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Park House English School

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 23,510 - 54,150
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1400
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 24
Introduction

Park House English School is a British, co-educational day school in Doha, Qatar, located on the Abu Hamour campus. The school follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through IGCSE and A Level, serving pupils aged 3–18 across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. English is the primary medium of instruction, supported by an EAL programme; Arabic is taught from EYFS in line with Qatari Ministry requirements and Muslim students take Islamic Studies. Modern languages include French, Spanish and German, and the school provides protected Home Language study. Purpose-built facilities include three specialist science laboratories, ICT suites and a robotics space, a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, a 323-seat Heather Brennan auditorium, a full sports hall, a 25-metre swimming pool, a 3G astroturf pitch, art and music studios, libraries and an in-school clinic. Park House is part of the International Schools Partnership and publishes external accreditations and a wide extracurricular programme including Duke of Edinburgh, MUN and regional language and arts events.

990 Mesaimeer Rd, Doha, Qatar

The Essentials

Park House English School has 1,400 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Park House English School is located at 990 Mesaimeer Road, Doha, Qatar (PO Box 22215). The campus is in the Mesaimeer area and serves a diverse expatriate community. It operates as part of the International Schools Partnership and offers a British international education.

Stages
The school caters for ages 3 to 18 (Nursery through Year 13). It comprises Early Years Foundation Stage, Primary (Key Stage 1–2), Secondary (Key Stage 3–4), and a Sixth Form.

Type
Park House English School is an international British school. It is co-educational and functions as a day school (no boarding facilities are listed).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Park House represents students from over 70 nationalities. The most represented nationality is British. The ratio of local to international students is about 1:12.

Additional learning support
Inclusion & SEND establishes Park House as an inclusive school aligned with UK SEND Code of Practice and MOEHE guidelines, with a referral process to identify barriers to learning and, where appropriate, engagement of external specialists. The school notes it may not be equipped to support highly complex needs, and admission may be refused for students with significant learning or behavioural difficulties.

Country affiliation
Affiliations include the Qatar Supreme Council of Education and international British accreditation bodies (BSME, BSO, Cambridge). The school is located in Qatar.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation: None. Islamic Education is provided for Muslim students as part of the curriculum where applicable, but the school itself has no formal religious affiliation.

School day structure
The typical term-time week runs Sunday to Thursday, with Fridays and Saturdays off. The school day starts at 7:30 am; the EYFS/Early years finish earlier (12:00 pm for Nursery), while Reception, Key Stages 1–6 and Secondary finish at 2:10 pm.

Bus service
Park House does not provide any transport to or from the school. It is the responsibility of parents to arrange transportation, and the school does not assume liability for students outside school premises.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Park House English School requires a smart, presentable uniform for all pupils. The uniform is provided by Noble House Trading; orders are placed via noblehouseqatar.com using the PHES1301 access code. Purchases can be delivered to the Noble House Trading shop in Barwa City or directly to a student's home for an additional charge; the shop hours during August are 12 pm – 8 pm.

Governance and Ownership
Park House English School is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of schools. The school was founded in Doha in 1994 by the Brennan family and was acquired by ISP in 2015.
Fees

Annual tuition at Park House English School ranges from QAR 23,510 to QAR 54,150 for 2026/27.

SCHOOL FEES — Park House English School (Doha)

Enrolment fees (non‑refundable)
- Application fee: QAR 230 per child.
- Assessment fee: QAR 576 per child.
- Registration fee: QAR 3,453 per child.

