American Academy School and Elite International School are both in Doha, about 9 km apart. Both schools follow an American curriculum. Published annual fees are QAR 26,225 - 45,500 at American Academy School and QAR 20,000 - 40,000 at Elite International School, which puts American Academy School roughly 20% higher. American Academy School takes pupils from 4 to 18, and Elite International School from 3 to 18.
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American Academy School
Doha, Qatar
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Elite International School
Doha, Qatar
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Fees / year
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Fees / year QAR 26,225 - 45,500 | Fees / year QAR 20,000 - 40,000 |
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Age range
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Age range 4 - 18 years | Age range 3 - 18 years |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum American Curriculum | Curriculum American Curriculum |
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Pupils
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Pupils 1,600 | Pupils — |
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English | Instruction language English |
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Bus service
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Location
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Location The American Academy School is located in the Thumama district of Doha, Qatar, along F-Ring Road in the New Thumama area. The campus address is Building 90, Street 440, Zone 50. The site is accessible via main roads in a residential/commercial neighbourhood, with local transport options available nearby. | Location Elite International School is located in Doha, Qatar. The campus address is Zone 56, Street 815, Building #1, Ain Khalid, Doha. It sits in the Ain Khalid area of Doha. The school can be reached by road from this residential neighbourhood. |
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Stages
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Stages The school offers four levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. | Stages The school serves Preschool to Grade 12, covering Early Childhood (Preschool & PreK), Elementary (K to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6 to 8), and High School (Grades 9 to 12). Starting Grade 6, boys and girls have separate classrooms. |
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School type
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School type The school operates as a private English-medium school offering the US Common Core Curriculum Standards. | School type The school is private and coeducational. From Grade 6 onward, there are separate classrooms for boys and girls. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix The school states it admits students from a wide range of cultures and welcomes students of all abilities, nationalities, and religions, indicating a multicultural student body. Public materials do not provide a numerical nationality breakdown or local/international ratio. | Pupil nationality mix Public materials do not publish a pupil nationality mix or the local-to-international pupil ratio. The school's stated focus on Qatari identity and the existence of Arabic/Islamic coordination indicate local curriculum emphasis, but no public data on student nationalities is provided. |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support The school has a learning support program to enroll a managed number of students needing additional support each grade level and is described as fully inclusive for learners with special educational needs. | Additional learning support Public SEN provisions are not published on the school's public pages. The staff includes a Nurse and a Social Worker on the Student Affairs team, indicating health and welfare support on campus. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation stated; the curriculum combines US standards with local Ministry of Education requirements for compulsory subjects. | Country affiliation The school operates in Qatar. |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation The school does not have a separate religious affiliation; Islam studies are provided in line with Qatar MOE requirements for Muslim students. | Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is indicated on public materials; an Arabic/Islamic/QH coordinator exists among staff, suggesting some Islamic studies are part of the curriculum. |
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School day structure
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School day structure The school day is from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. | School day structure The school day opens with the gate at 6:30 am and assemblies/registration occur by 7:00 am, with the first lesson at 7:15 am. On Wednesdays, the school finishes at 12:15 pm. The campus is described as closed, with students staying on site until the end of the day. |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details A school bus service is not publicly listed; transport arrangements should be discussed directly with the school. Contact: +974-40206900. | Bus service details There is no dedicated school bus service published on the school's pages. Public transport in Doha includes the Metrolink feeder bus network that connects to Doha Metro stations (routes such as M141 and M143 have operated to service areas around the Religious Complex and other sites), with route updates reported in local transport coverage. Families may rely on Metrolink, private transport, or other arrangements. |
