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Pearling Season International School of Doha

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 37,850 - 43,600
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1440
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Part of
Pearling Season International School of Doha
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Pearling Season International School of Doha comprises two campuses, the main site in Al Mansoura and a second campus in Al Gharrafa. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and offers the British curriculum, including IPC for the primary years, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE as an option. Established in 2014, the school expanded to a second campus in 2021, welcoming a diverse student body from over 50 nationalities and a largely UK-based teaching staff. Arabic and French are taught by native speakers. Facilities include two indoor heated swimming pools, a 50-meter pool and a children's pool, an AstroTurf football pitch, a basketball court and a multipurpose hall, with classrooms designed to support focused learning and safety measures supported by lifeguards. An Additional Learning Needs (ALN) department integrates ALN students into mainstream classes. Enrichment activities such as Literacy Week, STEAM Week, and sustainability initiatives broaden learning beyond the classroom.

This campus is part of Pearling Season International School of Doha

47021, 46, Al Khudri St. (810), Bin Dirham 25, Doha, Qatar

The Essentials

Pearling Season International School of Doha has 1,440 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Pearling Season International School of Doha is located at 46, Al Khudri St. (810), Bin Dirham (25) Al Mansoura, Doha, Qatar (PO Box 47021). The Al-Mansoura campus sits between two ring roads, affording easy access by road. A second campus is located in Al-Gharrafa, Building 12, Al Oyoun St No. 879, Zone No. 51. The two campuses are part of the Pearling Season International School network in Doha.

Stages
The school serves Pre-School (Kindergarten) through Year 13, covering ages roughly 3 to 18. The Primary curriculum uses the IPC alongside the UK National Curriculum, while the Secondary program follows Cambridge and Edexcel curricula, including IGCSEs and AS Levels.

Type
The school is co-educational (mixed gender) and operates as a day school with campuses in Al Mansoura and Al Gharrafa. No boarding facilities are indicated in the public materials.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The pupil body represents over 51 nationalities. The most represented nationalities are not publicly published, and the local-to-international pupil ratio is not disclosed.

Additional learning support
Pearling Season has an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) department with expert teachers who work to integrate ALN students into mainstream classes. The ALN program accommodates a range of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, ASC, autism spectrum conditions, dyslexia, dyscalculia, Down syndrome, dysgraphia and other learning needs.

Country affiliation
The school operates as a British international school overseas and follows the UK National Curriculum, aligning with UK educational standards rather than a Qatar-only framework.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation stated. Islamic studies are taught in English as part of the curriculum.

School day structure
The school operates Sunday to Thursday. Administrative/reception hours are typically 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, and campus information is organized around these days. School tours for prospective families are offered from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday.

Bus service
A school bus service is offered; details on routes, pickup points and fees are provided through Admissions and during the enrollment process.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students must wear the school uniform daily; the shirt must be tucked in and the tie must be worn. The uniform is available onsite at the school shop. Boys wear grey trousers or long grey shorts, and girls wear grey trousers or a knee-length grey skirt; formal black shoes are required.

Food Options
The school has an on-site canteen offering nutritious, healthy meals prepared to Ministry of Public Health standards. Students can purchase meals at the canteen during the school day.

Governance and Ownership
Pearling Season International School of Doha is owned by MK Enterprise Holding, a Qatar-based group with an Education division that includes PSI in its portfolio.
Fees

Annual tuition at Pearling Season International School of Doha ranges from QAR 37,850 to QAR 43,600 for 2026/27.

Application and Admission Fees
- Registration (one‑time, payable on acceptance to secure a place): QAR 4,000.
- Entry/assessment test (one‑time, non‑refundable): QAR 500.

Tuition fees by year group (annual; QAR) and indicative per‑term amount
Note: the school records annual tuition amounts; the school operates by academic terms (re‑enrolment items are deducted from the first term fee), so per‑term figures below are the annual tuition divided into three equal instalments (annual ÷ 3) presented as a practical term‑amount. These per‑term figures are calculated for convenience.
- Kindergarten / Early Years
- KG1 / FS2: Annual QAR 36,600 — Per term (approx.) QAR 12,200.
- KG2 / Y1: Annual QAR 36,600 — Per term (approx.) QAR 12,200.
- Primary (Years 1–6)
- Year 1 to Year 6: Annual QAR 38,400 — Per term (approx.) QAR 12,800. (some Year 7/6 boundaries may show QAR 39,900 for certain early primary year listings)
- Lower Secondary
- Year 7 to Year 9: Annual QAR 41,100 — Per term (approx.) QAR 13,700.
- Upper Secondary / IGCSE & A‑Level years
- Year 10 to Year 12 (and Year 13 where applicable): Annual QAR 43,600 (some listings show QAR 40,600/43,600 depending on exact year) — Per term (approx.) QAR 14,533.
- For a first‑year new enrolment example the school lists tuition plus one‑time fees and book charge (four‑year‑old example shown): Tuition QAR 36,600 + Books QAR 1,250 + Registration QAR 4,000 + Entry Test QAR 500 = First‑year total QAR 42,350.

