Al Wataniya International School Doha
International School in Doha
Quick answer
Al Wataniya International School Doha is an international school serving expat families in Doha, with a highly diverse student body of 54 nationalities. At $5,000–$15,000/year, it sits below the Doha average — offering strong value. The student body draws from 54 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Al Wataniya International School Doha.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 24) Doha international school · 330 students total.
- 54 nationalities top: Jordanian (13%), Egypt (8%), UK (6%).
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:00 am.
330
54 (Jordanian (13%), Egypt (8%), UK (6%), Turkey (6%))
20 avg / 24 max
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About Al Wataniya International School Doha
Al Wataniya International School is an international primary school located in north Doha, close to Qatar University and the Doha Golf Club. The ethos of AWIS is to create an enjoyable, open and collaborative environment where children, their families and staff feel secure, valued, confident and independent. We work closely with our parents to forge a strong home/school relationship through effective communication to ensure the needs of students are consistently met.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 27316 ﷼-31815 ﷼ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $12,600(+26%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $14,600 |
| Cost position in Doha | 74th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
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Other
Arabic
unknown
Yes.
7:00 am – FS1 - FS2: 1:00 pm Year 1 - 6: 2:00 pm
There is no cafeteria on site so a packed lunch must be brought by students each day.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Doha
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Jordanian (13%), Egypt (8%), UK (6%), Turkey (6%)
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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