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Fee details
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Fee details Application and Admission Fees - Entrance exam: QAR 500 (applies to Grade 1 to Grade 12; non‑refundable). - Registration fee (new applicants): QAR 1,500 (payable once; non‑refundable, non‑transferable). - One‑time deposit / caution deposit: QAR 1,000 (refundable on withdrawal or graduation provided there is no damage to school property). - Retainer / re‑enrolment deposit for returning students: QAR 2,000 (non‑refundable; credited/deducted from the first semester fee of the following academic year). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term), textbook and uniform fees - All amounts shown in QAR. Annual tuition may be paid in full or in two instalments; per‑term figures below assume two equal instalments (annual ÷ 2). The fee schedule also shows a 12% discounted tuition column; discounted per‑term figures assume the discounted annual ÷ 2. - KG1 / KG2 / Grade 1: - Annual tuition: QAR 24,725. - Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 21,758. - Per term (standard): QAR 12,362.50. - Per term (discounted): QAR 10,879.00. - Textbook fee: QAR 1,500. - Uniform fee: QAR 800. - Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 24,058. - Grade 2: - Annual tuition: QAR 27,950. - Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 24,596. - Per term (standard): QAR 13,975.00. - Per term (discounted): QAR 12,298.00. - Textbook fee: QAR 1,500. - Uniform fee: QAR 800. - Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 26,896. - Grade 3: - Annual tuition: QAR 27,950. - Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 24,596. - Per term (standard): QAR 13,975.00. - Per term (discounted): QAR 12,298.00. - Textbook fee: QAR 1,800. - Uniform fee: QAR 800. - Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 27,196. - Grades 4, 5, 6: - Annual tuition: QAR 31,175. - Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 27,434. - Per term (standard): QAR 15,587.50. - Per term (discounted): QAR 13,717.00. - Textbook fee: QAR 1,800. - Uniform fee: QAR 800. - Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 30,034. - Grades 7, 8, 9: - Annual tuition: QAR 34,400. - Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 30,272. - Per term (standard): QAR 17,200.00. - Per term (discounted): QAR 15,136.00. - Textbook fee: QAR 2,000. - Uniform fee: QAR 800. - Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 33,072. - Grades 10, 11: - Annual tuition: QAR 39,775. - Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 35,002. - Per term (standard): QAR 19,887.50. - Per term (discounted): QAR 17,501.00. - Textbook fee: QAR 2,500. - Uniform fee: QAR 800. - Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 38,302. - Grade 12: - Annual tuition: QAR 43,000. - Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 37,840. - Per term (standard): QAR 21,500.00. - Per term (discounted): QAR 18,920.00. - Textbook fee: QAR 2,500. - Uniform fee: QAR 800. - Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 41,140. Sibling discounts - Sibling tuition discounts applied to school tuition only (not to textbooks, uniforms or other charges). Discount percentages by child order: 1st child 12%; 2nd child 14%; 3rd child 14%; 4th child 14%; 5th child 17%; 6th child 17%. The highest percentage discount is applied to the youngest student. The sibling discounts are valid for one academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual fees cover the full academic year and may be paid either in full or in two instalments. A student may not start the academic year unless the first term (first instalment) fee has been paid in full. Fees should be paid within 14 days of receiving an acceptance letter unless otherwise instructed. Returning students reserve places by paying the re‑enrolment deposit (QAR 2,000), which is credited against the first instalment. Payment methods and bank details - Accepted payment methods: cash or cheque to the Finance Office; wire transfer to the school bank account (transfer charges to be borne by the payer). Debit/credit cards are accepted at the Finance Office limited to extra‑curricular activity payments. Invoices and company‑sponsored payments can be issued on request (company confirmation required). - Bank transfer details (for bank payments): - Account name: AMERICAN ACADEMY SCHOOL. - Bank: Doha Bank, Corporate Branch. - Account no.: 0222-0900107-001-0010-000. - IBAN: QA13 DOHB 0222 0900 1070 0100 1000 0. - SWIFT: DOHBQAQAXXX. - Email transfer confirmation (student name and contact) to the school finance email. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule or fee policy; boarding fees are therefore not applicable. Other costs and additional fees - Textbook fees as listed above are required and are non‑refundable once paid. - International examination fees (e.g., SAT, Pre‑SAT, IELTS, AP) are not included in tuition and must be paid separately. - Charges for field trips, special projects, extra‑curricular activities, loss/damage of books or school property, and any extraordinary expenses are invoiced separately as required. Refund and withdrawal policy (key points) - One‑month written notice is required to withdraw a student. - If the semester's fees are paid in full and the child is withdrawn prior to the start of the academic year, fees are refundable except for the Registration or Re‑registration fee (these are not refundable). - If the student has attended 10 or fewer school days from the start of the first semester, fees (excluding Registration or Re‑registration fee) will be refunded. - If the student has attended 20 or fewer school days from the