(MENAFN- The Peninsula) September 2019 marks Sherborne Qatar's 10th birthday and the school is proud of the significant contribution that it makes to the quality of education offered in Qatar. Sherborne School in the UK, founded by King Edward VI in 1550 under a royal charter, is one of the UK's oldest and most prestigious independent schools. In 2009 the school established Sherborne Qatar, in partnership with Sharaka Holdings, the first British independent school to be a member of Qatar's Outstanding Schools' Programme.
The future shines even brighter for Sherborne Qatar as construction is well underway for an all girls school at Al Ebb, near Doha Festival City, welcoming girls from Pre-Prep, Prep and Seniors to Year 12 - set to open in 2020 - and a 8 form entry new co-ed school, at a location to be announced shortly, is set to open in 2021.
Today, Sherborne Qatar is providing over 1200 pupils from 54 nationalities with world-class British education that is shaped for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. Sherborne Qatar pupils, many of them using English as a second language, achieve excellent results.
This year's IGCSE results were the school's best ever with 87 percent of pupils achieving grade 4 or higher and 37 percent of all grades achieved were the top 9 7 grades. The A level results were also the best ever, with 82 percent of grades being grade A* to C and 39% at A* or A.
These figures are well above the UK average. Prep School pupils achieve similarly strong results. Sheikha Amal Al Thani, Managing Director of Sherborne Qatar, noted that she is delighted by the positive work ethic and determination to succeed demonstrated by the pupils.
Dr. Dominic Luckett, Headmaster and CEO of Sherborne School in the UK said: 'I wish Sherborne Qatar a very happy tenth birthday. It has been for all of us an absolute pleasure to see Sherborne Qatar grow from small beginnings into the happy, successful and thriving schools that now exists.
Nick Prowse, Principal and CEO of Sherborne Qatar, is proud of what it has been achieved in the ten years since 2009 and optimistic for our future as we continue to provide an excellent education for both the Qatari and expat communities.
Sheikha Noura Al Thani, Chairman of Governors, said: 'I wish Sherborne Qatar every success with their 10th birthday celebrations. My own children have attended both Sherborne School in the UK and Sherborne Qatar and I am delighted that both schools share the same values and a high quality education.
Our 10th Year Celebration on 19th September will be attended by, amongst other dignitaries, Sheikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Thani, Sheikha Amal bint Jassim Al Thani, Sheikha Noura bint Nasser Al Thani and Sheikha Haya bint Ahmed Al Thani together with founding staff, pupils and parents who are still in the school.
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