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Global Academy International

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 13,205 - 26,409
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Qatari Curriculum, American Curriculum
Introduction

Global Academy International is a private international school in Doha (Al Thumama) offering education from preschool through Grade 12 (ages 3–18). The school publishes that its primary programme is American-based, implemented with Common Core/California-aligned standards and English as the language of instruction, while Qatari national-curriculum components (Arabic language, Qatar History and Islamic studies) are taught in line with Ministry requirements. Published handbooks and pages note three branches in Qatar, Cognia and national accreditation, and an academic calendar approved by the Ministry of Education. The school's published documents describe a staffed library, on-site medical provision (two nurses), organised bus transport and routine whole-school activities such as Sports Day, book fairs and a student council. Its published pedagogy emphasises differentiated instruction, a growing digital emphasis in secondary grades and the integration of English-language skill development alongside the required Qatari subjects.

Building 7, Street 920، Doha, Qatar

The Essentials

Global Academy International has instruction in English.

Location
Global Academy International operates across multiple Doha-area campuses, including Wakra Main Road/Al Thumama, Sabah Al Ahmed Street in Al Waab, Al Rayyan, and Muaither. The main campus is on Wakra Main Road, Al Thumama 47, beside NABINA Est. Doha. Additional campuses are located in Al Waab, Al Rayyan, and Muaither to extend access for relocating families. The campuses are connected to major transport routes and nearby residential areas.

Stages
GAI offers education from Kindergarten through Year 12. The Al Rayyan campus lists Pre-KG to Grade 6, while other campuses report Kindergarten to Year 12; overall the network serves Kindergarten to Year 12 with varying capacity by campus.

Type
Co-educational day school. GAI operates as a private international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Public materials describe the student body as diverse and welcoming to all nationalities; however, there is no publicly disclosed data on the number of nationalities represented or the local-to-international ratio.

Additional learning support
Differentiated instruction is offered to all age groups. Teachers help lower-attaining students to meet curriculum objectives and provide support within regular classes.

Country affiliation
GAI follows an American curriculum with California Standards and has no formal country affiliation publicly indicated.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated in public materials.

School day structure
School timings vary by level: Grade 1 to 6 run from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM; Kindergarten runs from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The admissions office operates from 7:00 AM to 2:45 PM.

Bus service
GAI offers a school bus service; transportation inquiries can be directed to the Rayyan campus contact: telephone +974 44178711, with reference line 66169700 and email info.rayyan@gaiqatar.com.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
A school uniform is required; books and the uniform are not included in tuition and are paid for on purchase.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private international school located in Doha and is a member of Global Education Group. It offers an American Curriculum with California Standards in all stages. The language of instruction is English.
Fees

Annual tuition at Global Academy International ranges from QAR 13,205 to QAR 26,409 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- An application/registration fee is required when submitting an admission application; the school's admission policy confirms an application fee must accompany the completed application.

Tuition fees — Thumama campus (annual and per-term)
- Kindergarten 1 (Age 3): Annual QAR 13,205 — Per installment (paid in three equal instalments): QAR 4,402.
- Kindergarten 2 (Age 4): Annual QAR 13,205 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 4,402.
- Kindergarten 3 (Age 5): Annual QAR 14,856 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 4,952.
- Grade 1 (Age 6): Annual QAR 16,506 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 5,502.
- Grade 2 (Age 7): Annual QAR 17,826 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 5,942.
- Grade 3 (Age 8): Annual QAR 18,486 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 6,162.
- Grade 4 (Age 9): Annual QAR 19,147 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 6,382.
- Grade 5 (Age 10): Annual QAR 19,807 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 6,602.
- Grade 6 (Age 11): Annual QAR 21,127 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 7,042.
- Grade 7 (Age 12): Annual QAR 22,448 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 7,483.
- Grade 8 (Age 13): Annual QAR 23,108 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 7,703.
- Grade 9 (Age 14): Annual QAR 23,768 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 7,923.
- Grade 10 (Age 15): Annual QAR 25,089 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 8,363.
- Grade 11 (Age 16): Annual QAR 26,409 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 8,803.
- Grade 12 (Age 17): Annual QAR 27,730 — Per instalment (x3): QAR 9,243.

