Top 10 in Qatar · 2019
The story so far
2003
It begins in Ms Rifqa's dining room, with a single student.
2013
REC is established as a centre, licensed by the Ministry of Education & Higher Education (CR 63429).
2019
Named among Qatar's Top-10 education centres — the only British Curriculum support centre awarded.
Today
116 students on roll, and the same homely, relaxed atmosphere it started with.
How lessons run
Lessons are continuous and regular through the year — students attend every lesson and arrive on time.
01
1–2 hour sessions
Length depends on the subject and year group.
02
Full syllabus, every year
The entire syllabus for each year group is completed within the academic year.
03
Worksheets & homework
Set adequately after every lesson to consolidate what was covered.
04
Regular testing
Customised tests monitor each student's progress against the standard syllabus.
English · Yr 1–11
Maths · Yr 1–13
Physics · Yr 7–13
Chemistry · Yr 7–13
Biology · Yr 7–11
Edexcel & Cambridge (CIE)
The year at REC
Academic year 2025/26 — dates are tentative and subject to change.
Term 1
September – December
Term 2
January – March
Term 3
April – June
More than lessons
Come see us in action
Awards nights, spelling bees, sports days, book parades and our annual iftar — a glimpse of life at REC beyond the classroom.
Come see the centre for yourself.
Book a trial lesson
Rifqa Education Centre
مركز رفقة التعليمي
Villa #66, St. Al Jeryan, Frig Al Soudan, Zone 55, Street 19 — opposite American School of Doha gate 11Approved
Ministry of Education & Higher EducationCR No. 63429
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