The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), organised an Open Day to introduce students to the educational opportunities and academic pathways it offers.
The event saw the participation of over 500 high school students from public and private schools across the country.
The Open Day aimed to attract potential students for the upcoming academic year and strengthen collaboration with school counselors. The event featured comprehensive introductions to all programme departments, alongside participation from various higher education institutions affiliated with QF.
The event provided students and school counselors the opportunity to interact directly with ABP representatives, allowing them to ask questions and learn about the curricula, academic pathways, and student services offered. This interactive experience helped students familiarise themselves with the programme's environment and explore available higher education opportunities.
ABP's Director, Dr. Saheim Khalaf al-Temimi, stated that this event represents an important opportunity to showcase the programme's academic tracks and student achievements to a wide audience of high school students. He emphasised the programme's commitment to enhancing community engagement and partnerships with schools and educational institutions.
He added that the Open Day helped attract over 450 students from 48 schools, highlighting that building strong relationships with school counselors is crucial in guiding students towards higher education opportunities. This helps counselors understand the academic pathways offered by the ABP and provide appropriate advice to students.
Head of the Academic and Career Guidance Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Zaher Ahmed al-Askar mentioned that collaboration between the ministry and the ABP enhances students' chances of enrolling in distinguished university programmes. He noted that the programme serves as a bridge to fill the academic gap for ambitious students seeking high-level specialisations.
Al-Askar pointed out that the Open Day provides students with a valuable opportunity to directly communicate with programme representatives, helping them understand university admission requirements and to explore available educational and career opportunities aligned with labour market needs.
He affirmed the ministry's commitment to supporting students in discovering their academic and career interests through specialised tests starting from the ninth and tenth grades. Additionally, the ministry provides individual and group consultations, organises workshops, and facilitates field visits to universities and institutions, granting students a broader perspective on their future options.
