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Al Manar International School - Al Thameed Campus

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 19,000 - 32,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 80
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 25
Introduction

Al Manar International School — Al Thameed Campus is an international K–12 school in the Al Thameed area of Doha offering an American curriculum (the school states it follows Common Core expectations) from kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages 3–18). The MS/HS programme lists US-style course sequences (pre‑algebra through calculus, chemistry/biology/physics) and the school publishes SAT testing information and an AP Advanced Placement programme (AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP English Language, AP Psychology, AP Precalculus and AP Computer Science Principles); the campus is described as an AP exam administration centre. English-language courses are central to the programme, while Arabic, Islamic/religious education and Qatari history follow the Qatari Ministry of Education curriculum. The school cites science and computer laboratories among its facilities and a computer curriculum that includes programming in Scratch and text-based languages such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript and Python. Contact details and the campus location are published on the school website.

Althameed Road, Doha, Qatar

The Essentials

Al Manar International School - Al Thameed Campus has 80 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Al Manar International School – Al Thameed Campus is located in Doha, Qatar, in the Al-Thameed area. The official address is Al-Thameed – Qatar, Building 51, Street 1457, Zone 51. The campus is listed with a public map listing as Al Manar International School – Al Thameed, and the school can be contacted by phone using +974-44071500, +974-44071501, +974-44071511, and +974-44071555.

Stages
The school is structured into three levels: KG (Kindergarten), Elementary School, and Middle & High School.

Type
The campus operates as a private international day school; boarding facilities are not noted for any year group.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Public data does not disclose exact nationality numbers or the local-to-international student ratio; the school emphasizes cultural diversity as part of its mission.

Additional learning support
Public information does not publish a dedicated Additional Learning Needs (SEN) policy for this campus; there is no publicly listed SEN facility. General student support is described through school policies and the admissions process.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation; the school operates in Qatar.

Religious affiliation
Islamic values inform the school's ethos, but there is no formal religious affiliation noted.

School day structure
The school day runs Sunday to Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Instructional start is around 7:30 AM, with students expected on site by 7:00 AM.

Bus service
The school offers a transport service that is dependent on available resources. Buses operate on officially recognized routes, and a monthly transport fee is charged (fees apply even if the child is absent; holidays in July and August are not charged). Changes require 15 days' notice; refunds are not guaranteed. Parents should use designated pickup/drop-off points and not interact with bus staff; the school may suspend or terminate transport for safety or discipline reasons.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires students to wear the full and correct uniform for school and all school-related activities, including field trips. The PE uniform is worn during PE classes or activities, and all uniform pieces must be labeled with the student's name for easy identification. Hair must be well-groomed; hair coloring is not allowed; only one pair of simple earrings is allowed; a simple wristwatch is allowed; and chains, rings, bracelets or other adornments are not permitted.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board Of Advisors, whose members include campus principals and external professionals. The Board of Advisors for Al Manar International School includes the Al-Thameed principal and the Al-Dafna principal, among others, indicating cross-campus governance. The AMIS group operates at least two campuses (Al Thamed and Al Dafna).
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Manar International School - Al Thameed Campus ranges from QAR 19,000 to QAR 32,000 for 2026/27.

Application and assessment fees
- Entrance assessment (Grades 1–12): QAR 366 (non-refundable).
- Registration fee (paid after an offer is made): QAR 1,466 (non‑refundable).
- Seat‑booking fee (paid after registration): QAR 1,466 (non‑refundable; the booking fee is deducted from tuition at the start of the next academic year).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, QAR)
- Pre‑K / KG1 / KG2: QAR 19,000 per year.
- Grades 1–6: QAR 24,000 per year.
- Grades 7–9: QAR 31,000 per year.
- Grades 10–12: QAR 32,000 per year.

