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THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL - DOHA
Address P. O. Box 22580, Al Madeed Street, Mamoura Area, Doha Qatar
Landlines: +974 44696590/+974 44690520; Fax: +974 44699278
Parent’s Guide
2021 - 2022
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Dear Parents,
Welcome to The Cambridge School - Doha.
I hope you find the following helpful and informative in assisting you and your children
in our School.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information.
Principal
The Cambridge School
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Essential Information:
Principal : Ms. Ritula Singh
Asst. Principal : Mr. Alaa Ali
Academic Coordinator : Ms. Heena Vyaz
Head of Primary : Mr. Faizel Oosterwyk
Head of KG : Ms. Deborah O’connor
How to contact school
Website: www.tcsqatar.com Email: reception2@tcsqatar.com
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Al Madeed St. Al Mamoura, Doha (Office) +974 44696590 (Fax)
+974 44699278
Principal principal@tcsqatar.com
Registrar
registrar@tcsqatar.com Mobile No. +974 66994221
Administrative Officer
admin@tcsqatar.com Mobile No, +974 66994220
Parent Relation Officer
pro@tcsqatar.com Mobile No. +974 55872084
Transport Manager
transport@tcsqatar.com Mobile No. +974 55874902
Accounts Officer
finance@tcsqatar.com Mobile No. +974 66994223
Confidential Feedback feedback@tcsqatar.com
SCHOOL HOURS
KG 7:15 am to 11:50 am
Primary (Year 1-3) 7:00 am to 12:35 pm
Secondary (Year 4 -13) 7:15 am to 12:50 pm
OFFICE TIMINGS
Administration:
Sunday to Wednesday 6:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Academic:
Sunday to Thursday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
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VISION
To make our students holistic global citizens with a focus on culture and
values.
MISSION
To create an environment to facilitate
-broad based education that responds to global changes
-Retaining essentials of one’s culture and values
-Creativity and motivated approach to learning
These are delivered through SEVEN KEY LEARNING RESULTS:
1. All students will be ICT literate and able to function in an IT rich world.
2. All student should be confident and competent in their use and understanding of the ENGLISH
language to enable them to take on active role in an international world.
3. All student should be confident and competent in their use and understanding of the ARABIC
language and culture to enable them to take on active part in local custom and culture.
4. ISLAMIC studies is a key part of education for ALL MUSLIM students and an understanding of
Islamic culture will be fostered throughout the school.
5. Student will develop interests in sporting, cultural and aesthetic activities as individuals and in
teams to develop confidence, humility, respect, compassion, vision and tolerance.
6. Academic Rigour, Flair and Discipline are fundamental to students’ entitlement and futures.
7. All students will be encouraged to become Global Citizens.
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INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK
The purpose of this handbook is to help you become familiar with the school. This includes:
• Essential dates and hours
• Who to contact for assistance
• How the school operates
• Your supporting role as a parent
Is there anything else you want to know?
Is there anything you have to communicate to the management?
Please contact the ‘Feedback Helpline: feedback@tcsqatar.com
JOINING THE SCHOOL
ADMISSION POLICY
Admission to the school depends upon the available space in the appropriate age group and the
school’s ability to meet the needs of your child. The school does not accept students with Special
Needs requirements.
Students will not be admitted into a year group outside of their age group unless there are
exceptional circumstances.
Priority is given to students who have a sibling attending the school and girls transferring from the
Cambridge International School for Girls. Priority is also given to the children of staff.
REGISTRATION
These are the steps you need to go through in order to secure a place for your child in the
school.
Collect an application form from the School Registrar or download it from the website.
The Registrar will check the application form and the availability of a place according to your
child’s age.
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On payment of the registration and entrance assessment fee, children from Years 1 to 10
sit for the entrance tests. Applicants for Kindergarten will be assessed informally according
to set criteria. Interviews are arranged according to school schedule.
Results of interviews/tests will be given within the day during the interview and if your child
reaches the required standards s/he can join the school.
Where classes are full you can submit an application to go onto the waiting list.
REGISTRATION
Re- Registration forms along with re-registration fee to be submitted to reserve the seat for the
next academic year. The re-registration date will be announced by school in the school portal in
third term of the academic year. The re-registration fee is not refundable.
Students will lose their seat if failed to submit the re-registration forms and seat will go to a
new student. This is applicable for use of School Transport also.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
In order to determine whether your child can benefit from an education at TCS, all prospective
entrants to the Main School will be assessed in English and Mathematics. There is a QR400 non-
refundable fee for sitting the tests.
All students from Year 1 and above seeking admission will have to take entrance test in
English, Mathematics and Arabic.
For admission to Year 1 and 2, students need to pass in English and Mathematics. A test in
Arabic will be given to understand the level of knowledge.
From Year 3 and above; Pass mark in Arabic is set as 40% for Native Arabic Speaking students.
For others the test in Arabic is given only to test their level and will not be considered for giving
admission.
Native Arab speaking students pass in English and Mathematics and failed Arabic will be given
a retest free of cost within seven days from the date of first examination.
If the student fails in retest as given above, will be given admission only if;
The Parent give an unconditional declaration to admit the child to take additional coaching in
after school hours at an annual fee of QR 2000/- and agree to pay immediately at the time of
admission or undertake to pay before due date set for 1st Term fee of new academic year
If parent, decline to do as above will not be given admission and the student will be declared as
unfit for admission.
A pass in English and Mathematics is compulsory.
