The American School of Doha: Excellence in and Beyond Classrooms

 High quality learning in an engaging, safe and prosperous environment, superior values and excelling beyond classrooms are what every parent would yearn for the children. One such school in Doha, Qatar with a legacy of 30 years is satiating the needs of families across the globe and is committed to respect, honesty, responsibility, and compassion. These core values undergird the school’s mission and vision. It is the American School of Doha, the only school that offers AP (advanced placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) courses in Qatar.

The American School of Doha is an independent, U.S. accredited, college preparatory school committed to providing educational excellence, through a standard-based, internationally enriched American curriculum, serving a multicultural student body.

The History

Established in 1988 by the U.S. Embassy and prominent members of the Qatari community, ASD has witnessed and met the growing needs of international families in Doha. Now, more than 30 years later, ASD has become one of the premier American international schools in the world. The diversity of cultures and backgrounds is an exciting strength of the school. Originally named American International School (AIS), it opened in a small villa consisting of grades 1-5 in 1998. With support from the US Embassy and financial contributions from the Qatari business community, ASD Doha was founded by Omar AlMana, US Ambassador Charles Dunbar (1983-1985), Jassim Jaidah, US Ambassador Joseph Ghougassian (1985-1989), and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hammad Al-Thani, Minister of Education for the State of Qatar . In 1989-90, the school moved to purpose-built campus and expanded to house middle school, grades 6 to 8, and the first overseas administrator joined staff. In 1994, the school earned accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NESAC). The library was expanded, and computer/technology capabilities and a language center added to the new campus.

In 1995-96, AIS expanded to High School and in 1996 AIS has its first graduating class. In 1997, it got renamed to the American School of Doha. The new campus opened in 1998 in Al-Bustan, Oman.

 

Mission

The American School of Doha is committed to the intellectual and personal development of students, inspiring them, and empowering them to become positive, active global citizens.

Vision

ASD is a future-focused community where learning is collaborative, fun and engaging, extended beyond walls, created to foster innovation, sustained by responsible practices data-informed and evidence-based, authentic, solving real-world problems, encouraged in a technology-enhanced environment. ASD is where students are encouraged to extend their own learning.

Values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Compassion.