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School comparison · Doha
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Doha
Quick answer
Doha Academy Salwa Branch scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (68/100 vs 50/100).
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Doha Academy Salwa Branch | Step One International School Doha |
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| Curriculum | — | — |
| Ages served | 3-18 | 3-18 |
| Language of instruction |
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| English |
| English |
| Tuition USD | $5,000-$15,000 | $5,000-$15,000 |
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| True annual cost? | $13,000 | $13,000 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +30% | +30% |
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| First-year cost? | $15,000 | $15,000 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 68/100 | 50/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 74th | 74th |
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| Students | 360 | — |
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| Nationalities | 35 | — |
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| Avg class size | 22 | — |
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| Admissions | Moderate | Open |
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| Founded | — | 2007 |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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