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 | Sunday, 1 September 2024 |
| Mid-term break | Sunday, 27 to Thursday, 31 October 2024 | |
| Last day of Term 1 | Thursday, 12 December 2024 | |
| Qatar National Day | Wednesday, 18 December 2024 | |
| Term 2 | Term 2 begins | Monday, 6 January 2025 |
| Mid-term break | Tuesday, 11 to Thursday, 13 February 2025 | |
| Qatar National Sports Day | Tuesday, 11 February 2025 | |
| Ramadan* | TBC | |
| Eid Al Fitr* | TBC | |
| Last day of Term 2 | Thursday, 27 March 2025 | |
| Term 3 | Term 3 begins | Sunday, 13 April 2025 |
| Mid-term break & Eid Al Adha | Thursday 5th June - Thursday 12th June | |
| Last day of Term 3** | Thursday, 3 July 2025 |
* 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.
| Term | Dates | |
| Term 1 | Academic year begins | Sunday, 31 August 2025 |
| Mid-term break | Sunday, 26 to Thursday, 30 October 2025 | |
| Last day of Term 1 | Wednesday, 17 December 2025 | |
| Qatar National Day | Thursday, 18 December 2025 | |
| Term 2 | Term 2 begins | Monday, 12 January 2026 |
| Qatar National Sports Day | Tuesday, 10 February 2026 | |
| Mid-term break | Wednesday, 11 to Thursday, 12 February 2026 | |
| Ramadan* | TBC | |
| Eid Al Fitr* | TBC | |
| Last day of Term 2 | Thursday, 12 March 2026 | |
| Term 3 | Term 3 begins | Sunday, 29 March 2026 |
| Eid Al Adha | TBC | |
| Last day of Term 3** | Thursday, 2 July 2026 |
* 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.
