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Lycee Bonaparte Doha

International School in Doha

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Lycée Bonaparte Doha is the AEFE-network French international school in Qatar, enrolling 2,100 students (including 1,100 in primary) from 75 nationalities across 5 languages of instruction (French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Latin). The school leads to the French Baccalauréat and Brevet. Admissions are competitive; best suited to French-speaking families wanting AEFE-network multilingual education in Qatar.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: French leaving qualifications include French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
  • Tuition: $8,000–$18,000/yr published in QAR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 24 (max 26) Doha international school · 1,600 students total.
  • 48 nationalities top: French.
  • Ages: 3-18 school day starts at Classes starts at 7:45 from Sunday to Thursday..
  • Accreditations: AEFE verified.
FrenchAges 3-18French$8,000–$18,000/yr(30209 ﷼-46200 ﷼)
Est. all-in: $15,700/yr(+21%, modeled)Above average in DohaCompetitive entry89% data coverage
Students

1,600

Nationalities

48 (French)

Class Size

24 avg / 26 max

Admissions

Fixed intake

Accreditations

AEFE

Qualifications

French Baccalaureate and Brevet

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About Lycee Bonaparte Doha

Official French curriculum, excellence, high quality of teaching, cross cultural education, global network and attractive scholarship for all ages.

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
  • In-house specialist staff listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated

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 Lycee Bonaparte Doha
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$8,000–$18,000
Annual tuition (QAR)30209 ﷼-46200 ﷼
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$15,700(+21%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$17,700
Cost position in Doha56th percentile(above average)

Hidden costs & fee notes

Registration QAR 2,000. Tuition ranges QAR 29,000-65,500 by grade. French national curriculum leading to Baccalaureat. AEFE network school — subsidized fees for French nationals. Exam fees QAR 1,500-3,000. Uniforms not required. Transport QAR 5,000-7,500/year.

Curriculum

French

Leaving qualifications

French Baccalaureate and Brevet

External examinations

Baccalauréat, Diplôme National du Brevet IELTS and Cambridge tests in English for instance.

Additional languages

English, Arabic and Spanish

Learning support

Personnalized programs according to medical or learning disablilities.

Special needs staff

Yes, we do have specific programs for specific needs. Specific staff can be dedicated to our students on a case-by-case basis.

School hours

Classes starts at 7:45 from Sunday to Thursday. – For Primary classes, at 1:00 (excepted on Tuesdays until 12:00). In Secondary, classes can last until 5:15, in function of class’ timetable.

School busYes
Lunch

Yes, for Secondary students throught our school canteen.

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes, as it is a self-service canteen with various menus.

Recommended neighborhoods

Al Rayyan, Al Waab, Al Aziziyah, Education City

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 89%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Doha

Mid-range
Median
$2,500$8,000–$18,000$28,000

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Lycee Bonaparte Doha

Class Size

This school
24
Max class
26
City avg
21

Student Diversity

48nationalities1,600 students

Highly diverse

Common: French

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