Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has introduced the opening of applications for Qatar Science and Technology Schools for the 2026- 2027 academic year, coinciding with the inauguration of two new faculties for boys and ladies. The Ministry said that applications will likely be accepted from now till February 20, 2026, by way of the “Maaref” portal for public providers on the Ministry’s web site, Maaref Portal
The Ministry defined that Qatar Science and Technology Schools are specialised authorities establishments providing high-quality schooling based mostly on the mixing of science, expertise, engineering, and arithmetic (STEM) fields. Their curricula are designed in response to the National Curriculum Framework and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
The Ministry stated that the new faculties and grade ranges focused for the upcoming academic year embody: Qatar Science and Technology Preparatory Secondary School for Boys within the Al Sakhama space, a new faculty focusing on the seventh grade with a capability of 100 college students; and Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Girls within the Rawdat Al Hamama space, a new faculty focusing on the ninth grade with a capability of as much as 100 college students.
Registration can also be ongoing on the Qatar Science and Technology School for Boys within the Umm Al Seneem space for the seventh and ninth grades, with a capability of 48 college students for every grade.
The Ministry famous that English is the first language of instruction for all science topics, whereas Arabic language, Islamic schooling, and social research are taught in Arabic, in response to the Ministry’s curriculum.
It added that the admission course of entails a number of levels, starting with screening applications to make sure candidates have achieved a minimal of 80% in arithmetic, science, and English. This is adopted by specialised entrance exams, together with a arithmetic check masking the information of the final two academic years, an English language check (APTIS), a cognitive skills check (CAT4), and an Arabic language expertise check.
If an applicant meets the preliminary standards, they are going to be invited for a private interview, within the presence of their guardian, to evaluate their private qualities and academic aptitude.
The Ministry emphasised that Qatar Science and Technology Schools present a sophisticated studying setting with specialised laboratories in robotics, digital manufacturing, biomedicine, power, and augmented actuality.
This qualifies graduates to acquire a domestically and internationally accredited specialised secondary faculty diploma, along with the opportunity of acquiring Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, and IELTS certificates.
The Ministry additionally famous that free transportation is supplied to all areas of the nation. School hours are from 7am to 2.30pm, Sunday by way of Wednesday, and till 1.40pm on Thursday.
The Ministry famous that the ultimate outcomes for accepted college students will likely be introduced no later than the top of May 2026, based mostly on the very best achieved scores and in response to the capability of every faculty.
This aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritises human improvement and the expansion of nationwide capabilities in science and innovation.