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Elite International School

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 20,000 - 40,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Introduction

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Building No 1, Zone 56 street 815, Doha, Qatar

The Essentials

Elite International School has instruction in English.

Location
Elite International School is located in Doha, Qatar. The campus address is Zone 56, Street 815, Building #1, Ain Khalid, Doha. It sits in the Ain Khalid area of Doha. The school can be reached by road from this residential neighbourhood.

Stages
The school serves Preschool to Grade 12, covering Early Childhood (Preschool & PreK), Elementary (K to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6 to 8), and High School (Grades 9 to 12). Starting Grade 6, boys and girls have separate classrooms.

Type
The school is private and coeducational. From Grade 6 onward, there are separate classrooms for boys and girls.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Public materials do not publish a pupil nationality mix or the local-to-international pupil ratio. The school's stated focus on Qatari identity and the existence of Arabic/Islamic coordination indicate local curriculum emphasis, but no public data on student nationalities is provided.

Additional learning support
Public SEN provisions are not published on the school's public pages. The staff includes a Nurse and a Social Worker on the Student Affairs team, indicating health and welfare support on campus.

Country affiliation
The school operates in Qatar.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is indicated on public materials; an Arabic/Islamic/QH coordinator exists among staff, suggesting some Islamic studies are part of the curriculum.

School day structure
The school day opens with the gate at 6:30 am and assemblies/registration occur by 7:00 am, with the first lesson at 7:15 am. On Wednesdays, the school finishes at 12:15 pm. The campus is described as closed, with students staying on site until the end of the day.

Bus service
There is no dedicated school bus service published on the school's pages. Public transport in Doha includes the Metrolink feeder bus network that connects to Doha Metro stations (routes such as M141 and M143 have operated to service areas around the Religious Complex and other sites), with route updates reported in local transport coverage. Families may rely on Metrolink, private transport, or other arrangements.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a canteen.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors, including a Chairman, Vice Presidents, and a Managing Director.
Fees

Annual tuition at Elite International School ranges from QAR 20,000 to QAR 40,000 for 2026/27.

Application & one‑time fees
- Application fee (new applicants): QAR 55.
- Entrance/examination fee (for Grade 1 and above): QAR 220 (non‑transferable, non‑refundable).
- Registration fee (one‑off, payable on acceptance): QAR 2,200 (non‑transferable, non‑refundable).
- Seat reservation / deposit (to hold a place): QAR 3,300; this amount is deducted from the first semester tuition but is non‑transferable and non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term)
- Preschool / Pre‑K (Age 3–4): Annual QAR 20,000; per semester QAR 10,000 (two semesters).
- Kindergarten (K): Annual QAR 25,000; per semester QAR 12,500.
- Grades 1–6: Annual QAR 30,000; per semester QAR 15,000.
- Grades 7–9: Annual QAR 35,000; per semester QAR 17,500.
- Grades 10–12: Annual QAR 40,000. (The school publishes the annual tuition for Grades 10–12 as QAR 40,000; per‑term breakdown follows the school's term/semester billing described below.)

Other mandatory and recurring fees
- Books: Pre‑school/Pre‑K QAR 1,100; Kindergarten QAR 1,650; Grades 1–6 QAR 2,750; Grades 7–9 QAR 3,500. Books fees are charged separately and are non‑transferable/non‑refundable.
- Transportation (optional): One‑way annual QAR 4,620 (per semester QAR 2,310); two‑way annual QAR 6,600 (per semester QAR 3,300). Transport fees must be paid in full by the due date.
- Uniforms and supply lists: Uniforms and supply lists are specified and sold through the school; supply lists are published by stage. Uniform and supplies costs are additional to tuition and books.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing structure: Fees are billed by semester. The school's published payment schedule splits tuition into two semesters (Semester 1 + Semester 2) and sets due dates for each semester invoice. Semester amounts above are the school's published semester figures.
- Due dates (example from the school's published schedule): First semester fees (including first semester tuition, books and transport where applicable) are due before the published first‑semester deadline; second semester fees are due before the published second‑semester deadline. The school's published form gives specific calendar deadlines for fee payment for the academic year.
- Seat reservation and registration timing: The seat reservation fee and registration/entrance fees are payable at registration (seat reservation is taken off the first‑semester tuition). New and returning student registration payments must be made at registration to secure the place.
- Late payment and returned cheques: Returned cheques must be settled in cash within two days of bank notice; outstanding balances may prevent issue of reports, certificates or exam entry. The school's form sets out cancellation rules and obligations tied to fee payment.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed for Elite International School (the school is operated as a day school); no boarding fees are published.

