Qatar Academy Sidra welcomes students to new campus with focus on innovation and wellbeing
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Academy Sidra, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, has welcomed students to its new building as the academic year begins, providing an integrated learning environment designed to support learning, innovation, and student wellbeing.</p> <p>The new building can accommodate up to 1,800 students. It features 60 classrooms, a library, science laboratories, STEM…
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Academy Sidra has begun the academic year with students now settled into its brand new campus, focused on fostering learning, innovation and student wellbeing. The facility can house up to 1,800 students and boasts an impressive array of amenities.
The new building contains 60 classrooms, a library, science labs, spaces dedicated to STEM and innovation, art and design studios, music rooms, an auditorium and a comprehensive range of sports facilities. This includes a swimming pool, sports hall and outdoor fields.
Abeer Al Khalifa, President of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education, hailed the opening as a major milestone. She emphasized it represents not just a new building, but QF PUE's vision for the future of learning. "It stands as a symbol of our ambition to reimagine education and create exceptional experiences for generations of students," Al-Khalifa stated.
The campus design takes a holistic approach, reflecting a deep understanding of student and educator needs. Each aspect has been meticulously crafted to support innovative teaching, collaboration and creativity. Al-Khalifa explained the modern, student-centred spaces provide ample opportunities for collaboration, creativity and personalised learning, all while fostering a strong sense of community.
For students, the campus offers enhanced opportunities to learn, explore and engage both inside and outside the classroom. It is designed to facilitate inquiry, critical thinking, creativity and engagement. Al-Khalifa believes the physical environment plays a vital role in enriching the educational experience and empowering students to reach their full potential.
The new campus is also deeply committed to sustainability. It incorporates solutions to reduce energy and water consumption and enhance operational efficiency, all in line with the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). Additionally, extensive use of natural light in classrooms and facilities contributes to a healthy, comfortable environment, further supporting student wellbeing.
Al Khalifa concluded by reflecting on what the campus symbolizes for the wider Pre-University Education community. "As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we celebrate the dedication and shared vision that brought this project to life," she said. "It not only represents our ambition for the QAS community but also PUE as a whole, creating exceptional learning experiences for the future."
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