On the contrary, other schools have sought cooperation from us in order to increase their subject diversity. This requires an enormous amount of effort. Cooperation with other schools is no longer possible for work-related reasons.
What are the advantages of the GIB® degree as opposed to the IB®?
The Mixed Language Baccalaureate allows students to study in Germany and waives the need to take a language test specifically in Germany to demonstrate competency, particularly in German. In the case of the International Baccalaureate, there is a possibility that the different subjects at their different levels will not be recognized in Germany. In any […]
What are the requirements for a student at our school to participate in the GIB?
As it currently stands, students need a successful completion of 11th grade at the Gymnasium level. Here it is important to note that students who have achieved the Upper Level at Realschule (Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss) can only transfer to the GIB® (Gemischtsprachiges Bakkalaureate) level at our school if they have achieved a grade average of 3 […]
What is the composition of the exams in the 10th grade?
Gymnasium students take final exams in German, Mathematics and English. Realschule students always take final exams in German and alternately in English (2022) or Mathematics (2023). In addition, there is an oral examination in either History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or French. Realschule students can also choose English/Mathematics if these were not part of the written […]
What grade point average is required to be promoted to the 11th grade of the upper secondary school (GIB Diploma Program at DIS Doha)?
At Realschule level, the “qualifying Realschulabschluss” must be achieved. Only the transfer from the 10th to the 11th grade is not sufficient. The prerequisite for the “qualifying Realschulabschluss” is an overall performance of at least 3.0 including the examination subjects. The exact grade key can be obtained from the school. At the Gymnasium level, promotion […]
What career opportunities are there with the Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (after 10th grade)?
The qualifying* Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (including report card and examination after 10th grade) entitles the holder to transfer to the gymnasiale Oberstufe (IB® and GIB® at DIS Doha as well as at most high schools in Germany – please check with the school for conditions. There are differences in foreign languages), the vocational Gymnasium (in Germany), […]
As a Realschule student, how can I transfer to a Gymnasium after the 10th grade and what grade point average do I need?
As a Realschule student, you need an average of 3.0 in written subjects and 3.0 in non-written subjects.
In which subjects are you tested in the 10th grade?
Gymnasium students take final exams in German, Mathematics and English. Realschule students always take final exams in German and alternately in English (2022) or Mathematics (2023).
Do students receive a certificate of completion?
Yes.
Will there be an informational evening for parents at the end of 9th grade?
Yes, there is an informational evening at the end of 9th grade and a parents’ evening at the beginning of 10th grade. There is usually at least one informational evening with details about the Mixed Language International Baccalaureate. In addition, the head of the Middle Level of the Secondary School informs the students several times […]
Does my child have to complete an internship in the upper secondary school?
Yes, starting with the school year 2021/2022, an internship in the upper secondary school is mandatory. Information on this will be provided by the school in due course.
Will teachers change, or how many teachers will they have in 5th grade?
The teachers will change in the individual subjects. There are class teachers and subject teachers.
What is the minimum requirement (grade) for high school?
As a guideline, the grades in the written subjects (Mathematics, General Studies and German) must not add up to more than 7, with the emphasis on Mathematics and German. For example, a 2 in German, a 2 in Mathematics, and a 3 in General Studies adds up to 7.
How many subjects are there and what are they?
Written subjects are: German, Mathematics, English, French/Arabic. Non-written subjects in 5th grade are: Physics, Biology, History, Geography, Music, Art, Physical Education, Islamic Studies/Ethics, Qatari History, IT, Learning how to Learn.
Are all subjects weighted the same?
The written subjects are weighted more heavily, but all subjects are relevant for successfully completing the yea
How many tests do the students have and are there different tests?
In the written subjects, the number of class tests per year corresponds to the number of hours taught in that subject per week. In the non-written subjects, there may be one long test and several short tests per semester.
How can poor grades be improved?
A poor grade in a written subject must be compensated by a grade of at least “satisfactory” in a written subject. In the case of a poor grade in a non-written subject, a grade of at least “satisfactory” in a non-written subject is sufficient. The school’s regulations regarding completing the year apply.
How long is it still possible to transfer into Gymnasium
Up until the end of 9th grade if the student starts in Realschule.
What grades do the students need to advance to the next grade level? In which subjects?
At least “sufficient” in all subjects or an insufficient grade must be compensated (see Question “How can poor grades be improved?“)
Will there still be DaF?
Yes, the DaF coordinator in responsible for the distribution of DaF hours among the children.
How is the German grade calculated?
The German grade is composed of the DaF grade (50%) and the regular German lessons (50%). Grades are rounded up. Example: a 2 in DaF and a 5 in regular German results in an average is 3.5 so the final grade would be a 4. The German grade is always the main focus.
What activities and events take place during the school year?
