Al Tamakon Comprehensive School – Ain Khaled

Al-Tamakon Comprehensive School was established in the beginning of the academic year 2008-2009, caters for students with learning and other disabilities.
The School Educational Philosophy was framed in accordance with Salamanca Statement which acknowledged the right of children with special needs to education.During the first academic year, the school was able to offer classes for students from Grade One to Grade Six, and the number of the students increased from 15 in the first semester to 34 students in the second semester. Presently 82 students attend the school and represent various nationalities but majority are from Qatar. All the students are fully assessed by a team of specialists before admission and are only taken if staff feels they can make a difference. The school goal is to provide a happy and stimulating atmosphere in which children can develop both their academic and social skills, as well as acceptable behavior with family, school and community. The school had taken initiatives in organizing in ongoing professional development for the staff and hosting workshops and seminars on a larger scale for people to attend across the country.