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School comparison · Doha
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Doha
Quick answer
Podar Pearl School scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (55/100 vs 50/100).
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Global Academy International Doha | Podar Pearl School |
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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? | 50/100 | 55/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 74th | 74th |
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| Students | 1,730 | — |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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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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