start of the first semester, 50% of tuition fees (excluding Registration or Re‑registration fee) will be refunded. If the student has attended more than 20 school days in the first semester, or any part of the second semester, the semester fee is payable (no refund for that semester). - Textbook fees are non‑refundable once paid. The refundable caution deposit (QAR 1,000) is returned on withdrawal or graduation subject to no damage to school property. Notes and exclusions - The registration and entrance exam fees are explicitly non‑refundable. International exam fees and extracurricular charges are not included in the published tuition figures and will be charged separately. Overdue fees may result in withholding of results, reports and certificates and may prevent student registration changes within national systems until all dues are settled. | Fee details Application & one‑time fees - Application fee (new applicants): QAR 55. - Entrance/examination fee (for Grade 1 and above): QAR 220 (non‑transferable, non‑refundable). - Registration fee (one‑off, payable on acceptance): QAR 2,200 (non‑transferable, non‑refundable). - Seat reservation / deposit (to hold a place): QAR 3,300; this amount is deducted from the first semester tuition but is non‑transferable and non‑refundable. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) - Preschool / Pre‑K (Age 3–4): Annual QAR 20,000; per semester QAR 10,000 (two semesters). - Kindergarten (K): Annual QAR 25,000; per semester QAR 12,500. - Grades 1–6: Annual QAR 30,000; per semester QAR 15,000. - Grades 7–9: Annual QAR 35,000; per semester QAR 17,500. - Grades 10–12: Annual QAR 40,000. (The school publishes the annual tuition for Grades 10–12 as QAR 40,000; per‑term breakdown follows the school's term/semester billing described below.) Other mandatory and recurring fees - Books: Pre‑school/Pre‑K QAR 1,100; Kindergarten QAR 1,650; Grades 1–6 QAR 2,750; Grades 7–9 QAR 3,500. Books fees are charged separately and are non‑transferable/non‑refundable. - Transportation (optional): One‑way annual QAR 4,620 (per semester QAR 2,310); two‑way annual QAR 6,600 (per semester QAR 3,300). Transport fees must be paid in full by the due date. - Uniforms and supply lists: Uniforms and supply lists are specified and sold through the school; supply lists are published by stage. Uniform and supplies costs are additional to tuition and books. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing structure: Fees are billed by semester. The school's published payment schedule splits tuition into two semesters (Semester 1 + Semester 2) and sets due dates for each semester invoice. Semester amounts above are the school's published semester figures. - Due dates (example from the school's published schedule): First semester fees (including first semester tuition, books and transport where applicable) are due before the published first‑semester deadline; second semester fees are due before the published second‑semester deadline. The school's published form gives specific calendar deadlines for fee payment for the academic year. - Seat reservation and registration timing: The seat reservation fee and registration/entrance fees are payable at registration (seat reservation is taken off the first‑semester tuition). New and returning student registration payments must be made at registration to secure the place. - Late payment and returned cheques: Returned cheques must be settled in cash within two days of bank notice; outstanding balances may prevent issue of reports, certificates or exam entry. The school's form sets out cancellation rules and obligations tied to fee payment. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed for Elite International School (the school is operated as a day school); no boarding fees are published. Discounts and sibling policy - Sibling discount: A 5% discount is published for the third child from the same family (applies to tuition). Refund and cancellation rules - Non‑refundable items: Entrance/exam fee, registration fee and seat reservation fee are explicitly stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Books fees are non‑refundable. - Cancellation liabilities: If registration is cancelled after the published deadlines or after the student has attended, specified semester fees, books fees and transport fees remain payable according to the school's cancellation rules. The school's fee form lists the exact conditions and deadlines that govern refunds and cancellations. Fee payment options and where payments are made - Payment at registration: The school's published fee form states that initial payments (seat reservation and registration) are made in cash at the Accounting/Finance Office at registration. Subsequent semester payments may be made by cash, cheque or electronic bank transfer. These payment methods are listed on the school's published fee form. Notes and important points (factual) - Tuition figures above are the school's published annual amounts by year group for the current/planned fee schedule and the school's published semester splits are used where provided. The school publishes separate charges for books, transport and uniforms; these are billed in addition to tuition. Sources used for the figures above: the school's published fee form and fee schedule as published in the school's admissions/fees materials and independent school‑fee databases that list Elite International School's 2025/2026 published fees. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement Uniforms are required for all students. The KG uniform is a blue shirt with a red collar paired with navy blue pants or a dress, while Grades 1–5 and Grades 6–12 wear white shirts with blue collars paired with navy blue pants or skirts/dresses; the winter uniform includes a navy jacket and navy sweater, and uniforms (including PE kit) can be collected from the school. | Uniform requirement — |
