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About Us

Established in 2028, Newton British Academy Al Dafna is a private international school dedicated to delivering an enhanced British education in a nurturing primary school setting. We welcome children from as young as three years old, offering a structured eight-year programme from Foundation One through to Year Six.

Our Early Years and Foundation Stage consists of Foundation One and Foundation Two, equivalent to the UK Nursery and Reception years, where children are introduced to learning through play, creativity, and discovery. From there, students’ progress into Key Stage One (Years 1 and 2) and Key Stage Two (Years 3 to 6), following the National Curriculum of England.

Key Stage	EYFS	Key Stage 1	Key Stage 2
Year Group	Foundation 1 Foundation 2	Year 1 Year 2	Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Age Group	3-4 years 4-5 years	5-6 years 6-7 years	7-8 years 8-9 Years 9-10 years 10-11 years

The school comprises 29 classes, with approximately 24 students in each class, ensuring a supportive and engaging learning environment. Our teaching staff are predominantly recruited from the United Kingdom, bringing with them a wealth of experience and high standards of British education. In addition to the core curriculum, we deliver the three compulsory subjects mandated in Qatar: Arabic, Qatar History, and Islamic Studies.

Newton British Academy Al Dafna is proud to be a well-equipped school, providing students with the resources and facilities needed to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Beyond our strong academic foundation, we place great emphasis on creating a welcoming, inclusive, and positive school atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported.

We invite you to explore our school further through this website. However, we warmly encourage prospective families to visit us in person, as nothing compares to experiencing first-hand the vibrant, caring, and dynamic environment that defines Newton British Academy Al Dafna.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision: To be an international community of learners, striving for excellence, and celebrating success.

Our Mission: We will provide a diverse education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and motivation.

Objectives:

1)A calm, trusting and caring environment

2)Teaching and learning that is meaningful and developed

3)Healthy partnerships between staff, pupils and parents

4)Positive links with the wider community

Our Values:

RESPECT	Self- respect, respect for students/staff/parents and cultures. Respect for personal and community property.
TRANSPARENTCOMMUNICATION	Open and effective communication among students, staff and parents.
SUPPORT	Support the development of each individual to his/her full potential.
DIVERSITY	Appreciation of all languages, traditions, religions and cultures.
RESPONSIBILITY	Development of responsible citizens through community service.
ENVIRONMENTALAWARENESS	Respect for our environment.

Vision

“An international community of learners striving for excellence and celebrating success”.

Mission

Encouraging behaviours which encompass notions of originality, and problem-solving in all that we do.

Principal Message

Welcome to Newton British Academy, Al Dafna, a high-performing British curriculum school for children from Foundation 1 to Year 6 (age 3-11 years). We are a values-driven, family-oriented school committed to the passionate vision of our Founders, CEO and Board of Directors.

‘Al Dafna provides an excellent quality of education. It creates the conditions in which pupils are safe, happy, exceedingly well-behaved and enjoy learning.’ (British Schools Overseas, October 2023).

Visitors to NBA Al Dafna, are always warmly welcomed. All members of our community feel a sense of belonging as we value the importance of clear communication, strong relationships and high expectations in order to provide a happy learning environment where everyone can flourish.

We support and challenge our children to think deeply and to be prepared to have a go and to not give up. We have embedded programmes including Philosophy for Children and Character Education in order to develop our children as well-rounded, global citizens.

‘The school uses diverse and effective teaching strategies that encourage students to participate and interact, and develop students’ critical thinking skills.’ (Qatar National School Accreditation Report, January 2023).

Here at NBA, Al Dafna, our dedicated and caring team work together in order to channel and develop our children’s natural curiosity and love of learning, preparing them for a purposeful and richly rewarding future ahead.

Thank you for looking at our website, we sincerely hope that you find it interesting and informative. I look forward to welcoming you to our school and meeting you in person in the near future.