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Al Jazeera Academy

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 28,000 - 63,250
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1800
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Arabic Curriculum
Introduction

Al Jazeera Academy is a British-curriculum international school in Doha, Qatar (PO Box 22250) offering education from Infant through Secondary (user file: ages 4–18). The school delivers the English National Curriculum across Infant, Junior and Secondary stages while also implementing the Qatari national/Arabic-medium provision: Arabic, Islamic Studies, Qatar History and Makarem are taught as mandatory subjects and Arabic is offered both as a first language (Edexcel) and as a foreign language (Cambridge) within the international programme (IGCSE/AS/A2). English is the primary medium of the British-curriculum programmes; Arabic-language programmes and materials operate alongside English provision to meet MOE requirements. Al Jazeera Academy is part of the Ta'allum group, holds QNSA and WASC accreditation, and emphasises technology integration (tablets, interactive whiteboards, online resources and age-appropriate AI tools). Notable facilities at the new purpose-built campus include multiple science and ICT laboratories, separate primary and secondary libraries, an international-standard gymnasium, a 25m heated indoor pool, grass football pitch and outdoor courts.

PO Box 22250, Doha Qatar

The Essentials

Al Jazeera Academy has 1,800 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Al Jazeera Academy is located in Doha, Qatar, in the Mesaimeer area. The mailing address is PO Box 22250, Doha, Qatar. It is part of the Ta'allum Group and operates within the Doha city area.

Stages
The school is organized into three levels: Infant School (early years), Junior School (primary), and Secondary School (secondary). These sections are clearly presented in the site navigation.

Type
The school is co-educational for younger year groups; from Year 4 onward, boys and girls are taught in single-sex classes in separate wings within the same building. It operates as a day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body is multi-national, with a majority of pupils being local Qatari. The exact number of nationalities represented is not published in official materials; sources indicate that most students are native Qatari.

Additional learning support
The Learning Support Department runs the Knowledge Centre to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Provisions include Individualized Support Plans, Specialist Support, referrals and assessments, inclusive resources, and Lexia Reading Core5, with ongoing collaboration with parents.

Country affiliation
The school is located in Qatar and emphasizes Qatari identification; there is no formal affiliation to a foreign country.

Religious affiliation
Islamic values underpin the school's ethos; there is no formal religious denomination affiliation.

School day structure
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. Infant timetables show early arrivals around 6:45–7:00am with earliest finish around 1:00pm; Key Stage 1 finishes around 1:30pm; Junior and Senior School finish around 1:30pm, including breaks and a prayer period during the day.

Bus service
There is no published information about a school-run bus service in the official materials; families typically arrange private transport or use public transport.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Al Jazeera Academy requires students to wear the school uniform. The Uniform Catalogue outlines the uniforms for Infant, Junior and Secondary sections and frames wearing the uniform as a core part of school identity and belonging.

Food Options
The school operates a cafeteria offering healthy meals with balanced menus designed to meet students' dietary needs. The food policy emphasises nutritious school food and there is a periodic food tasting session to gather feedback on new menus from students, staff and parents.

House System
Al Jazeera Academy uses a house system. In the Junior School, students in Years 4–6 can apply to be House Captains, and Year 6 includes Head Boy or Head Girl roles, indicating a structure that supports student leadership within houses.

Governance and Ownership
The academy is part of the Ta'allum Group. The governance page presents a Chairman and outlines Ta'allum's leadership, reflecting that AJA is overseen by the Ta'allum Group which operates multiple academies.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Jazeera Academy ranges from QAR 28,000 to QAR 63,250 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration / Reservation fees

- Assessment fee (new students Year 1–Year 12): QAR 537.
- Registration fee (one-time, new students): QAR 3,222 — payable once the student has passed the entrance exam to confirm a seat. Non‑refundable.
- Reservation fee (existing students): QAR 3,222 — discounted from Semester 1 fees. Non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (semester amounts and annual total)
- Nursery (standard): Semester 1 QAR 15,025; Semester 2 QAR 14,000; Annual total QAR 30,050. A special discounted annual rate for new nursery students is QAR 28,000.
- Reception: Semester 1 QAR 15,025; Semester 2 QAR 15,025; Annual total QAR 30,050.
- Year 1 – Year 6: Semester 1 QAR 19,775; Semester 2 QAR 19,775; Annual total QAR 39,550.
- Year 7 – Year 9: Semester 1 QAR 24,700; Semester 2 QAR 24,700; Annual total QAR 49,400.
- Year 10 – Year 11: Semester 1 QAR 29,625; Semester 2 QAR 29,625; Annual total QAR 59,250.
- Year 12: Semester 1 QAR 31,625; Semester 2 QAR 31,625; Annual total QAR 63,250.

