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Arab International Academy - Lusail

Qatar, Lusail

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English
Fees QAR 37,000 - 57,500
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2024
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Typical class size 19
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Arab International Academy - Lusail offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP, MYP, and DP for students aged 3 to 18. The Lusail campus is a candidate school for PYP and MYP and pursues IB authorization. The school provides a modern facility with highly equipped classrooms, small group spaces, multi-purpose rooms, a theatre, libraries, and dedicated music, drama, and art rooms. On campus are educational gardens, a swimming pool, a clinic, an assembly hall, indoor and outdoor sports fields, and a dining area, with science labs to support hands-on inquiry and project work. Weekly enrichment classes cover creative, scientific, artistic, and sports areas, with optional after-school activities available for a fee. Arabic language and Arab culture are central to its cultural and language program. The school aims to develop IB learners through inquiry-based approaches across a broad curriculum. Facilities support varied learning modalities in collaborative, inquiry-driven work for curious, collaborative learners.

Al Tarfa Lusail, Wadi Al Banat, Qatar

The Essentials

Arab International Academy - Lusail has 1,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in Arabic, English.

Location
Wadi Al Banat area, Lusail, Qatar. The campus is located in the Wadi Al Banat area of Lusail, Qatar. The school can be contacted at phone +974-4495 4444 and email [email protected].

Stages
Early Years (Kindergarten), Elementary School, and Secondary School.

Type
International school. AIA-Lusail is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

Additional learning support
Differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs. English and Arabic offered as secondary languages. A team of counselors and psychologists supports student wellbeing. The Learning Support Program provides tailored assistance with speech-language therapists, and IEPs are developed in collaboration with students, parents, teachers and support staff. Services are delivered mainly in class with selective pull-out.

School day structure
The 2025–2026 academic year starts August 31, 2025, with a winter break December 21, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Holidays include Qatar National Day (December 18), Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr (March 2026), and Eid Al Adha (March 26–28, 2026). The last day for students is July 23, 2026, and administrative staff return dates are in August 2026 (first day for administrative staff August 16, 2026; first day for new academic staff August 16, 2026; first day for returning academic staff August 23, 2026; first day for students August 30, 2026).
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The facilities include a dining area.

Governance and Ownership
AIA-Lusail is governed by a Board of Trustees. Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al-Thani chairs the Executive Board and serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. The Board includes Wadha Al-Hajri, Samia Bishara, Eyad Masad, Nouf Khashman, Abdulla Albinali, Abbad Yahya, Esraa Al-Muftah, Mahmoud Amra, and Abdullah bin Ali Al-Thani.
Fees

Annual tuition at Arab International Academy - Lusail ranges from QAR 37,000 to QAR 57,500 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees
A non-refundable application fee of QAR 500 is payable when submitting an application. A seat reservation fee of QAR 2,000 is required to secure a place for the following academic year and is deducted from tuition fees.

Tuition Fees
Annual tuition fees for the 2025/2026 academic year are:

* Preschool: QAR 37,000
* KG1: QAR 37,000
* KG2: QAR 45,000
* Grades 1–4: QAR 45,000
* Grades 5–8: QAR 50,000
* Grades 9–12: QAR 57,500

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Tuition fees are payable in two equal instalments:

* Preschool and KG1: QAR 18,500 per semester
* KG2 and Grades 1–4: QAR 22,500 per semester
* Grades 5–8: QAR 25,000 per semester
* Grades 9–12: QAR 28,750 per semester

Books and Learning Materials
Book fees are charged separately and vary by grade. They range from approximately QAR 60 in Preschool to QAR 2,925 in Grades 9–10. Grade 11 book fees are charged according to selected subjects.

Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding, and no boarding fees are listed.

Refund Information
Refund terms are not specified in the published fee schedule.

Payment Methods
The school accepts bank transfer payments. Other payment methods may be available through the admissions office, but these are not specified in the published fee schedule.
Academics

Arab International Academy - Lusail teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The Lusail campus is a candidate school for both the Middle Years Programme and the Primary Years Programme.

