Accreditations

QATAR NATIONAL SCHOOL ACCREDITATION (QNSA)

Following Qatar National School Accreditation’s (QNSA) visit under the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Evaluation Institute) which took place from the 29th of September until the 6th of October 2020, Pearling Season International School was granted the QNS- Accreditation for its great performance and adherence to the criteria of high quality education.

QNSA inspectors observed lessons, met with staff and spoke to students at PSI. The educational program was thoroughly evaluated and verified to have met high standards.

PSI’s academic and administration team work tirelessly to demonstrate commitment to an outstanding education whilst aiming to become global pioneers in education, blending strong traditional values with modern teaching styles and learning technology.

We are very happy QNSA has recognized our high performance in international examinations and that PSI is truly an environment which fosters academic excellence.

The accreditation is one clear indicator that PSI has the resources to attain its stated purposes and that the school has passed a quality assurance process, where its educational program is evaluated and verified to have met high standards.

PSI is now accepting Educational Vouchers provided by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to Qatari students for the current academic year 2020/2021.

BRITISH SCHOOLS ACCREDITATION (BSO)

Our school has recently received BSO (British Schools Overseas) accreditation. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our commitment to providing excellent education to our students and ensuring that our school meets the highest international standards. BSO accreditation is a rigorous process involving independent evaluation of the school’s management, teaching, and learning practices. The process also thoroughly inspects the school’s facilities, health and safety procedures, and student welfare and support.

By achieving BSO accreditation, our school has demonstrated that we meet or exceed the standards expected of British schools overseas. This recognition assures parents and students that our school provides high-quality education and gives us a competitive edge in the global education market.

We are proud of this achievement, and it will enhance our reputation as a school committed to excellence in all aspects of education.

ISO 45001:2018
Occupational health and safety management systems

ISO 45001:2018 specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, and gives guidance for its use, to enable organizations to provide safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injury and ill health, as well as by proactively improving its OH&S performances.

ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management systems

ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. ISO 14001:2015 is intended for use by an organization seeking to manage its environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.

ISO 21001:2018
Educational organizations — Management systems for educational organizations

ISO 21001:2018 specifies requirements for a management system for educational organizations (EOMS) when such an organization:

a) needs to demonstrate its ability to support the acquisition and development of competence through teaching, learning or research;

b) aims to enhance satisfaction of learners, other beneficiaries and staff through the effective application of its EOMS, including processes for improvement of the system and assurance of conformity to the requirements of learners and other beneficiaries.

All requirements of ISO 21001:2018 are generic and intended to be applicable to any organization that uses a curriculum to support the development of competence through teaching, learning or research, regardless of the type, size or method of delivery.

ISO 9001:2015
Quality management systems

ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a quality management system when an organization:

a) needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and

b) aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

PEARSON EDEXCEL

PSIS is an accredited centre for the Pearson Edexcel exam board. The school received its exam certification in 2018 and has continued to successfully host exam series for IGCSE and AS and IAL level candidates.

Intended to propel students’ aptitudes while improving knowledge, Edexcel’s specifications help students either progress to higher education or go into work-life. They are grounded in the quality and conventions of the British education framework made applicable for the present UK and global students.

In the UK, Edexcel specifications are appropriate for a wide scope of students from 14 to 19. Worldwide schools can likewise offer the Edexcel Primary and Lower Secondary Curricula for students from 8 to 19 years of age.

CAMBRIDGE

PSIS is an accredited centre for the Cambridge International exam board. The school received its exam certification in 2018 and has continued to successfully host exam series for IGCSE and AS level candidates.

The Cambridge global curriculum sets a worldwide norm for education, and is renowned by both employers and universities around the world. The Cambridge educational curriculum is adaptable, challenging and inspirational. Cambridge students build up an interest and an enduring energy for learning. They additionally gain the fundamental aptitudes they require for progress at university and in their future professions.