AMERICAN CURRICULUM
Independent and Collaborative learning
- The American Curriculum helps the students discover the subjects where they excel as well as make the most of their talents.
- The Curriculum is designed in a way that prepares students for university and beyond by promoting creativity, critical thinking and social skills.
- VFAQ focuses on inquiry-based, hands-on learning personalized to students. Teaching draws upon world-class, proven learning strategies tailored to our unique environment.
Prioritizing local culture, religion & language
The Arabic and Islamic Culture and Religion will operate as an integral component that will shape not just how Valley Forge Academy conducts its business but will be integrated into the fabric of the school. In order to benefit from the opportunity of being centrally located in Doha, our commitment will go beyond the statutory requirements and embrace the richness of the local language, culture and heritage. All enrolled students will be given early exposure to Arabic as a preparation for formal learning of the language. Cross curricular coordination will ensure that all of Valley Forge Academy students understand and appreciate the role and values of Islam and its heritage in Qatar, as well as the significance of these values across wider regional and global cultures too.
Levels
Valley Forge Academy will follow best practices in early childhood education and development. Delivery will concentrate on engagement through playing and exploring to create a child’s willingness to ‘have a go’; motivation will be established through active learning to encourage children to keep trying and so enjoy what they are achieving. Children will be encouraged to think creatively so as to become able to develop their own ideas. Learning will place an emphasis on the development of a child’s personal social and emotional skills as well as their physical development, their use of language, and their wider communication skills. Activities, both child and teacher led, will develop a child’s mathematical and literacy skills as well as foster their expressive and artistic talents too. From the outset of a child’s time at Valley Forge Academy, learning will be provided for against a contextual environment of the school’s surrounding in Qatar, and indeed Qatar’s place in the wider global landscape.
This stage focuses on foundational skills in core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students also engage with visual and performing arts and physical education
Students in middle school continue to develop their skills in core subjects and may begin to explore elective courses
High school is the final stage of secondary education and prepares students for college or careers. Students can choose from a wide range of elective courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses for college credit.