/Film/Video Producer
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Entry Requirements: GCSE Art- D or above BTEC Level 2- Merit or above Or personal interview with supporting art portfoli COURSE ASSESSMENT The course has 2 parts, unit 1 and unit 2. Unit 1 – Should be considered as coursework and is worth 60% of the overall mark. Part of the unit will help students produce elements of the portfolio requirements for VCU. Unit 2 Exam – External set exam paper, in which pupils have limited class time to prepare and sit a 10 hour creative exam. This is worth the remaining 40%. There are 4 key areas of how the work is assessed. All are worth 25% each: A01, A02, A03 and A04. Both units will be internally assessed and externally moderated. Career Paths Architect Urban Planner Art Dealer Art Critic Animator
Automotive Designer Cartoonist Sculptor Designer Fine Artist
Pearson Edexcel Fine Art (9FA0) Course content The aim of this course is to enable candidates to investigate and explore art media and ideas through both 2D and 3D. Students will experiment with a broad array of media and materials, this will expand their skills and understanding of the subject and their chosen topic. Pupils will also be more aware of future job prospects within the Art and Design industry. An interest, enthusiasm and enjoyment for the subject is essential, due to the rigorous and demanding elements of the course. Possible project titles include: VCU portfolio building: Creating a body of work which would be suitable for applying to VCU. Where Am I? Pupils consider future goals and achievements through printmaking. Not so still life: Improving observational skills, using a wide range of media and techniques. Further Education At University, they have been able to access courses such as Architecture Fine Art Art History Digital Arts and Computing
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THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL ENGLISH GENERAL PAPER Exam Board: Cambridge International Examination (8021) COURSE CONTENT Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper is accepted by universities and employers as proof of understanding and ability to communicate in English. The AS Level English General Paper syllabus is multi-disciplinary, with subject matter drawn from across the curriculum. In broad terms, the syllabus encourages students to:
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Students should have at least a C in English as a second language as the course requires a certain amount of discursive writing. Students are also expected to read widely and have an interest in current affairs. Section 2: Science, including its history, philosophy, general principles and applications; environmental issues; mathematical topics
Possible areas for consideration might include: • Medical dilemmas and issues of research and ethics; concept of progress in science. • Drug manufacture and provision. • Be more aware of the breadth and complexity of the • Diet, health education. contemporary world. • Information and communications technology; the Internet • Develop thinking and reasoning skills, and maturity of Section 3: Literature and language, arts and crafts. thought. • Achieve an understanding of (and ability in) the English Possible areas for consideration might include: language which enables them to express arguments, ideas Language – heritage, tradition, dialect. Although an awareness of the wider implications of particular issues will improve the quality of students learning, the AS controls; effects on lifestyle, culture and habits; cultural Level English General Paper is not a test of general knowledge. • Censorship; privacy; the right to know; freedom of the Section 1: Historical, social, economic, political and press, etc. uses and abuses. • Traditional arts and crafts; creativity; national heritage/ philosophical topics preservation; effects of tourism. Possible areas for consideration might include: • Architecture; painting; fashion; photography; sculpture; • The role of history and war; terrorism. music; heritage. • The role of the individual in society – the family, marriage, peer pressure, class. • Education and welfare. • The importance and impact of tourism on a country – implications for the economy, employment, public transport, environmental concerns.
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THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL AS TRAVEL AND TOURISM COURSE STRUCTURE: Features of the Travel and Tourism industry. Planning and managing a Travel and Tourism event. The aim of the course is to enable candidates to appreciate the scale and importance of the Travel and Tourism industry. To learn how the industry response to changes e.g. external factors such as changing consumer needs and expectations and developments in information technology. Also to be able to recognise the positive and negative impacts the industry may have on people, environments and economies.
Career Opportunities: Cambridge International A Level Travel and Tourism provides a suitable foundation for the study of Travel and Tourism or related courses in higher education. Equally, it is suited for candidates intending to pursue careers. Possible careers include airport services management, Travel media specialist, Travel educationist, Global distribution service manager. Or as part of a course of general education.
