Al Faisal International Academy

Qatar, Al Rayyan

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Arabic

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 6 - 12 years

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic, French, English

Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Primary School

Introduction

Al Faisal International Academy in Muaither, Doha, offers a British Curriculum for children aged 6 to 12. The adapted England and Wales framework is delivered under MoEHE guidance, with core subjects including Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Art and Design, French, Computing, Arabic, Qatar History and Islamic Studies. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Holy Quran are taught by specialist teachers using MoEHE-approved resources. Upper primary learners study with subject specialists and materials aligned to MoE standards. The school integrates modern technologies and promotes thinking skills, with enrichment programs for talented and gifted students and a wide range of curricular and co-curricular activities to support personal growth and citizenship. Facilities include a Prayer Room, Computer Laboratory, Library and Science Laboratory, a P.E. Hall, Football and Basketball Court, Playground and Nurse Room. Extracurricular activities feature the Al Faisal Football Championship, library and museum visits, book fairs, health campaigns, national celebrations and student-led activities.

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Muaither - Al Salam Street, Doha, Qatar. P.O. Box 202461

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The Essentials

Location

Located in Doha, Qatar. The School Address is Muaither- Al Salam Street Doha, Qatar, P.O. Box 202461. Maps show the location as Ar-Rayyan.

Stages

Primary school serving grades 1 through 6.

Type

Primary school.

Country affiliation

England and Wales

Religious affiliation

Islamic

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Fees

Application fee

- The application fee is non‑refundable and is listed as 1,300 (currency not specified on the admissions pages).

Tuition fees (per year / per term)

- No published tuition‑fee amounts by year group or per term are available on the school's public admissions or registration pages for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school's admissions information does not list a termly or annual fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Seat reservation (registration) fees are payable at the start of registration (registration period begins in March and continues until the end of registration).
- Books and uniform fees must be paid before the start of the school year.
- Bus (transport) fees are payable at the time a bus seat is reserved.
- Tuition fees for the first semester are payable in the first week of the first semester; tuition fees for the second semester are payable in the first week of the second semester.
- Trip or event (party) fees are payable within one week of the request date.
- The school will take legal action in the event guardians do not comply with the stated payment dates.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Al Faisal International Academy is presented as a primary school serving Grades 1–6 and the admissions information references bus transport rather than on‑campus boarding. No boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and fees

- Seat reservation / registration fees (amount not published).
- Books and uniform fees (amounts not published) payable before the academic year begins.
- Bus (transport) fees charged when a seat on the bus is reserved (amounts not published).
- Trip, party or extracurricular event charges are invoiced as requested (amounts not published).
- Any assessment, placement or testing charges associated with admission are handled during registration; the application/registration process requires payment to complete registration.

Refund information

- The application fee is explicitly non‑refundable. No other formal refund policy or refund amounts for registration, seat reservation, tuition, uniform, book or bus fees are published on the admissions/registration pages.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- The publicly available admissions and registration pages do not specify accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, cheque or cash). Payment instructions are indicated to be provided after an application is accepted and parents are contacted with details on how to complete payment online; the specific payment channels are not published on those pages.

Practical contact information for fee matters

- For fee invoices and payment queries the school lists a contact e‑mail and phone number and gives the school address in Doha, Qatar; those contact details may be used to obtain official invoice amounts and payment instructions.

Brief summary of availability of information

- The admissions/registration pages publish the non‑refundable application fee (1,300) and the school's payment timetable (seat reservation timing, when books/uniforms and bus fees are payable, semester payment deadlines and trip fee timing). They do not publish an itemised tuition schedule by grade or per term for 2026/27 or 2025/26, nor do they publish boarding fees, specific amounts for books/uniforms/bus, or the accepted payment methods. Where amounts or policies are not stated, no numerical fee values are available on the school's public admissions and registration pages.

Academics

Curriculum

Adapted from the national curriculum of England and Wales, the AFIA curriculum is delivered in line with MoEHE guidance. The curriculum covers Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art and Design, French (Modern Foreign Languages), Computing, Arabic, Qatar History, and Islamic Studies. Three compulsory subjects—Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Holy Quran—are taught by specialist teachers with resources approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education; Qatar History is also taught under MoEHE standards. Upper primary students are taught by subject specialists, with materials meeting MoE standards. The curriculum integrates modern learning technologies and emphasizes thinking skills, and it offers enrichment programs for talented and gifted students along with extensive curricular and co-curricular activities to support personal growth and citizenship.

Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented students are identified and engaged in enrichment programs, initiatives, and competitions to stretch and develop their abilities.

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Admissions

1. Admission is open for the Academic Year 2025/2026. Ages are calculated by September 1, and eligibility is determined by the Grade and Age Chart. All new students are admitted according to the admission policy, registration, and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Transfers from within the country or from abroad are considered, subject to vacancies and completed transfer procedures; an oral interview is required for applicants from outside the Academy, and a placement test may be required for transfers from abroad.

2. Registration, online application, and notification. The process is handled by the Registration and Admission Department after parents submit the required documents. The application fee is non-refundable and costs 1300. Applications are submitted via the online registration system; the Registration and Admission Department reviews the application and notifies by email within a week. If accepted, an administrator contacts the family and provides instructions to complete the application and pay the online registration fee.

