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Arab International Academy

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 35,296 - 54,465
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 408
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 19
Introduction

Arab International Academy (AIA) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school group in Qatar, founded in Doha in 2016 with campuses in Doha (Al Sadd / Al Ghadeeriyat area) and Lusail. The Academy delivers IB programmes: the Doha campus is authorised for the PYP and MYP while the Lusail campus is authorised as an IB Continuum school offering PYP, MYP, the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP); Lusail also offers an American High School Diploma pathway. Across its campuses AIA serves early years through secondary students (pre‑K / KG through Grade 12; ages three to eighteen overall). The school follows a bilingual model in Early Years and Primary (Arabic and English), introduces French or Spanish from Grade 3, teaches mathematics and science in English in middle years and delivers senior years in English in preparation for DP assessments. Published information highlights Reggio Emilia influences in Early Years, a Global/World History curriculum and campus facilities including science laboratories, libraries, sports courts/fields, dedicated arts/music/drama spaces and a swimming pool at Lusail.

Al Ghadeeriyat St, Doha, Qatar

The Essentials

Arab International Academy has 408 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English.

Location
Arab International Academy is located in Doha, Qatar, in the Al Sadd area near the Sports Signal roundabout. The campus sits along Al Ghadeeriyat Street in a mixed residential and commercial area. It is accessible from central Doha via major roads, with nearby public transit stops within a short walk.

Stages
The school operates an IB programme across all stages: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for KG to Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The campus is organized into Kindergarten, Elementary, and Secondary sections.

Type
The school is co-educational and functions as a day school; there are no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school lists 42+ nationalities represented. Public materials do not publish a breakdown by nationality or the local-to-international student ratio.

Additional learning support
Learning Support Services include differentiated instruction, English and Arabic as second language support, college/counseling services, speech-language therapy, and a behavior therapist. The program uses individualized education plans (IEPs) and provides in-class support with pull-out sessions where needed.

Country affiliation
No official country affiliation is listed; the school operates as an international IB World School in Doha, Qatar.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed for the school.

School day structure
Public materials do not publish daily start and end times; exact hours should be confirmed with the school.

Bus service
There is no published information about a school-run bus service on the public materials. Nearby transit options include Doha Metro stations (e.g., Al Saad, Joaan) and local bus stops such as Jawaan St.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
AIA Doha operates as a day school; no boarding is offered. Students attend on-site daily and there are no residential facilities provided by the school. The IB programme information for the Doha/Lusail campuses indicates boarding facilities as DAY.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for all students. They can be purchased at the on-site uniform shop located at AIA, with the school store also selling uniform items.

Food Options
AIA provides a canteen with a healthy daily menu. A local catering company prepares meals and snacks, and the menu is shared with students and parents periodically.

Governance and Ownership
The Arab International Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees. The current board includes Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al-Thani as Chair, along with other trustees who oversee the school's governance.
Fees

Annual tuition at Arab International Academy ranges from QAR 35,296 to QAR 54,465 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Application fee: QAR 500, payable when you submit an application. This fee is one-off and non‑refundable.
- Registration (enrolment) fee: QAR 2,000, payable at the time of registration. This fee is one‑off and non‑refundable.
- Seat reservation / booking fee: QAR 2,000. This fee is payable as a seat reservation (the school states it is due within the second semester) and is non‑refundable; the seat reservation fee is deductible from tuition.

Tuition fees (per grade) — per installment and annual total (all amounts in QAR)