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FEES
On application to the school you will be required to pay non-refundable registration and
assessment fee. Once your child has been accepted into the school, you will be required to pay
in advance the term’s tuition fee and a one-off non-refundable cautionary deposit.
If your child uses the school transport, this fee is also due in advance.
Fees may be paid to the Accounts Office during office working hours.
The status of your school fee account is available online. This can be assessed by using your
School Parent I.D. It will show the fees paid fees outstanding and when these are due.
You are responsible for the payment of external examination fee at the time of examination
entry and you will be invoiced accordingly.
Failure to have paid both the external examination and the Summer Term fee will result in
your child not being entered for the external examinations.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Cost of two sets of basic uniform will be collected along with 1 st Term tuition fee. These basic
sets will be started issuing from two weeks before the school re-opens for new academic year.
The exact date will be announced to parents every year by SMS and through the school portal.
All other, and extra uniform, can be collected against payment of charges on the distribution
dates as mentioned in the Student Planner. All students are required to wear the full school
uniform, which should be clean and well presented.
TEXTBOOKS
Cost of textbooks will be collected along with the 1 st Term tuition fee. Books will be started issuing
from two weeks before the school re-opens for new academic year. The exact date will be announced
to parents every year by SMS and through school portal. Extra books if any required can be collected
from the school stores against payment.
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SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
Seats on school buses are available on a first-come first–served basis. Fee for both one way
and two ways are the same. The minimum fee will be a term fee irrespective of the number of
days the transport is used.
Use of this facility is subject to the fees being paid in advance. There is a 3-day stand-down
period between the fee payment and the student using the service. Transport service will not
be available to those who did not pay fee. Parents wishing to withdraw from school transport
must complete a discontinuation form and to be submitted to Transport Manager at least one
month before the end of every Term. Students must wear their ID card everyday.
Those who are nuisance to other students in the bus will be discontinued from the Transport
service and no fees will be refunded.
The service is only available to and from the designated points. Services to new location are
not guaranteed if the parent shifts their location. Details of bus routes are available from the
Transport Manager.
BUS RULES:
1. Stand in queue to get into the bus. No pushing.
2. Sit down in the seat allotted to you.
3. Walking around in the moving bus is forbidden.
4. Segregation rules in the bus must be maintained.
5. Shouting or talking loudly in the bus is dangerous as it may distract the driver.
6. Fighting with other students can result in suspension.
7. Littering in or out of the bus should not occur.
8. Aisles and/or walking space should be free of school bags.
9. Eating in the bus is forbidden.
10. Any damage to the bus caused by you will be charged.
11. Allow the infants and juniors to be seated first.
12. Please cooperate with the conductors to create a safe environment.
13. If the students require travelling to different place or needing to get down at a different
stop then you need to bring in written request from your parent for approval.
14. In case of permanent change of location, contact the Transport Manager.
15. Students will not be allowed to use the school transport after school activities if they are
not regular bus users.
16. If any students repeatedly break the bus rules then he/she may be debarred from using
the school transport and no fee refund will be made.
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SCHOOL HOURS
SCHOOL DAY
tudents should arrive at school between 7.00am and 7.15am.
Registration begins at 7.15am for students.
Lessons for Kindergarten children end at 12.00pm and for other students at 12.35pm and 12.50pm.
RAMADAN HOURS
The School Day may be adjusted during Ramadan.
CALENDAR 2021-2022
Term One (August – December 2021)
Staff Return: SUNDAY, 22nd August 2021
Students Return: SUNDAY, 29th August 2021
Mid break of term1: SUNDAY, 24th October 2021
Students Return: SUNDAY, 31st October 2021
Last Working Day for Students: THURSDAY, 16th December 2021
On Account of Qatar National Day: SATURDAY, 18th December 2021
Term Break for Staff: THURSDAY, 16th December 2021
Term 1 Exam Days TUE 30th Nov to THU 9th Dec 2021
Term Two (January – March 2022)
Staff and Students Return: SUNDAY, 2nd January 2022
National Sports day TUESDAY, 8th February 2022
Last working Day for Students/Staff THURSDAY, 10th March, 2022
Term 2 Exam Days SUN 27th Feb to TUE 8th March 2022
Summer Term Three (April – July 2022)
Staff Return SUNDAY, 20th March 2022
Students Return: SUNDAY, 20th March 2022
Eid Break: MON – THU 2nd – 5th May 2022
Last Working Day for Students: THURSDAY, 9th June 2022
Last Working Day for Staff: THURSDAY, 9th June 2022
Term 3 Exam Days SUN 22nd to TUE 31st May 2022
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENTERING SCHOOL
Parents are allowed to enter school premises only after 1.30pm. Entry to school during school time is allowed only
with prior appointment. Appointments will be fixed through Parents Relation Officer (PRO). All visitors must enter
the new reception and hand their ID to the security guard and receive a visitor’s pass. All visitors must sign the entry
book.
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND THE SCHOOL
If you wish to contact a teacher, the best way to do this is by using your child’s Student Planner. This should be
checked by you regularly and it is always good to remind your child to show the planner to his/her teacher.
In order to make an appointment to see a teacher, please contact the PRO during school hours.
The weekly Gazette is full of information about the school and the students and is available on the school portal
every Thursday afternoon.
The school’s website, www.tcsqatar.com provides details about the curriculum and school life.
A calendar of major school events and important dates is sent to all families at the beginning of the academic
year and is also available online on the Parent Portal and in the Student Planner.