Other compulsory and commonly billed charges
- Book / resources fees: ranges shown by year group (examples: QAR 1,250 for early years; QAR 1,500–3,000 for primary and secondary grades, increasing for IGCSE/A‑Level years). These are charged annually.
- Transport (school bus) service: QAR 5,000 per year (typical published figure across year groups).
- Re‑enrolment (seat reservation) fee: QAR 2,000 payable at re‑enrolment; this amount is taken off the first term fees and is non‑refundable.
- Uniform: individual uniform items are sold through the school; prices appear in the school's uniform price list with typical item prices from about QAR 25 up to about QAR 150 depending on the item (e.g., shirts, trousers, tracksuits, jackets, PE kit, school bag). Parents should expect to purchase multiple items per child.
- Examination / external assessment fees and some subject‑specific charges may be invoiced separately (typical for IGCSE/A‑Level entries and certain curriculum exams).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Registration and re‑enrolment fees are payable on acceptance or at re‑enrolment to secure a place; the re‑enrolment fee is deducted from the first term fee. Parents are expected to settle the required fees by the invoice dates associated with each term.
- The school requires notification at least 30 days prior to withdrawal; failure to provide the required notice may result in loss of deposit or forfeiture of fees as stated on the school's withdrawal form.

Refund information
- Re‑enrolment fee (seat reservation) is non‑refundable and is deducted from the first term fees when paid.
- The withdrawal form requires at least 30 days' notice to Admissions; the withdrawal form warns that a deposit may be lost if Admissions is not notified on time. This is the primary published refund/withdrawal instruction available in the school's documentation.

Boarding
- The school is a day school and does not operate boarding provision; therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Accepted payment methods and how fees may be paid
- The school accepts direct bank deposit, online bank transfer and current‑dated cheques for tuition, registration and test fees. These payment methods are listed in the school's admissions/payment instructions.

Summary of the items you will be billed for at or shortly after admission
- One‑time registration fee (QAR 4,000).
- Entry/assessment test fee (QAR 500).
- Annual tuition (amount depends on year group; typical ranges QAR 36,600–43,600).
- Annual book/resources fee (varies by year; typical examples QAR 1,250–3,000).
- Optional/required transport service (QAR 5,000 per year).
- Uniform purchases (individual item prices range roughly QAR 25–150).

If you need precise per‑term instalments for a specific year group, the annual figures above can be divided into three equal term instalments as shown in the per‑term examples earlier (the school references term fees in its re‑enrolment and withdrawal forms).
Academics

Pearling Season International School of Doha teaches British Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Pearling Season International School of Doha follows the UK National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 13. In Primary, the IPC is used with the English National Curriculum, and Arabic and French are taught by native speakers; in Secondary, Cambridge and Edexcel guide the programme, delivering IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and AS Levels in Year 12, with progression to Year 13. The Key Stage 3 programme (Years 7–9) covers core subjects—Maths, English, Science and Arabic—alongside Geography, History, ICT, Art, French, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, preparing for International GCSEs. In Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11), the IGCSE pathway includes compulsory subjects (Mathematics, English, Science, Arabic, and Physical Education) and optional subjects such as History, Geography, Business, Art, French, English Literature and ICT. For Key Stage 5 (Year 12–13), International AS qualifications are offered in two streams (sciences and humanities), including Arabic in both streams, with a requirement to pass five IGCSEs to progress to Year 12 and a limit of up to four AS subjects. The school emphasises international mindedness and a globally aware educational culture.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pearling Season International School (PSISD) integrates social and emotional learning (SEL) within its Additional Learning Needs (ALN) framework. The ALN page states that Social and Emotional Learning not only improves achievement but also increases pro-social behaviours, improves attitudes toward school, and reduces depression and stress among students. It also notes a commitment to integrating ALN students into mainstream classes and school life, providing an inclusive, least-restrictive environment. Pastoral care is described as central to the learning journey, with the Pastoral team focused on ensuring students feel safe, supported, and heard. A School Counselor is available on campus to support students during the school week.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
PSISD has an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) department led by a Head of ALN (Elena Swaters is listed for the leadership on the Mansoura campus; contact details are provided on the school's contact page). The ALN page explains that the ALN team comprises expert teachers qualified to work with students with special needs and that PSISD aims to integrate ALN students into mainstream classes and all school aspects, i.e., inclusive education in a least-restrictive environment. Learning Support provides English and Maths targeted intervention groups to identify and improve development areas, aligning objectives with the National Curriculum. PSISD is not described as a separate specialist SEN institution; ALN is integrated into mainstream classes. The Head of Additional Learning Needs and the School Counselor are listed among key contacts for ALN and wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school's public materials do not disclose a separate English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. PSISD publicly states it teaches the British Curriculum from Pre-school to Year 13, but language-specific EAL provision is not described in the available materials. The British Curriculum is noted, but the explicit language of instruction or dedicated EAL support is not detailed in the public pages. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provisions.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is embedded in PSISD's approach to learning through SEL and pastoral provision. The ALN page links SEL to improved student attitudes, reduced stress, and pro-social behaviours, indicating a formal emphasis on emotional wellbeing. Pastoral care is described as a core part of the student experience, ensuring a safe space and ongoing support, with the pastoral team working to develop confidence, teamwork, and self-esteem. The School Counselor is available to provide direct wellbeing support during school hours.

