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Deutsche Internationale Schule Doha

International School in Doha

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Deutsche Internationale Schule Doha (DSD) is the German international school in Qatar, serving students aged 3 to 18. The school delivers the German national curriculum culminating in the German Abitur, complemented by the IB Diploma Programme. Accredited by KMK (Kultusministerkonferenz) and IBO. Strong fit for German-speaking expat families on Doha assignments seeking continuity with German-recognition pathways back to home universities.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: German leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
  • Tuition: $7,500–$16,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: KMK, IBO listed accreditations.
GermanAges 3-18German$7,500–$16,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $14,750/yr(+26%, modeled)Mid-range in DohaModerate admissions
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Fixed intake

Accreditations

KMK, IBO

Qualifications

IB Diploma

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About Deutsche Internationale Schule Doha

The German International School Doha in Qatar is a recognized German foreign school with a kindergarten, preschool, elementary school and secondary school 1. We place emphasis on the individual support and multilingualism of our pupils, as well as the exchange of cultures and cultures.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

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: limited

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Deutsche Internationale Schule Doha
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$7,500–$16,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$14,750(+26%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$16,750
Cost position in Doha41th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Registration QAR 1,500. Tuition ranges QAR 27,500-58,000 by grade. German curriculum leading to Abitur. KMK recognized. Exam fees QAR 1,500-3,000. Uniforms not required. Transport QAR 5,000-7,500/year. Subsidized fees for German nationals.

Curriculum

German

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma

Learning support

limited

Recommended neighborhoods

West Bay, The Pearl, Lusail, Al Dafna

Verified: 2026-04-27Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 49%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Doha

Mid-range
Median
$2,500$7,500–$16,000$28,000

Class size: Not published

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