If you would like to make a comment about the school, you are invited to email at feedback@tcsqatar.com
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD BECOME A BETTER STUDENT
Please see Code of Conduct and School Rules.
Students should bring the correct books and equipment each day and always wear full school uniform.
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
Punctuality is an important value for all students to learn. Students must learn that regular and punctual attendance
at school is essential if they are going to experience success in their studies.
Students must attend at least 85% of the school days.
Students should attend school every day and arrive at school and lessons on time. Students may not leave the
school during lesson time without the written permission of the Principal.
Please do not take holidays in term time.
If your child is absent from school, please leave a message with the PRO: pro@tcsqatar.com
If you know in advance that your child is going to be absent, please provide written notification to the Principal.
If your child is absent from school, you may receive an SMS or be phoned by the PRO as a follow-up check.
10LATE POLICY
Students who will come late: (monthly basis)
Students (other than KG) who arrive between 7.30 am and 8.20 am 1st, 2nd and 3rd time (monthly basis)
- will be detained at the School Admin office and will be allowed to go to class only in the second period.
- Students coming after 8.20 am will not be allowed to attend for the day. They will be sent back with their
parents or with the person who escorted them when they came. If the parent is not available to pick them
up, students will be sent to Counselor’s room.
Exception: Students with valid reasons (with supporting evidence).
Students who arrive before start of second period on 4th time:
- Student will not be allowed to enter school for one day.
NOTE: 1. Late arrival will be counted on a monthly basis.
2. Late arrival on account of emergency reasons, with supporting documents will be excluded from these
procedures
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
In addition to books, students are expected to bring to school basic equipment such as pens, pencils, rulers and
so on. Calculators are allowed only in Year 9-13.
Students must not bring electronic equipment into school. This includes cameras, mobile telephones, iPods and MP3
players into school. They may leave them in school office and collect them after school.
Any student found with a camera or a mobile telephone or other electronic device in school will have it confiscated
for a minimum period of one academic year. Parents will be asked to collect the device from School at the end of the
academic year and sign a declaration that this will not recur.
All personal items should be clearly named.
Secondary students may rent lockers for a QR 50 deposit and QR 50 per Term.
School will not be responsible for any students’ personal belongings including money if any brought to school.
CODE OF CONDUCT
It is the right of every individual and group at the school to have a peaceful and dignified existence, without
being hindered by the behaviour and attitude of others.
11SCHOOL RULES
Our school rules protect the safety and welfare of the students. We expect you to be familiar with them and assist
us in implementing them fully.
Classroom Rules
“You have the right to learn – so do others teachers have the right to teach”
1. Be On Time – Bring all your equipment – Be ready to work.
2. Class register must be taken in silence at the start of lesson.
3. Always listen carefully to follow instructions.
4. Behave politely and respect others, their property and school property.
5. Look after your classroom. Keep it clean and tidy at all times.
6. No phones; Ipods and cameras are not allowed.
7. Do all your class work and homework as well as you can and on time.
8. Hands up – No calling out.
9. Do not talk while your teacher is talking to you / or the class.
10. Proper school uniform must be worn at all times including your school ID Badge.
PROMOTION POLICY
1. KG to Year 2: all students will be promoted automatically unless there are any major learning difficulties.
2. From Year 3 onwards:
A:- ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT:
Students with less than 80% attendance (from the date of first day of attendance) will not be allowed to appear in
Final Examination and they will have to repeat the year. Absence with medical certificate will be treated as present
to calculate the percentage.
B:- From the Final Cumulative marks , Penal marks deductions in Home work marks and Continuous Assessment
marks will be applied in the case of students who have had detentions and deductions for Home work and/or
Behaviour issues.( Refer to Remedial Action Policy).
C:- Net Cumulative mark of B above will be taken as Final Grade for the year (for details refer Note on Cumulative
Mark on the previous page)
123. Students who are absent due to illness or other reasons during the Term Examinations.
If the student could not attend an examination because of illness, they have to produce a valid medical certificate
(MC) acceptable to the Principal. (MCs are subject to verification and if found not genuine, student can be terminated
from the School). Then average of the marks scored by the student in other examinations will be taken. In all other
cases zero marks will be given for the subject in which the student was absent.
4. Promotion Policy:
From Year 3 onwards:
a.) Examination result will be grouped into four Sections, Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.
All main subjects except Arabic, Islamic Studies, Qatar History, Art (until Year 9), Music
Section A
and PE. Art included in Section A from Year 10.
Section B Arabic
Section C Islamic Studies
Section D Qatar History, Art (until year 9) , Music and PE
13(a) PASS MARKS
STUDENTS FAIL TO SCORE BELOW MINIMUM MARKS AT THE END OF THE YEAR WILL BE DECLARED
AS FAILED.
Category Section A Section B Section C Section D
Arabic students with
Need Minimum 50% Need minimum Need 50%
Mother tongue as No minimum
marks in every subject 50% marks in marks in Islamic
Arabic and belong to requirement
in Section A Arabic Studies
Islam
Arabic students with
Need Minimum 50% Need minimum
Mother tongue as No minimum No minimum
marks in every subject 50% marks in
Arabic and do not requirement requirement
in Section A Arabic
belong to Islam
Need Minimum 50% Need 50%
Non Arabic students No minimum No minimum
marks in every subject marks in Islamic
and belong to Islam requirement requirement
in Section A Studies
Non Arabic students Need Minimum 50%
No minimum No minimum No minimum
and do not belong to marks in every subject
requirement requirement requirement
Islam in Section A
Maximum 1% moderation will be given to get minimum pass of cumulative score of 50% in every subject.
