Qatar-Finland International School (Q.F.I. School) provides world-class education, based on Finnish education practices. Finnish education has repeatedly been reported one of the best in the world by many global studies. Q.F.I. School is a school for girls and boys aged 5-15 (grades 0-9). During the academic year 2019-2020, the school is expanding and we will have our first cohort of grade 10 high school students. Teachers responsible for the Finnish curriculum are from Finland, all holding Master’s Degrees in education. The main language of instruction is English and language support will be provided for non-native English speakers especially in the early years. All students study Arabic language and the goal is to educate functionally bilingual students. For us the student always comes first. We will provide your child with a solid foundation for lifelong learning, promoting holistic well-being and social confidence. OUR VISION AND MISSION Q.F.I. School is a unique state-of-the-art school, a safe environment, and a supportive community for learning and growth enabling each child to reach their full potential. Our mission: • Providing high-quality teaching in Qatar through encouraging your child to take an active and responsible role as a learner. • Creating learning opportunities, which support all your child's educational needs as an individual, a member of the community, and a conscious global citizen. • Offering our young learners a motivational, inspiring, and secure environment with future technology and versatile learning materials enhancing academic achievement and creativity. • Modeling an exquisite combination of educational excellence and support of holistic well-being of our students, staff and parents. • Establishing a forerunner institution which serves key Qatari stakeholders committed to achieving educational excellence according to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education "Outstanding Schools" Program.