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Compass International School Doha

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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. 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–$26,000/yr published in QAR, US$ equivalent.
  • 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 listed accreditations.
British, IBAges 3-18English$12,000–$26,000/yr(45000 ﷼-68342 ﷼)
Est. all-in: $21,860/yr(+15%, modeled)Premium in DohaGood valueOpen admissions92% data coverage
Students

1,800

Nationalities

80 (British)

Class Size

22 avg / 24 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

BSO, IBO, COBIS

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

multi-curriculumbritish-curriculumibpremium-tieropen-admissionshighly-diverse

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.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Compass International School Doha
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$12,000–$26,000
Annual tuition (QAR)45000 ﷼-68342 ﷼
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$21,860(+15%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$23,860
Cost position in Doha94th 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.

Curriculum

British, IB

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma

External examinations

IGCSE, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels. Future years will accommodate BTECs.

Exam results

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.

Additional languages

Arabic, Dutch, French, English as an Additional Language, Spanish.

Learning support

moderate

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

Yes

School hours

07:15 am – 13:30

School busNo
Lunch

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.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

No

Recommended neighborhoods

Al Waab, Al Aziziyah, Al Rayyan, Aspire Zone

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 92%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Doha

Mid-range
Median
$2,500$12,000–$26,000$28,000

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Compass International School Doha

Class Size

This school
22
Max class
24
City avg
21

Student Diversity

80nationalities1,800 students

Very diverse

Common: British

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