GEMS American Academy Qatar
International School in Doha
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: American, IB leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $8,000–$16,000/yr published in QAR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 25) Doha international school · 1,650 students total.
- 80 nationalities top: American.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:30 AM.
- Accreditations: MSA, IBO listed accreditations.
1,650
80 (American)
22 avg / 25 max
Rolling
MSA, IBO
AP
About GEMS American Academy Qatar
The following qualities and characteristics define GEMS American Academy Qatar:
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,000–$16,000 |
| Annual tuition (QAR) | 35150 ﷼-59650 ﷼ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,000(+25%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $17,000 |
| Cost position in Doha | 47th percentile(mid-range) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
American curriculum + IB Diploma. Part of GEMS group. Al Wakra area.
American, IB
AP
SAT and AP exams - We are at SAT Test Center.
We are well above the international average in these examinations.
In addition to Arabic, we also offer French and Spanish language classes.
The level of support is based on individual learning plans with services in the mild category.
Yes, each grade in Lower School (Pre-K - Grade 5) has their own Student Support Teacher (SST) that supports students with special learning needs. Our SST personnel works with parents inside and outside of the classroom on a daily and weekly basis. For Upper School, we have SST personnel for Grades 6 - 12. However, please note that we have very limited availability for students with special learning needs at this time.
We have a Student Support Teacher who assists students who are learning English as a second language. As an English-immersion school, students will learn English naturally while in class throughout the year.
7:30 AM – 2:30 PM every day except Thursdays, where we finish at 1:30 PM to support teacher professional development and departmental meetings. Pre-K students are dismissed at 1:30 PM
Yes
Yes, we do have vegetarian and vegan options. Also, all food prepared is halal.
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Wakra, Mesaieed, Al Wukair
Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Doha
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: American
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