Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Intent 

At Phoenix Private School Doha, our curriculum is designed to be broad, balanced, and inclusive, providing all students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Rooted in the English National Curriculum and enriched with our international context and Qatari cultural heritage, our curriculum aims to: 

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• Instil high aspirations, independence, and resilience in every learner. 

• Provide continuity and progression from Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 3. 

• Cultivate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking across all subject areas. 

• Promote respect, empathy, and global citizenship. 

• Ensure that every child achieves academic success and personal growth, regardless of starting point. 

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Curriculum Implementation 

Our curriculum is delivered by passionate, qualified teachers who adapt their teaching to meet the diverse needs of our students. We ensure that learning is purposeful, engaging, and responsive to student progress. 

Key principles of our implementation include: 

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• Clear curriculum mapping across all key stages, aligned with the English National Curriculum and Ministry of Education requirements. 

• High-quality resources such as White Rose Maths and Read Write Inc.  

• Progressive skills development from year to year, supported by targeted intervention and challenge. 

• Formative and summative assessment practices to identify next steps and personalise learning. 

• Cross-curricular links to promote real-world connections and interdisciplinary thinking. 

• Enrichment opportunities including competitions, performances, trips, and leadership roles to bring learning to life. 

• Specialist teaching in key areas, along with ongoing professional development for staff, ensures consistent, high-quality delivery across the school. 

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Curriculum Impact 

The impact of our curriculum is seen in the confident, articulate, and reflective learners who leave Phoenix Private School well-prepared for their next stage of education and life. 

We measure impact through: 

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• Student outcomes in both internal assessments and standardised benchmarks  

• Progress tracking and data analysis across subjects and key stages 

• Student voice, showcasing positive attitudes to learning and strong engagement 

• Parent feedback, which reflects high levels of satisfaction and trust 

• Work scrutiny and lesson observations to evaluate consistency and depth of learning 

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Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that we regularly review our curriculum to meet the evolving needs of our learners and community.