14Examination Schedule
Term 1
EXAMINATION RELATED DATES
Send Interim Report to parents about the risk of failure 7th November 2021
Tuesday, 30th November to Thursday,
Examination dates (Y3-13)
9th December 2021
Result Publication on 6th January, 2022
Term 2
EXAMINATION RELATED DATES
Send Interim Report to parents about the risk of failure based of Term 1
result with details of weakness in every subject and marks to be scored in 20th February 2022
Term 2 Exam to pass
Sun 27th February to Tue 8th March
Examination dates (Y3-13)
2022
Result Publication on 24th March 2022
Term 3
EXAMINATION RELATED DATES
Send Interim Report to parents about the risk of failure based on Term 1 and
Term 2 results with details of weakness in every subject and marks to be 24rd April 2022
scored in Term 3 Exam to pass
Sun 22nd to Tue 31st May
Examination dates (Y3-13)
2022
Result Publication on 8th June 2022
MOST IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS & STUDENTS
Students who are eligible for a retest will be given only ONE CHANCE. Please see
below retest schedule.
END OF THE YEAR RETEST
1. Students who have failed in more than three subjects in section A will not be given retest and will be declared
as failed.
2. Retests will be given as per the schedule given below.
Inform Parents About the Retest
Date 9am to 11 am 11.30am to 1.30pm
Sun, 12 June 2022
th English ICT
Mon, 13th June 2022 Mathematics Social Studies
Tue, 14th June 2022 Arabic / English * Science
Wed, 15th June 2022 Mathematics / Arabic* Social Studies
Thu, 16th June 2022 ICT Science
*No more than TWO subjects each day
Announce Result after Retest Sunday, 4th July 2022
15WHAT YOUR CHILD IS LEARNING
KG – EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE
Students in the KG phase (age 3 to 5 years) follow the UK Early Years Foundation Stage;
the foundation stage of education is available to boys and girls aged 3 to 5 years. This
phase in education at TCS is referred to as KG (Kindergarten) and covers a two-year
period:
KG1 for children aged 3 to 4 years
KG2 for children aged 4 to 5 years
The programme is The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), a UK programme designed
to prepare children for The National Curriculum for England delivered in the primary and
secondary schools. The EYFS focuses on developing the whole child, including the social
skills, knowledge and understanding that children need for the future. The medium of
teaching is English, with Arabic as the language of instruction in Arabic and English and
Arabic for Islamic Studies lessons.
Children in KG are introduced to reading and writing in English and Arabic, Science,
Mathematics, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), and Islamic Studies.
These subjects develop literacy and numeracy and are delivered through interactive and
engaging lessons in which the children are encouraged and helped to develop their skills.
The child's progress is closely monitored and assessed against the UK Early Learning
Goals. Through structured play, children develop their speaking and listening skills and
their ability to interact effectively with others. A lively programme of field trips, events and
activities enrich their learning. Supported by a well-resourced library, computer facilities
and designated playground areas, children in KG are encouraged to explore and develop
their natural abilities and talents.
Parents are welcome to discuss their child's individual progress and any concerns they
may have, by making an appointment through the Parent Relations Officer (PRO) to meet
the teacher concerned, the Head of KG or the Principal. The Parent Relations Officer’s
role is to be the point of communication for parents with the school and parents should
feel free to contact the PRO for assistance with any query.
16CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM
Cambridge Curriculum encourage learners to become confident, responsible, reflective,
innovative and engaged:
• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
• reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn
• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
17CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY CURRICULUM
YEARS 1 to 6
• Cambridge Primary develops students’ skills and understanding through the primary
years in English as a first or second language, mathematics, science, ICT Starters.
• It focuses on developing knowledge and skills in core subjects, which form an excellent
foundation for future study.
CAMBRIDGE LOWER SECONDARY CURRICULUM
YEARS 7 to 9
• Cambridge Lower Secondary provides a natural progression for children from primary
education and prepares them for post-14 education programmes that lead to formal
qualifications.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary develops student’s skills and understanding through the
primary years in English as a first or second language, mathematics, science,
Cambridge Global Perspectives and ICT Starters.
CAMBRIDGE UPPER SECONDARY CURRICULUM
YEARS 10 AND 11 – IGCSE
• Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year
olds.
• Assessment takes place at the end of the course and includes written, oral, coursework
and practical assessment.
• This broadens opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning, particularly when
their first language is not English
• , With a tiered structure in many subjects for different ability levels, students of all
abilities are assessed positively and bright individuals have the chance to excel.
• The grades awarded at Cambridge IGCSE are A*–G, with A* being the highest.
• Cambridge IGCSE provides excellent preparation for Cambridge Advanced and for
progression to other educational systems.
18CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED CURRICULUM
Years 12 & 13 (AS and A level)
Students develop deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding and higher order
thinking skills.
They learn the skills needed for life and to achieve at school, university and work.
19ASSESSMENT POLICY
(THREE EXAMINATIONS: TERM 1, TERM 2, TERM 3)
Year
Examination Portion
Group
Years 1 & 2 No written examinations. Grades will be based on Continuous
Assessment process/program
Years 3 to 9 Each Term Examination will be based on the prescribed topics covered
during the Term.
Year 10 In Term 1, 2 & 3 – All topics covered during the year until the date of the
examination.
