Lilianna's Journey to the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award in Qatar

Mock exams are more than just practice. They provide a real-world rehearsal for the pressure, timing, and focus required in high-stakes situations. Beyond revealing knowledge gaps, they help Year 11 students build resilience, manage stress, and develop skills that will serve them long after the IGCSEs. At Compass, we are committed to supporting students every step of the way and preparing confident learners ready to face challenges both inside and beyond the classroom.

In this blog, we explore how Compass International School goes beyond academic learning, partnering with UNICEF and engaging students in projects linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Discover how our students take action, give back, and develop the skills and empathy to make a real difference locally and globally.

Discover how International Week at Compass International School Doha is much more than a celebration of food and traditions.

This blog offers practical admissions tips to support families joining Compass International School Doha. It walks you through the application process, required documents, and how year group placement works. It also shares helpful guidance for international families relocating to Doha and explains how we help new students settle into school life. It is designed to make your admissions journey smooth, informed, and welcoming.

Secondary students at Madinat Khalifa programmed Misty the Robot to help primary learners with dyslexia demonstrate their understanding without relying on written text. This project combined coding, empathy, and teamwork to make learning more inclusive and empowering for all students.

Compass International School Doha’s Gharaffa Campus has been awarded the prestigious Clear Flag Award by Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, recognising its safe, supportive, and values-driven environment. This honour celebrates the school’s strong partnership with families, commitment to high-quality education, and dedication to student wellbeing.

Compass International School Doha is entering a new era of performing arts with the appointment of a new Director of Performing Arts. The first major production, Disney’s High School Musical, directed by Chantelle Fagan with support from Jake Starkie, Dana Rais, Junior Fatai, and Casey Riley, will showcase the creativity, talent, and collaboration of our students. This milestone reflects the school’s commitment to world-class performing arts education, strengthened by its exclusive partnership with The Juilliard School.

Compass International School has partnered with White Oryx Academy to bring world-class coaching in football, basketball, and swimming to all three campuses. Guided by the values of commitment, fair play, teamwork, and diversity, this partnership helps students build confidence, develop new skills, and form lifelong connections through the power of sport.

This blog reflects on a transformative week at The Juilliard School, where the author reconnected with their creative identity while exploring the purpose and power of performing arts in education. Through collaborative workshops, shared values, and global connections, the experience reaffirmed that the arts are essential for every student—not just the gifted—fostering creativity, empathy, and self-expression. The journey ends with a renewed commitment to nurturing artistry in others and a reminder that the performing arts are not a luxury, but a necessity.

This comprehensive guide by our Careers Adviser, Tina Reed, walks students and parents through the entire university application process—from early exploration and extracurricular preparation to crafting standout applications and understanding country-specific requirements. At Compass International School Doha, students benefit from tailored guidance, global university connections, and skill-building opportunities that prepare them to thrive at top institutions worldwide.