Compass International School Doha
International School in Doha
Quick answer
Compass International School Doha is part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offering both British IGCSE/A-Level and IB Diploma pathways at sixth form. The school enrols 1,800 students from 80 nationalities, accredited by BSO, IBO, and COBIS. Annual tuition runs $12,000-$26,000 USD (true cost ~$21,860, +15%). Admissions are open; best suited to British-curriculum families wanting Nord Anglia's global-school transferability and the optionality of IB Diploma at sixth form.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $12,000–$26,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 24) Doha international school · 1,800 students total.
- 80 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 07:15 am.
- Accreditations: BSO, IBO, COBIS verified.
1,800
80 (British)
22 avg / 24 max
Rolling
BSO, IBO, COBIS
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
About Compass International School Doha
Compass International School Doha is one of Qatar’s leading schools providing the very best of British and international curricula for over ten years. As part of Nord Anglia Education's family of over 70 premium schools worldwide, Compass International School Doha offers your child a truly unique international learning experience.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,000 – $26,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 45000 ﷼-68342 ﷼ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $21,860(+15%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $23,860 |
| Cost position in Doha | 87th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Registration QAR 2,500. Tuition ranges QAR 44,000-95,000 by grade. Nord Anglia Education school. British curriculum with IB Diploma. Exam fees QAR 2,500-5,500. Uniforms QAR 1,200-1,800. Transport QAR 6,000-9,000/year. Juilliard and MIT collaborations through Nord Anglia.
British, IB
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
IGCSE, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels. Future years will accommodate BTECs.
Compass students perform exceptionally well and show great progress year on year. In 2019, Compass International School Doha’s students achieved an average score of 32 points, the school’s highest ever average score in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. . The average score was 8% higher than the IB global average of 29.63 points, widening the gap between Compass International School Doha and other IB schools around the world. This result also showcases the difference that Nord Anglia Education schools bring to students’ academic results. 2019 graduate Aisha Serpedin achieved 42 points out of a potential 45 points, placing in her in the top 2% of IDBP students globally. This is the level of attainment required to gain admission to the world's elite universities, such as Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard and Stanford. Aisha’s achievement continues Compass’ strong record of academic excellence and year-on-year improvements. In the 2017/18 academic year, Compass graduate Audrey Palosse achieved 40 points, placing her in the top 8% of IBDP students globally and in the 2016/17 academic year, Mujahid Khan achieve 41 points, placing him in the top 4% of IBDP students globally. In 2019, two Compass students were awarded ‘Top in Qatar’ by Cambridge International Education for the highest mark in Qatar for IGCSE subjects Coordinated Science and Art and Design.
Arabic, Dutch, French, English as an Additional Language, Spanish.
moderate
Yes
Yes
07:15 am – 13:30
Students are required to bring a healthy packed lunch and snacks to school. At our new Themaid campus there is a cafeteria serving healthy meals, snacks and drinks.
No
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Waab, Al Aziziyah, Al Rayyan, Aspire Zone
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Doha
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Registration QAR 2,500. Tuition ranges QAR 44,000-95,000 by grade. Nord Anglia Education school. British curriculum with IB Diploma. Exam fees QAR 2,500-5,500. Uniforms QAR 1,200-1,800. Transport QAR 6,000-9,000/year. Juilliard and MIT collaborations through Nord Anglia.
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