Al Khor International School (AKIS) is a large, co-educational all-through school in Al Khor Community, about 40 kilometres north of Doha. It serves more than 4,000 students aged 3–18 and delivers the British Curriculum with iGCSE and AS/A Level pathways in English. The curriculum is adapted to MoEHE requirements for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, and includes licensed CBSE components. AKIS is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and accredited by COBIS, BSME and COIS; it is an approved examination centre for Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel. The campus operates across four buildings with a staff of over 500 teachers and more than 50 administrators. Core features include Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award; extensive sports facilities (running track, indoor/outdoor pools, two grass football pitches, climbing wall); Learning Support and EAL; five libraries and a Virtual Library; and a broad ECA program in academics, sport and culture.
Location
Al Khor International School is located in Al Khor Community, approximately 40 km north of Doha, Qatar. It is owned by QatarEnergy LNG and established to cater primarily for the children of QatarEnergy LNG employees. The campus comprises four buildings and over 4,000 students are taught there.
Stages
Foundation Stage through to Post 16 (4-18 years of age)
Type
co-educational and non-selective
Additional learning support
Learning Support provides personalised SEN support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.
Uniform Requirement
The Uniform Guide states that uniform is compulsory for all students to wear completely and neatly. The uniform includes a light blue polo shirt worn with dark grey skirts, pinafores or trousers, knee-length bottoms, and blue PE kit. An optional solid black hijab is allowed for Muslim girls and a black abaya is optional for Qatari nationals; black formal shoes and black or grey socks complete the uniform.
Food Options
The tuck-shop sells healthy food at break times. The school promotes healthy eating through food technology lessons and healthy eating competitions; students have regular access to sports during and after the school day.
House System
The school has five pastoral houses: Arabian Horses, Camels, Falcons, Oryx and Whale Sharks. They are overseen by Housemasters who ensure academic progress and maintain high standards of behavior and uniform; each student is known and supported by their Housemaster.
Governance and Ownership
The school is owned by QatarEnergy LNG and established to cater primarily for the children of QatarEnergy LNG employees. The school is located in Al Khor Community, north of Doha.
Curriculum
The school follows the National Curriculum for England, adapted to the local context to meet MoEHE requirements for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History. The medium of instruction is English. The British curriculum is aligned with iGCSE, AS/A level examination requirements and is delivered from Foundation Stage through Post-16 (ages 3-18). AKIS is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and is accredited by COBIS, BSME, and COIS, and is an approved examination centre for Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel. Students are prepared to take the IGCSE, AS/A Level examinations, enabling higher education opportunities at universities worldwide.
Exam Results
External examination results were 9% above England averages in IGCSE Grade A*-A. AS and A2 results were broadly in line with England averages.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates can pursue higher education opportunities at universities worldwide.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a pastoral care system that provides a positive, supportive, and safe school experience. It includes guidelines on behaviour and attendance and a home–school agreement.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Support department offers personalised programmes for identified SEN. All academic staff differentiate learning, and the department supports students within the mainstream classroom.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Learning Support department offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to identified students, identified at admission and through ongoing collaboration with academic staff, to help integrate into all subject areas and progress.
Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritises welfare and safeguarding to support mental wellbeing, with annual safeguarding training for staff and CPOMS to report and manage concerns about student safety.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are priorities; staff and volunteers share this commitment, guided by robust safeguarding policies; designated safeguarding leads are available, and safeguarding training is provided annually by National Online Safety.
History
Established in 1999, Al Khor International School (AKIS) is a British Curriculum, co-educational all-through school from Foundation Stage to Post 16. It is owned by QatarEnergy LNG and serves the children of QatarEnergy LNG employees, located within Al Khor Community about 40 kilometres from Doha. The medium of instruction is English and the British curriculum is followed, adapted to meet MoEHE requirements for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History. AKIS holds Qatar National Schools Accreditation and is an Accredited Member of COBIS, British Schools in the Middle East, and the Council of International Schools, and is an approved examination centre for Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel. Over 4,000 students are taught across four buildings by a team of 500+ academic staff, supported by more than 50 administrative staff, and the BC and CBSE curricula are licensed and compliant with the MoEHE.
