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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

lusail.aia.qa

Al Tarfa Lusail, Wadi Al Banat, Qatar

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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
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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
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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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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