Safeguarding
Pastoral care explicitly aims to ensure students feel safe, supported, and respected, with safeguarding described as a central aspect of creating a secure learning environment. The Pastoral team is charged with providing a safe space and addressing student welfare in collaboration with teaching staff and senior leaders. The ALN framework also emphasizes a safe, caring environment for ALN students integrated into mainstream schooling. The school maintains a designated School Counselor to support student welfare and safeguarding needs. Elena Swaters is listed as Head of Additional Learning Needs, reflecting structured oversight for student welfare within ALN.
Parent Experience

History
Pearling Season International School was founded in September 2014. It serves students from pre-school through Year 13. In 2021, a second campus was opened in Al Gharrafa to accommodate more students. The student body comprises over 50 nationalities, and the majority of teaching staff are from the United Kingdom, with Arabic and French taught by suitably qualified native speakers. The school upholds core values of respect, care, cooperation, integrity, and responsibility.

Community
The PSI community includes students from more than 50 nationalities, contributing to a diverse and international environment. In 2017, International Day celebrations brought together students and families from many countries, featuring 14 national booths and numerous performances. The school engages with external partners and community groups, such as Best Buddies Qatar, which organized inclusive activities for PSI students at both Mansoura and Gharrafa campuses. Environmental and service initiatives are also part of school life, including eco projects and tree-planting campaigns.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Pearling Season International School maintains an active Parent Teacher Association with branches for Al Gharrafa and Al Mansoura campuses. The PTA involves parents, teachers, and staff in governance, volunteering, fundraising, and classroom support. It organizes events, programs, and activities that enrich learning and build a sense of community. PTA participation is complemented by collaboration with the school administration to identify needs and opportunities for parent involvement. An example of PTA-linked community activity is the 2017 International Day, a staff- and parent-led celebration featuring country booths, performances, and activities. The school also participates in wider community events, such as Best Buddies Qatar activities involving PSI students from both campuses.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates on two campuses in Doha: Al Khudri Street and Al Gharrafa (Building 12, Al Oyoun Street, Zone 51). The campuses cover about 15,500 square meters and are newly renovated, purpose-built. The school teaches the British National Curriculum from Pre-school to Year 13. The facilities include two libraries, two science labs, two ICT labs, a canteen and prayer areas.

Sports Facilities
The school has a 4G AstroTurf football pitch and a semi-Olympic swimming pool. It also provides a basketball court and outdoor playgrounds for students. The sports facilities serve both campuses to support physical education across age groups.

Academic Facilities
The school has two ICT labs and two science labs. It also has two libraries. The campus spans about 15,500 square meters and is a newly renovated, purpose-built facility. The curriculum is the UK National Curriculum; IPC is used in primary and Cambridge/Edexcel in secondary.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular Activities include a wide variety of after-school clubs covering sports, academic, artistic and community activities. Activities are led by PSI staff and offered free after school; clubs are planned each term. Participation helps students develop communication, social and leadership skills and meet new friends. The program supports applying classroom learning in varied settings.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches the British Curriculum from Pre-school (KG) to Year 13 and offers IGCSE and International AS & A Levels. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales. The school is British Accredited and provides IGCSE and International AS & A Levels.

Cultural & Language
The school features Arabic and French subjects taught by native speakers.
Languages

Language Provision
English is a core subject in Key Stage 1, and Arabic and French are taught as subjects. The curriculum leads to IGCSE and International AS & A Levels. The school operates across two campuses, Al Mansoura and Al Gharrafa. The school is accredited by Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel for IGCSE and AS/A Levels.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is a British Accredited School offering IGCSE and International AS & A Levels.
Admissions

Admissions
Step One | Application Submission. The application form is available online through the Application Portal or an application form can be obtained from the Registrar's Office during normal working hours. Applications must be completed accurately and in full, and must be signed by both parents and/or guardian. All necessary prerequisite documents must be submitted with the completed application form. Step Two | Applicant Review. All applications will be reviewed by the Head of Section, Principal and Registrar's Office. The Registrar's Office will arrange a date for the entry test and communicate with parents via phone or SMS. The entry test fee is QR 500, which is non-refundable. Step Three | Entrance Test. If the application is for Primary or Secondary, the applicant will be tested on English and Mathematics. Tuition/registration/entry test fees can be paid by direct bank deposit, online bank transfer, or current dated cheque. Step Four | Availability. The Registrar's Office will contact parents with the news of the result and, if applicable, of the availability of places. If a placement is accepted, parents must respond within one week (to secure the placement), pay the full registration fee and sign the students' code of conduct and uniform policy.
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