By placing children and their individual needs at the heart of all we do, we are able to adapt our teaching and provide personalised support, ensuring each child enjoys a memorable and fulfilling primary experience. Our staff work as one team to shape a modern, relevant, and skills-rich education, preparing pupils to succeed in an ever-changing world.
For our youngest learners, we follow the globally respected Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for England.
WELCOME FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRINCIPAL - HEAD OF PRIMARY
Dear Parents and Families,
It is with great pride that I welcome you to the Primary School at Doha College.
In our Primary phase, we believe that education is about far more than outcomes alone; it is about inspiring a love of learning, cultivating curiosity, and developing a happy and positive mindset that will serve children not only in school, but throughout their lives.
We place children and their needs at the heart of everything we do. This commitment enables us to adapt our approach to meet the individual needs of each child, ensuring their early years and primary experience are both joyful and memorable. Every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. Our mission is to help pupils to become the best version of themselves.
For our youngest learners, we follow the world-renowned Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for England, providing a strong and developmentally appropriate foundation for lifelong learning. As children move through the Primary years, they benefit from a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum delivered by excellent and expert educators who guide and support them at every step of their journey.
At Doha College, we work as one united team to shape a modern, relevant and multi-skilled education. Our focus is firmly on holistic development: academic achievement, personal growth, wellbeing and character. We are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their unique potential, aligned with their individual expectations and developmental milestones for their age and stage.
I warmly invite you to explore our website and discover what makes our Primary School such a special place to learn and grow.
Yours sincerely,
Derek Watson Senior Vice Principal, Head of Primary
The Primary Curriculum
At Doha College, our Primary School follows the National Curriculum for England, delivering a world-class education for children aged 3 to 11, spanning from EYFS to Year 6.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that nurtures academic achievement while developing the essential life skills pupils need to thrive — both in school and beyond. Our warm and supportive environment ensures that every child feels happy, safe, and valued. When children feel secure and confident, they succeed — and at Doha College, education, care, and wellbeing go hand in hand.
Explore the Primary Curriculum
Expand each section below to gain a clear understanding of the curriculum taught across the two Key Stages of Primary School at Doha College. Discover how we tailor learning to support academic progress, personal growth, and a love for learning in every child.
Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
At Doha College, Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) provides a dynamic and personalised start to the primary years. Pupils learn through Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) – an innovative and engaging approach rooted in the Early Learning Goals and the National Curriculum for England, supported by rigorous and responsive assessment.
IDL allows children to make meaningful connections across subjects and encourages learner autonomy, as pupils are given the freedom to choose their areas of focus and how they demonstrate their learning. Creativity, curiosity, and challenge are at the heart of this phase.
Core Subjects
Mathematics Mathematics is delivered through a carefully structured spiral curriculum, where key concepts are revisited and deepened over time to build fluency, confidence and secure understanding. Core strands include number, shape, space and measure, ensuring breadth alongside depth.
In Key Stage 1, pupils develop strong number foundations through counting, place value, addition and subtraction. Multiplication and division are introduced through practical, hands-on activities that help pupils understand mathematical relationships rather than simply memorising procedures.
Pupils also explore measurement, geometry and simple statistics, applying their learning in meaningful contexts. Throughout, we place a strong emphasis on mathematical vocabulary, reasoning and problem-solving, enabling pupils to explain their thinking clearly and approach challenges with confidence.
English In Year 1, we focus on developing phonics using the Read Write Inc. programme to build strong reading and writing foundations. By Year 2, pupils explore key texts, develop fluency, and begin to focus on spelling patterns and common exception words.
Science Science is integrated into our IDL approach, enabling pupils to investigate and discover the world through exciting, hands-on experiences that link to other subjects.
Foundation Subjects The following seven foundation subjects are also taught through the IDL framework:
Geography
History
Design Technology (DT)
Art
Music
Physical Education (PE)
Computing
In addition to Music and Physical Education being delivered by subject specialists, pupils from Year 1 are introduced to both French and Arabic, taught by dedicated language teachers. This specialist provision ensures high-quality subject expertise and supports strong foundations in language learning from an early stage. By immersing pupils in language-rich environments, we foster confidence, cultural awareness and a genuine enjoyment of communication.
To reflect our context in the Middle East, Arabic is taught from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and continues throughout the Primary School.
Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6)
At Doha College, the Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL) approach established in Key Stage 1 continues throughout Key Stage 2, offering a dynamic and connected learning experience across all core and foundation subjects.
For example, if a Year 3 class is exploring the Stone Age, their English texts will reflect this theme — enabling pupils to immerse themselves fully in the topic and build deeper understanding. Themes such as the rainforest, space, sound, and Vikings serve as exciting backdrops for meaningful cross-curricular learning.
Pupils are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, with teachers creating opportunities for children to pursue their interests within each topic.
Core Subjects
Mathematics Mathematics in Key Stage 2 is taught through a mastery approach, which means we do not group by ability. Instead, all children are given access to the curriculum at the appropriate level for their age, with differentiation happening in real time based on how each child engages with the learning during a lesson. We’ve invested significantly in high-quality maths resources, which support conceptual understanding and problem-solving. Each lesson offers opportunities for pupils to think deeply, challenge themselves, and apply mathematical knowledge in varied contexts.
Languages Arabic continues throughout Key Stage 2 and is delivered by specialist teachers, with classes grouped according to native and non-native speakers. French is introduced in Year 3, initially taught by the class teacher and then taken over by a specialist French teacher from Years 4 to 6. This layered approach ensures strong progression in language learning.