Other mandatory / optional fees and charges
- Learning support (optional, for students who use the service) — charged per semester and per year group: Nursery & Reception QAR 3,727 / QAR 3,726 (semesters) — annual QAR 7,453; Year 1–6 QAR 4,897 per semester (annual QAR 9,794); Year 7–9 QAR 6,121 per semester (annual QAR 12,242); Year 10–12 QAR 7,346 / QAR 7,345 per semester (annual QAR 14,691). Payment terms for learning support follow the same rules as regular tuition.
- Books fees (annual, covers textbooks and necessary educational materials; excludes stationery and copybooks): Nursery & Reception QAR 537; Year 1–6 QAR 1,289; Year 7–10 QAR 2,148; Year 11–12: pay only for books purchased.
- Uniforms: Available from an on‑site supplier; parents may purchase from other suppliers provided the Academy's approved design and colours are used. The school operates a uniform shop on campus.
- Transportation: The Academy does not provide transportation.
- Damage charges: Parents may be charged for damage to school property caused by their child.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is payable in two equal instalments (two semesters). Semester 1 and Semester 2 amounts equal half the annual tuition unless otherwise stated.
- Semester 1 payment is due within one month from the start of Semester 1. Semester 2 payment deadline is set for February 28 of the applicable academic year. Book fees and other non‑tuition fees must be paid with the Semester 1 payment. Post‑dated cheques for each semester are accepted (first cheque dated no later than 30 days from the start of Semester 1; second cheque dated for the Semester 2 deadline).
- Returned cheques: the school will contact parents to arrange payment within two days; repeated returned cheques are forwarded to the Legal Department. Consequences for non‑payment include withholding academic reports, refusal to register for the next academic year, and suspension of certificates or enrolment confirmation.

Refund information and withdrawal charges
- Refunds of tuition are managed under a defined scale: 100% refund of a full semester fee (after deducting the reservation fee) is allowed if the Registrar and Finance Departments are notified in writing of withdrawal with zero attendance within the first 30 days after the start of a semester.
- If withdrawal is submitted within 15 calendar days from the first day of a semester, a prorated fee or the full reservation fee (whichever is higher) is charged for days attended. If withdrawal is submitted within 30 calendar days, one month's fee or full reservation (whichever is higher) is charged. No fees are refunded if Finance and Registration are not notified in writing within the first 30 days after the semester start. Book fees are non‑refundable once books have been issued and the student has attended class. Refunds for expelled students are prorated based on attendance. Excess payments related to MOE vouchers are refunded after appropriate deductions or carried forward on request. Advance tablet payments are refundable if the student is withdrawn without receiving the tablet, subject to IT confirmation.

Boarding fees
- The Academy operates as a day school; there are no boarding provisions or boarding fees.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: Cash; Cheque; Credit card; Direct bank deposit; Bank transfer; Ministry of Education voucher for eligible Qatari students. For direct bank deposit or transfer, parents should provide a copy of the deposit slip or transfer and include the student's name and number as reference.
- Academy bank details provided by the school for transfers: Account name: AL JAZEERA ACADEMY; Bank: Qatar Islamic Bank – Corporate Branch, Doha; IBAN: QA60 QISB 0000 0000 0111 8598 2002 2. (Use the Academy's reference instructions when submitting payment slips to pay@aja.edu.qa.)

Consequences for non‑payment and administrative points
- The school may withhold reports, block registration for external exams for Years 10–12, suspend classroom access, and refuse seat confirmation for the following year until balances are cleared. The Academy reserves the right to block students in the MOE system to prevent registration at other schools until zero balance is confirmed. Company‑sponsored families are expected to pay according to the school schedule and seek reimbursement from their sponsor as required.

Sources used for the figures above include the Academy's published Fees Policy and recognised school‑fees listings that consolidate the Academy's published tuition schedule.
Academics

