GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ)

 GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ) is a international fee paying school in Al Wukair, Qatar. Children are taught from Pre-K to Grade 9. The curriculum is based on U.S. national and Common Core state standards and best practice research.The city of Al Wukair has a population of 80,000, and is located on the shores of the Persian Gulf. Facilities at the school include classrooms, science labs, indoor and outdoor play areas, rooftop sports field, libraries, cafeteria, ICT suite, dance studio, multi-purpose gymnasium, and football pitch. In total, the school campus is spread across 20,000 square metres. Extra-curricular activities at GAAQ range from physical activities such as soccer or yoga, to creative pursuits such as sewing, choir, and chess.

GEMS education facilities operate over 250 schools in 13 countries, teaching six international curricula. Core values of these institutions are leading through innovation, pursuing excellence, growing by learning, and global citizenship. Over the last four years, GEMS students have been accepted into 980 universities in 48 countries. 

Head of School

Mark Lentz

Values and vision

GAAQ is committed in its goal to provide stimulating educational opportunities centred on the processes of creation, connectivity, and collaboration. It is the school’s belief that quality education empowers the individual and expands options throughout life. Educators, students and parents are committed to building bridges of trust and communication, ensuring that all viewpoints are respected. This is coupled with a commitment to advocating teaching and respecting a diverse student body from cultures throughout the world, fostering peace, justice and global understanding.