Established in 1996, Awsaj Academy, formerly known as The Learning Center, is a specialist school serving students with learning challenges in grades K-12.
Awsaj Academy is a non-profit organization accredited by two internationally renowned accrediting agencies: the Council of International Schools (CIS), (www.cois.org), and the Middle States Association (MSA), (www.middlestates.org), both of which are recognized by the Supreme Education Council (SEC).
Awsaj Academy is the only school of its kind in Qatar, and one of only a handful worldwide dedicated to working with students who have demonstrated aptitude in certain areas while facing academic challenges in others.
Our highly qualified teachers use evidence-based instructional practices to meet the individual needs of students. To ensure an optimal learning environment, students are taught in small classrooms of no more than 10 students per class.
Teaching is in English, and the curriculum includes Math, English, Science, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Qatar National History, Art, IT, and Physical Education.

Awsaj: More Than Just a School...

As an Outreach Center
The Awsaj Teaching and Learning Center designs and develops plans to meet the needs of individual students offering services in learning support, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, and educational assessment. Parents may access information, services, and training during the school year.
As an Education Research and Development Center
The Research Center’s mission is to make a difference in the lives of students in Qatar and Middle East through cutting-edge social science research. The research Center designs and conducts rigorous research, the findings of which help shape innovative educational initiatives that are culturally responsive and which benefit all students, including those with academic challenges. The Center's goal is to enhance the capacity of the region's young citizens to become lifelong learners, active socio-economic participants, and future leaders of their communities.