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Food options
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Food options — | Food options The school has a canteen. |
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House system
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership — | Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Directors, including a Chairman, Vice Presidents, and a Managing Director. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details American Academy School in Doha offers a US standards-based program for Preschool through Grade 12, with English as the language of instruction; French is introduced from Grade 4. Kindergarten uses California Common Core for English Language Arts and Mathematics and the Next Generation Science Standards for science; core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ICT, Qatar History, and Arabic, with Art, Music, and Physical Education as specialist subjects. The Elementary program continues this approach, aligning English Language Arts and Mathematics to the California CCSS and Science to NGSS, with Qatar History and Arabic among core subjects, plus Art, Music, and PE. In Middle and High School, the curriculum remains CCSS for ELA/Math and NGSS for Science, with core subjects English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ICT, Qatar History, and Arabic, and specialist courses including French, Business Studies, Economics, and PE; High School also offers Advanced Placement courses. Arabic is studied by all KG-12 students; History of Qatar is required for Grades 1-9; Islamic Studies is available for Muslim students (Islamic A or B), and college readiness is supported through a 4-year ILP and access to PSAT/SAT alongside AP options. | Curriculum details The school follows the American curriculum. The school serves Preschool to Grade 12. It is QNSA accredited since 2013. Starting Grade 6, boys and girls have separate classrooms. Library Media Centers feature English, Arabic, and French resources. The school offers enrichment opportunities to empower students and help them reach their highest potential. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning The American Academy School expresses social-emotional development through its School-Wide Learning Outcomes, which describe Self-directed learners, Critical thinkers, Effective communicators, and Responsible citizens. The Inclusion Policy requires the Counsellor/Social Worker to work with students and teachers to set social/emotional goals and to develop goals and plans (including Individual Behaviour Plans) when needed. The school operates a tiered Support System (Tier 1–3) that includes regular Counsellor, Social Worker, and Inclusion Specialist involvement to monitor progress and provide interventions. Social/emotional goals and supports are integrated into Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or related accommodation plans as appropriate. The aim to value diversity and to foster a safe, inclusive environment underpins the SEL-oriented goals and expectations across the student body. | Social & emotional learning Elite International School's vision states it empowers academically excellent and emotionally resilient learners and fosters social-emotional skills within an inclusive, safe climate where every student is valued; parents are partners in addressing their children's social, emotional and intellectual needs, and a Social Worker and Student Affairs staff provide direct wellbeing support. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) AAS uses an Inclusion Policy with an Inclusion Team (Learning Support Teacher, Counsellor, Social Worker, Inclusion Specialist/SEN Teachers, SENCO) to identify and support students with Additional Learning Needs. Additional Needs students are placed in the least restrictive environment and receive a mix of in-class support, small-group instruction, 1:1 interventions, and services outside the classroom, including IEPs and ongoing reviews. The policy lists Disability categories such as Cognition and Learning, Specific Learning Disorders, Speech/Communication Delays, Social/Emotional/Mental Health Disorders, and Medical conditions as areas of potential need. AAS is not a specialist SEN institution; it is an inclusive school that uses SEN specialists and an Inclusion Team to plan and deliver support. The school emphasizes collaboration with parents and external agencies as part of the ALN process and includes mechanisms to identify and support English Language Learners (ELL) within this framework. | Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Social Worker and a Nurse as part of Student Affairs to support wellbeing, but there is no publicly disclosed dedicated SEN department or explicit SEN provisions on the site. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language English Language Learners receive targeted support under the Inclusion Policy via EAL Intervention and an EAL Specialist, with progress monitored regularly across the curriculum. The policy specifies that EAL involvement can include in-class support and dedicated EAL staff to assist language development while teaching within the normal subject areas. EAL progress is tracked through regular monitoring and data collection to determine if further intervention is needed. ELL considerations are explicit: students with different home languages are accommodated, but ELL is not treated as a learning disability solely due to language differences. The tiered system (Tier 2) includes EAL Intervention and the option of additional support plans (including 1:1 or small-group support) as part of the inclusion framework. | English as an additional language Elite International School follows the American Curriculum; no explicit EAL program is publicly disclosed. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing Social/emotional goals are identified and addressed through the Counsellor and a School-led tiered support structure; the Counsellor collaborates with the student, classroom teachers, and the Learning Support team to create specific goals and plans. The Inclusion Policy specifies that social/emotional, medical, or other concerns creating barriers to learning are managed with a plan implemented and monitored by the Counsellor/Social Worker. Tier 1 includes Counsellor check-ins and initial interventions for social/emotional, organizational, and academic needs; Tier 2 provides targeted EAL and inclusion support with the Counsellor involved; Tier 3 involves longer-term SEN interventions with the Inclusion Specialist and Counsellor. Overall, the school's safeguarding and inclusion practices explicitly address students' social, emotional, and mental health needs within a formal framework. The Safeguarding Policy reinforces the commitment to a safe, caring environment where student wellbeing is a central concern. | Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported by the Social Worker and nursing staff, and the school's mission emphasizes emotional well-being and resilience. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy establishes the school's primary duty to protect children and promote their welfare, aligning with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Qatar's laws. It sets out mandated reporting procedures and the roles of the Child Protection Coordinator (CPC) and committee members who respond to concerns without delay. The policy assigns clear responsibilities to all staff for safeguarding, including adherence to a Code of Conduct and safe recruitment practices (background checks for staff). It defines maltreatment and provides guidance on signs to look for across physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, bullying, and cyberbullying. The Safeguarding policy outlines the process for reporting, investigation, and protective actions, and emphasizes that staff coordinate with parents and appropriate authorities as needed. | Safeguarding Safeguarding is supported by a formal Child Safeguarding Policy, a Crisis and Emergency Management Policy, and an Anti-Bullying Plan, with a Social Worker in Student Affairs addressing safeguarding concerns. |
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview Classrooms are spacious and comfortable, with smart boards and network access. ICT is integrated through the curriculum, and integrated labs include a Computer Lab with ICT facilities and a Smart Board with a touch screen. There are three fully equipped science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The library is well-stocked with fiction, nonfiction, reference books and magazines, and is regularly updated. The Art Room and Music Room support arts and performing arts with materials and instruments. A Kindergarten Play Area provides a safe outdoor space for younger students. | Facilities overview The school is located in Doha, Qatar and serves Preschool through Grade 12 under the American Curriculum. The school teaches the American Curriculum. Library Media Centers provide English, Arabic, and French resources. There are art and robotics rooms, ICT labs, and hands-on science laboratories. Young students have a Ball Pit Room and an Activity Center for imaginative play and motor skills development; the theatre hosts stage performances and events, and a conference room supports meetings. On-campus facilities include a gym, canteen, clinic, and supervised prayer rooms to support a well-rounded day. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities Indoor sports facilities include a basketball court, a football field, badminton, volleyball and tennis courts, and a playground with a synthetic track. Outdoor sports facilities include a football field. The Kindergarten Play Area provides a safe outdoor space for younger students. The facilities support opportunities for physical education and team sports. | Sports facilities The campus includes an on-site gym for physical education and sports activities. Physical education is part of the regular curriculum and supported by available spaces. Fieldwork opportunities include activities such as visiting museums or historical sites and participating in an Equestrian Club. The school promotes student wellness through movement and active participation during the school day. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities Classrooms are spacious and comfortable, with smart boards and network access. ICT labs include a Computer Lab and ICT tools with a Smart Board and connected computers. There are three fully equipped science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The library is well-stocked with fiction and nonfiction, reference books and magazines, and is regularly updated. ICT is integrated through the curriculum to support learning. | Academic facilities Library Media Centers host resources in English, Arabic, and French. There are dedicated Art and Robotics rooms. ICT laboratories support technology learning. Hands-on science laboratories enable experimentation and inquiry. The Ball Pit Room and Activity Center support early childhood learning within the campus. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities Art Room and Music Room support arts-related activities beyond regular classes. The library supports independent reading and research. Indoor and outdoor sports facilities support physical education and team sports. Kindergarten Play Area provides age-appropriate outdoor activity for younger students. These spaces enable arts, literacy and sports activities beyond core classes. | Extra curricular facilities The extracurricular program is designed to enhance the school's mission and philosophy. Fieldwork opportunities span three areas: within the school grounds, in the vicinity, and on day trips to locations such as museums or historical sites, including activities like an Equestrian Club and Plant Nursery. Participation develops leadership skills and promotes service to others, with both competition and cooperative opportunities available to meet diverse interests. |