Community
The AKIS community participates in world‑renowned programmes such as Model United Nations (MUN) and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award as core features of its leadership programme. The school hosts Leavers' Ceremony in 2023 for Year 12 and 13 students to celebrate the completion of their school education. AKIS students have distinctions in the International Physics Olympiad 2023. Year 12 students Nadia Thayyiba and Salwa Putri Andini Nurul Ummah won first and second prize respectively in the SRS BSME Art Competition.
Facilities Overview
AKIS is located in Al Khor Community, Doha, Qatar, about 40 kilometres north of Doha. It is owned by QatarEnergy LNG. AKIS serves over 4,000 students across four buildings and is staffed by more than 500 academic staff supported by over 50 administrative staff. It offers British Curriculum (BC), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and components of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Curriculum (Arabic Language, Qatar History and Islamic Studies). Model United Nations (MUN) and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award (IA) are core features of AKIS's leadership programme.
Sports Facilities
AKIS sporting facilities include a running track, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, two grass football pitches, sports halls and a climbing wall.
Academic Facilities
AKIS has a dedicated Learning Support department with qualified staff offering personalised support for identified SEN. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports students developing English language proficiency. Five student libraries and one teacher resource room support learning; libraries are open from 7am–3pm and the teacher resource room from 6.30am–2.30pm; a Virtual Library is available on the school network.
Extra Curricular Facilities
AKIS offers a broad Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) programme focused on Academics, Sport and Culture. Sport ECAs use the running track, pools, grass pitches, sports halls and climbing wall; cultural ECAs include drama, debating, choir and orchestra.
Academic & Intellectual
Model United Nations (MUN) provides opportunities to debate global issues with students from local and international schools. MUN helps develop communication, empathy, confidence, perception, public speaking and research skills. Since 2015 AKISMUN has around 200 active members across the CBSE and British Curriculum cohorts. The ECA programme extends classroom learning and aims to develop well-rounded, resilient individuals.
Arts & Creative
Drama, debating, choir and orchestra are offered as cultural ECAs. The ECA programme includes activities that foster creativity, teamwork and performance. These activities extend learning beyond the classroom and broaden students' cultural experiences.
Cultural & Language
Model United Nations (MUN) allows students to debate with peers from local and international schools. It develops communication, empathy, confidence, public speaking and research skills. AKIS's MUN community has grown since 2015 to about 200 active members.
Social & Hobbies
Cultural ECAs include drama, debating, choir and orchestra. The ECA programme extends learning beyond the classroom and fosters collaboration and creativity. Sports ECAs provide opportunities to participate in physical activities and teams compete regularly in Qatar and the Middle East.
Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is a leadership qualification available to British Curriculum Year 10-13 and CBSE Grade 8-12 students. The IA framework comprises four pillars: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey. The Service pillar encourages volunteering and engagement with the community. Bronze, Silver and Gold levels are available.
Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations (MUN) is a core feature of AKIS's leadership programme. AKIS MUN has grown since 2015 to around 200 active members. The International Award provides a framework for leadership development through four pillars. Participation builds character, confidence and interpersonal skills.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
AKIS has facilities including a running track, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, two grass football pitches, sports halls and a climbing wall. Sports teams compete regularly in Qatar and the Middle East. The ECA programme uses sport as a development pillar to support student wellbeing.
Language Provision
Arabic Language is taught as a First Language for students whose mother tongue is Arabic. Islamic Studies is delivered in Arabic for native Arabic speakers; for non-native Arabic, Islamic Studies is delivered in English. Qatar History is delivered in Arabic for students whose first language is Arabic and is studied up to Year 9 under the MoEHE curriculum.
Admissions
Step 1. Contact AKIS Admissions to request an Enrolment Eligibility Form. Include the child's details and sponsor information such as the Residence Permit (QID) and staff number to start the process. The Admissions Team guides the next steps and required documents through official AKIS channels. Communication is directed through the school's established admissions contacts.
Waitlist
Waiting List: If a place is unavailable, the applicant is placed on a waiting list from the date AKIS receives a completed registration form. Admission is subject to place availability, compliance with the laws of the State of Qatar and Ministry of Education and Higher Education regulations, and meeting the minimum requirements of the admissions assessment.