Al Jazeera Academy teaches British Curriculum, Arabic Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Al Jazeera Academy uses a Ta'allum Group curriculum across Infant, Junior, and Secondary; the Secondary program is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, adapted to Qatar's MOE requirements and Ta'allum policies. In Secondary (Years 7–12), students progress through Key Stages 3–5, with Year 9 beginning IGCSE courses in core subjects, Year 10 selecting up to four additional IGCSE subjects, and Year 12 offering AS Level courses, with Ta'allum partner schools developing two-year A Levels. Arabic and Islamic Studies are compulsory, with Qatar History and Makarem also integrated as part of MOE directives. Infant and Junior curricula are UK-based, with Ta'allum Infant Schools following the UK National Curriculum for English (EYFS) and Year 1–2 combining English, Maths, Science, Design/Technology, Computing, Qatar History, Life Skills and PE with Arabic, Islamic Studies, Holy Quran and Makarem. Across all stages, literacy and numeracy are prioritized, technology is embedded (tablets and AI tools), and the curriculum integrates Tarbeya values, Islamic identity and Qatar's heritage.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Al Jazeera Academy supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a strong pastoral system and a dedicated counselling framework. The Student Behaviour Policy emphasizes student safety and wellbeing, with a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and a pastoral team delivering Counselling Programmes and holistic behaviour support via Tarbeya, with a 'support before serious sanction' philosophy. Makarem lessons and the Instilling Values programme integrate Islamic values into SEL across the curriculum and tutor time. The Health & Wellness emphasis on the Student Life page confirms access to high-quality health care and services that enhance student wellbeing inside and outside the classroom. These provisions collectively support students' social-emotional development and wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Al Jazeera Academy provides learning support through a Learning Support Department and a Knowledge Centre for students identified as having SEN, with the aim of modifying the curriculum and equipping students with self-management skills to access learning. The SEN team uses a structured system of referrals, assessments and provisions, and includes a Designated Safeguarding Lead, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads, a School Nurse, School Counsellors, and a SENCO. Individualised Support Plans provide personalised strategies; Specialist Support is delivered by qualified professionals; collaboration with parents; Inclusive Resources; Skill Development; Tailored Support Programs address individual needs. Lexia Reading Core5 is available to pupils in the Knowledge Centre to support reading with explicit feedback and scaffolding. The implementation is described as integrated within mainstream Ta'allum education rather than a separate specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL-specific provisions are not publicly described in Al Jazeera Academy's publicly accessible materials. The Learning Support Department describes inclusive resources and Lexia Reading Core5 as part of its reading support, indicating literacy assistance for diverse learners but not detailing a dedicated EAL program. There is no explicit listing of EAL staff or programmes in the materials available from the Ta'allum Group. The school materials focus on SEN and inclusion rather than an EAL service. Therefore, EAL-specific provisions are not publicly disclosed.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Health & Wellness provisions that provide access to high-quality health care and services to enhance student wellbeing inside and outside the classroom. The Student Behaviour Policy reinforces mental wellbeing through a pastoral team and Counselling Programmes, including Tarbeya, offering individual or group support to students in need of intervention, with a 'support before sanctions' approach. Makarem lessons and the Instilling Values programme embed values across the curriculum and tutor time as part of pastoral care. The school also describes access to school-based counsellors and a senior nurse as part of safeguarding and wellbeing structures. Overall, the combined health, pastoral care, and values-based approaches underpin students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is led by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Principal) with Deputy Safeguarding Leads, a School Senior Nurse, School Counsellors, and a Head of SEN serving on the safeguarding team. The Policy identifies the safeguarding role and responsibilities, including monitoring and reporting, and links to wider safeguarding guidance such as What to Do if You Are Worried a Child is Being Abused and Keeping Children Safe in Education. The policy confirms a designated safeguarding office and a robust safeguarding culture across Ta'allum Group schools. The policy documents the DSL and Child Safety Team and provides appendices detailing roles and procedures for safeguarding, student protection, and incident reporting. The policy states the next scheduled review and indicates safeguarding training and safer recruitment principles.
Parent Experience

History
Al Jazeera Academy opened in September 2002 as a modern international school. The campus houses three schools—Nursery/Primary, Secondary Girls, and Secondary Boys—on a single site. The academy is part of the Ta'allum Group, which operates three Doha academies under an Emiri Decree and is overseen by GSSG (Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad & Sons Group). In lower years (Kindergarten to Year 3) students learn in a co-educational setting, while from Year 4 onward boys and girls are taught in separate wings within the same campus. Ta'allum academies carry Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation, and Al Jazeera Academy has earned a five-year Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA).

Community
The school community reflects its diverse student body and welcoming stance toward different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds. The four pillars of its mission are Educational Excellence, Islamic Values, E-Learning, and Qatari Identification, guiding school life. Tarbeya, a Ta'allum-affiliated center, supports Islamic values through programs such as Tarbeya projects, scout camps, and cultural competitions that engage students beyond the classroom. The school supports student clubs, leadership opportunities, and cultural events as part of building a connected, inclusive community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Committee comprises dedicated parents who work closely with school leadership. The PC aims to assist in advancing the school's mission, objectives, and learner outcomes, and provides a forum to inform and consult on policy, plans and activities. It communicates parents' views and participates, from time to time, in Ta'allum Group Parents' Committees alongside other Ta'allum schools. The PC meets regularly, with the Principal acting as the PC Senior Leader and bi‑annual input from representatives of the Board of Management. The PC will not be involved in internal administrative matters of the school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Al Jazeera Academy operates on a modern, purpose-built campus as part of the Ta'allum Group. Lower years (Kindergarten–Year 3) are co-educational; from Year 4 onwards, boys and girls study in single-gender classes in separate wings of the same building. The campus emphasizes e-learning and Qatari identity as part of its four-pillar mission. The school holds a five-year accreditation from Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA).

