SEK International School Qatar
International School in Doha
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at SEK International School Qatar.
- Tuition: $11,000–$24,000/yr published in QAR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 22) Doha international school · 535 students total.
- 58 nationalities top: Qatari.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 07:20h.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC listed accreditations.
535
58 (Qatari)
20 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, NEASC
About SEK International School Qatar
SEK International School Qatar was established in 2013 as part of the Qatari Ministry of Education's Outstanding Schools Programme. SEK-Qatar is an outstanding international school with students and families from nearly 60 different nationalities. SEK-Qatar is an international learning community that enjoys a holistic and skills-based approach to learning, where students are challenged and develop as global citizens and international leaders. As part of SEK Education Group, established in 1892, there are 10 schools in total (Spain, France, Ireland, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) including its own forward-looking university (Camilo José Cela University in Madrid, Spain).
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $11,000–$24,000 |
| Annual tuition (QAR) | 30650 ﷼-63099 ﷼ |
| 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 2,500. Tuition ranges QAR 40,000-87,500 by grade. Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). SEK International Schools network. Exam fees QAR 2,500-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,000-1,500. Transport QAR 5,500-8,000/year. Trilingual programme available (English, Arabic, Spanish).
IB
Our students sit the PISA, TIMSS and PIRLS exams as well as IB Diploma exams at the end of grade 12.
Our results in the exams show that our school is above world average in PISA, TIMSS and PIRLS. The results of the IBDP exams are also good.
Arabic, Spanish
Support is provided to address educational needs, attending to students’ strengths while helping them to learn compensation strategies in order to independently meet academic demands. All students are integrated into regular classes and all teachers have a role to play in supporting students with their learning. The school recognises that successful strategies will vary dependent upon the student and situation, whilst remaining committed to our belief in classroom inclusion; differentiated instruction is the most powerful tool when accommodating individual differences.
Yes
The child must be, at least competent, but preferably fluent in the English language, especially as from Primary. The school provides support to students for whom English is a second or foreign language. Students requiring support are admitted when adequate support resources are available to address the student’s language learning needs at the time of admission.
07:20h – 14:30h
Yes, there is a cafeteria where our students can buy food.
Yes, all our food is halal and there are options for vegetarian as well as for allergies.
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Jamiaa, Al Rayyan, Education City, Al Gharrafa
At a Glance
Fee Position in Doha
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Qatari
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