Al Faleh Educational Holding
Overview
Al Faleh Educational Holding is a leading international group that provides highly reputable products and services within the education and higher education sector in Qatar. The Holding encompasses three schools, including Doha Academy and Doha International Kindergarten, all of which carry the hallmark of teaching excellence. In addition, the Holding includes a top-ranked university that is also the first UK University to operate on a dedicated campus in Qatar, AFG College with the University of Aberdeen.
Al Faleh Educational Holding was proudly founded and is led by H.E. Dr. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani whose vision is to contribute to the education and development of Qatar’s future leaders in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
In April 2021, the Holding was listed on the Venture Market of the Qatar Stock Exchange which is a great achievement. Al Faleh is the first woman-led Qatari company to go public and it is also the first Qatari educational institution to list on the stock market, both major milestones reached under the stewardship of H.E. Dr. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani.
Al Faleh Educational Holding proudly announced the successful completion of necessary procedures with the Qatar Stock Exchange, the Qatar Central Securities Depository, and other relevant authorities. These steps marked a significant milestone as the Holding transferred its listing to the main market of the Qatar Stock Exchange on January 28, 2024.
Message of
Dr Sheikha Aisha Bint Faleh Al Thani
Quality education is the key for the development of society. The ongoing development of Qatar’s education sector in light of Qatar National Vision 2030 is critical to the success of Qatar growth. The building of a knowledge-based economy is founded on the education sector in partnership with the private sector.
Al Faleh Educational Holding aims to be a pioneer in nurturing future generations to become citizens who are socially responsible and have a sense of national identity.
Vital to the excellence, creativity and innovation, we at Al Faleh Educational Holding are committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We are proud to have over 50 nationalities in our campuses. Guided by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, we are confident that the years ahead will be full of rewarding experiences as we continue in our pursuit of educational excellence insha Allah.
Message of
H.E. Sheikha Anwar bint Nawaf Al Thani
Al Faleh Educational Holding is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution dedicated to delivering educational products and services of the highest standard. Our aim is to arm students with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete their studies and advance into promising careers successfully. We are committed to putting students first by providing meaningful and inspiring educational opportunities, investing in our campuses and programmes, and ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We strive to cultivate reflective graduates capable of making a positive difference in society.
Al Faleh Educational Holding has grown and advanced significantly since its foundation in 2000, establishing us as a significant partner in the Qatari society.
As a proud local institution, we acknowledge our duty to offer modern, world-class educational programmes capable of providing students with an education on par with the best available anywhere in the world. This is consistent with and supportive of Qatar’s 2030 Vision and the development strategies under its Human Development Pillar. To that end, our extensive portfolio of internationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programmes demonstrates our dedication to excellence and quality.
I’m pleased to note that we are in the process of extending our offerings to include research-based Doctoral Degree opportunities. This is a significant development for Al Faleh Educational Holding, as it enables us to fulfill our vision of providing quality educational products and services.
Mission & Vision:
Through human development and guided by the Qatar National Vision 2030, the Holding strives to offer innovative educational solutions of the highest quality to educate and support future leaders preparing them to best serve their communities.
Strategic Objectives
•To be the first education hub attracting learners of all ages in the region.
•Appoint the best leaders, teachers and support staff who receive on-going professional development and trainings.
•Provide a broad and balanced educational experience at our state of the art facilities.
•Increase high quality and innovative educational solutions that are continuously updated based on market demands and international standards.
•Contribute to the realization of a knowledge-based economy in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Al Faleh Educational Holding is committed to the promotion and protection of every child’s right to education, consistent with Qatar’s 2030 National Vision and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
As a provider of KG – 12 education, Al Faleh Educational Holding recognises and prioritises child protection and safeguarding practice in line with the international standards articulated by “The International Task Force on Child Protection”.
The Doha Academy group of schools is a member of the Education Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), which helps provide annual child protection and safeguarding training for staff and members of the Board of Directors. Each of its schools has a Designated Safeguarding Lead, as does Al Faleh Educational Holding’s Senior Executive Management.
Doha Academy’s international accreditation partner the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC), commended in November 2022:
“Of note, the school’s comprehensive Child Protection and Safeguarding policies are compliant with the British governmental statutory guidelines contained in the Keeping Children Safe in Education framework.
“Staff are trained annually in Safeguarding and Child Protection, and all new staff receive training during their two-week orientation and onboarding. Rigorous background checks are completed on each new employee, often including a police report from the country of last residence for international staff. This includes all contracted staff, who are background-checked by their respective employers.”
Board of Directors and Senior Executive Management
