Etqan Global Academy is home to some of Qatar’s finest teachers. Meticulously chosen, they bring extensive qualifications and experience to our classrooms. This includes International Baccalaureate (IB) and US curriculum expertise, which drives global excellence across the school.
As well as inspiring your child to achieve academically, our dedicated educators will carefully nurture their wellbeing, character, and sense of identity. Over 90% of our teachers are native Arabic speakers, too. This ensures our students develop excellent language skills and form a deep connection to Qatari culture.
At Etqan, our exceptional teachers use technology intentionally to create a blended learning experience that strikes the right balance.
Our thoughtful approach ensures learning is practical and collaborative, rooted in real-world experiences that develop gross motor skills, creativity, and independence. It also means EdTech is only deployed to truly enhance what’s being taught, like in our STEM labs. Teaching in this way helps our students grow into focused, resilient, and confident global learners, who also possess valuable 21st century digital skills.
Samah brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to Etqan, gained in international education across the Middle East. She has led schools through transformation and growth, strengthened academic standards, and built clear, ambitious improvement plans that deliver real outcomes for students.
Samah is committed to turning vision into action, guiding schools through accreditation and inspection processes, embedding international curricula, and creating learning environments that prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
One of Samah’s biggest achievements was establishing the first fully accredited American school in Palestine, overseeing everything from regulatory approval and curriculum design to staffing and governance. This experience reflects her clarity, resilience, and belief in building schools that are both ambitious and sustainable.
As Principal, Samah sets high expectations grounded in wellbeing. She believes students thrive through a combination of academic rigour and a genuine sense of belonging. She uses data thoughtfully, empowers teachers to lead, and works closely with our families to ensure every child is known, supported, and challenged.
Sowmiya is a highly qualified educational leader with more than two decades’ experience in international school admissions, marketing, enrolment management, and family engagement.
Sowmiya brings a strategic, people-centred approach to the role of Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications at Etqan. She’s committed to creating an exceptional experience for each family, and to guiding you through from enquiry to your child’s first day.
Throughout her career, Sowmiya has successfully led innovative admissions and enrolment initiatives. She has supported schools in Qatar and Saudi Arabia to achieve sustainable growth while ensuring that every family feels welcomed, supported, and connected.
Prior to joining Etqan, Sowmiya served as Director of Admissions and Marketing at Downe House Riyadh. She also spent nearly a decade at ACS Doha International School, where she also held leadership roles. Sowmiya was the founding Head of Admissions and Enrolment at Qatar Aeronautical College, where she played a key role in developing key systems and processes.
Sowmiya is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, with research focused on the evolving needs and experiences of families in international schools.
Dr Omer has more than three decades of educational leadership, curriculum development, and improvement experience, gained in schools across Sudan, Yemen, and Qatar.
A former Private Schools Senior Expert (Consultant) at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar, Dr Omer has an in-depth knowledge of policy formulation, performance, and regulations. He has also led curriculum implementation, teacher development, and improvement projects in schools across Qatar.
Dr Omer brings a wealth of qualifications to Etqan. These include a Doctorate in Education from the University of Liverpool, a PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Evaluation from Walden University, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Qatar University.
As a community, we strive for excellence in everything we do. This ethos is driven by our exceptional teachers, whose passion for improvement ensures our students receive the best possible education – one that inspires and challenges, and is personalised to individual needs and ambitions.
Being part of the Nord Anglia Education family unlocks sector-leading development opportunities. These include STEM training in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and access to courses and best practice sharing on the award-winning Nord Anglia University platform. All our IB teachers take part in subject-specific training through the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), too.
The quality of our teachers is felt in our classrooms – and evidenced by our students’ growth as characters and leaders.
To ensure the highest standards, every prospective teacher goes through a comprehensive hiring process, which includes strict background checks. This ensures we only recruit the very best educators, whose values and principles align with our own.
Our exceptional teaching standards are upheld by the Qatari Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Nord Anglia, and the IBO. A strong safeguarding policy ensures our students are safe and supported at school.
When it comes to international schools in Qatar, Etqan Global Academy is truly unique. Our colleagues love teaching here for many reasons, whether that’s our commitment to Qatari culture and strong Islamic values or the global curricula and connections we offer.
Working at Etqan, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s driven to create the next generation of leaders. You’ll also benefit from cutting-edge training and career development opportunities, ensuring you fulfil your personal and professional goals.
Etqan Global Academy is home to a proud community of Qatari and international learners – and your child can join them. Submit our form and start your admissions journey today.
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