- Preschool: First installment QAR 17,648; Second installment QAR 17,648; Annual total QAR 35,296.
- KG1: First installment QAR 17,648; Second installment QAR 17,648; Annual total QAR 35,296.
- KG2: First installment QAR 17,648; Second installment QAR 17,648; Annual total QAR 35,296.
- Grade 1: First installment QAR 20,888; Second installment QAR 20,888; Annual total QAR 41,776.
- Grade 2: First installment QAR 20,888; Second installment QAR 20,888; Annual total QAR 41,776.
- Grade 3: First installment QAR 20,888; Second installment QAR 20,888; Annual total QAR 41,776.
- Grade 4: First installment QAR 20,888; Second installment QAR 20,888; Annual total QAR 41,776.
- Grade 5: First installment QAR 20,888; Second installment QAR 20,888; Annual total QAR 41,776.
- Grade 6: First installment QAR 20,888; Second installment QAR 20,888; Annual total QAR 41,776.
- Grade 7: First installment QAR 23,744; Second installment QAR 23,744; Annual total QAR 47,488.
- Grade 8: First installment QAR 23,744; Second installment QAR 23,744; Annual total QAR 47,488.
- Grade 9: First installment QAR 23,744; Second installment QAR 23,744; Annual total QAR 47,488.
- Grade 10: First installment QAR 27,232; Second installment QAR 27,232; Annual total QAR 54,465.
- Grade 11: First installment QAR 27,232; Second installment QAR 27,232; Annual total QAR 54,465.
- Grade 12: First installment QAR 27,232; Second installment QAR 27,232; Annual total QAR 54,465.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed in two instalments (semester 1 and semester 2). Semester 1 payment window: August 25 – September 10. Semester 2 payment window: January 5 – January 31. Families may pay each semester or pay the annual tuition in full.
- If a student joins during the first half of a semester, application, registration, and books fees plus full semester tuition are due. If a student joins during the second half of a semester, application, registration, and books fees plus 50% of that semester's tuition are due. The school may reassign a seat if tuition is not paid by the deadlines. A written one‑month notice is required to withdraw a student.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school. No boarding fee is listed.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Academic books are sold at the school store and are charged separately from tuition.
- Uniforms are provided through the school's uniform supplier / uniform shop; uniform purchase is an additional cost paid by parents. The school confirms that uniforms are available from a supplier or the school uniform shop.
- Participation in educational trips is charged to parents (transportation, entrance fees, etc.). Additional optional or co‑curricular costs (activities, trips, consumables) are paid by parents as required.

Refund information and fee rules

- Application fee (QAR 500) and registration/enrolment fee (QAR 2,000) are non‑refundable. The seat reservation fee (QAR 2,000) is non‑refundable but is deductible from tuition when paid. The school may reassign a place if fees are not paid by the published deadlines. A written one‑month notice is required for withdrawal. Specific refund mechanics beyond these rules are not published on the school fee page.

Fee payment options and bank details

- The school accepts payment by cheque delivered to AIA premises or by bank transfer (wire). The school requests that the student's name be clearly marked on bank transfer documentation and that the full amount be transferred. Provided bank details on the school's admissions information are: Account Name – Arab International Academy; Bank Name / Branch – Qatar National Bank, Sharq Village Branch; Account Number – 0213 – 046357 - 001; Account Currency – QAR; SWIFT – QNBAQAQA; IBAN – QA85 QNBA 0000 0000 0213 0463 5700 1. Payments by other methods (credit card, online card payments) are not listed in the published admissions/payment instructions.

Notes

- Books, uniforms, trips, and other consumables are additional to the tuition figures listed above. All tuition and additional fees are subject to change pending approval by the Ministry of Education; the school publishes payment windows and the non‑refundable nature of application and registration fees as part of its fee regulations.
Academics

Arab International Academy teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Arab International Academy offers the IB continuum across the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school is bilingual in English and Arabic, with Arabic, English and French taught at different levels. In the English track, grades 1-5 use English as the language of instruction with Arabic as an advanced second language and French or Spanish as a third language; in grades 6-8, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in English, with History taught in Arabic or English and continued language study in English, Arabic and French. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Council for International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The campus is located in AL Sadd Area, Sports Signal, Doha, Qatar; the school serves Kindergarten through Secondary; class sizes are capped at 25 students and the student body represents 42+ nationalities, with 23+ nationalities among teachers. Online applications are accepted for the 2026/2027 school year.

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme results are published for recent cohorts, including the Class of 2024 and Class of 2025.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Arab International Academy emphasizes a high-quality, international educational program designed to support students' academic and personal growth. The leadership messages describe a focus on creating a healthy, effective learning environment with collaboration among educators, families, and specialists.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The site does not specify details about special education services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The site does not specify language-support programs for English as an additional language.

Mental Wellbeing
The site highlights a healthy and effective learning environment but does not provide specific mental-wellbeing programs.

Safeguarding
The school presents a governance structure (Board of Trustees and Superintendent) and leadership messaging aimed at maintaining a safe, structured educational setting.
Parent Experience

History
The Arab International Academy was founded in Doha, Qatar in 2016. It is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). It is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Council for International Schools (CIS), and the New England Association for Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school is bilingual in English and Arabic and offers French at different levels. The campus is located in AL Sadd Area, Sports Signal, Doha, Qatar.

