Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater inspects as students sit an admission test at Qatar Science and Technology School for Girls.
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has conducted an inspection visit to review the admission test process for enrolment in the Qatar Science and Technology School for Girls for the 2026–2027 academic year.
During the visit, the Minister reviewed the organisation of the mathematics test and the readiness of the educational environment.
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in a statement, said that a total of 402 students sat for the exam, from which 100 students will be selected to join this specialised educational model, considered the first expanded experience of its kind dedicated to female students within the Qatar Schools for Science and Technology system.
The opening of the Qatar School for Science and Technology for Girls in Rawdat Al Hamama, alongside a new school for boys in Al Sakhama, comes as part of the Ministry’s plan to expand this educational model. Admission will also be available at the boys’ school in Umm Al Seneem for Grades 7 and 9, reflecting the country’s commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities that meet future needs and align with the requirements of a knowledge-based economy.
This school model offers advanced specialised education in English, based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and globally recognised Advanced Placement (AP) curricula. This contributes to preparing students for admission to top universities in fields such as medicine, engineering, technology, and scientific research, without any qualification gap between general education outcomes and higher education requirements.
Qatar Schools for Science and Technology also provide an advanced learning environment equipped with modern specialised laboratories in robotics, biomedical sciences, digital manufacturing, and renewable energy.
This enables students to acquire practical skills related to future technologies and develop their capacities in innovation and scientific research.
Admission requirements include achieving no less than 80% in mathematics, science, and English, in addition to passing entrance tests in mathematics, English (APTIS), cognitive abilities (CAT4), and Arabic, as well as a personal interview, to ensure alignment between students’ capabilities and the intensive scientific curriculum.
The schools also provide free and safe transportation services covering various regions across the country, facilitating student access to these specialised education pathways and promoting equal opportunities for national talents.