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History
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History American Academy School (AAS) was founded in 2000. It is an English-medium private school offering the US Common Core Curriculum Standards and emphasizes a multicultural student body to encourage interaction between different cultures. Over time the school consolidated from three campuses into a single Thumama campus serving more than 1,100 students across Doha, Qatar. The Thumama campus includes laboratories for sciences and ICT, a sports gymnasium, expansive fields, and technology-enabled classrooms, underpinned by enquiry-based learning and a skills-focused approach. | History Elite International School is a private coeducational institution in Doha, Qatar, serving Preschool through Grade 12, with Grade 6 onward in single-gender classrooms. The school follows the American curriculum. It has been QNSA Accredited since 2013, reflecting its alignment with national standards. The online materials show a visible presence by 2017, as indicated by a 2017 copyright on the site. No founding year is stated on the About Us page. |
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Community
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Community AAS operates a diverse, multicultural school community drawn from many nationalities. The school hosts cultural and national celebrations and student activities such as Cultural Day (2024-25), Qatar National Day events, and Qatar Sports Day. The calendar also features programs like Model United Nations, Safety Week, and Breast Cancer Awareness Week that involve students, families, and staff. Through these events the school aims to foster community and cross-cultural understanding. | Community The school describes its community as a happy and purposeful environment that enables children to thrive morally, socially, and intellectually and to achieve excellence. It emphasizes respect, trust, and collaboration within the school community. Parents are treated as partners through an open-door policy and multiple channels of communication, including a student planner, a school portal, a school website, telephone contact, and scheduled parents meetings. Daily communication between parents and staff is essential, with diaries checked to ensure homework and announcements are noted. Newsletter updates keep families informed about important dates and events, and events such as International Day of Education 2024 are part of the school's community life. |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association Public information does not describe a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at American Academy School. The public materials show a calendar of events and family-involved activities, including Cultural Day, Safety Week, Qatar National Day, MUN, and other themed days that encourage parent participation. No PTA-specific committees, meetings, or fundraising activities are documented on the public pages. Family involvement appears to occur around school-organized events and newsletters rather than through a standalone PTA body. For precise PTA details, contact the school directly. | Parent teacher association Elite International School runs a Parent Partnership program that functions similarly to a PTA by positioning parents as partners in the education process. The program supports open lines of communication through the student planner, a school web portal, the school website, telephone contact, and scheduled parents meetings. Daily diary communication is a core feature, with teachers responding to parent notes and diaries being checked daily to confirm homework completion and message replies. An EIS newsletter keeps families up to date on important dates and upcoming events, and parents can submit feedback, queries, and suggestions via an online form. The overarching goal is collaborative engagement, encapsulated by the message that together we can achieve more. |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual The school was founded in 2000. The school is an English-medium private school offering the US Common Core Curriculum Standards. The school serves Kindergarten through High School (K–12). | Academic & intellectual The extracurricular program is designed to enhance the school's mission and allows students to participate responsibly. Competition and cooperative opportunities are provided to meet students' needs and interests. Fieldwork is a central component of learning, with activities conducted on campus, in the local vicinity, and on day trips such as museum visits, historical sites, Equestrian Club, and Plant Nursery. Participation develops leadership skills and a commitment to service. |