Community
The school offers a broad program of social, educational, cultural, and sports activities, with weekly enrichment classes and optional after-school activities for a fee. The News & Events section lists events such as Learning Without Walls, International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, English Literacy Week, Arabic Literacy Week, and Arabic Language and Culture Day. Sports and community events include the Football League finals with parent participation. A Book Fair is held as part of Languages Month.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
AIA in Doha operates a modern educational facility designed to support diverse learning styles. The school has highly equipped classrooms, small group areas, multi-purpose rooms, a theatre, a common multi-purpose space, locker areas, science labs, indoor and outdoor sports fields, libraries, dedicated music, drama, and art rooms, educational gardens, clinics, assembly halls, and dining areas. These facilities support a range of learning modalities including independent learning, peer tutoring, teamwork, one-on-one instruction, lectures, project-based inquiry, research, interdisciplinary study, drama, seminars, learning through design, and art-based learning. The campus also includes educational gardens and clinics to support student well-being and hands-on exploration.

Sports Facilities
Indoor and outdoor sports fields are available for physical education and school sports.

Academic Facilities
AIA is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme (DP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The IB programs aim to develop the whole person cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically. The school emphasizes language instruction in English and Arabic, with French or Spanish as additional languages, and provides learning support services including English and Arabic as second languages, counseling, and individualized education plans. It also adopts the STEAM approach to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, and offers music and arts education.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The AIA offers a wide range of activities and programs to complement the school curriculum and develop students' skills. Weekly enrichment classes provide creative, scientific, artistic, and sports activities. Optional after-school activities are available for a fee in various fields.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Arab International Academy is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). There are two language tracks: an English-language track (instruction in English; Arabic taught as a second language and French or Spanish as a third language) and an Arabic-language track (instruction in Arabic; English taught at an advanced level and French or Spanish as a third language). In Grades 6–8, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in English; History is taught in Arabic or English depending on the student's first language; students continue to learn English, Arabic, and French or Spanish at different levels. The school emphasizes a bilingual environment with a diverse, international student body and small class sizes (maximum 25 students).

Arts & Creative
The school provides dedicated music and art rooms and other arts-related facilities as part of its modern educational facilities (including labs, libraries, and dining spaces).

Cultural & Language
The school operates as a bilingual English–Arabic environment. In the English-language track, instruction is English with Arabic as a second language and French or Spanish as a third language; in the Arabic-language track, instruction is Arabic with English taught at an advanced level and French or Spanish as a third language. In Grades 6–8, history is taught in Arabic or English; a world history curriculum is taught in Arabic for the middle years. Students continue learning English, Arabic, and French or Spanish at different levels.

Social & Hobbies
Student Life includes a full complement of social, educational, cultural, and sports activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and fitness activities are part of student life, supported by modern facilities such as gyms and sports fields.
Languages

Language Provision
All children in Kindergarten learn in both English and Arabic. In the English track for grades 1–5, instruction is in English, Arabic is taught as an advanced second language, and French or Spanish is offered as a third language. In the Arabic track, instruction is in Arabic, English is taught at an advanced level, and French or Spanish is a third language. In grades 6–8, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in English; History is taught in Arabic or English; students continue to learn English, Arabic, and French at different levels.

Bilingual Teaching
The Arab International Academy is a bilingual school using English and Arabic as languages of instruction. All Kindergarten students learn in both languages.
Admissions

Admissions
Arab International Academy accepts online applications for Preschool through Grade 8. The school is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). It is bilingual in English and Arabic, with French taught at different levels. The school has students from 42+ nationalities and a maximum class size of 25, with teachers from 23+ nationalities. To apply, submit an online application via aia.qa and attach the following documents: Student Qatar Identification Card; Parents' Qatar Identification Cards; Student's birth certificate; Student passport-size photo; Most recent student school report; Student passport; Parents' passports; Referral letter from the last school (to be sent directly by AIA). After seat availability is confirmed, a non-refundable application fee of 500 QAR is due, payable by cheque at the AIA premises or by bank transfer (Account Name: Arab International Academy; Bank: Qatar National Bank – Sharq Village Branch; Account Number: 0213 – 046357 – 001; IBAN: QA85 QNBA 0000 0000 0213 0463 5700 1; Swift: QNBAQAQA). The application is reviewed once all required documents are received, and you will be contacted to arrange an entrance test and/or interview. Admissions are granted in accordance with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education regulations regarding admission and the equivalency of educational systems. A decision is communicated one business day after the interview and/or entrance test. Upon acceptance, the following are required: Registration Fees 2,000 QAR; Seat reservation fees 2,000 QAR; Student medical file; A completed medical form; Letter of employment from the parents' workplace; End-of-year report; Signed copies of fee schedules; Signed copy of the regulations form; Signed copy of the AIA school registration guidelines.
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