Tuition fees — Muaither campus (annual)
- Pre-K and KG band: Annual QAR 25,000 (PreK / KG1 / KG2).
- Grades 1–6: Annual QAR 30,000 per year.
- Grades 7–9: Annual QAR 35,000 per year.
- Grades 10–12: Annual QAR 40,000 per year.

Tuition fees — Al Rayyan / other branches (summary bands)
- Typical published bands for other branches fall broadly in the ranges: Pre-K/KG QAR 13,000–25,000; Primary QAR 16,000–30,000; Preparatory/Secondary QAR 22,000–40,000 depending on campus and grade. Specific annual fees vary by campus.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Installments and due dates vary by campus. The Thumama/main group page states that fees are collected in three instalments: first payment at registration or in September, second in December, third in April.
- The Al Rayyan campus page states fees are to be paid in two instalments: first at the beginning of the year and the second in December.
- The school's payment-method information lists acceptable payment channels and shows example semester payment windows; bank transfer/direct deposit, cash and cheque are accepted and educational vouchers are accepted for Qatari nationals. Bank details and an IBAN are provided for direct deposit.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees
- Books and school uniform are not included in the tuition and must be paid for at purchase.
- Transportation (school bus) is charged separately. Typical transport charges published by local school directories show example rates such as QAR 3,448 for routes inside Doha and about QAR 4,651 for routes outside Doha (rates may vary by route).
- Standard one-time administrative charges (registration/application) are referenced in the admissions pages and earlier downloadable fee documents, though a specific one-time registration amount is not published on the school's current public fee pages.

Refund information
- The school's public pages reference a downloadable fees policy document but do not publish a detailed refund table or an explicit refund schedule on the visible fee pages. No public, itemised refund table (for withdrawal or mid-year leaving) is posted on the current fee pages.

Fee payment options
- Payment methods listed include: cash, cheque, direct bank deposit (IBAN provided), and educational vouchers for eligible Qatari families. The school provides Commercial Bank account details for fee payment.

Notes:
- The school has multiple campuses; fees and the instalment schedule differ by campus. The figures above give detailed per-grade amounts for the Thumama campus (annual totals and three-installment splits) and published annual bands for the Muaither and other branches as shown in the school and local directory listings.
Academics

Global Academy International teaches Qatari Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Global Academy International offers an American-based curriculum with California Standards implemented across all stages, with English as the language of instruction. The Arabic language program, Qatar History, and Islamic Studies follow the Qatar Arabic Curriculum. The school serves Kindergarten through Year 12, with campus grade configurations varying by site (Al Rayyan campus lists Pre-KG to Grade 6; other campuses offer K–12). Assessments include Formative, Summative, and Benchmark methods; SAT and IELTS college entrance exams are coordinated through the student counselor, and the school participates in international benchmarks such as PISA, PIRLS, and TIMSS. Accreditations include AdvancEd (now Cognia) and Qatar National Accreditation.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Global Academy International places Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) at the core of student development, aiming to cultivate physical and emotional well-being and social competencies as key outcomes. Counseling staff along with teachers drive activities that promote students' character development and engagement in extracurricular life. Licensed trainers provide personal development and growth workshops for middle and high school students, including programs such as 'Strategic Personal Planning.' Students are encouraged to practice speaking and listening through Show and Tell, speeches, and participation in student council elections and graduation speeches. The SEL approach is integrated with diverse activities—sports, arts, health, technology, and volunteer work—designed to nurture creativity, leadership, and community contribution.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision is not publicly disclosed by Global Academy International. Public materials do not specify whether there is a dedicated SEN staff, a learning support program, or facilities designed for SEN students. The school operates an American Curriculum with English as the language of instruction, and no SEN-specific accommodations are described in publicly accessible content. There is no published information about inclusive education policies or referral processes for SEN. Consequently, SEN provision details are not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Global Academy International teaches in English. The curriculum is American with California Standards, and instruction focuses on integrating Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking, with content delivered through the English as a Foreign Language classroom. English is the language of instruction across the school. No explicit separate EAL program, dedicated EAL staff, or targeted EAL interventions are described in publicly accessible content. EAL support details are therefore not publicly disclosed beyond the general language instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is a stated focus at Global Academy International, with the school highlighting physical and emotional well-being as essential to student progress and social competencies. Counseling staff and teachers collaborate to support students' mental wellbeing through guidance and targeted activities. Licensed trainers offer personal development and growth workshops (for example, 'Strategic Personal Planning') to students in middle and high school. Participation in extracurricular activities—sports, arts, health, technology, and volunteer work—contributes to wellbeing and leadership development. The school frames wellbeing as integral to preparing students for higher education and to contributing to the local and international community.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and behavior management are addressed via a Code of Conduct with a tiered disciplinary system. Offenses are managed with escalating steps: initial verbal warnings, followed by written warnings and informing the parent; subsequent offenses lead to written contracts, final warnings, or referral to the Behavioral Discipline Committee. The policy covers tardiness, classroom disruption, attendance, dress code, and other behaviors, with progressive consequences. The policy also includes transport-related sanctions, such as bus suspensions, and restrictions on participation in activities. Parental involvement is required at multiple steps in the disciplinary process.
Parent Experience