Tuition fees (annual; non‑refundable) — amounts per year and per instalment
- Early Years 1 (Nursery): Per year QAR 22,934. Per instalment QAR 7,645.
- Early Years 2 – Year 2 (Key Stage 1): Per year QAR 31,651. Per instalment QAR 10,550.
- Year 3 – Year 6 (Key Stage 2): Per year QAR 31,651. Per instalment QAR 10,550.
- Year 7 – Year 9 (Key Stage 3): Per year QAR 37,684. Per instalment QAR 12,561.
- Year 10 – Year 11 (Key Stage 4): Per year QAR 41,711. Per instalment QAR 13,904.
- Year 12 – Year 13 (Sixth Form): Per year QAR 52,423. Per instalment QAR 17,474.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is billed in three instalments. Instalment due dates for the 2025/2026 academic year are: 15 August 2025 (Autumn), 6 January 2026 (Spring) and 6 April 2026 (Summer).
- Post‑dated cheques will not be accepted. Tuition and specified charges are described as non‑refundable.
- Fees are subject to change in line with Ministry of Education & Higher Education (MOEHE) advisories.

Consumables (book charge)
- Early Years (Nursery and Reception): QAR 576 per child; non‑refundable, payable at the beginning of each school year. Books remain the property of the school.
- Primary (Year 1–Year 6): QAR 921 per child; non‑refundable, payable at the beginning of each school year.
- Secondary (Year 7–Year 13): QAR 1,727 per child; non‑refundable, payable at the beginning of each school year.

Advance deposit
- Advance deposit for the Autumn Term 2025/2026: QAR 2,302 per child; non‑refundable. Current students: due 31 March 2025. New students: due as invoiced.

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information; the school operates as a day school for ages 3–18.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniform: Uniform is mandatory. The school's uniform provider is Noble House Trading; families order using access code PHES1301 via Noble House Trading. Specific uniform prices are set by the supplier.
- Enrichment, extra‑curricular activities, examination entry charges, and any optional services (where charged) are not itemised in the published fee summary; such items may incur additional charges as invoiced by the school.

Refund information
- Application fee, assessment fee, registration fee, annual tuition and the consumables (book) charge are stated as non‑refundable. The advance deposit for the Autumn term is also non‑refundable.

Fee payment options and finance contact
- The published fee information does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card or other). The school provides a finance contact for payments and billing queries: accountsreceivable@parkhouseschool.com. Post‑dated cheques are explicitly not accepted.

Notes (billing calendar)
- Instalment 1 (Autumn Term): due 15 August 2025.
- Instalment 2 (Spring Term): due 6 January 2026.
- Instalment 3 (Summer Term): due 6 April 2026.

(Amounts shown are those published by the school in Qatari Riyals (QAR) for the current published fee schedule.)
Academics

Park House English School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Park House English School follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to Year 13, with IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and AS/A Level qualifications in the Sixth Form (Years 12–13). In Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6), the curriculum is broad and balanced and underpinned by the PRiDE values (Perseverance, Responsibility, Independence, Dedication, Engagement). Key Stage 2 adds specialist teaching in Physical Education and Swimming, Music, Modern Foreign Languages (Year 3: Spanish or Arabic; Years 4–6: French or Arabic), Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History. Key Stage 4 involves IGCSEs with Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel, with a minimum of eight subjects including Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, a Language (French/Spanish/Arabic), and at least two Sciences, plus a range of options such as Geography, History, Art, Music, PE, ICT/Computer Science, Economics, Sociology, and Business Studies; IGCSEs are graded on a 1–9 scale. In the Sixth Form (Year 12–13), students pursue AS and A Levels under Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel, supported by a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and extensive enrichment and careers guidance to prepare for university applications.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Park House English School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a designated lead for ethos, atmosphere, and wellbeing (Assistant Head: Ethos, Atmosphere, and Wellbeing). The team page confirms this role (Sam Corrigan) and reinforces a wellbeing focus, including explicit reference to wellbeing in Early Years/Key Stage 1 materials.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Park House English School is an inclusive institution aligned with the UK SEND Code of Practice; a dedicated Inclusion lead coordinates SEND support, and staff collaborate with families and, when needed, external specialists to support learners with additional needs. The Inclusion & SEND page confirms this approach and Hannah Johnson as Assistant Head: Inclusion.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Admissions Policy requires a good command of English because the school follows the English National Curriculum, and states that appropriate language support will be provided to aid transition. There is no publicly described dedicated EAL program beyond this language support note.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a wellbeing-oriented culture and substantial facilities, including a gym, a 25-metre pool, and a large sports hall that underline the role of physical activity in wellbeing. The ISP Learning Hub materials also reference mindfulness and wellbeing courses used across the network.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a core priority with a formal safeguarding policy, reporting procedures, and contact channels (safeguarding@parkhouseschool.com) for concerns; the school also highlights safeguarding in its career and governance-related pages.
Parent Experience