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language — | Cultural & language French is coordinated for Preschool through Grade 10. Arabic/Islamic/QH is coordinated for Preschool through Grade 10. English/SST/QH (Eng) coordination covers Grades 1-5. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies — | Social & hobbies Elite International School offers extracurricular activities designed to broaden interests and develop leadership. Fieldwork is organized in three settings: on campus, in the vicinity, and on day trips such as museum visits, historical sites, Equestrian Club, and Plant Nursery. Participation develops leadership skills and a commitment to service. |
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Community & service
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Community & service — | Community & service Participation in the extracurricular program presents students with the means of developing their leadership skills and heightening their awareness of the need to render service to others. |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional — | Leadership & professional The extracurricular program develops leadership skills. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing — | Lifestyle & wellbeing A nurse provides student health support. There is a PE/Events Coordinator to organize physical education and events. Fieldwork and outdoor activities form part of the learning experience. |
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Language provision
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Language provision The school uses English as the language of instruction for Preschool through Grade 12 and follows the US Common Core Curriculum Standards. French is introduced from Grade 4. All students from KG–12 are required to learn Arabic, with classes differentiated for native and non-native speakers and the Arabic content integrated with the MOE syllabus. From Grade 1 to 9, Qatar History is studied with options for Arabic- or English-language settings, and Muslim students take Islamic Studies as Islamic A (Arabic) or Islamic B (English) depending on Arabic proficiency. The MOE framework guides these curriculum and language requirements, and the school emphasizes English fluency for all students. A learning support program is available to assist students needing additional help. | Language provision — |
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Accreditations — | Accreditations QNSA Accredited since 2013; UNESCO logo present on site |
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Admissions
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Admissions 1. Online application. Complete the online application form via the admissions portal. The school collects information about previous academic experience and pastoral welfare to support the transition. The required documents include: three recent passport photos of the child; a copy of the child's passport, Qatari ID and birth certificate; copies of the parents' passports and Qatari ID; a copy of the child's school reports for the last two years (if from abroad, the latest report must be attested); a recommendation letter from the previous school; immunization records and medical fitness; a letter of employment from the child's sponsor; copies of assessments relating to Additional Educational Support Needs, if applicable. When documents are not in English or Arabic, notarized English translation is required. Applications are submitted online, and the admissions team can assist with online inquiries on campus. | Admissions 1. Review admissions information and contact the Administration Office during operating hours. The office is open from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, and you can reach the school at 449 811 33 or 449 811 55. The school is located in Doha, Qatar. 2. Submit the Enrollment Application for the 2025-26 academic year. The Enrollment Application Form 2025-26 is available for download and submission, guiding the entry process for prospective students. 3. For Preschool through Grade 5 applicants, complete the Entrance Exam Application Form for Preschool to Grade 5. This form initiates the testing component of admissions for early years and primary levels. 4. Provide the appropriate recommendations. There is a Recommendation Form for Preschool to K and a separate Recommendation Form for Grades 1 to 5, which should be submitted as part of the application package. 5. Submit the Parents Questionnaire for Preschool to Grade 5. This questionnaire accompanies the application and helps the school understand the applicant's context and needs. 6. Submit the Undertaking Prior to Entrance Exam. The undertaking is a preparatory document for families before the entrance assessment. 7. Ensure enrollment documentation is complete for 2025-26. The Enrollment Application for 2025-26 should be included as part of the final submission package. 8. Review the fee schedule and related materials for the 2025-26 academic year. Fees for Academic Year 2025-26, Uniforms, and the Supply List for 2025-26 (Preschool to K, Elementary, Middle School, and High School) are provided to guide financial planning and required purchases. |
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Scholarships
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Waitlist
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Waitlist 2) Assessment interview and entrance steps. When places become available, selected applicants are invited to undertake an assessment interview with Heads of Departments or the School Principal. The interview carries a QR 500 fee and requires arrival 30 minutes early; a form at reception must be completed. For preschool and KG, the interview includes play-based activities to assess early understanding. | Waitlist — |
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