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Newton British School Al Waab

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 29,651 - 36,353
Ages 3 - 11 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

Newton British School – Al Waab is a private, international primary school in Doha (Al Waab campus, Sports City St) that delivers an enhanced British curriculum. The school follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years (EYFS F1–F2) through Primary (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2), serving children aged 3 to 11. The curriculum overview states it combines English National subjects with Arabic, Islamic studies and Qatar History. On-site facilities listed by the school include a purpose-built EYFS playground, sheltered outdoor play space with an astro-turf football pitch, basketball court, a fully air-conditioned gymnasium, ICT suite, science laboratory, well-equipped music room, library, outdoor swimming pool with changing facilities, two separate prayer rooms and a nurse's clinic. The campus is part of the Newton Group of Schools and the page notes that NBS Al Waab is QNSA accredited.

Sports City St, Doha, Qatar

The Essentials

Newton British School Al Waab has instruction in English.

Location
Newton British School – Al Waab is located in Doha, Qatar, in the Al Waab district. The campus sits in the Aspire Zone area, with convenient access to major roads and nearby facilities such as Sports City. The address is Building 200, Street 169, Aspire Zone Street, Zone 55, Al Waab, Doha.

Stages
The Al Waab campus offers Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS, F1–F2) and Primary (Key Stage 1 & 2). There is no public indication of a secondary provision at this Al Waab campus.

Type
The school is a private, international co-educational day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school describes itself as an international community of learners. Public materials do not publish a numerical nationality mix or local-to-international student ratio.

Additional learning support
SEN provisions are not publicly detailed for the Al Waab campus. The school describes its environment as safe and supportive and provides on-site welfare facilities, including a nurse on duty.

Country affiliation
The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, reflecting a United Kingdom (British) affiliation.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation listed; Islamic studies are included as part of the curriculum.

School day structure
The school day runs Sunday to Thursday. EYFS sessions are 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m and Primary is 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, with office hours 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Bus service
The Newton Schools bus service operates for NBS Al Waab. Buses arrive outside the gates at approximately 6:50 a.m. In the morning, buses enter the campus via Gate A; in the afternoon, EYFS buses exit at 12:27 and Main School buses at 13:37. Buses must have seat belts, a first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher; a bus coordinator and bus contact information are provided. Bus transport is not included in fees.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required for all pupils. It uses a white shirt for everyone, with year-group-specific bottoms: KG boys may wear tartan Bermuda shorts or tartan trousers, and KG girls wear a tartan pinafore; G1–G6 boys may wear navy Bermuda shorts or navy trousers, and girls wear a tartan skort; G7–G12 boys wear navy trousers and girls wear navy girlstrouser. Uniforms can be ordered from the Newton Uniform shop at uniform.newtonschools.qa.

Governance and Ownership
Newton British School - Al Waab is part of the Newton Group of Schools, a private international group operating multiple Newton campuses in Doha (e.g., West Bay, Lagoon, Smash, Barwa City, Muraikh, D-Ring, Lusail, Al Dafna). The Newton Group of Schools holds copyright on the school's site. It is listed as a British overseas school by UK government sources.
Fees

Annual tuition at Newton British School Al Waab ranges from QAR 29,651 to QAR 36,353 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Entrance (entrance test) fee (Y1–Y6): QAR 208 (non‑refundable).
- Registration fee: QAR 3,797 (non‑refundable).
- Reservation fee (to secure a place): QAR 2,000 (deducted from Term 1 fees).

Tuition fees by year group (fees shown per year and per term)

- Foundation 1
- Annual tuition: QAR 25,530
- Annual resources fee: QAR 1,000
- Annual books & tools fee: QAR 3,121
- Total fees per year: QAR 29,651
- Total fees per term (3 terms): QAR 9,884.

- Foundation 2
- Annual tuition: QAR 30,232
- Annual resources fee: QAR 1,000
- Annual books & tools fee: QAR 3,121
- Total fees per year: QAR 34,353
- Total fees per term (3 terms): QAR 11,451.

- Years 1–6
- Annual tuition: QAR 30,232
- Annual resources fee: QAR 3,000
- Annual books & tools fee: QAR 3,121
- Total fees per year: QAR 36,353
- Total fees per term (3 terms): QAR 12,118.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is divided into three terms; tuition figures are quoted per term and are payable in advance, prior to the start of each term.
- The QAR 2,000 reservation fee is applied against Term 1 fees.
- Admission charging rule: if a student is admitted in the first half of a term, a full term's fees are charged; if admitted in the second half of a term, a half‑term's fees are charged.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed for this campus and no boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees

- School excursions are not included in the published fees.
- School bus transport is not included in the published fees.
- School uniform is not included in the published fees.
- Any additional optional services or extra‑curricular charges are charged separately and are not included in the tuition/resources/books totals.

