330 high school students participate in QU’s Al-Qabas Programme 2022

330 high school students participate in QU’s Al-Qabas Programme 2022

Qatar University (QU)’s Foundation Programme (FP), under the Deanship of General Studies and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), held the Al-Qabas Programme 2022 from March 20-30 under the theme 'For a Successful University Experience'.

The two-week programme, held for the fourth year for high school students, saw some 330 female and male students participating.

The programme educates high school students from grades 10 and 11 on university life and skills required to succeed in their university studies and improve their English and math to enhance their successful enrollment in STEM and health majors at Qatar University. It also aims to educate students on the different majors offered by STEM and health colleges.

Students were welcomed during the Haykom online session to launch the Al-Qabas Virtual Programme.

Ahmed Albalam, head of the Career and Academic Guidance Section at the MoEHE, welcomed the students and academic advisers and informed students about the Al-Qabas Programme’s goals.

He also emphasised the importance of standardised tests like IELTS and SAT for universities within and outside Qatar as these are among the entry requirements.

Dr Hezam al-Awah, director of the Foundation Programme, said: "FP faculty and academics in the Foundation Programme utilise the