Per‑term / per‑installment equivalents (based on the school's published payment options)
The school offers three billing options: a single full payment, two equal semester installments, or three equal payments at the start of Quarter 1, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3. The per‑installment figures below are the arithmetic splits of the annual tuition according to those choices. (Amounts shown in QAR.)
- Pre‑K / KG (annual QAR 19,000): one payment QAR 19,000; two installments QAR 9,500 each; three installments QAR 6,333.33 each.
- Grades 1–6 (annual QAR 24,000): one payment QAR 24,000; two installments QAR 12,000 each; three installments QAR 8,000 each.
- Grades 7–9 (annual QAR 31,000): one payment QAR 31,000; two installments QAR 15,500 each; three installments QAR 10,333.33 each.
- Grades 10–12 (annual QAR 32,000): one payment QAR 32,000; two installments QAR 16,000 each; three installments QAR 10,666.67 each.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment options accepted by the school's published policy are: one full payment upon admission; two equal installments (semester basis — Quarter 1 and Quarter 3); or three equal payments at the beginning of Quarters 1, 2 and 3.
- Admission occurring in the first half of a semester is charged a full semester's fee; admission in the second half of a semester is charged half the annual fees.
- Late payment attracts a penalty (stated at 7.5% and subject to increase); bounced cheques also incur additional fines. The school will withhold certificates/transcripts and may bar graduation/examination access until accounts are cleared.

Boarding fees
- Al Manar International School — Al Thameed Campus is listed as a day school; no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms are mandatory and are sold at the school; externally tailored or similar garments are not accepted.
- Entrance testing, registration and seat‑booking fees are charged as noted above and are non‑refundable in the circumstances described by the school.
- The school's published materials note that failure to pay fees on time may lead to administrative penalties (withholding of services and documentation) and that additional charges (for example for bounced cheques) may apply.

Refund information
- Tuition fees are stated as non‑refundable for days attended; cancellation of enrollment must be submitted in writing. If a student withdraws, a full semester's written notice is required; if such notice is not given, a full semester's fees will be payable. Fees for tests, interviews and applications are non‑refundable. Seat‑booking and registration fees are non‑refundable as described in the school's admissions terms.

Fee payment options (publicly published information)
- The school's published admissions and fee documents set out the payment schedules and penalties but do not provide a detailed public list of accepted payment channels (for example bank account/IBAN, specific online payment gateway, or card acceptance) within the materials available with the fee schedule and admissions policy. Parents should note that standard payment channels used by comparable schools in the region include bank transfer, in‑person card or cash payments, and online payment portals, but the school does not publish a definitive list of accepted channels in the fee and admissions pages.
Academics

Al Manar International School - Al Thameed Campus teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The AMIS Al Thameed campus follows an American curriculum aligned with Common Core standards, with English as the language of instruction and MOE Arabic/Qatar History integrated per Ministry of Education guidelines. The curriculum is organized into KG School, Elementary School, and Middle & High School, offering a defined core program plus language and technology electives. In Middle & High School, Mathematics follows a grade-by-grade progression: Grade 7 Pre-Algebra, Grade 8 Algebra 1, Grade 9 Geometry, Grade 10 Algebra 2, Grade 11 Pre-Calculus, and Grade 12 Calculus, with English and other core subjects described in the course descriptions. The program also includes Arabic, Qatar History and Computer, with Arabic following MOE guidelines and Qatar History focusing on local culture; computer education covers programming and cybersecurity within the ICT curriculum. AP courses are offered (AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Precalculus, and AP Computer Science Principles), AMIS is an official AP exam administration center, and SAT testing is available with the 2025-2026 dates.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school regards students' social, physical, and emotional well-being as a core part of its safeguarding approach and provides a caring, positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment. Emotionally Competent is a defined core value, emphasizing caring, empathy, respect, and collaboration in student development. A Social Worker is a member of the Discipline Committee, signaling formal welfare support within student services. MAP Skills are used to identify missing skills and tailor interventions for students who need extra support, including intervention programs. The community is described as supportive and aims to meet students' social-emotional needs as part of its mission.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The available documents do not describe a formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) program or dedicated SEN staff at AMIS Al Thameed. MAP Skills provides targeted interventions to address missing skills and support students through an intervention program. A Social Worker sits on the Discipline Committee, indicating welfare support within student services. The Student Handbook and safeguarding policy emphasize overall welfare and emotional well-being rather than listing explicit SEN categories. The school does not publicly disclose information about explicit SEN provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is used as the language of instruction in AMIS, with the KG curriculum showing English as a core component. The KG/UKG curriculum includes a Second Language option (Hindi, Urdu, and Arabic), indicating language learning beyond English. A dedicated EAL program is not explicitly described in the publicly available materials. The school emphasizes meeting students' academic needs through up-to-date teaching methodologies, which supports language learning within its general pedagogy.