Discounts and sibling policy
- Sibling discount: A 5% discount is published for the third child from the same family (applies to tuition).

Refund and cancellation rules
- Non‑refundable items: Entrance/exam fee, registration fee and seat reservation fee are explicitly stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Books fees are non‑refundable.
- Cancellation liabilities: If registration is cancelled after the published deadlines or after the student has attended, specified semester fees, books fees and transport fees remain payable according to the school's cancellation rules. The school's fee form lists the exact conditions and deadlines that govern refunds and cancellations.

Fee payment options and where payments are made
- Payment at registration: The school's published fee form states that initial payments (seat reservation and registration) are made in cash at the Accounting/Finance Office at registration. Subsequent semester payments may be made by cash, cheque or electronic bank transfer. These payment methods are listed on the school's published fee form.

Notes and important points (factual)
- Tuition figures above are the school's published annual amounts by year group for the current/planned fee schedule and the school's published semester splits are used where provided. The school publishes separate charges for books, transport and uniforms; these are billed in addition to tuition.

Sources used for the figures above: the school's published fee form and fee schedule as published in the school's admissions/fees materials and independent school‑fee databases that list Elite International School's 2025/2026 published fees.
Academics

Elite International School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the American curriculum. The school serves Preschool to Grade 12. It is QNSA accredited since 2013. Starting Grade 6, boys and girls have separate classrooms. Library Media Centers feature English, Arabic, and French resources. The school offers enrichment opportunities to empower students and help them reach their highest potential.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Elite International School's vision states it empowers academically excellent and emotionally resilient learners and fosters social-emotional skills within an inclusive, safe climate where every student is valued; parents are partners in addressing their children's social, emotional and intellectual needs, and a Social Worker and Student Affairs staff provide direct wellbeing support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Social Worker and a Nurse as part of Student Affairs to support wellbeing, but there is no publicly disclosed dedicated SEN department or explicit SEN provisions on the site.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Elite International School follows the American Curriculum; no explicit EAL program is publicly disclosed.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the Social Worker and nursing staff, and the school's mission emphasizes emotional well-being and resilience.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by a formal Child Safeguarding Policy, a Crisis and Emergency Management Policy, and an Anti-Bullying Plan, with a Social Worker in Student Affairs addressing safeguarding concerns.
Parent Experience

History
Elite International School is a private coeducational institution in Doha, Qatar, serving Preschool through Grade 12, with Grade 6 onward in single-gender classrooms. The school follows the American curriculum. It has been QNSA Accredited since 2013, reflecting its alignment with national standards. The online materials show a visible presence by 2017, as indicated by a 2017 copyright on the site. No founding year is stated on the About Us page.

Community
The school describes its community as a happy and purposeful environment that enables children to thrive morally, socially, and intellectually and to achieve excellence. It emphasizes respect, trust, and collaboration within the school community. Parents are treated as partners through an open-door policy and multiple channels of communication, including a student planner, a school portal, a school website, telephone contact, and scheduled parents meetings. Daily communication between parents and staff is essential, with diaries checked to ensure homework and announcements are noted. Newsletter updates keep families informed about important dates and events, and events such as International Day of Education 2024 are part of the school's community life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Elite International School runs a Parent Partnership program that functions similarly to a PTA by positioning parents as partners in the education process. The program supports open lines of communication through the student planner, a school web portal, the school website, telephone contact, and scheduled parents meetings. Daily diary communication is a core feature, with teachers responding to parent notes and diaries being checked daily to confirm homework completion and message replies. An EIS newsletter keeps families up to date on important dates and upcoming events, and parents can submit feedback, queries, and suggestions via an online form. The overarching goal is collaborative engagement, encapsulated by the message that together we can achieve more.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Doha, Qatar and serves Preschool through Grade 12 under the American Curriculum. The school teaches the American Curriculum. Library Media Centers provide English, Arabic, and French resources. There are art and robotics rooms, ICT labs, and hands-on science laboratories. Young students have a Ball Pit Room and an Activity Center for imaginative play and motor skills development; the theatre hosts stage performances and events, and a conference room supports meetings. On-campus facilities include a gym, canteen, clinic, and supervised prayer rooms to support a well-rounded day.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes an on-site gym for physical education and sports activities. Physical education is part of the regular curriculum and supported by available spaces. Fieldwork opportunities include activities such as visiting museums or historical sites and participating in an Equestrian Club. The school promotes student wellness through movement and active participation during the school day.