3. Fees and payment schedule. Seat reservation fees are paid at the beginning of registration (March) and continue through registration. Books and uniform fees are paid before the year starts, and bus fees are paid when reserving a bus seat. Tuition fees for the first and second semesters are due in the first weeks of each semester. Trip or party fees are paid within one week of the request date; if payments are not made on time, legal procedures may be taken.

4. Required documents and submission. Required documents to be uploaded with the application include copies of the parent's, guardian's, and mother's passports; the student's passport; copies of the parent's, guardian's, and mother's identity cards; the student's ID card; four recent photos; the last academic certificate; the student's birth certificate; vaccination certificate; and the student's health file. A certificate of guardian employment is also required. The application fee is non-refundable. After completing the procedures and ensuring all documents are available, the parent is directed to the registration officer to register the student in the system.

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FAQs

Where is Al Faisal International Academy located and what grades does it serve?

AFIA is located in Doha, Qatar, at Muaither‑Al Salam Street (P.O. Box 202461). It serves primary students in Grades 1–6, roughly ages 6–12. The curriculum is adapted from the national curriculum of England and Wales and delivered in line with MoEHE guidance.

What curriculum does AFIA follow and what subjects are included?

AFIA follows an adapted England and Wales national curriculum, aligned with MOEHE guidance. It covers Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art and Design, French, Computing, Arabic, Qatar History, and Islamic Studies. Three compulsory subjects—Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Holy Quran—are taught by specialist teachers with MoEHE-approved resources, and Qatar History is taught under MoEHE standards. In upper primary, subjects are taught by specialists and the curriculum uses modern learning technologies with thinking-skills approaches and enrichment for talented students.

Who is the head of Al Faisal International Academy?

Kawther Olayan is the Head of School. She leads AFIA with a focus on holistic, values‑driven education.

What is the application fee for AFIA?

The application fee is 1,300 and it is non‑refundable.

Are tuition fees published for AFIA, and how are payments structured?

Public admissions pages do not publish itemised tuition amounts by grade for 2025/26 or 2026/27. The fee timetable includes seat reservation at the start of registration, books and uniforms before the year begins, bus fees when reserving a bus seat, tuition due in the first weeks of each semester, and trip or event fees within a week of the request date. For exact amounts, contact the admissions team.

What is the AFIA admissions process?

Admissions are open for the 2025/2026 academic year. Eligibility is determined by the Grade and Age Chart, and transfers from within Qatar or abroad are considered subject to vacancies and transfer procedures. An oral interview is required for applicants from outside AFIA, and a placement test may be needed for some international transfers. After online registration and document submission, families are notified within a week and, if accepted, complete registration and payment online.

What subjects are included in AFIA's curriculum?

The curriculum includes Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art and Design, French, Computing, Arabic, Qatar History, and Islamic Studies. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Holy Quran are compulsory and taught by specialists with MoEHE-approved resources; Qatar History is taught to MoEHE standards. Upper primary students are taught by subject specialists, with materials meeting MoE standards.

Does AFIA offer enrichment or gifted and talented programs?

Yes. Gifted and Talented students are identified and engaged in enrichment programs, initiatives, and competitions to stretch and develop their abilities.

Is there public information on AFIA's exam results or higher education paths?

There is no published information on exam results or which higher education pathways graduates pursue. The school emphasizes enrichment and holistic development to prepare students for future opportunities.

What facilities does AFIA have on campus?

AFIA has a Prayer Room, classrooms for Year 1–6, a Computer Laboratory, a Library and Science Laboratory, a P.E. Hall, a Football and Basketball Court, a Playground, and a Nurse Room. The campus is designed with modern safety and security measures to protect students on site.

What sports facilities are available at AFIA?

There is a Football and Basketball Court and a dedicated P.E. Hall for sports and physical education, along with a Playground for outdoor activity.

What academic facilities support learning at AFIA?

The school provides a Computer Laboratory and a Library and Science Laboratory, with Year 1–6 classrooms equipped for ICT-enabled learning to integrate technology and science into daily lessons.

What extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities does AFIA offer?

AFIA runs a broad program including the Al Faisal Football Championship, visits to the Qatar National Library and Islamic Museum, book fairs and reading weeks, health and safety campaigns, and national celebrations. Leadership opportunities are available through extracurricular activities and student-led initiatives.

Do students take part in trips or competitions outside the classroom?

Yes. Students participate in awareness trips and competitions, including visits to libraries and museums, and various school trips and community events.

Are there arts or clubs beyond academics at AFIA?

The school offers a broad range of curricular and co-curricular activities, including football championships, reading weeks, and cultural activities; specific clubs beyond these are not detailed in available information.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions does AFIA have?

AFIA has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and an on-site Nurse Room. The school emphasizes mental well-being within a values‑driven, holistic approach.

Does AFIA provide SEN or EAL support?

Specific SEN/EAL details are not published. The school emphasizes overall well-being and safeguarding as part of its supportive environment.

Is boarding offered at AFIA?

Boarding is not offered. AFIA operates as a day primary school serving Grades 1–6, with transport options available.

What can you say about AFIA uniforms and dress code?

Uniforms exist at AFIA, and Qatari students may wear the Qatari uniform.

How is AFIA governed, and what about parent involvement?

The school is governed by a Governing Body, which approves policies. There is an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) with its own policies, and Parents and Teachers Meetings are held to support community engagement.

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