In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOE), Qatar University (QU)'s Foundation Program (FP), under the Deanship of General Studies, is organizing “Al-Qabas Program 2024" in its seventh edition under the theme: “To prepare high school students for a successful university experience." The student outreach initiative will be open at QU to students in grades 10 and 11 from high school across the country from 18–19 November 2024.
The goal of the program is to raise awareness among Qatari high school students regarding different skills needed to succeed in STEM and medicine fields, such as math and English skills, in addition to test-taking strategies. The program also aims to prepare students for university life by offering a variety of English-language educational sessions that enhance their English and math skills, paving the way for enrollment in STEM and health colleges and enhancing their chances for success in their future colleges.
The Al-Qabas program 2024 also offers insights into what university life will be like at QU. Through interactive workshops and informative sessions about QU admission requirements, students will gain a better understanding of the expectations placed on university students. At the end of the two-day event, students will receive a certificate of participation.
It is worth mentioning that the upcoming 2024 edition builds on the success of last year's event. In 2023, the program saw participation from 360 students, carefully selected from 20 schools across Qatar. Students, both male and female, engaged with the university faculty, giving them firsthand exposure to the QU experience.