Meriam Jelliti
Doha
Valley Forge Academy Qatar, the first international American school for boys, announced details of its unique educational offering and state-of-the-art campus.
The new school opening comes as a collaboration between Valley Forge Military Academy in the USA, Valley Forge Academy, a Qatar based educational group, that also owns Durham School for Girls Doha, and Aspire Zone, the home of the school’s new campus. The academy is opening its doors this August to Grades K-6 and will continue to build as new classes are added each year.
The announcement took place yesterday during a press conference at Khalifa International Stadium which was attended by Charge D’affaires of the US Embassy in Qatar Natalie Baker, President of Valley Forge Military Academy, and College Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson, Chairman of Board of Directors Eng. Saad Ibrahim Al Mohannadi Valley Forge Academy Qatar and Lower School Principal, Valley Forge Academy Qatar Clare Sharp.
In her speech, Natalie Baker praised the increase of American educational ties in Qatar, with that being direct proof of the profound link between the two countries. Natalie said that 2022 is an exciting year for US-Qatar relations, as it marks 50 years of a strong partnership between the two countries, including mutually beneficial cooperation in education.
"Qatar is home to campuses for several US universities and international schools with a US nexus. These institutions educate thousands of people from around the world, utilising the world-class US curriculum model. As we deepen our people-to-people ties through travel and education, American and Qatari professionals, educators, students, and researchers learn more about our respective countries and cultures,” she added With almost 100 years of heritage, the academy has proudly contributed to graduating presidents of countries and multiple government officials and athletes including Qatari graduates.
Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson pointed out the ‘Five Cornerstones’ that Valley Forge Academy education has been built on: unique educational philosophy that focuses on academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical development, and leadership.
"Collectively, we bear a great responsibility to those students entrusted to our care. We have a charge to grow them into the world and leaders of tomorrow, to help them envision something more and something better, and to help them find their roles in it,” he said
In its state-of-the-art campus in Aspire Zone 2, Valley Forge Academy Qatar will deliver an American curriculum while focusing on Qatari culture, Arabic language, and Islamic teachings combined with physical excellence.
Valley Forge Academy Qatar fosters an ambition to create Qatar’s leaders of tomorrow in business, social, academic, diplomatic, sports, research, engineering, and education fields. It pursues this goal by providing a holistic learning environment to prepare its graduates to become educated and disciplined citizens of character. The school’s unique programmes in STEM activities, sports, e-sports, academic competitions including debate team and model UN, and music and theatre contribute to the growth of its students outside the classroom.
Lower School Principal Clare Sharp, said: "The Valley Forge conviction is that developing boys into young men of character requires a holistic approach: mind, body, and soul. The Academy aims to produce young men who will contribute positively to society, with the habits of respect for all cultures, compassion, self-discipline, imagination, flexibility and resilience, sound judgment, and moral courage”.
Valley Forge Academy Qatar’s new campus in Aspire Zone 2 is set to open in August 2022 with the world’s finest and most capable teachers, state of the art educational and recreational facilities to support the school’s vision to be a holistic learning environment, where students learn both inside and outside the classroom. The curriculum will emphasise independent and collaborative learning as students will be taught to value lifelong discovery and knowledge acquisition. The curriculum will be delivered using both innovative digital technologies and proven traditional teaching techniques.
The Academy will prioritise local culture, religion, and language. Arabic and Islamic culture and religion will be an integral part of how Valley Forge Academy operates and will be woven into the school’s fabric. All students will be exposed to Arabic from PreK to begin to build the foundations for linguistic fluency in Arabic and English. Cross-curricular coordination will ensure that all Valley Forge Academy students understand and appreciate Islam’s role and values in Qatar, as well as the broader regional and global cultures.
Doha
Valley Forge Academy Qatar, the first international American school for boys, announced details of its unique educational offering and state-of-the-art campus.
The new school opening comes as a collaboration between Valley Forge Military Academy in the USA, Valley Forge Academy, a Qatar based educational group, that also owns Durham School for Girls Doha, and Aspire Zone, the home of the school’s new campus. The academy is opening its doors this August to Grades K-6 and will continue to build as new classes are added each year.
The announcement took place yesterday during a press conference at Khalifa International Stadium which was attended by Charge D’affaires of the US Embassy in Qatar Natalie Baker, President of Valley Forge Military Academy, and College Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson, Chairman of Board of Directors Eng. Saad Ibrahim Al Mohannadi Valley Forge Academy Qatar and Lower School Principal, Valley Forge Academy Qatar Clare Sharp.
In her speech, Natalie Baker praised the increase of American educational ties in Qatar, with that being direct proof of the profound link between the two countries. Natalie said that 2022 is an exciting year for US-Qatar relations, as it marks 50 years of a strong partnership between the two countries, including mutually beneficial cooperation in education.
"Qatar is home to campuses for several US universities and international schools with a US nexus. These institutions educate thousands of people from around the world, utilising the world-class US curriculum model. As we deepen our people-to-people ties through travel and education, American and Qatari professionals, educators, students, and researchers learn more about our respective countries and cultures,” she added With almost 100 years of heritage, the academy has proudly contributed to graduating presidents of countries and multiple government officials and athletes including Qatari graduates.
Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson pointed out the ‘Five Cornerstones’ that Valley Forge Academy education has been built on: unique educational philosophy that focuses on academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical development, and leadership.
"Collectively, we bear a great responsibility to those students entrusted to our care. We have a charge to grow them into the world and leaders of tomorrow, to help them envision something more and something better, and to help them find their roles in it,” he said
In its state-of-the-art campus in Aspire Zone 2, Valley Forge Academy Qatar will deliver an American curriculum while focusing on Qatari culture, Arabic language, and Islamic teachings combined with physical excellence.
Valley Forge Academy Qatar fosters an ambition to create Qatar’s leaders of tomorrow in business, social, academic, diplomatic, sports, research, engineering, and education fields. It pursues this goal by providing a holistic learning environment to prepare its graduates to become educated and disciplined citizens of character. The school’s unique programmes in STEM activities, sports, e-sports, academic competitions including debate team and model UN, and music and theatre contribute to the growth of its students outside the classroom.
Lower School Principal Clare Sharp, said: "The Valley Forge conviction is that developing boys into young men of character requires a holistic approach: mind, body, and soul. The Academy aims to produce young men who will contribute positively to society, with the habits of respect for all cultures, compassion, self-discipline, imagination, flexibility and resilience, sound judgment, and moral courage”.
Valley Forge Academy Qatar’s new campus in Aspire Zone 2 is set to open in August 2022 with the world’s finest and most capable teachers, state of the art educational and recreational facilities to support the school’s vision to be a holistic learning environment, where students learn both inside and outside the classroom. The curriculum will emphasise independent and collaborative learning as students will be taught to value lifelong discovery and knowledge acquisition. The curriculum will be delivered using both innovative digital technologies and proven traditional teaching techniques.
The Academy will prioritise local culture, religion, and language. Arabic and Islamic culture and religion will be an integral part of how Valley Forge Academy operates and will be woven into the school’s fabric. All students will be exposed to Arabic from PreK to begin to build the foundations for linguistic fluency in Arabic and English. Cross-curricular coordination will ensure that all Valley Forge Academy students understand and appreciate Islam’s role and values in Qatar, as well as the broader regional and global cultures.