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5 IGCSE Including English at Grade C or above. Excellent attendance on this course is compulsory due to the coursework task. Travel and Tourism covers all aspects of the industry including the appeal factor of different destinations, the aim of and role of different organiations in the industry. The course gives a real and practical insight into the Travel and Tourism industry.
COURSE ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT: Examination at the end of the year (May, June). The exam is worth 67% of the total grade. Coursework- Planning and managing an event, the coursework project is worth 33% of the total grade. Paper 1: Is a 2 hours 30 minutes’ industry examination. Candidates answer four questions, each worth 25 marks. Each question is subdivided into four sub-questions. Paper 2: Planning and managing a travel and tourism event This is a coursework project which involves planning and managing a travel and tourism event. Candidates work in a team but present their project individually.
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Entry Requirements: 5 IGCSE’S including English, at Grade C or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3
Excellent attendance on this course is compulsory due to the high level of coursework to be completed.
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Business studies covers all aspects of a
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law, purchasing, sales, customer service, This course gives a real and practical insight into the Business world and will include visits to Business organisations.
Unit 1 - The Business Environment Unit 2 - Business resources Unit 4 - Business Communication
COURSE ASSESSMENT 100% Coursework. Students are continually assessed throughout the course and build a portfolio of evidence to submit to exam board. ASSESSMENT METHODS: Assessment methods will include: Reports, presentations, role play, group discussion, blogs, information booklets,
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THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL SECURING A PLACE AT A
UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE Every university and college has different entry requirements. For instance, many American colleges will expect candidates to pass SAT examinations or TOEFL tests. The Gulf English School will provide opportunities to help Counsellor or the AS Coordinator can give you advice colleges/universities or you can make enquiries yourself by visiting the website or reading the prospectuses of individual institutions.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES IN QATAR • Academic Bridge Programme • Carnegie Mellon University • College of the North Atlantic • Qatar University • Georgetown University • VCU • North W estern University • Texas A&M • Weill Cornell Medical College • Stenden University
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The Careers and Guidance Counsellor can assist you with information. However, for clear and comprehensive details, please contact the various institutions yourself and speak with their ADMISSION OFFICERS.
ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES ATTENDANCE “Children who attend The Gulf English School are expected to attend school for the full 180 days of the academic year, unless there is a good reason for absence.”
Effective schools convey their positive regard for regular attendance to parents, pupils and teachers. Children quickly pick up the message that their presence is important. Children who attend The Gulf English School are expected to attend school for the full 180 days of the academic year, unless there is a good reason for absence. There are two types of absence: • Authorized—where the school approves pupil’s absence • Unauthorized—where the school will not approve the absence of the student If a child is absent, parents should call the school on each day of the absence stating the reason. A note should also be sent on the day the child returns to school explaining the absence. If contact fails to be made by parents explaining their child’s absence, the school will call the student’s home on the third day of absence. Children with 100% attendance will be rewarded by the year. Children are expected to have an attendance record of at least 90%.
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THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES (CONT.) FAMILY HOLIDAYS DURING SCHOOL TIME Parents are strongly urged to avoid booking family holidays during term time. It is not educationally sound for pupils to miss a lot of school for sustained periods of time. This is most important at the beginning of the school year when academic expectations are laid out to children and it is also an important time for pupils to socialize with peers and get to know their new teachers. The Gulf English School will not accept any responsibility for any pupil who does not ‘settle in’ due to a late return to school because of an extended family holiday. Each application for leave of absence during term time will be considered individually, taking into account the pupils’ overall attendance and the reason for the holiday. Parents must present leave notices well before holidays are taken for this process to take place
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HOW TO CONTACT US THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL Telephone
4457 8777
Fax
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info@gulfenglishschool.com
Website
www.gulfenglishschool.com
Postal Address
PO Box 2440 Doha, Qatar
Student Support
4457 8705
Registrar
4457 8704
Cashier
4457 8714
Secondary School
4457 7777 ext 247
Secondary Nurse
4457 7777 ext 275
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THE GULF ENGLISH SCHOOL HOW TO FIND US Deputy Head of Secondary Ms Fiona Keery
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