Higher Education Progression
There is a university and career counsellor available to support higher education progression.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing is a lived experience integrated into the community. Emotionally, the school prioritizes authentic expression in a safe environment, belonging is fostered, taking responsibility is encouraged, and relational connections are valued.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A dedicated team of counselors and psychologists attends to students' emotional needs and conducts assessments, which may lead to referrals to the Learning Support Program. The Learning Support Program provides tailored assistance with specialized educators and speech-language therapists and develops individualized education plans (IEPs). Services are delivered primarily in class with selective pull-out sessions to bolster self-esteem and academic progress.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English and Arabic are offered as secondary languages. Language support and assessments are provided through Learning Support Services, including counselors, psychologists, and speech-language therapists, with in-class support and IEPs as appropriate.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional safety and belonging are central to mental wellbeing. Wellbeing emphasizes supportive relationships, authentic expression, and a culture that values care and resilience.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
AIA-Lusail provides a modern educational facility that supports diverse learning needs. It includes highly equipped classrooms, small group areas, multi-purpose rooms, a theatre, common spaces, locker areas, science labs, libraries, and dedicated music, drama, and art rooms. The campus also features educational gardens, a swimming pool, a clinic, an assembly hall, indoor and outdoor sports fields, and a dining area. These facilities support a range of learning modalities, from independent work and peer tutoring to project-based inquiry and interdisciplinary study.

Sports Facilities
Indoor and outdoor sports fields and a swimming pool are available on campus.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include science labs, libraries, and dedicated spaces for music, drama, and art, along with highly equipped classrooms, small group areas, multi-purpose rooms, and a theatre.

Extra Curricular Facilities
AIA Lusail offers a wide range of activities to complement the curriculum, including weekly enrichment classes in creative, scientific, artistic, and sports areas. Optional after-school activities are available for a fee.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Arab International Academy is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Diploma Programme (DP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Primary Years Programme (PYP). It is a candidate school for the Career Programme (CP). The Lusail campus is a candidate school for both the MYP and PYP.

Cultural & Language
Arab International Academy was established to promote the Arabic language and Arab culture. This is part of its mission to contribute to education in the Arab world.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic and English are the core languages of instruction, with French or Spanish as a third language starting in Grade 3. From Pre-K to Grade 5, students learn in both Arabic and English; in Grades 6–10, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in English, while Individuals and Societies can be taught in Arabic or English depending on the student's native language; in Grades 11–12, Arabic and English are offered at different levels, with all other subjects taught in English for IB Diploma preparation.

Bilingual Teaching
From Pre-K to Grade 5, instruction is delivered in both Arabic and English equally. French or Spanish is offered as a third language starting in Grade 3. In Grades 6–10, Mathematics and Sciences are taught in English, and Individuals and Societies is taught in Arabic or English depending on the student's native language. In Grades 11–12, Arabic and English are offered at different levels, while all other subjects are taught in English in preparation for the IB Diploma exams.

Immersion Programs
Bilingual instruction in Arabic and English from Pre-K to Grade 5, with French or Spanish added as a third language from Grade 3.
Reputation

Accreditations
CIS (Council for International Schools) accreditation; NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply online by visiting aia-lusail.qa and complete the application. Attach copies of the required documents: Student's Qatar Identification Card; Parents' Qatar Identification Cards; Student's birth certificate; Student passport-size photo; Most recent student school report; Student's passport; Parents' passports; Referral letter from the last attended school (to be sent directly to AIA). 2. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated once all required documents are received, and you will be contacted to arrange for an entrance test and/or interview. Admission decisions follow the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education regarding admission and the equivalency of educational systems. You will be informed of the decision a few days after the interview and/or entrance test. 3. Upon acceptance, pay the registration fee of QAR 500 (non-refundable) and the place reservation fee of QAR 2,000 (deductible from tuition and non-refundable). Payments can be made by cheque at the AIA premises or by bank transfer. Bank details are provided by AIA for the transfer. Before completing the wire transfer, ensure the student's name is clearly marked on the documents and the full amount is transferred. 4. Upon acceptance, provide the following documents: Student medical file issued by a public medical center; A completed and signed medical form; Letter of employment from the parents' workplace; End-of-year report from the previous school year; Signed copies of fee schedules; Signed copies of AIA school registration guidelines.
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