Year 11 In Term 1-Full topics of Year 10 and topics covered in Term 1 in Year 11.
Mock examinations – All topics of Year 10 and 11.
These examinations are only internal assessments and end of year results
will be based on the results published by CAIE.
Year 12 & Term 1 – Topics covered during the Term until the date of examination.
13 Mock examination – Full year topics.
These examinations are only internal assessments and end of year results
will be based on the results published by CAIE.
PROMOTION POLICY
1. KG to Year 2: all students will be promoted automatically unless there are any major learning difficulties or
attendance deficiencies.
2. From Year 3 to 9
A. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT:
Students with less than 80% attendance (from the date of first day of attendance) will not be allowed to appear in Final
Examination and they will have to repeat the year. Absence with medical certificate will be treated as present to
calculate the percentage.
B. END OF TERM CUMULATIVE MARKS:
At the end of every Term, the cumulative marks of Homework, Continuous Assessment and end of term examinations
will be as per the weightage.
20 There will be Examination at the end of every term.
Structure of Term End marks – in every Term. Year 3 to 9
CA 2.5 marks, End of Topic Quiz 5%, Homework 2.5%, Examination 65%; Behaviour 25% (in case all
above cases CA, HW and End of Topic Quiz marks will be added together in the progress card.)
3: FINAL CUMMULATIVE MARK:
Final Cumulative Mark at the end of the the year will be calculated as below;
Year 3 to 9
CA, HW & Quiz Marks – 10% - Average mark scored in the three terms.
Examination Mark – 65% - Average of all terms examination marks.
Behaviour Mark – 25% - Average of all Term. Lowest mark is zero.
Final Cumulative mark – 100% - The final result will be judge based on this
Final Cumulative mark of every subject at
The End of the Academic Year.
E. PROMOTION POLICY: FROM YEAR 3 TO YEAR 9:
Examination result will be grouped into four Sections, Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.
Section A English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and ICT.
Section B Arabic
Section C Islamic Studies
Section D French (those who attend afternoon session from Year 1-7) & Qatar
History.
F. STUDENTS WHO ARE ABSENT DUE TO ILLNESS OR OTHER REASONS
DURING THE TERM EXAMINATIONS.
If the student could not attend an examination because of illness, they have to produce a valid medical
certificate (MC) acceptable to the Principal. (MC’s are subject to verification and if found not genuine, a
student can be terminated from the School). Then average of the marks scored by the student in other
examinations will be taken. In all other cases zero marks will be given for the subject in which the student
was absent.
21G. PASS MARKS
F. PASS MARKS
STUDENTS FAIL TO SCORE BELOW MINIMUM MARKS AT THE END OF THE YEAR
WILL BE DECLARED AS FAILED.
Category Section A Section B Section C Section D
Arabic students
Need Minimum
with Mother Need minimum Need 50%
50% marks in No minimum
tongue as Arabic 50% marks in marks in
every subject in requirement
and belong to Arabic Islamic Studies
Section A
Islam
Arabic students
Need Minimum
with Mother Need minimum
50% marks in No minimum No minimum
tongue as Arabic 50% marks in
every subject in requirement requirement
and do not belong Arabic
Section A
to Islam
Need Minimum
Non Arabic Need 50%
50% marks in No minimum No minimum
students and marks in
every subject in requirement requirement
belong to Islam Islamic Studies
Section A
Non Arabic Need Minimum
students and do 50% marks in No minimum No minimum No minimum
not belong to every subject in requirement requirement requirement
Islam Section A
Maximum 1% moderation will be given to get minimum pass of cumulative score of 50% in every subject.
Separate Progress Report will be issued for the Extra Curricular Activities attended by the student.
22Year 10
1: ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT
Students with less than 80% attendance (from the date of first day of attendance) will not be allowed
to appear in Final Examination and they will have to repeat the year. Absence with medical certificate will
be treated as present to calculate the percentage.
2: END OF TERM MARKS
At the end of every term, the cumulative marks of Homeworks, continuous Assessment and end of
term examination will be arrived at as per the weightage as shown below;
There will be examination at the end of every term.
Structure of cumulative marks in every term. Year 10
CA 2.5 marks, End of Topic Quiz 5%, Homework 2.5%, Examination 65%; Behaviour 25% (in case all
above cases CA, HW and End of Topic Quiz marks will be added together and shown as single mark in
the progress card.)
3: FINAL CUMMULATIVE MARK:
Final Cumulative Mark at the end of the the year will be calculated as below;
Year 10
CA, HW & Quiz Marks – 10% - Average mark scored in the three terms.
Examination Mark – 65% - 25% of term 1+25% of term 2, +50% term 3 examination
marks
Behaviour Mark – 25% - Average of all Term. Lowest mark is zero.
Final Cumulative mark – 100% - The final result will be judge based on this
Final Cumulative mark of every subject at
The End of the Academic Year.
4: PROMOTION POLICY – YEAR 10
Students have to score minimum 50% marks in every subject to pass.
23Year 11, 12 & 13
1: ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Students with less than 80% attendance (from the date of first day of attendance) as on the date of
applying for CAIE entry will not be allowed to enrol for CAIE Examination. Absence with medical
certificate will be treated as present to calculate the percentage.
2: END OF YEAR RESULT
1. End of year result will be based on the grades scored by students in CAIE.
2. Examination conducted by the school is only an internal assessment and the grades scored by
student in internal examinations will not decide the pass/failure.
