Newton International Academy Barwa City

The Barwa City campus is located at Building 48, Street 1125, Area 56, Doha, Qatar. It sits in the Barwa City district of Doha, within a modern development. The campus is accessed via local roads serving the Barwa City area.

EYFS F1–F2; Primary PK1–PK2 (Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2); Secondary Key Stage 3, 4 & 5.

International school offering the UK curriculum. The school emphasizes an international community with a UK-based educational program.

Students from over 60 nationalities are represented at NIA Barwa City. The most commonly represented nationalities and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly published.

SEND information is available and describes a three-tier support model (Wave One to Wave Three) with personalised learning plans (IEPs). Support includes Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants, and, when needed, external referrals, speech and language therapy, counselling, and targeted interventions.

No formal country affiliation is stated; the school follows a UK curriculum.

Religious affiliation is not stated in publicly available information.

School runs Sunday to Thursday. EYFS sessions end at 12:30 p.m., Primary ends at 1:30 p.m., and Secondary ends at 1:40 p.m.; office hours run from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Public bus access serves the Barwa City area. Bus lines M140 and T603 stop near Barwa City, with a nearby stop (Street 1129) within a short walk to the campus.

The Newton International Academy Barwa City follows a British-style curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, supplemented by a strong Arabic syllabus, with IGCSE and A-Level qualifications; it notes a higher-than-UK average pass rate in IGCSE and A-Levels. The EYFS comprises Foundation 1 (Nursery) and Foundation 2 (Reception) and uses six Areas of Learning and Development with a topic-led, child-centered approach to prepare children for Year 1. Primary includes Years 1–6 (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) with a contextual teaching style; subjects include English, Mathematics, Arabic (First and Second Language), Science, ICT, History, Geography, Art/Design & Technology, Citizenship, Islamic Studies, French, Qatar History (Arabic/English), Music and PE, plus P4C. Secondary encompasses Key Stages 3–5; the curriculum emphasizes STEM and offers twelve KS3 subjects, with Key Stage 4 leading to IGCSE and Key Stage 5 to A Levels, and includes options such as Human Biology, Travel and Tourism, Enterprise, Global Perspectives, Psychology, Photography and Thinking Skills. There is a strong emphasis on PSHE and Global Citizenship, with values-based education that blends British and Qatari values, alongside specialist teaching and enrichment activities such as Model United Nations and other programs.

Not provided on the Curriculums pages.

The page notes a higher-than-UK average pass rate in IGCSE and A-Levels.

Secondary notes that KS5 leads to A Levels, preparing students for higher education destinations worldwide.

No dedicated 'Gifted and Talented' program is specified on the Curriculum pages, but the Secondary section highlights flexible pathways and enrichment options.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) at Newton International Academy Barwa City is delivered through a whole‑school pastoral care approach. A designated Pastoral Support Team, including Heads of Year (HOY), the SENCO, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and school counsellors, coordinates emotional wellbeing across year groups. Students have access to one‑to‑one and group counselling, safe spaces and breakout areas, and mentoring and peer‑support to support social‑emotional development. Mindfulness and wellbeing programs are integrated into the curriculum, and a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework provides a structured approach to behaviour and resilience. Staff receive ongoing professional development related to SEND and mental health, and there is regular communication with parents about pupil wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) at NIA Barwa City is described through a formal SEND Information Report. The school uses a three‑tier Wave model: Wave One inclusive classroom teaching with LSAs, Wave Two targeted interventions, and Wave Three Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with SMART targets, monitored on a three‑week cycle. Key personnel include the SENCO, Principal/Deputy Head, class teachers, LSAs and TAs, plus external specialists. SEND identification relies on parental input, medical certification, teacher observations, standardised tests such as SNAP and CAT4, and progress reviews. Provision includes differentiated curricula, flexible teaching methods, scaffolded learning, modified assessments, inclusive classrooms, small‑group interventions, and specialist services such as speech and language therapy (externally as needed), counselling and external referrals; secondary provision does not accommodate students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Progress is tracked through a traffic‑light system and termly reviews, with ongoing parental involvement in decision‑making.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision. The Barwa City campus describes a British curriculum complemented by a strong Arabic syllabus, indicating language integration but no explicit EAL programmes or staffing details. Therefore, EAL provision is not publicly disclosed in their materials.

Mental wellbeing is addressed through the SEND Information Report's emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing. The school has a designated Pastoral Support Team (including HOY, SENCO, LSAs and counsellors) to monitor students' emotional health. Students can access one‑to‑one and group counselling for anxiety, low self‑esteem, or emotional distress. Mindfulness and wellbeing programs, safe spaces, mentoring, and peer support are integrated to promote resilience and emotional regulation. Pastoral care staff are trained in mental health first aid and related techniques, with ongoing professional development to support SEL for SEND students.

Safeguarding and child protection are addressed through the Health, Safety & Well‑being Policy (HSW), which sets out safeguarding duties and procedures. Crisis, Risk and Critical Incident Management Policy provides safeguarding‑related response procedures for incidents and emergencies. Inclusion and Access to Learning Policy supports safeguarding by ensuring safe access and inclusive learning for diverse needs. The policies also include the Student Support Services Policy and the NIA Barwa Complaints Policy to provide structured channels for reporting safeguarding concerns and accessing support.

1. Admission is based on past school records, entrance assessment, and in some cases, an interview and an English proficiency test. Qualified students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. The child's previous school report must be attested by the child's home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Qatar Embassy and the Ministry of FA in Qatar. 2. Documents required include four passport-sized photographs. A copy of the applicant's passport and QID is required, as are copies of both parents' passports and QID. The report from the previous school, immunization records, completed Medical form, signed Fee Regulation form, and a copy of the birth certificate must also be submitted; the school will not retain any document if admission is not granted. All documents must be submitted before the entrance exam date. 3. After submission, you may apply for a test date and time, and pay a non-refundable entrance exam fee. The entrance exam fee is QR 204 according to the Application Guide. Testing is by appointment. 4. After the entrance assessment, you will be notified by telephone or e-mail whether the school can offer your child a place. 5. To confirm acceptance of an offer, visit the School's Accounts Office to pay the non-refundable Registration Fee. The school does not guarantee or reserve places; places are guaranteed only when the required fees are paid.