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a 25-meter heated indoor swimming pool with changing rooms and spectator viewing area. There is an international-standard gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and netball. There is a football field for skill development and inter-house and inter-school activities. Two outdoor tennis courts support tennis instruction and tournaments. An outdoor games court accommodates basketball, volleyball, netball and other sports.

Academic Facilities
Fully equipped science laboratories are available in both the Primary and Secondary Schools. Well-equipped computer laboratories in the Primary and Secondary Schools support information technology instruction. The campus has a very large library for secondary students with senior study rooms, plus a separate Primary School library. General classrooms are equipped with modern resources and the school provides current specialist teaching and learning facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Student life includes more than 20 student organizations and clubs on campus, and over 80 public programs are held each year. The program offers leadership opportunities, cultural events, and service-learning initiatives.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Al Jazeera Academy offers the English National Curriculum for Nursery through Year 12, with Year 13 planned. The curriculum prioritises English literacy and numeracy, aiming for rapid and sustained progress. Arabic is taught as part of the national curriculum with three mandatory subjects: Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatari History & Citizenship; Arabic-language programs are also delivered under Ta'allum's Arabic Medium Curriculum, including Arabic as a first language in international programs (IGCSE Arabic) and Arabic as a foreign language (Cambridge). University Pathways provides guidance to support higher education options.

Arts & Creative
Creative arts are emphasised through enrichment, with Junior School Enrichment describing activities in art, music, and drama. There is a Gifted and Talented program and a broad range of after-school clubs and enrichment activities. Secondary School Enrichment includes Debate Club, alongside a wide array of clubs and societies, contributing to a vibrant arts and performance culture. Public programs and a large number of student organizations further broaden creative opportunities.

Cultural & Language
Arabic is embedded in the curriculum through the Arabic Medium Curriculum, with three mandatory subjects and coordinated Arabic-English teaching across departments. The program includes Arabic as a first language in IGCSE and Arabic as a Cambridge Foreign Language, reflecting bilingual delivery within Ta'allum's system. Arabic language events are part of Junior School Enrichment (e.g., Quran recital, singing, poetry competitions). English-language instruction supports core learning alongside Arabic provisions.

Social & Hobbies
There are 20+ student organizations and clubs on campus and 80+ public programs each year for more than 2,000 enrolled students. Enrichment covers creative arts, sports, clubs, and debate, with examples of after-school clubs and various activities. The school also emphasises participation in community-facing events and leadership opportunities within student life.

Community & Service
Service to the community is a stated focus, with the school emphasising service to neighbours in need as part of its mission and through student life activities. Community projects and service-learning initiatives are part of the enrichment program, reinforcing social responsibility across the student body.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is fostered through a Student Council in the Junior School and through school-wide leadership programs. The school supports university preparation via the University Pathways framework and offers a Gifted & Talented program to develop advanced skills. Debating teams participate in local leagues, strengthening public speaking and leadership competencies.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing are prioritised with access to health services and wellbeing support. The campus provides sports facilities and fitness options, including a grass football field, heated swimming pool, covered basketball court, and indoor spaces. A broad range of sports, fitness activities, and after-school programs support student health and balance with academics.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatari History & Citizenship are mandatory under the Qatari National Curriculum. In international programs, Arabic is offered as a first language (IGCSE and IAL) and as a foreign language (Edexcel and Cambridge). The Arabic and English departments coordinate to deliver bilingual instruction across subjects.

Bilingual Teaching
Arabic-medium subjects are taught under the national curriculum, and the Arabic departments work in harmony with the English departments. English-medium instruction is used for other subjects, enabling bilingual learning across the curriculum. The school integrates Arabic and English teaching to support students' language development.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA) – The school holds a five-year accreditation.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission is open for 2025-2026 for KG1 through Year 12 at Al Jazeera Academy. Online admission is via the Ta'allum Group portal, and applicants can register multiple children using a single login. The online registration system comprises three modules: New Application, Continue Application, and Add Student, and the application must be completed in English; payment is not required at the time of applying. Required documents include copies of the parent(s)' and student's Qatari ID (or resident/work visa for non-Qatari), birth certificate, passport, and, for KG1–KG2, the previous school report.
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