The International School of London Qatar
International School in Doha
Quick answer
International School of London Qatar (ISL Qatar) is an IB World School in Doha, enrolling 1,150-1,190 students from 80+ nationalities. The most recent IB results included a 43-point top score (well above the 30 global average). Students speak home languages including Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, and Italian. Annual tuition runs $13,000-$26,000 USD (true cost ~$22,470, +15%). Admissions are moderate; best suited to internationally mobile multilingual families.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at The International School of London Qatar.
- Tuition: $13,000–$26,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 22) Doha international school · 1,150 students total.
- 70 nationalities top: The highest % nationality is Qatari at 20%..
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 07:40 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
1,150
70 (The highest % nationality is Qatari at 20%.)
22 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS
About The International School of London Qatar
The International School of London Qatar is a culturally diverse community which fosters a passion and enthusiasm for learning, through outstanding educational practices. Students' cultural and linguistic identities are valued and nurtured through our international curriculum and Mother Tongue programme. Our school develops the attitudes, skills and understanding needed for active and responsible contributions to both local and global communities.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $13,000 – $26,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 54436 ﷼-77766 ﷼ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $22,470(+15%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $24,470 |
| Cost position in Doha | 88th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Registration QAR 2,500. Tuition ranges QAR 47,500-95,000 by grade. Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Strong mother-tongue language programme. Exam fees QAR 2,500-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,000-1,500. Transport QAR 5,500-8,500/year.
IB
IB Diploma exams.
Please visit the school website to view these figures for the last 4 years.
Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Serbian, German, Italian , Dutch, Japanese, Turkish, Malay and Indonesian. We are constantly adding more languages depending on need and availability.
Please contact the admissions office for this information.
Yes.
Yes, we offer a Mother Tongue Language programme
07:40 am – 14:25 pm
Yes, there is a cafeteria service offered.
Yes.
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Gharrafa, Al Rayyan, Al Waab, Lusail
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Doha
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: The highest % nationality is Qatari at 20%.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Registration QAR 2,500. Tuition ranges QAR 47,500-95,000 by grade. Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Strong mother-tongue language programme. Exam fees QAR 2,500-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,000-1,500. Transport QAR 5,500-8,500/year.
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