Academic Facilities
Library Media Centers host resources in English, Arabic, and French. There are dedicated Art and Robotics rooms. ICT laboratories support technology learning. Hands-on science laboratories enable experimentation and inquiry. The Ball Pit Room and Activity Center support early childhood learning within the campus.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The extracurricular program is designed to enhance the school's mission and philosophy. Fieldwork opportunities span three areas: within the school grounds, in the vicinity, and on day trips to locations such as museums or historical sites, including activities like an Equestrian Club and Plant Nursery. Participation develops leadership skills and promotes service to others, with both competition and cooperative opportunities available to meet diverse interests.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The extracurricular program is designed to enhance the school's mission and allows students to participate responsibly. Competition and cooperative opportunities are provided to meet students' needs and interests. Fieldwork is a central component of learning, with activities conducted on campus, in the local vicinity, and on day trips such as museum visits, historical sites, Equestrian Club, and Plant Nursery. Participation develops leadership skills and a commitment to service.

Cultural & Language
French is coordinated for Preschool through Grade 10. Arabic/Islamic/QH is coordinated for Preschool through Grade 10. English/SST/QH (Eng) coordination covers Grades 1-5.

Social & Hobbies
Elite International School offers extracurricular activities designed to broaden interests and develop leadership. Fieldwork is organized in three settings: on campus, in the vicinity, and on day trips such as museum visits, historical sites, Equestrian Club, and Plant Nursery. Participation develops leadership skills and a commitment to service.

Community & Service
Participation in the extracurricular program presents students with the means of developing their leadership skills and heightening their awareness of the need to render service to others.

Leadership & Professional
The extracurricular program develops leadership skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A nurse provides student health support. There is a PE/Events Coordinator to organize physical education and events. Fieldwork and outdoor activities form part of the learning experience.
Reputation

Accreditations
QNSA Accredited since 2013; UNESCO logo present on site
Admissions

Admissions
1. Review admissions information and contact the Administration Office during operating hours. The office is open from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, and you can reach the school at 449 811 33 or 449 811 55. The school is located in Doha, Qatar.

2. Submit the Enrollment Application for the 2025-26 academic year. The Enrollment Application Form 2025-26 is available for download and submission, guiding the entry process for prospective students.

3. For Preschool through Grade 5 applicants, complete the Entrance Exam Application Form for Preschool to Grade 5. This form initiates the testing component of admissions for early years and primary levels.

4. Provide the appropriate recommendations. There is a Recommendation Form for Preschool to K and a separate Recommendation Form for Grades 1 to 5, which should be submitted as part of the application package.

5. Submit the Parents Questionnaire for Preschool to Grade 5. This questionnaire accompanies the application and helps the school understand the applicant's context and needs.

6. Submit the Undertaking Prior to Entrance Exam. The undertaking is a preparatory document for families before the entrance assessment.

7. Ensure enrollment documentation is complete for 2025-26. The Enrollment Application for 2025-26 should be included as part of the final submission package.

8. Review the fee schedule and related materials for the 2025-26 academic year. Fees for Academic Year 2025-26, Uniforms, and the Supply List for 2025-26 (Preschool to K, Elementary, Middle School, and High School) are provided to guide financial planning and required purchases.
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