Islamic International Schools in Qatar
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in Qatar
Islamic international schools in Qatar typically combine an international academic programme (commonly British, American or IB frameworks) with formal Islamic Education and strengthened Arabic provision to meet national requirements, so families can expect a blend of faith-based subjects alongside English-medium teaching for most core subjects. The Ministry of Education has recently reinforced that Arabic and Islamic Studies are compulsory in private and international settings from early years, and many schools run separate Arabic-pathway or bilingual strands to serve both Qatari and expatriate families. Annual tuition varies widely between providers - there are lower-cost options and more expensive established schools, with listings showing mid-range averages around the QAR 30 - 40k level but substantial variation by campus and age group. Admissions follow the Qatari school year (main intake in August/September with a smaller January intake), and schools generally require standard documentation, Ministry registration and an entrance assessment or interview for certain year groups, so plan applications well before the academic year starts.
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At a glance 47 schools · avg fee QAR 38,123
- Schools listed
- 47
- Curricula
- 20
- Average annual fee
- QAR 38,123
- Fee range
- QAR 6,000 – 80,556
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (28 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,222 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The Hamilton International School
- Oldest
- Pak Shamaa School (1958)