Refund information and withdrawal

- The entrance test fee and the registration fee are specified as non‑refundable. The QAR 2,000 reservation fee is deducted from Term 1 fees at enrollment.
- Timely written notification is required for withdrawal; the school's administration handles the full withdrawal procedure and associated arrangements.

Fee payment options

- Online payment gateway (payment portal).
- Point of Sale (POS) at the accounts office — Debit, Credit, Amex accepted.
- Bank deposit / transfer to the school bank account. Bank details provided for transfers are:
- Bank: Qatar National Bank
- IBAN: QA72 QNBA 0000 0000 0027 0195 3200 1
- SWIFT (outside Qatar): QNB A QA QA
- Beneficiary name: Newton British School
- When making a transfer, state the invoice number and student name as reference.

Notes (billing and inclusions)

- Tuition totals shown above combine annual tuition, resources and books/tools fees and are divided by three to show per‑term amounts.
- The published fees do not cover excursions, transport or uniform; these items incur separate charges.
Academics

Newton British School Al Waab teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
The school combines a private international primary program with a broad and balanced enhanced British curriculum and is QNSA accredited. The campus comprises Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Primary, with Year 1 to Year 6 in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. In EYFS, the framework follows six Areas of Learning and Development (Creative Development; Physical Development; Social, Personal and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy; Knowledge and Understanding of the World) and four guiding themes: a unique child, positive relationships, enabling environments, and learning and development. Primary School subjects include English, History, Mathematics, Arabic (First Language for native speakers; Second Language for non-native), Art/Design & Technology, Geography, ICT, Science, Citizenship, Islamic Studies, French, Philosophy for Children (P4C), Qatar History– Arabic/English, Music, and Physical Education. The English National Curriculum underpins Key Stages 1 and 2, with year-by-year detail provided via long-term overviews for Years 1–6 (2025-2026).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Newton British School, Al Waab describes its environment as safe, supportive, calm, trusting and caring, designed to promote self-discipline and motivation. It emphasizes social and emotional learning through Citizenship lessons, circle times and assemblies to foster a positive school culture. Leadership and student voice are supported by a Student Council and P4C (Philosophy for Children) to develop empathy, collaboration and critical thinking. The Anti-Bullying Policy provides a formal framework for safeguarding and emotional wellbeing, including reporting procedures, victim protection and counselling as needed. On-site health and wellbeing support is available via a Nurse's clinic (a nurse on duty at all times) and facilities such as a well-stocked library and quiet spaces.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a dedicated SEN policy or explicit SEN provision in publicly accessible pages. The site describes the school as offering a broad and balanced enhanced British curriculum in a safe, supportive environment, with no explicit mention of specialist SEN provision. It highlights a strong Arabic department and a broad curriculum, but published materials do not detail SEN support options. The published policy list includes Admissions Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, Assessment Policy, Attendance Policy, Behaviour Policy and others, with no separate SEN policy published. While on-site health and safeguarding resources exist (a nurse on duty and safeguarding framework), SEN-specific supports are not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The site does not publish EAL-specific programmes or staff in publicly accessible materials. The school presents itself as offering a broad British curriculum, with emphasis on an Arabic department, but does not publish EAL language support details. The Curriculum page lists EYFS, Primary and ECA but makes no reference to dedicated EAL provision. Publicly available documents do not publish an EAL policy. Therefore, EAL support details are not publicly disclosed.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes a safe, supportive environment with a calm, trusting and caring atmosphere intended to support students' wellbeing. On-site Nurse's clinic provides health support with a nurse on duty at all times. The Anti-Bullying Policy includes counselling and steps to support bullied students, reflecting a focus on mental wellbeing. Citizenship lessons, circle times and assemblies are used to promote well-being and a positive, inclusive school culture. Staff are advised to be vigilant for distress and to respond to concerns promptly, supporting students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The Anti-Bullying Policy states that students have a right to learn free from intimidation and fear and that reported incidents will be investigated. It outlines the responsibilities of teachers and school leaders to supervise, listen to students, report concerns and follow up on actions. It details procedures for dealing with bullying incidents, including incident recording, parental involvement and potential referrals to professionals. The Newton community includes a PTA focused on student well-being and partnership with staff and families, supporting safeguarding efforts. An on-site Nurse provides safeguarding by addressing health concerns as part of the school's protective framework.
Parent Experience

History
Newton Schools were established in 2006 by Dr. Jabr Al-Noaimi and Ms. Afaf Al-Moadhadi as a private education group in Doha, Qatar. Newton Schools is operated by Arabian Establishment for Educational Development LLC and runs five campuses in Doha. The Al Waab campus opened on 22 May 2022 as part of the group's expansion. The Al Waab campus is accredited by QNSA.

