International Schools in Qatar
Compare 85 international schools in Qatar. Filter by curriculum, fees (average QAR 23,691), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 85
- Curricula
- 22
- Average annual fee
- QAR 23,691
- Fee range
- QAR 300 – 69,411
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (40 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,484 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Pakistan International School Qatar
- Oldest
- International School of London (1972)
About international schools in Qatar
International schools in Qatar are overwhelmingly centred in Doha and serve a large expatriate population alongside Qatari families, offering a broad mix of curricula including British (England/Wales), American, the International Baccalaureate and regional systems such as Indian (CBSE) and French. Instruction is commonly in English, but Arabic is taught across private schools and the Ministry requires Arabic, Islamic studies and Qatari history to be delivered according to national policy. Annual tuition varies considerably by age and curriculum; typical ranges quoted for Doha’s international schools generally fall in the low tens of thousands up to the mid-six-figure QAR range (per year), with additional mandatory or optional charges for registration, capital/maintenance fees, transport and external exam entries. Admissions follow the September - June school year; popular year groups are often filled many months in advance, schools commonly use placement tests, and parents must complete Ministry registration and submit certified documents through the authorised online portals.
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Curricula
There are 85 international schools in Qatar covering 22 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (40), Indian Curriculum (15), American Curriculum (11), Cambridge (Primary) (6), Cambridge IGCSE (6). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Qatar runs from about QAR 300 to QAR 69,411, averaging roughly QAR 23,691. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Qatar run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Qatar we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.