3. There is no overall pass mark in Year 11, 12 & 13. Those who scored “U” or “X” in all subjects in
the internal Mock assessments will be reported as FAILED in school for the record of Ministry of
Education, Qatar.
4. Admission to Year 12 & 13 will solely depend on the subjects opted by the students and the grades
scored by them in IGCSE/AS level Examinations (conducted by CAIE) respectively and subject to
admission criteria prevailing in the school during each academic year.
5. Every school fix its own policy from year to year on the basis of CAIE grades in giving admission
in year 12 & 13.
Note: students who are absent due to illness or other reasons during the Term Examinations.
If the student fails to attend an end of term examination because of illness, they have to produce a valid
medical certificate (MC) acceptable to the school. (MC’s are subject to verification and if found not
genuine, student can be terminated from the school).
a. If there is a valid acceptable medical certificate for any end of term examination, marks will be
taken as below;
Term 1- Proportionate CA mark of the subject scored during Term 1 will be taken as End of Term
1 examination mark.
Term 2 – only end of term 1 examination mark of the concerned subject will be taken.
Term 3 – lowest mark of the concerned subject among the end of term 1 or term 2 examination will
be taken.
b. If the medical certificate produced is not acceptable to the Principal or no certificate produced
within two days of examination, zero marks will be given for the subject in which the student was
absent.
24HOMEWORK LAPSES
(Failure to submit home work within the cut off time)
*PARENTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR CHILD DOES HOME WORK AND SUBMIT ON TIME
A. (1) - Year 2, 3 & 4- Student will lose the particular homework mark for the subject
every time.
A. (2) - Year 5 and above-
Sequence in Action Impact on Remarks
a Term Homework
( subject mark
wise)
st
1 Time in a Written Note in the Planner Lose full mark of the Send SMS,
Term particular Home Notification
work and email.
2nd Time in a Written warning Lose full mark of the Send SMS,
Term particular Home Notification
work and email.
3rd Time in a Student will not be allowed Lose full mark Send SMS,
Term - to attend of the Notification and
Activity lessons particular email.
- goes on field trips; Home work Parent has to
come for a meeting
- to participate in ECA
and any competitions with the teacher &
PRO
for next 21 calendar days.
4th Time and a) Student will be Student will lose Send SMS,
above in a suspended for next full mark of the Notification and
Term three academic days. particular Home email.
b) Student will not work Parent has to
be allowed come for a meeting
- to attend with the teacher,
Activity lessons AC & PRO. If
- goes on field trips; parents fail to
come for meeting
- to participate in ECA
student will not be
and any competitions
allowed to Re-
for next 21 calendar days. register for next
academic year.
25B: BEHAVIOUR ISSUES (From Year 2 and above)
REMEDIAL POLICY-BEHAVIOUR ISSUES INSIDE CLASS DURING TEACHING
TERM 1
SEQUENCE PUNISHMENT EFFECT IN BEHAVIOUR
MARKS
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes,
1st Incident Field Trip and any other Extra Curricular Lose 5 marks of
Activities. Student has to do remedial class Behaviour marks of the
work in Counsellor room. concerned subject.
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes,
2nd Field Trip and any other Extra Curricular Lose 15 marks of
Incident Activities & 3 Days suspension. Behaviour marks of the
Student has to do remedial class work in concerned subject
Counsellor room.
3rd Out for Term and student can attend Lose full marks of
Incident only Term End Examination Behaviour marks of
all subjects
TERM 2 & 3
1 INCIDENT BEFORE
SEQUENCE PUNISHMENT EFFECT IN BEHAVIOUR
MARKS
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes,
1st Incident Field Trip and any other Extra Curricular Lose 5 +2 (=7) marks of
Activities. Student has to do remedial class Behaviour marks of the
concerned subject.
work in Counsellor room.
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Lose 15 +2 (=17)
2nd Field Trip and any other Extra Curricular marks of
Incident Activities & 3 Days suspension. Behaviour marks
Student has to do remedial class work in of the concerned
Counsellor room. subject
3rd Out for Term and student can attend Lose full marks of
Incident only Term End Examination Behaviour marks of
all subjects
262 INCIDENTS BEFORE
SEQUENCE PUNISHMENT EFFECT IN BEHAVIOUR
MARKS
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Lose 5+ 4 (=9)
1st Incident Field Trip and any other Extra Curricular marks of
Activities & 3 Days suspension. Behaviour marks
Student has to do remedial class work in of the concerned
Counsellor room. subject.
Lose 15+4 (=19 )
2nd Out for Term and student can attend marks of
Incident only Term End Examination
Behaviour marks
of the concerned
subject
3 & MORE INCIDENTS BEFORE
SEQUENCE REMEDIAL ACTION EFFECT IN BEHAVIOUR
MARKS
Lose 5 + ( 2 x no of times
Out for Term and student can attend student has incidents
1st Incident only Term End Examination before during the current
academic year) marks
subject
REMEDIAL POLICY-BEHAVIOUR ISSUES IN ACTICITY CLASSES, OUTSIDE &
INSIDE CLASS DURING BREAK TIME
TERM 1
SEQUENCE REMEDIAL ACTION
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Field Trip and any other
1st Incident Extra Curricular Activities. Student has to do remedial class work in
Counsellor room. Warning will be given through the
planner.
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Field Trip and any other
2nd Incident Extra Curricular Activities. Student has to do remedial class work in
Counsellor room. One day Suspension on the next day.
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Field Trip and any other
3rd Incident Extra Curricular Activities. Student has to do remedial class work in
Counsellor room. Three day's Suspension from the next
day.
