Qatar Academy Doha
International School in Doha
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Qatar Academy Doha.
- Tuition: $11,000–$24,000/yr published in QAR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 22 Doha international school · 1,600 students total.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:00.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC listed accreditations.
1,600
22 avg
Fixed intake
IBO, CIS, NEASC
About Qatar Academy Doha
Qatar Academy Doha is one of the Middle East’s premier educational institutions. QAD is an International Baccalaureate World School also accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools. The school offers academic excellence through Primary, Middle Year and IB Diploma programs based on the principle that education involves the development of a student’s cognitive, physical, social, moral and affective capabilities.
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: strong
- 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
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $11,000–$24,000 |
| Annual tuition (QAR) | 49033 ﷼-80556 ﷼ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,360(+16%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $22,360 |
| Cost position in Doha | 81th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Registration QAR 2,000. Tuition ranges QAR 40,000-87,500 by grade. Full IB continuum school. Part of Qatar Foundation. Subsidized fees for Qatar Foundation employees. Exam fees QAR 2,500-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,000-1,500. Transport QAR 5,000-8,000/year.
IB
IB Diploma
Arabic, French, Spanish
The Learning Support team of Student Services provides support for students that complement the classroom program. A multi-disciplinary approach is utilized to provide specialized learning support to students and parents. This student support may occur, for example, when students experience problems with their learning or when they need to be academically challenged to reach their full potential. In addition specialized teaching and learning support is provided to teachers. Members of the Learning Support team are specialist teachers who come from a range of fields such as Early Childhood Development, English Acquisition, Mathematics Acquisition, and Differentiation.
Learning Support team
7:00 – 14:00
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Education City, Al Rayyan, Al Shagub, Al Waab
At a Glance
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