Welcome to GEMS American Academy Qatar

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR A GLOBAL WORLD ONE YEAR AT A TIME.

Founded in 2014, GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ) has been labeled as a 'Top Ten International School in Qatar' as well as one of the 'Most Valuable Schools to Watch in the Middle East' by several publications.  Within the GEMS Education network, we have been ranked with one of the highest parent satisfaction ratings not only in the American/IB sector, but out of all GEMS schools.

  • Outstanding Heritage

    We've been labeled as a' Top Ten International School in Qatar.'

  • Core Values

    We have developed our core values and learning principles to empower students to attain their goals

  • Environmental Sustainability

    Being a better friend to the environment.

  • Parent Satisfaction

    Our parents are our biggest school ambassadors in our community

  • Accreditations

    Challenging Ourselves to be Better than the Previous Years

  • University Destinations

    GEMS students are accepted by some of the world’s most prestigious universities

  • Qatar MOE School Report

    Highly-Rated International American School

FEATURED STORY - EDUCATION MIDDLE EAST 
Cultivating inquiry-driven classrooms

In this interview, our Head of School explains his approach to implementing inquiry-driven classrooms and reveals how his counseling background gave him a blueprint to build great school teams that focus on academic excellence and holistic student growth.

 

Learning at GAAQ

Our learning principles of developing healthy connection, establishing goals first, authentic assessment and constructive feedback, effective use of time and nurturing independence and inquiry are at the epicenter of our approach to curriculum and define the learning experience for all students.

 

Learning at GAAQ

Our learning principles of developing healthy connection, establishing goals first, authentic assessment and constructive feedback, effective use of time and nurturing independence and inquiry are at the epicenter of our approach to curriculum and define the learning experience for all students.

The GAAQ Community

  • Deanna Dacke

    President of GAAQ PA 2020 / Parent of Grade 2, Grade 5, Grade 8 and a Grade 11 students

    “What I love about GAAQ is the great leadership, their effective discipline model and the sense of community; the teacher, students and parents are all one big family.  The caring teachers do an outstanding job teaching our kids to the best of their abilities and enhancing a fun-loving environment with marvellous events and activities happening throughout the year.  School sports teams and spirit are growing, giving our students a sense of sportsmanship, teamwork and inner-confidence.”

    deanna
  • Ronald and Florites Llanes

    Parents of a KG2 student at GAAQ

    “Our son Daeniel has always been shy with meeting new friends and other people.  But since he has joined GAAQ, he has grown into a friendly and confident young boy.  Also, I admire how they nurture young mind and allow every child to progress at their own pace.  I feel comforted that we made a good decision in choosing GEMS American Academy as a good foundation of our son’s education; I am certain that he will blossom in many areas.”

    flor

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