History
Park House English School was founded in Doha in 1994 by a British family as a villa school. The school moved to its current purpose-built building in Doha in 2004. It became part of the International Schools Partnership in 2016. A major refurbishment in 2018 updated facilities, including a new reception area, an extended auditorium, two new science laboratories, refurbished libraries, an additional ICT laboratory, a design technology suite and a dedicated Sixth Form centre. In 2024 Park House marked its 30th anniversary with celebrations including a school production in the Heather Brennan Auditorium.

Community
Park House has a truly international community, with pupils and families from over 70 countries. The school maintains the Park House Community Initiative (PHCI), launched in 2012, which offers more than 200 activities for children and the wider community. As part of the International Schools Partnership network, students participate in ISP-led opportunities such as Model United Nations and the ISP Buddy Exchange Programme. Whole-school cultural events include International Day, Qatar National Day and Ramadan family events to celebrate diversity and community involvement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
An active Parent School Association (PSA) regularly organizes events at Park House, including International Day and World Book Day. PSA members support reading in the primary school by volunteering to hear pupils read. Parents have a separate login to the school system, and there are multiple channels to communicate with the school. The PSA oversees regular parent workshops and ParkHouseConnects sessions, which are highly valued by families. Parents report a positive relationship with the school and appreciate the quick responses from staff. PSA activities also include fundraising and awareness events such as Pink Day and Blue Day.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Park House English School has a recently renovated campus with integrated learning spaces. The auditorium seats up to 323 and hosts assemblies, music and theatre performances. A large multi-purpose sports hall, a gymnasium and a 25-metre swimming pool support physical education, complemented by a state-of-the-art 3G AstroTurf pitch and shaded outdoor play areas. The school provides a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and specialist music and art studios, along with two refurbished libraries serving EYFS/primary and secondary learners. Technology is embedded across the curriculum with three ICT laboratories, 3D printing equipment, Chromebooks and iPads, and interactive 65-inch touchscreens in primary classrooms. Six science laboratories (two new) support science learning, and an on-site clinic with full-time medical staff provides health care.

Sports Facilities
Park House features a large multi-purpose sports hall and a gymnasium. The 25-metre swimming pool offers weekly swimming lessons for FS1. A state-of-the-art 3G AstroTurf pitch supports football and outdoor training, complemented by a full-size multi-purpose sports pitch and shaded outdoor play areas. These facilities support a broad physical education program and school sports teams.

Academic Facilities
Two separate libraries serve the EYFS/primary and secondary schools, refurbished and housing thousands of books. The school has three ICT laboratories with internet and multimedia facilities, plus 3D printing equipment and Chromebooks and iPads for classroom use. Every primary classroom features an interactive 65-inch touchscreen. Six science laboratories, including two newly built spaces, support science teaching and inquiry.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Dedicated music and art studios support creative development, and the auditorium is used for assemblies and music/theatre performances with capacity for up to 323 people. These facilities enable a range of creative and performance-based activities as part of the school's integrated curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Park House English School is a British international school located in Doha, Qatar. It was founded in 1994 by the Brennan family and transferred to the International Schools Partnership in 2015. The school serves children from ages 3 to 18 (nursery through Year 13).

Arts & Creative
The school offers extra-curricular activities as part of its program, including a range of activities alongside its academic curriculum. The campus facilities include an auditorium, libraries, and spaces for creative work.

