Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 30, 2026 – Jun 23, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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E
- ECA
- Extra-Curricular Activities, referring to the various after-school clubs and sports programs offered.
H
- House Points
- Rewards given to students for academic achievement or good behavior, contributing to the annual House Cup competition.
- Houses
- Refers to the four competitive teams students belong to: Falcons, Gazelles, Hawks, or Oryx.
K
- Key Stage
- The British curriculum term used by students to identify their academic level (e.g., 'I'm in KS3').
M
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a popular club where students simulate UN conferences.
P
- PTSA
- The Parent Teacher Student Association, focusing on community engagement and school support.
S
- STUCO
- The Student Council, which represents the student body and organizes school events.
T
- The Canteen
- The main cafeteria located on campus where students from all year groups have their lunch breaks.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Barwa City
- The specific residential district in Doha where the OIS campus is situated.
- Canvas
- The virtual learning environment (VLE) where students access lesson materials, submit assignments, and communicate with teachers.
- iSAMS
- The school information management system often used by students and staff to track academic records.
- Parent Portal
- The online gateway used by the school to share reports, attendance, and official communications with families.
- Primary Block
- The section of the campus dedicated to Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1-2 students.
- Qatar Airways Shuttle
- The dedicated transportation service provided for students who are children of Qatar Airways employees.
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- School Canteen
- Secondary Block
- The section of the campus dedicated to students in Key Stage 3 through Key Stage 5.
- The 5-a-side Pitch
- The outdoor synthetic turf area used for football and various outdoor activities.
- The Auditorium
- The performance space used for school plays, concerts, and major presentations.
- The Sports Hall
- The multi-purpose indoor facility used for PE classes, basketball, and assemblies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 30, 2026 – Jun 23, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.