4th Incident Out for Term and student can attend only Term End Examination
27TERM 2 & 3
1 INCIDENT BEFORE
SEQUENCE REMEDIAL ACTION
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Field Trip and any other
Ist Incident Extra Curricular Activities. Student has to do remedial class work in
Counsellor room. Warning will be given through the Planner.
2nd Incident 21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Field Trip and any other
Extra Curricular Activities & 3 Days suspension. Student has to do
remedial class work in Counsellor room. One day suspension.
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Field Trip and any other
3rd Incident Extra Curricular Activities. Student has to do remedial class work in
Counsellor room. Three day's Suspension from the next
day.
4th Incident Out for Term and student can attend only Term End Examination
2 INCIDENTS BEFORE
SEQUENCE REMEDIAL ACTION
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Field Trip and any other
Ist Incident Extra Curricular Activities & 3 Days suspension. Student has to do
remedial class work in Counsellor room. One day suspension.
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Field Trip & other Extra
2nd Incident Curricular Activities. Student has to do remedial class work in Counsellor
room. Three day's Suspension from the next day.
3rd Incident Out for Term and student can attend only Term End Examination
3 INCIDENTS BEFORE
SEQUENCE REMEDIAL ACTION
21 days’ exclusion from the Activity classes, Field Trip &any other Extra
1st Incident
Curricular Activities. Student
has to do remedial class work in Counsellor room. Three day's Suspension
from the next day.
2nd Incident Out for Term and student can attend only Term End Examination
4 or MORE INCIDENTS BEFORE
SEQUENCE REMEDIAL ACTION
1st incident Out for Term and student can attend only Term End Examination
28ACADEMIC AWARDS
1. Scholastic Excellence Award:
A: End of every Term:
Students from Year 3 to 10 who score the highest mark in every Term examination for subjects other
than Art, Music, PE, French and Arabic will get
Certificate
the class topper will get the prize worth QR 100/-
the Year group topper will get the prize worth QR 200/-
Prize will be relevant to academics or in cash
B: End of the Year:
A student who scored the highest mark in the grade subjects other than Art, Music, PE, French and
Arabic will be given Cash Award as stated below:
Grade 3,4 & 5 - will get a cash award of QR 750/-
Grade 6, 7 & 8 – will get QR 1000/-.
Grade 9 – will get QR 2500/-
Grade 10- will get QR 2500/-
(top in subjects common to all combinations)
All above awards to be issued in Annual Celebration. If there is a tie, the amount will be shared.
2. Taleb Scholarship
Taleb Scholarship is given to the highest scorer in IGCSE exam (in Year 11)
Topper will get 50% discount and the 2nd highest scorer will get 25% discount in tuition fee in Year 12.
Conditions:
Minimum 5 A* must be scored by the student
Minimum point scored must be 60
Maximum permissible B is only one.
There shall not be any subject below Grade B
The student must have attended 8 subjects in the school in IGCSE examination.
If there is a tie, discount amount will be shared
293. Merit Certificates
Top scorer in every subject from Year 3 to 10 will be given this certificate
Conditions:
The student must have appeared for all subjects and languages and should not have failed in any of the
papers.
Cut off marks Year 3 to 5
Languages: Grades equivalent to 90% and above
Social Studies/EVS: Grades equivalent to 85% and above
Science: Grades equivalent to 85% and above
Mathematics: Grades equivalent to 90% and above
Cut off marks Year 6 to 8
Languages: Grades equivalent to 80% and above
Social Studies/EVS: Grades equivalent to 85% and above
Science: Grades equivalent to 85% and above
Mathematics: Grades equivalent to 90% and above
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
Best student representative in the School and Best class monitor in every Year will get these certificates
Those who have minimum 90% attendance and passed in all subjects only will be considered for this
award
EXTRA-CURRICULAR AWARDS
This certificate will be given to the best student in singing, dancing, theatre, quiz, drawing and painting, reading,
writing, swimming, sports, athletics etc. One prize each from Primary and Secondary for every item. One student
from every category will be selected for this award
30THE ORGANISATION AND STAFFING OF THE SCHOOL
OWNERSHIP OF THE SCHOOL
The Cambridge School is owned by the Taleb Group of companies. They also own the Cambridge
International School f (CIS), The Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS), The Alpha Cambridge School (ACS) and
the Beta Cambridge School (BCS).
THE PRINCIPAL
Taleb Management is represented at the school on a day-to-day basis by the Principal who can be contacted on
principal@tcsqatar.com
THE SCHOOL STRUCTURE
The school is organised into three sections: Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary.
There is a Head of Kindergarten and a Head of Primary assisted by Subject Heads and Year Heads.
The subjects in Secondary are led by Subject Heads who report to the Academic Coordinator and Principal.
The school also has four Heads of House for houses: Eagles, Hawks, Falcons and Kestrels and Head of Years.
SENIOR AND MIDDLE LEADERS
The Senior Leadership Team (Principal, Academic Coordinators, Assistant Principal and Admin Coordinator) determine
and oversee school policies and their implementation and manage the day-to-day running of the school.
The primary responsibility of middle leaders (Head of Years and Head of Subjects) is to lead the teaching and learning
in their section of the school or subject team and to support the personal development of students in their care.
STUDENTS’ LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ROLES
A small number of prefects including a Head Girl and Boy and Deputy Head Girl and Boy are chosen each year from
the students in Years 12 and 13. Their role is to model good personal and academic qualities assist the staff with
specific duties and represent the student body and the school at specific functions.