Community
Newton British School - Al Waab is a private, international primary school that is part of the Newton Schools group. The Newton Mission emphasizes partnership with staff, students and the wider community to achieve academic excellence and personal development. The school community is supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that coordinates events to engage families and staff. Across the Newton network, campuses organize events and activities to foster community life and engagement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Newton British School Al Waab has an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA is an active and integral part of the school and is a volunteer body of teachers and parents who help organise school events. The PTA's aims include encouraging cooperation between parents and teachers for the well-being of the student body, and engaging in a range of social and educational activities to enhance school life. It also aims to develop effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school, to support the school and enhance student education. Day-to-day PTA operations are conducted by a small committee appointed at the PTA's inaugural meeting at the start of each new academic year. The PTA is currently helping to organize a series of events aimed at fostering good relationships among pupils, staff, parents and the local community. For those seeking more information, contact the School's Office to request a meeting with any member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Newton British School – Al Waab Campus is a purpose-built primary campus designed to support a British curriculum. The campus includes a purpose-built EYFS playground and a sheltered outdoor space with a basketball court and an astro-turf football pitch. Indoor facilities include a fully air-conditioned gymnasium and an ICT Suite. There is an outdoor swimming pool with changing facilities and life-saving equipment, a well-stocked library, and a well-equipped music room. The site provides two separate prayer rooms for boys and girls and a nurse's clinic on site for health support.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a basketball court, a football pitch, and a fully air-conditioned gymnasium for indoor physical education. A sheltered outdoor play space and an astro-turf football pitch support outdoor practice and games. An outdoor swimming pool with changing facilities and life-saving equipment supports swimming lessons and water-based activities. These facilities support a broad physical education program across the primary years.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a well-stocked library for study and research, and a dedicated science laboratory for practical experiments. An ICT Suite provides on-site technology resources to support digital learning. These facilities support the enhanced British curriculum and enable collaborative and independent learning across primary years. The libraries and laboratories are central to instructional delivery across key stages.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creative facilities include a well-equipped music room that supports music education and creative activities. Outdoor spaces include a sheltered outdoor play space with a basketball court and an astro-turf football pitch, supporting outdoor activities beyond classroom time. The campus provides a well-stocked library that offers resources for independent and group learning used in extracurricular study. The outdoor swimming pool is available for water-based activities and lessons attended as part of the PE program. ICT resources on campus support technology-related extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school hosts Maths Competition and Spelling Bee Competition as part of events. Read and Relax Mornings promote reading. The Student Council is listed as an intellectual development activity.

Arts & Creative
The school has a well-equipped music room.

Social & Hobbies
Read and Relax Mornings are events that promote leisure reading and social engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Student Council for 2025-2026.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus has sports facilities including a basketball court, football pitch, and a fully air-conditioned gymnasium. There is an outdoor swimming pool with changing facilities and life-saving equipment. A nurse is on duty at all times.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic language is taught as part of the curriculum; there is a strong Arabic department that promotes Arabic culture through teaching the Arabic language, Qatar History and Islamic Studies.
Reputation
Admissions

Admissions
The Newton British School – Al Waab offers a private international primary education with a broad and balanced enhanced British curriculum and is QNSA accredited. Admissions are based on past school records, an entrance assessment, and in some cases an interview and an English proficiency test. Newton Schools admit qualified students on a first-come, first-served basis. The child's previous school report must be attested by the home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Qatar Embassy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar. The following documents are required: four recent passport-sized photographs; a copy of the applicant's passport and QID; copies of both parents' passports and QID; a report from the previous school; a copy of the child's immunization record; a completed Medical form (included in the application form); a signed Fee Regulation form (included in the application form); and a copy of the child's birth certificate. All documents must be submitted before the entrance exam date. When these documents are returned to the Registrar or Receptionist, you may apply for a test date and time and pay a QR 204 non-refundable entrance exam fee. Testing of students will be held by appointment. After the entrance assessment, you will be notified by telephone or email whether the school can offer your child a place. The school will not retain any document if admission is not granted. To confirm acceptance of this offer, you must visit the Accounts Office to pay the non-refundable Registration Fee. The school does not guarantee or reserve places; places are guaranteed only when the required fees are paid. Failure to pay the Registration Fee will result in this place being offered to another child. Now open for registration for the 2025-2026 school year; apply now.
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