Introduction
The Board of Directors believes that a robust and globally recognized academic program will ensure the highest possible success for the school. Vision International School uses curriculum standards that are based on an American curriculum. As an international school that offers an American curriculum, standards such as Common Core Standards, AERO Standards, or the Next Generation Science Standards in grades 1-12 are the foundation of the curriculum. AERO is an acronym for American Education Reaches Out – a project supported by the U.S. State Department’s Office of Overseas Schools and the Overseas Schools Advisory Council to assist schools in developing and implementing standards-based curriculum abroad.
PreK & KG
In PreK and KG1, we are utilizing the Creative Curriculum, which includes developmentally appropriate goals and objectives for children within four main categories of interest: social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language. (Marquette University 2024, Marquette University website, accessed 03 April 2024, <The Creative Curriculum>.
Elementary
Our curriculum is holistic and interdisciplinary in nature, drawing on a wide range of instructional resources, programs, and strategies, all of which are designed to provide students with “authentic learning” experiences. We recognize that intellectual and personal character is developed through the acquisition and refinement of skills, processes, and values through all subject areas, using a variety of learning experiences.
The following courses of study form the nucleus of our Elementary program:
- Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Listening, & Speaking)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Physical Education, Art, & Music
- Arabic Studies
- Arabic Language (for native and non-native speakers)
- Islamic Studies (for Muslims)
- Qatar History
Middle School
The following courses of study form the nucleus of our Middle School program:
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Integrated Science
- STEM
- Social Studies
- Physical Education & Art
- Arabic Studies
- Arabic Language (for native and non-native speakers)
- Islamic Studies (for Muslims)
- Qatar History
- Advisory
High School
The following courses of study form the nucleus of our High School program:
- English Language Arts
- Algebra I & II
- Geometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- World History
- Geography
- Economics
- Psychology
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Marketing
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Mass Communication
- Video Production
- Speech & Debate
- Physical Education & Art
- Arabic Studies
- Arabic Language (for native and non-native speakers)
- Islamic Studies (for Muslims)
- Qatar History
In addition, VIS is implementing the Advanced Placement (AP) program that offers AP courses in core subjects based on various factors such as student interest, academic results, prerequisites, and eligibility criteria, etc. Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States created by the College Board that offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students within the United States, Canada, and international schools across the world. Students who meet eligibility criteria will be permitted to take AP courses.
