Sherborne Qatar
School in Doha
Quick answer
Sherborne Qatar combines the heritage of Sherborne School (England, founded 1550) with a Qatar campus serving 2,035 students aged 3-18 across 60 nationalities. The school offers a traditional British curriculum through IGCSE and A-Levels, operating separate Preparatory (Bani Hajer) and Senior (Al Ebb) campuses with girls-only provision. Annual tuition runs $10,000-$22,000 USD (true cost ~$19,300, +21% — among Doha's higher hidden-fee profiles). Best suited to British-tradition families wanting Sherborne lineage.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $10,000–$22,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 1) Doha private school · 2,035 students total.
- 60 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 07:20.
- Accreditations: BSO, COBIS verified.
2,035
60 (British)
20 avg / 1 max
Rolling
BSO, COBIS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Sherborne Qatar
Sherborne Qatar aims to develop the whole child by helping them to achieve their full potential in a nurturing, supportive and happy atmosphere. We want our pupils to leave us with an excellent education and as rounded, confident and articulate young adults.
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
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $10,000 – $22,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 35000 ﷼-66053 ﷼ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,300(+21%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,300 |
| Cost position in Doha | 83th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Registration QAR 2,000. Tuition ranges QAR 36,500-80,000 by grade. British curriculum with IGCSE and A-Levels. Linked to Sherborne School UK. Exam fees QAR 2,000-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,000-1,500. Transport QAR 5,500-8,000/year. Strong pastoral care and house system.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
I/GCSE, AS and A Levels
I/GCSE 2021-2022: 51% of all I/GCSE grades were the top 9 to 7 grades (equivalent to an A grade or higher). This compares with just 27% in England. Nearly one on five pupils (18%) did amazingly well achieving a grade 7,8 and 9 in all their subjects. A Level 2021-2022: 50% A* - A. This compares with 36% in the UK 73% A* - B 90% A* - C AS level 2021-2022: 34% A 54% A - B 78% A - C
Arabic, Spanish, French.
The department aims to support pupils with learning difficulties and differences, which hinder their educational development and prevent them from reaching their potential. Support is offered in several ways, for example, through assessments to identify needs and inform planning; support for pupils in class; withdrawal from lessons to work on programmes to develop literacy, numeracy and study skills; advice and strategies for teachers to support pupils in the classroom; and advice for parents on how to best support their son or daughter at home. In some cases, a pupil might study a reduced number of subjects in Years 10 and 11, and be timetabled in the department during these periods. The focus for these pupils is support with the organisation of homework, coursework and study skills. Additionally, teaching is offered to develop the understanding of (I)GCSE course content and examination question techniques in English, Mathematics and Science. The department values pupils as individuals and strives to instil in them responsibility, effective work habits, confidence, enthusiasm and motivation to become life- long learners. Through discussion we endeavour to build self-esteem and a sense of identity enabling them to value themselves and others, and to feel engaged in the school community.
Sherborne cannot accept pupils with special needs, since it has neither the specialist facilities nor the expertise that they would need, although it does have staff to provide support for mild learning difficulties (such as dyslexia) and English as a second language.
English as a second language.
07:20 – 14:30
Pupils up to Year 2 have packed lunches. From Year 3 upwards pupils may bring in a packed lunch or choose food from the catering counter.
Yes, the caterer make provision for special diets.
Recommended neighborhoods
Lusail, Al Qassar, West Bay, The Pearl
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Doha
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Registration QAR 2,000. Tuition ranges QAR 36,500-80,000 by grade. British curriculum with IGCSE and A-Levels. Linked to Sherborne School UK. Exam fees QAR 2,000-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,000-1,500. Transport QAR 5,500-8,000/year. Strong pastoral care and house system.
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