By Sanaullah Ataullah

DOHA: Stenden University Qatar (SUQ) and Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration Independent Secondary School for Boys (QBS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation.

The agreement was signed by Ahmed Al Mahmoud, Principal of the school; and Dr Ivan Ninov, Executive Dean of the university, during a press conference yesterday.

The signing of the MoU was preceded by a meeting between Al Mahmoud and Dr Ninov to discuss collaboration in implementation of the MoU. “Our students are Qatar’s future leaders and it is our responsibility to guide them to continue education”, Al Mahmoud said. “I am glad to sign the MoU and hope that it yields greater benefits to all students.”

Dr Ninov said, “We feel privileged and excited about entering into this partnership, inspired by our common objectives of educating the future generation of Qatar and contributing to the development of society and the economy of the country.

“The MoU is an evidence of Stenden’s commitment to work and collaborate with schools and educational institutions in Qatar.”

QBS students will benefit from workshops and lectures to be held by the university faculty.

They will explore university life under a ‘Student for a day’ programme, which provides potential students with opportunity to experience Stenden University Qatar for a day and spend a typical SUQ student day.

The students will be able to interact directly with staff and students; they can also attend classes and Problem-Based Learning sessions. The students will have priority to join the university if they meet the university’s admissions requirements.

SUQ was established in 2000 by Al Faisal Holding. SUQ offers three four-year Bachelor in Business Administration with majors in International Business and Management Studies; International Tourism Management; and International Hospitality Management. All programmes are accredited by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The main campus of the university is in Leeuwarden in the Netherlands;.

The school offers outstanding vocational education built on practical training whether at school simulation rooms or at banks. It also offers international vocational courses which prepare students to receive an Australian qualification in addition to the Qatari certificate of secondary schools. The courses and qualifications help students pursue higher education.

DOHA: Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration Independent Secondary School for Boys (QBS) has revised its enrolment policy for the academic year 2016-17. As per new rules, applicants should obtain at least 75 percent marks in English and maths subjects in class IX. “The new decision aims to enrol excellent students who could complete studies without any problem, Emad Elakkad, Academic Counsellor at the school, said on the sideline of the MoU signing ceremony. The school offers 50 seats for new students, he added. Admissions opened two weeks ago and close by this month-end. The school in Al Gharrafa accommodates 180 students. Forty-six students have graduated this year.The Peninsula