Mental Wellbeing
Safeguarding policy states the school promotes welfare including social, physical, and emotional well-being. Emotionally Competent is a core value, highlighting emotional development as part of school culture. The Discipline Committee includes a Social Worker, indicating a formal welfare support role within disciplinary processes. MAP Skills supports intervention programs to help struggling students and monitor progress, contributing to students' wellbeing. Safeguarding procedures outline staff responsibilities, reporting channels, and documentation to respond to concerns and protect students.

Safeguarding
Al Manar International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, recognizing that every child has the right to be protected from harm. Staff, volunteers, and visitors are all expected to contribute to safety, with actions to prevent harm and to respond appropriately to concerns. Staff joining the school complete Educare training in Child Protection, and safeguarding arrangements require reporting concerns to the designated Child Protection Officer (Social Worker) and the principal. The Child Protection Officer roles include promoting good practice, coordinating policy training and guidance, receiving referrals, ensuring students in need are supported, and maintaining confidential records. The policy defines safeguarding as protecting children from maltreatment, ensuring safe and effective care, and enabling all children to feel safe and achieve the best outcomes.
Parent Experience

History
Al Manar International School (AMIS) in Qatar operates as part of a broader AMIS network established under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The AMIS network includes campuses in Doha, such as Al Thamed and Al Dafna, reflecting its growth within Qatar's private education sector. External sources place AMIS's founding in the late 2000s to early 2010s, with estimates of 2009 or 2011. The Al Thameed campus is part of AMIS's Qatar operations and, in 2019/2020, AMIS announced a transfer to a new campus in Al Thameed/Bani Hajar. The school emphasizes a legacy of success and aims to combine Islamic values with Arabic culture within Qatar's framework of international education.

Community
AMIS emphasizes a connected school community supported by a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a Student Council. The PTA organizes programs and activities across K-12, focusing on educational programs, parental involvement, technology exposure, safety, and cultural activities. PTA leadership includes President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and other officers, with regular general, executive, and special meetings. The school hosts school-wide events and graduation ceremonies, reflecting an engaged community (e.g., Graduation Ceremony Class Of 2024).

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
AMIS has an organized PTA with officers including President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and General Board Members. The PTA is an organized group of AMIS parents selected to represent parent views to the AMIS Administration; it aims to support school improvement, strengthen home-school partnerships, and reinforce Qatar's history, culture, traditions, and values. The PTA assists with educational programs and extracurricular activities across K-12, encourages parental involvement, coordinates curriculum-enriching projects, and supports technology exposure. Types of PTA meetings include General Meetings (minimum three per academic year), Executive Meetings (minimum four per academic year), and Special PTA Meetings to nominate/vote for executive positions. The PTA operates under AMIS governance to support school safety and program delivery, and it submits an annual PTA Report to the AMIS Administration/Senior Leadership. AMIS maintains separate PTA pages for different years (e.g., 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to organize leadership and activities.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Campus Life focuses on building confidence in students; values include Creativity, Respect, Success, Integrity, Goals, Ambition, and Diversity.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 — Student Assessment and Waiting List. Parents must visit or call the school to add the student to the waiting list, with priority for siblings. When seats are available, you will be contacted to select a date for the assessment, which covers English, Math and Arabic. The assessment fee is QR 366 for Grades 1–12 and is non-refundable.

Waitlist
The school uses a waiting list system. Parents add their child to the waiting list (priority is given to siblings), and will be contacted to schedule an assessment when a seat becomes available.
School Events
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