Cultural & Language
The school describes itself as international, with a diverse community from over 70 countries, and emphasizes international mindedness and cultural diversity.

Social & Hobbies
Extra-curricular opportunities extend learning beyond the classroom through various activities and clubs aligned with the British curriculum.

Community & Service
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is delivered at the school, reflecting engagement with community and personal development programs.

Leadership & Professional
The school emphasizes leadership development and reflective learning as part of preparing students for future studies and global citizenship.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Facilities support physical education and wellbeing, including a 25-meter swimming pool, a large sports hall, a gym, a 3G AstroTurf pitch, and shaded outdoor play areas.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the language of instruction across the curriculum. In the Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary years, English and Mathematics follow the English National Curriculum, with Modern Foreign Languages offered as specialist subjects (Spanish or French). In Secondary, languages include French, Spanish and Arabic, with Arabic available through Arabic language options (IGCSE and Ministry Curriculum). Qatar History is taught in both Arabic and English where appropriate. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Qatar History are mandatory Ministry of Education subjects to meet local requirements.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 — Initial Application. Applications must be made through the Apply Now section. The school responds to all applicants via the email address provided with the application, so ensure you provide a valid address that can receive messages from parkhouseschool.com. Admissions for AY 2026–2027 will open in December for the following September.

Step 2 — Documentation and Fees. Selected applicants may be invited to provide further documentation and payment within five days; only those invited to provide documents are considered further. The documents requested include an application fee of QR 230, a copy of the child's final report from the last academic year plus interim reports in English, a copy of the child's Qatar residence permit (if available) and copies of both parents' Qatar residence permits (if available), any reports relating to additional needs, and a completed language information form. The school reviews the materials once received.

Step 3 — Waiting List. If the initial application is successful, the child is added to the waiting list for the relevant year group. Should places become available, all children on the waiting list for that year group are considered and selected children are invited to attend an entrance assessment. Special Educational Needs: the school cannot offer admission to children with certain learning/behavioural difficulties as it cannot provide the required level of support.

Step 4 — Assessments/Interviews. When inviting a child to take an entrance assessment the school aims to give a minimum of three days' notice. If you decline, the application is removed from the waiting list and will not be reconsidered in the same academic year; to be considered for the following year you would need to reapply. Early Years assessments are conducted in small groups and last about 30 minutes. Year 1: an individual GL assessment focusing on literacy and numeracy. Year 2 and Year 3: a cognitive ability test (CAT) and a short English writing assignment. Year 4 to Year 12: a CAT plus a short writing and reading assignment in English. Year 12 (Sixth Form): a minimum of five passes at IGCSE/GCSE, including English and Maths; for AS/A level subjects a minimum grade of B is expected; places are offered to external applicants subject to reports and an interview; offers are conditional on achieving the required grades and are confirmed after results are issued.

Step 5 — Offer of a Place. Successful applicants receive a formal offer by email, and parents must provide colour copies of specified documents along with payment within 10 days to secure the place. The required documents include Birth Certificate, passport page, child's passport information page, Qatar ID for the child and sponsor, a letter of employment, vaccination records for Nursery/Reception/Year 1, registration fee (QR 3,453), and an advance deposit (QR 2,302) for new entrants. If starting at the beginning of the autumn term, advance deposit is deducted from the first invoice; if starting midterm, full term fees are due before the first day. Current MoE regulations apply; parents are responsible for ensuring the correct year group is selected. Admissions for transfers within Qatar are authorized up to the end of January. International students joining Year 2 and above from outside Qatar must provide current school reports with the official stamp. All students' transfers are subject to MoE approval and may result in withdrawal of the offer if not approved.

Waitlist
The waiting list operates when places are not immediately available. If an initial application is successful, the child is added to the waiting list for the relevant year group. If places become available, all children on the waiting list for that year group are considered and selected children are invited to attend an entrance assessment.
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