History
Global Academy International opened in 2004–2005 with about 170 students. It is a private international school located in Doha and is a member of Global Education Group. The school offers an American curriculum with California Standards across all stages. Since its founding, GAI expanded to additional campuses in the Doha area, including a landmark new campus in Al Rayyan and later additions in Muaither to accommodate growth and a diverse student body. Alumni have gone on to attend universities in Qatar and abroad.

Community
GAI's community is diverse and welcoming to students from many nationalities. The school emphasizes academic achievement alongside physical and emotional well-being and social development. Campus life includes events and activities across its Doha-area campuses, supported by an events calendar and ongoing student engagement. The network of campuses—Al Thumama/Al Waab, Al Rayyan, and Muaither—supports a connected, city-wide school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA in Global Academy International intends to facilitate the participation of parents in various curricular and extra-curricular activities. Our administrators work to engage families and communities to advocate for all children, and the PTA cares for the educational needs of children while promoting family engagement and strong partnerships between the school and its communities. All parents are invited to become PTA members and to attend all meetings. The Parental Engagement program states that parents can contribute by leading educational workshops at GAI, as part of broadening school life. The PTA operates within the school's Parental Engagement framework to support student learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Global Academy International provides facilities, supplies, services, and technology aids to support students' educational needs. The Pearl of the Gulf campus is located in Doha on Wakra Main Road in Al Thumama. The school implements an American Curriculum with English as the language of instruction. It serves students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school has about 1,725 students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities across sports, arts, literary and scientific pursuits, including Olympic Games, Aspire Football Tournaments, Track & Field, Sprints, Qatar e-nature, Qur'an Competition, Film Festival, National Scientific Research Competition, National Astronomy Olympiad, National Biology Olympiad, and SEHHA – Al Gannas DUAL Program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Cultural & Language
The school has a diverse community welcoming to all nationalities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school aims to cultivate academic achievements, physical and emotional well-being, and social competencies. The school opened in 2004 and established a new campus in Al Rayyan. The school has campuses in Al Rayyan, Muaither, Al Waab, and Wakra.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. The school implements an American Curriculum with California Standards. English language development is addressed through the four language skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) and content in the English as a foreign language classroom.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Global Academy International has AdvancEd Accreditation (valid until 2022) and Qatar National Accreditation for a three-year term.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions are online. Applicants complete an online application form and upload all required documents via the Global Academy International online admission portal. Admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year are open. For inquiries, contact the Admission Team at +974 44178711. The school serves Kindergarten to Year 12 and operates across Wakra Main Road (Al Thumama area), Al Rayyan campus, and Muaither campus.
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