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Swiss International School Qatar

International School in Doha

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Swiss International School Qatar delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 67 nationalities. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Note: IB continuum with Swiss Federal Matura pathway.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, Other taught at Swiss International School Qatar.
  • Tuition: $8,000–$16,000/yr published in QAR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 17 (max 22) Doha international school · 900 students total.
  • 67 nationalities top: USA.
  • Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:30 am.
  • Accreditations: IBO, EDK listed accreditations.
IB, OtherAges 3-18English$8,000–$16,000/yr(55750 ﷼-74017 ﷼)
Est. all-in: $15,000/yr(+25%, modeled)Mid-range in DohaGood valueModerate admissions86% data coverage
Students

900

Nationalities

67 (USA)

Class Size

17 avg / 22 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, EDK

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About Swiss International School Qatar

SISQ offers a high quality education in an inspiring and supportive environment. As an IB World School, we follow the International Baccalaureate Curriculum. Our teachers are highly experienced and talented with expertise in delivering an international curriculum in engaging and innovative ways. We are committed to providing an educational environment that excites, inspires, and challenges every student to excel academically and socially.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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
  • Educational psychologist available
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. 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.
  2. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  3. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Swiss International School Qatar
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$8,000–$16,000
Annual tuition (QAR)55750 ﷼-74017 ﷼
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$15,000(+25%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$17,000
Cost position in Doha47th percentile(mid-range)

Hidden costs & fee notes

IB continuum with Swiss Federal Matura pathway. Registration QAR 2,000. Tuition ranges QAR 29,000-58,000 by grade. Trilingual programme (English, French, German). Exam fees QAR 2,000-4,500. Uniforms QAR 900-1,400. Transport QAR 5,000-7,500/year.

Curriculum

IB, Other

External examinations

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Map Testing and The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

Exam results

Our Class of 2021 achieved an outstanding milestone, with a student scoring a perfect 45/45 in the IB Diploma — the highest score in Qatar

Additional languages

French, Arabic, German

Learning support

moderate

Special needs staff

We have a support team SEN department accommodating students needs when necessary.

ESL / EAL support

Yes

Education psychologistYes
School hours

7:30 am – 2:00 pm

School busYes
Lunch

There's two canteens where students can purchase their meals.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

Yes.

Recommended neighborhoods

The Pearl, West Bay, Lusail, Al Dafna

Reviewed: 2026-04-04Data source: manual+scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 86%2 named sources

Reviewed by WhereNext against a named source — some fields may be approximate.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Doha

Mid-range
Median
$2,500$8,000–$16,000$28,000

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Swiss International School Qatar

Class Size

This school
17
Max class
22
City avg
21

Student Diversity

67nationalities900 students

Very diverse

Common: USA

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