Special Needs Support

BUC is committed to creating an inclusive environment through dedicated Special Needs Support. We provide personalized assistance, academic accommodations, and accessible facilities to ensure every student can thrive. Our support team works closely with students to empower their learning journey and promote equal opportunities for success across the campus.

Caring Support
for Unique Needs

Accessible Education. Inclusive Experience.

At Barzan University College (BUC), we believe that education should be open to all, not just in policy, but in practice. That’s why we’re committed to building a welcoming, supportive, and accessible learning environment for students with disabilities or learning differences.

 

Our Special Needs Support is grounded in Australian education standards and tailored to align with Qatar’s cultural values, ensuring dignity, discretion, and full participation for every learner.

Committed to
Equal Opportunities

At BUC, inclusion isn’t an add-on it’s the foundation for empowering every student to thrive.

Across Qatar, leading universities have invested in dedicated inclusion centers, disability support services, and individualized academic adjustments. We proudly align with these best practices and go further by integrating support into the core student experience, not just as an add-on.

 

BUC’s approach ensures students with special needs are not just accommodated, they are empowered to achieve their fullest potential.

Discover
 What We Offer

01 .

Academic Accommodations

  • Extra time in exams
  • Note-taking assistance
  • Alternate assessment formats (digital/audio/large print)
  • Quiet testing rooms and reduced-distraction environments

 

We work directly with faculty to implement inclusive classroom practices that support learning without compromising academic standards.

02 .

Personalized Learning Support Plans

  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) co-developed with students, academic advisors, and, where appropriate, families
  • Ongoing academic coaching and strategy support
  • Regular review and updates to learning plans based on student progress

 

Every student’s learning journey is different — and so is their support.

03 .

Accessible Campus & Facilities

  • Step-free access to all academic buildings
  • Elevator access and designated quiet zones
  • Assistive technologies in labs and lecture rooms
  • Adapted furniture and lab equipment for physical needs

 

BUC’s physical infrastructure is designed to ensure no student is left out of campus life.

04 .

Confidential & Culturally Sensitive Process

  • Private consultations with trained professionals
  • Respectful and discreet communication with students and families
  • Available in both English and Arabic
  • Aligned with Qatar’s cultural norms, with sensitivity to privacy and dignity

 

Support is always offered without stigma, without judgment, and with full confidentiality.

Benchmarking Against
Global Best Practices

Our model is inspired by the Australian Disability

Standards for Education, which emphasize

  • Equal opportunity to access, participate in, and succeed in education
  • Reasonable adjustments to support diverse learning needs
  • Ongoing communication between students, families, and academic staff
  • Protection of student dignity, rights, and privacy

 

We ensure that BUC’s inclusive practices meet global benchmarks, while being respectful of the local community and Qatari laws governing support for persons with disabilities.

Why BUC’s Special
 Needs Support is Unique

What We Do

Why It Matters

Personalized Plans

Every student receives support tailored to their academic needs

Built-in Faculty Collaboration

Lecturers work closely with our support staff to ensure classroom accessibility

Holistic Support System

Academic + Emotional + Technological assistance in one framework

Local Cultural Sensitivity

Services designed with awareness of Qatari family, privacy, and faith values

Global Standards

Based on Australian education policy and inclusive teaching methodology

Your Support
Network at BUC

WE’RE HERE AND WE CARE

Whether you’re a student, parent, or guardian, reach out to our Special Needs Support Team early. The earlier we connect, the better we can prepare a seamless, inclusive learning journey for you.

Book a confidential consultation

Available in English and Arabic

Because at BUC, every student belongs. Every student succeeds.