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The Prestigious Valley Forge

Academy Opens in Qatar

alley Forge Academy Qatar
(VFAQ) is all set to open its doors
Vthis August for boys in Pre-K to
Grade 6-7. Situated in the heart of the
Aspire Zone, Valley Forge Academy’s
new vision for education combines a
century of academic experience in the
United States with a strong commitment
to an exceptional Arabic language and
Islamic studies program placing Qatari
culture and values at its center.

Valley Forge Academy Qatar is a
partnership with the internationally
renowned Valley Forge Military
Academy and College in Pennsylvania,
United States. Founded in 1928, Valley for the responsibilities and challenges of Development, Personal Motivation, independent and collaborative learning
Forge-USA has a proud 100-year being Qatari and global leaders of the Physical Development, and Leadership. as students will be taught to value
tradition of educational excellence future — producing graduates who are Academic excellence provides students lifelong discovery and knowledge
and personal development, producing strong in mind, body, and soul. VFAQ with the best possible education, acquisition. The curriculum will be
alumni who have achieved international aims to develop role models where equipping them with the critical thinking delivered using both innovative digital
prominence, including Presidents of Qatari values and culture are at the core skills that will enable them to navigate technologies and proven traditional
countries, senior government officials, of the school, as well as each individual the complexities of life. Character teaching techniques.
professional athletes, as well as many student they mentor. development is built on VFAQ’s The Academy will prioritize local
successful Qatari graduates. VFAQ will use the proven and education philosophy and is grounded culture, religion, and language. Arabic
Valley Forge Academy Qatar will be time-honoured ‘Five Cornerstones’ in developing graduates of the highest and Islamic culture and religion will be
moral character, excelling in integrity,
a continuation of this heritage and approach to develop students to honesty, and service. an integral part of how Valley Forge
legacy, with a clear mission to develop their fullest potential. These include Academy operates and will be woven
individuals who will be fully prepared Academic Excellence, Character VFAQ will develop personal into the school’s fabric. All students
motivation by inspiring excellence in will be exposed to Arabic from Pre-K
all their students through teamwork, to begin to build the foundations for
organizational pride, and setting and linguistic fluency in Arabic and English.
achieving personal goals. Through Cross-curricular coordination will ensure
physical education and athletic that all Valley Forge Academy students
competition, each student will learn understand and appreciate Islam’s
the habits and attitudes necessary role and values in Qatar, as well as the
for lifelong physical wellness and broader regional and global cultures.
development. Finally, students will
become leaders by gaining a sense of
individual responsibility and confidence
in their own abilities as future role
models in their chosen fields.
Clare Sharp, Lower School Principal of
VFAQ, says: “At Valley Forge Academy,
we believe every child has the potential
to become someone great. All it takes
is the proper guidance. Our dedicated
and passionate teachers treat each
child as an individual, equipping them
with everything they need to go on
and lead an extraordinary life as a man. Valley Forge Academy Qatar aims
By instilling ambition, discipline, and to produce young men who will lead
inspiring purpose, we are forging the and contribute positively to society,
next generation of leaders—preparing with the habits of respect for all
them for greatness in whatever path cultures, compassion, self-discipline,
they choose to take through college and imagination, flexibility and resilience,
beyond.” sound judgment, and moral courage.
Valley Forge Academy in Qatar will be The school is now accepting admissions
a holistic learning environment; learning for boys from Pre-K to Grade 6-7. To find
both inside and outside the classroom. out more and secure your son’s future,
The curriculum will emphasize visit: www.vfaqatar.com

8 EDUCATION
DURING THE PANDEMIC