House Captains and Sports Captains lead competitive student activities in their House – Falcon, Hawk, Eagle or
Kestrel.
Students will be nominated for School Council to represent student views and concerns regarding school procedures.
School Council may also organise student activities. This body has an important role to play to ensure that students
are included in decisions that affect them.
The Assistant Principal has oversight of the Student Council.
31HOW PARENTS CAN HELP THE SCHOOL
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The school warmly welcomes suggestions and help from parents.
Parents may be asked to come into school to contribute to the topics studied in the classroom or to speak to older
students about career choices. Parents may also like to assist A-Level students by offering them work experience in
Year 12 or 13.
HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR OPINIONS ABOUT SCHOOL
We very much value your opinion and you may wish to use the suggestion box in the school entrance. We also invite
your opinions via questionnaires and forums. Parents can also communicate via the email address,
feedback@tcsqatar.com set up for this purpose.
Please inform us when any member of staff “goes the extra mile” for you.
If you have any concerns, please let us know straight away. We will respond within 24 hours and work together with
you to resolve the matter speedily.
If you feel the matter has not been satisfied, please make a formal written complaint to the Principal or to Management
through the feedback email.
Parent Committee:
There is a small, active Parent Committee that meets the Principal and PRO each month to discuss any matter and
make proposal.
32SCHOOL FEE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022
33SCHOOL RULES
Students MUST be in school no later than 7.00 a.m.
Students MUST be punctual in arriving at lessons.
Students who leave lessons for any reason must be in possession of a pass from
the teacher.
Students MUST be well-behaved on the bus and MUST accept the authority of the
driver and the conductor.
Students MUST have an appropriate school bag, pencil case that contains pen(s),
pencil(s), pencil sharpener, coloured pen(s) / pencil(s), books required for the day,
Student Planner in addition to any specific equipment/clothing required.
Mobile phones, smart watches, tablets, ipads, Walkman, MP3, iPods and personal
stereos are not to be brought into school. If found, they will be confiscated.
Valuable items MUST not be brought into school. The school will not be
responsible for these items.
No obscene literature or bad language will be tolerated within the school premises.
Students MUST not damage the school property including plants and trees inside
or outside the school grounds.
Chewing gum is not permitted within the school.
Students are allowed to wear a wristwatch and girls are permitted one small stud
in the lobe of each pierced ear. No other jewellery is permitted. Student are not
allowed to have nail varnish on their fingernails or any other makeup. Girls’ long
hair must be tied back.
Students who arrive late must obtain a late-entry slip in order to be allowed into
class.
Students MUST wear the correct school uniform and be neatly dressed at all times.
Hairstyles MUST be appropriate and the use of gel and having spiked hair is not
acceptable. Hair must not be “coloured”
Personal cleanliness and hygiene are expected from everyone.
Glass containers for food and drink and cans of drink may not be brought into
school.
Smoking will result in exclusion from school.
Calculator are not allowed until grade 7.
Students MUST line up in a quiet and orderly manner before being allowed to enter
a room.
Students will not be allowed to leave the school during working hours. However, in
the case of an emergency, written permission MUST be sought from the Heads of
Section or the Key Stage Coordinators.
Parents/Guardians MUST inform the school if their child(ren) is/are going to be
absent from school.
Applications for an extended absence from school MUST be submitted in advance
to the Head of Section who will refer it to the Principal for consideration.
Students MUST go to the nurse if they feel unwell. Students cannot go home,
because of illness, without the permission of the nurse.
34SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
Students not wearing the correct uniform will not be allowed to enter the School.
Students not wearing the ID card will not be allowed to enter the School.
All students must wear the regular shirts, trousers and plain black shoes.
Sports shoes are not permitted for normal school.
Girls must tie back long hair. Boys must keep shirt “tucked in”.
Girls may wear one pair of ear studs and one wristwatch. No makeup or nail
polish is permitted.
PE/ House shirts and school tracksuit trousers are only allowed on PE activites.
House shirt, school tracksuit bottoms and non-marking sports shoes without
studs must be worn for all PE lessons.
Headscarf must be black, white or cream with no decoration.
Students returning in Y12 must wear their Y11 school uniform until Y12 uniform
is prepared for them.
Regular School Uniform
Winter Pullover
Damaged -Torn, Oversized, Short Size or Bleached PE /House
uniform is not allowed.
STUDENTS WITHOUT SCHOOL UNIFORM & ID CARD
The students will not be allowed to attend school without proper school uniform and ID Card.
35REMEDIAL SYSTEM - STUDENTS NOT IN PE UNIFORM
Students who do not have proper flat sports shoes (non-marking shoes without studs) are
not allowed to enter the sports hall or to participate in PE activities.
Students who do not wear the proper PE uniform are not allowed to enter the sports hall or
to participate in PE activities.
Students who do not have their school ID will not be allowed inside sports hall, Gym or in
PE activities.
All students as mentioned above without PE uniform and flat shoes during PE lessons will
be sent to detention room through PRO during the period .
CODE OF CONDUCT
Every member of the school community should be
Considerate
Courteous
Cooperative
Friendly
Hardworking
Honest
Responsible
Well-presented
In practice, this means
Being punctual
Speaking courteously
Wearing the correct uniform
Being prepared for lessons and submitting all homework
Moving around school in an orderly manner
Ensuring the school is litter free
Bullying will not be tolerated in the school in any form
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