At Oryx International School, we aim to make every day a valuable learning experience - not just by delivering an excellent education to students, but also by encouraging them to participate fully in the life of the school.
The supportive environment, enriched academic curriculum and invaluable school community are at the heart of our school, this allows our students to develop, engage and achieve academically, socially, emotionally and personally.
Standard School Timings
Morning Gates Open: 06.50 / Close: 07.15
Registration: 07:15 - 07:30
Lessons start: 07.30
Gates open: 13:55 (EYFS Gate 3 opens)
Last lesson ends and all other gates open: 14:00
All gates close:14:15
July - August Summer Administrative Open Times Sunday - Thursday 8am - 2pm.
Academic Calendars
| Term | Dates | |
| Term 1 | Academic year begins - school commences | Sunday, 31 August 2025 |
| Mid-term break | Sunday 26 October until Thursday 30 October (1 week school closure) | |
| Last day of Term 1 | Wednesday 17 December 2025 (school is open) | |
| Qatar National Day | Thursday, 18 December 2025 | |
| School Closed for Students | Thursday 1st January 2026 | |
| School Closed for Students - Training Day | Sunday 4th January 2026 | |
| Term 2 | Term 2 begins - school opens | Monday 5th January 2026 |
| Mid-term break | Tuesday 9th - Thursday 12th February 2026 | |
| Qatar National Sports Day | Tuesday, 10th February 2026 | |
| Last day of Term 2 | March 12th 2026 (school is open) | |
| School Closed for Students | Sunday 15th & Monday 16th March 2026 | |
| School Closed for Students in Observance of Local Holidays | Tuesday 17th March - Monday 23rd March 2026 | |
| Ramadan* | Tuesday 17th February - Friday 20th March 2026* | |
| Eid Al Fitr* | Friday 20th March 2026* | |
| Term 3 | Term 3 begins - school opens | Tuesday 24th March 2026 |
| School Closed for Students | Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2026 | |
| Mid-term break & Eid Al Adha* | Sunday 24th May - Thursday 28th May 2026 | |
| Last day of Term 3** | Thursday 25 June 2026 (school is open) |
* Dates to be confirmed
** Please note - Students sitting International GCSE or A-Level exams may be required to stay longer depending on the exam timetable from Edexcel/Pearson Examination Board. These exams are set by the Exam boards in the UK and cannot be changed.
Daily Schedule Example
| Time | Activity |
| 06.50 | School gates/doors open |
| 07:15 | School gates close |
| 07:15 - 07:30 | Registration and Form time start |
| 07:30 | Lessons commence |
| 13:55 | EYFS Gate 3 opens |
| 14:00 | End of the school day / All other school gates open |
| 14:15 | School gates / doors close |
| 14:05 | After-school activities begin |
| 15:00 | After-school activities end |
NB: Students will be marked as ‘late’ after 07.15. Students are to be collected at 14.00 or 15:00 if attending after-school activities
If students are late for school, i.e. arrive after 7.20, they must report to Reception, which is accessible via Gate 2.
Our Reception staff will then ensure that the class register is updated and they are marked as Present.
If a student is marked as Absent (without a reason provided for their absence) an SMS will be sent to parents as part of our safeguarding process. Please reply by email to reception@oryxschool.qa providing the reason for absence. This will then be updated on our daily attendance system.
OIS ParentOIS is very inclusive, it is a community where the faculty, students and parents interact and respect each other.
