Academic
Program Of Studies
Credits and Graduation Requirements
Credits are units that determine grade placement and academic progress. QLA requires a total of 24 credits to graduate. Students can earn up to 28 credits. Students have the opportunity to earn between 6 to 7 credits per year.
- Freshman (Grade 9) 1-4 Credits
- Sophomore (Grade 10) 5-11 Credit
- Junior (Grade 11) 12-18 Credits
Senior (Grade 12) 19-25
| Required Courses | Min. Credits Required to Graduate | Min. Recommended for College |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Science | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Social Studies | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| World Language (Arabic) | 4.0 | 3.0-4.0 |
| Physical Education for Health | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Qatar Heritage/History | 1.0 | —— |
| Islamic Studies | 2.0 | —— |
| Leadership | 1.0 | —— |
| Electives | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Total | 24 | —— |
Students must earn 24 units of credit in Grades 9 through 12 to qualify for an QLA Diploma. There are no exemptions to these requirements. Internal Midterm and Final exams required for every student in grades 9-12.