Programs for High School Students
Educational Enrichment Programs
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) provides high school students with meaningful and engaging programming to foster lifelong learning prepare them for university-level success. With pre-college activities that vary from one-day workshops to weekend conferences, to three-week summer coursework, programming is designed to be accessible to every type of high school student. The Office of Educational Enrichment within Student Development administers this program with the mission of promoting academic and personal growth for students in Qatar and abroad.
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Model United Nations
Debate current global issues and gain insight into the world of international politics and policy-making at the oldest MUN in Qatar. Also join us in the Fall for our practice MUN.
University Preparedness Program
Free online workshops designed specifically for high school students from grade 9-12 geared towards personal and academic skills building, which are necessary for university level success and beyond
Georgetown Global Challengers
High school students in grades 11 and 12 get the unique opportunity to delve deeper into world of social entrepreneurship through an online program and an in-person practicum on campus.
Georgetown Pre-College Summer
Prepare for the challenges of university life through this three-week program which provides SAT/ACT preparation, introduces GU-Q’s curriculum, includes preparatory courses in English and math, and offers study skills workshops.
Planet Georgetown
One week summer camp in July for middle school students (Grade 6-8)
Dates Offered
Georgetown Model United Nations (GMUN)
Dates offered: Fall MUN (Schools in Qatar ONLY) – November 2-4, 2023 & Spring GMUN (International Conference)- Feb 22-24, 2024. Application for Fall and Spring MUNs to be live shortly!
University Preparedness Program (Online Workshops)
Dates offered: April 2023 – May 2024.
Georgetown Global Challengers (Online program + In-person practicum)
Dates offered: April 2023 – June 2023.
Georgetown Pre-College Summer program (GPS)
Dates offered: July 2023. Dates and program details to be confirmed shortly.
Planet Georgetown (PG)
Dates offered: July 2023. Dates and program details to be confirmed shortly.
Past Programs
Georgetown Global Leadership Summer program (GLS)
Date offered: June 2020
GLS was an immersive two week summer program responding to the pandemic, focusing on leadership skills open to all local students in Qatar from grades 9-12. Students focused on areas of personal growth and development through a myriad of workshops and simulation exercises. This program was aimed at providing further support to high school students in Qatar for university-level success and beyond.