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Doha British School

School in Doha

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Doha British School (DBS), founded in 1997, operates three Qatar campuses—Ain Khaled, Al Wakra and Rawdat Al Hamama—enrolling 3,500+ students from preschool to sixth form. The school offers four pathways including AS/A Level, IB Diploma and BTEC, and is rated 'Excellent' with outstanding features by British Schools Overseas. Graduates progress to City University Qatar.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IB Diploma, A-Levels.
  • Tuition: $10,000–$22,000/yr published annual range.
  • Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: BSO, COBIS listed accreditations.
BritishAges 3-18English$10,000–$22,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $19,300/yr(+21%, modeled)Above average in DohaOpen admissions
Official website
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

BSO, COBIS

Qualifications

IB Diploma, A-Levels

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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: moderate

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. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Doha British School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$10,000–$22,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$19,300(+21%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$21,300
Cost position in Doha72th percentile(above average)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Registration QAR 2,500. Tuition ranges QAR 36,500-80,000 by grade. British National Curriculum through IGCSE and A-Levels. Exam fees QAR 2,000-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,000-1,500. Transport QAR 5,500-8,000/year.

Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma, A-Levels

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Ain Khaled, Al Gharrafa, Al Rayyan, Al Waab

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 43%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Doha

Mid-range
Median
$2,500$10,000–$22,000$28,000

Class size: Not published

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