During the regular school year there are a variety of festivities, activities and events that are repeated and new every year. In addition to traditional German festivities, such as German spring festivities and German winter traditions, there are seasonally oriented and changing events and excursions, e.g.: Newscomers’ Meeting at the beginning of the school year […]
Welcome ceremony on 1st day of school (Einschulung)
A letter in German and English will be sent to the parents of the new 1st graders in August. If the first day welcome ceremony is to take place in person, it will take place separately; first Class 1a, then Class 1b.
What are “school cones” and what are they used for?
A school cone (also known as a sugar cone in some parts of Germany) is a bag, usually made of cardboard, that is traditionally given to schoolchildren when they start school. This custom has been practiced in Germany since the 19th century and has since spread to Austria. In our country, the school bags are […]
Which types of notebooks are available?
There are different writing rulings for each grade level in the elementary school. All the materials that students need for Grades 1 to 4 (notebooks, pens, binders…) are on the materials list and can be found on our school’s website under the download section (https://www.ds-doha.de/en/download/).
What is a loose-leaf binder?
There are folders in different colors for each subject. The color of each binder can be found on the elementary school’s materials list on the website (https://www.ds-doha.de/en/download/)
What is a mail folder?
Messages to parents go into a mail folder. The mail folder is only used in 1st grade to send messages (in the form of a parent letter) to parents. From 2nd grade onwards, the elementary school students use white assignment booklet (sold at school) to write down important dates and details.
What are so-called learn-to-write pens?
Learn-to-write pens can help your child with their first writing attempts and swing exercises. They come in different shapes and designs.
Does my child need a fountain pen? Starting when?
Yes. The children write with a fountain pen starting in 2nd grade (around the 2nd semester).
Where can I get the homework booklet with Sunday as the starting day?
The white assignment booklet is available at the SNAGGIES shop in the school. It has the weekly division from Sunday to Thursday.
When does the material need to be brought to school?
Parents have the option of buying the materials themselves in Germany or at the SNAGGIES shop at the school. There you will find the correct loose-leaf binders, fountain pens, white exercise book and the arithmetic exercise books and writing exercise books in the appropriate rulings, both in DIN A4 and DIN A5, according to availability.
Where can I get school supplies? What is Snaggies?
A large part of the school material can be bought in our school store Snaggies. It is open regularly. The opening hours are posted in the foyer. Snaggies is run by our GIB® students and the CAS teacher in charge. Info is also available at the reception desk in the school or at office@ds-doha.de. Further […]
Where can I get information about Snaggies?
The contact person for Snaggies is the current CAS teacher. You can also get information directly at the reception desk in the school or at office@ds-doha.de. The opening hours of Snaggies are posted in the foyer.
What books do the children receive?
The school provides the students with all textbooks.
Do the books need to be covered?
All textbooks should be protected with a cover.
Should the students write their names in the books?
The student should write their name and the current school year in the inside cover, as well as the date the student received the book.
Which books may be written in?
Books in 1st grade. Grade 1 German and Mathematics books and workbooks are one-time use and may be written on. They do not need to be returned at the end of the 1st grade year.
Which books must be returned?
All textbooks starting in 2nd grade are the property of the school and must be returned to the school at the end of the school year. They are to be treated with care (hence the protective cover and no writing allowed inside). All workbooks in elementary school (in Mathematics and German) are one-time use and […]
Are there lockers and can school materials be left at school?
When the lessons take place only in-person, there are lockers for the students. All textbooks and exercise books are then placed in these lockers and can remain in the school. When the school switches back to full-day classes, there is no homework in principle. The subjects that are taught are: Mathematics, German, General Studies, Art, […]
How often are there breaks?
There are breaks for the children several times a day. The current schedules and daily routines can be found in the download area under “School Organization”. Link: https://www.ds-doha.de/en/download/
What snacks is appropriate for breaks?
A healthy breakfast is always a good idea. Do not provide sweets like chocolate or popcorn, but also do not give hot food for breakfast, such as hamburgers or fries or pasta with tomato sauce. > The healthy school snack
Water?
Drinking is always allowed. There are water dispensers in the school, which are locked at the moment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drinking bottles with water may and should even be sent with students to school.
Do the students change clothes?
Yes, details are arranged by the P.E. teachers. Boys change in the boys’ locker room, girls in the girls’ locker room.
What should be in the gym bag?
A gym bag is required and should contain sneakers, gym shirt, gym shorts and a towel.
How do I know what homework has been assigned?
The class teacher or the subject teacher will tell the students which assignments they will receive. Assignments are entered in the homework booklet, which should be consulted daily.
Are grades given in 1st grade?
In 1st grade, the children receive a report card. This report card contains a description of the skills that the children have learned in the individual subjects.
When are grades given?
Grades are given from 2nd grade onwards in the annual report. After that, Mathematics and German are graded on the report card.
How often are there report cards?
There is a mid-year report card and an annual report card.
What does a 1st grade report card look like?
In 1st grade, the children receive a report card. This report card contains a description of the skills that the children have learned in the individual subjects.
Do they have email addresses?
Yes, every teacher has a school e-mail address.
