DOHA, 21 October 2026. SEK International School Qatar in Doha has been recognised as an Eco-Schools Green Flag school. Members of its Eco-Schools Committee, accompanied by sustainability leader Ms Nour, formally received the Green Flag at the Earthna Eco-Schools Congress, where they joined other schools working on sustainable communities.
The school describes the recognition as an important milestone for students, staff and families who turn environmental awareness into practical action. For students, it says, the award is also a reminder that their ideas and choices can contribute to something larger than themselves.
Several everyday projects sit behind the flag. Through the Eco Club, students created reusable restroom and nurse passes to replace disposable paper ones. A battery collection initiative encourages responsible disposal and keeps potentially harmful waste out of general waste, and school messaging invites everyone to pause before printing and choose digital options whenever possible.
Students play a central role in the programme. Rather than only learning about environmental responsibility in theory, they are encouraged to observe, question, collaborate and suggest practical solutions. Familiar routines become opportunities for critical thinking, as students examine them, consider alternatives and explore how thoughtful changes can lead to lasting improvement.
The school's Green School work is also contributing to research connected with Harvard University, through data, interviews and surveys. That adds the school's experience to wider conversations about sustainability in education and about the value of whole-school action.
The approach connects to the International Baccalaureate learner profile, which the school places at the centre of its teaching. It asks students to become knowledgeable, caring, principled and reflective learners who understand the impact of their decisions.
As an IB World School, SEK International School Qatar offers the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, and the school says each stage encourages inquiry, critical thinking, communication and reflection while supporting students as individuals.
About SEK International School Qatar
SEK International School Qatar is an IB World School in Doha offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), so students can follow a continuous path from the early years to graduation. The school is located on Al-Farouq Street in West Bay.
It belongs to the SEK international network, part of the SEK Education Group, which was established in 1892. The school describes a community of students, families and educators from many cultures, languages and perspectives, and says that international-mindedness and a sense of belonging are central to school life.
What this means for families
For families in Doha, the Green Flag shows how sustainability is built into daily routines rather than treated as a one-off project. Students are involved in choosing and carrying out the changes, from reducing paper to collecting batteries.
Parents comparing schools in the city can place SEK International School Qatar among the best international schools in Doha.
