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Philippine International School–Qatar

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Filipino
Fees QAR 6,385 - 12,192
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages English, Filipino, Arabic
Strengths Sport, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Philippine International School–Qatar is a private, Filipino-led international school located in Ain Khalid, Qatar. The school follows the Enhanced K–12 Basic Education Program of the Philippines, delivering Kindergarten through Senior High School with English as the medium of instruction and Filipino taught as a national language. It operates under DepEd and MEHE oversight to align with Philippine and Qatari standards, including MEHE's Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatari History requirements. The school emphasizes Whole Child and Outcome-Based Education, focusing on students' health, safety, engagement, support, and values. Facilities include a library with Koha catalog, literacy events, and partnerships with Qatar National Library; sports facilities for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and table tennis; and a five-department structure from Preschool to Senior High. Extracurriculars feature a robust Campus Life program, student leadership through SSLG, and clubs spanning academics, arts, culture, and service. Tracks in HUMSS and STEM complement project-based learning and career pathways.

Ain Khalid, State of Qatar. PO Box 9875

The Essentials

Philippine International School–Qatar has instruction in English, Filipino.

Location
Ain Khalid, Doha, State of Qatar

Stages
Preschool; Primary; Intermediate; Junior High School; Senior High School

Country affiliation
Philippines

Bus service
Yes. Pre-registration for School Bus Service SY 2026/2027 is available; transport provider Auxwell. Doha Area: one-way QR 200; Two-way QR 400. Wakra Area: one-way QR 225; Two-way QR 450. Bus tracking fee QR 50.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for all students. Boys wear navy blue long pants with a white shirt, a school patch, a plain white undershirt, black low-heeled shoes, and white socks; girls wear a white blouse with a navy blue jumper for NKP/Primary or a navy blue skirt from Grade 4 onward, with a school patch, a plain white undershirt, white socks, and black shoes; on Elementary the blouse style is a white baby collar with a ribbon tie, and in High School a white sports collar with a neck tie. A PE uniform is worn on PE days, and all students must wear the official uniform and the school ID on campus.

Food Options
The school has a canteen where food and beverages are sold. Students fall in line to purchase food and must keep the canteen clean and orderly; playing in the canteen is not allowed.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and operated by Rajih Shabeeb Al-Dosari. The school is recognized by the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Philippines and by Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE); DepEd Government Recognition No. SP-005, Series of 2009 is noted, and MEHE recognition is in effect. The school is affiliated with the Association of Philippine Schools Overseas (Category IV) and the Association of Filipino Educators – Qatar (2013–present). Government Recognition No. 001, s. 2018 is also listed.
Fees

Annual tuition at Philippine International School–Qatar ranges from QAR 6,385 to QAR 12,192 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- Registration (enrollment) fee: QAR 500, payable upon enrollment for all year levels.

Tuition and other fees by year group (billing options shown: Monthly / Quarterly / Semi‑annual / Annual)

Preschool (KG1 & KG2)
- Total (all components): QAR 2,829 / QAR 4,107 / QAR 5,385 / QAR 8,575.
- Tuition only: QAR 639 / QAR 1,917 / QAR 3,195 / QAR 6,385.
- One‑off / enrollment items (paid upon enrollment): Registration QAR 500; Books QAR 640; Miscellaneous QAR 500; External assessment QAR 250; Safety deposit QAR 300. Note: registration, books, miscellaneous, external assessment and safety deposit are payable at enrollment.

Primary — Grades 1–3
- Total (all components): QAR 2,979 / QAR 4,257 / QAR 5,535 / QAR 8,725.
- Tuition only: QAR 639 / QAR 1,917 / QAR 3,195 / QAR 6,385.
- One‑off / enrollment items (paid upon enrollment): Registration QAR 500; Books QAR 690; Qatar History book QAR 100; Miscellaneous QAR 500; External assessment QAR 250; Safety deposit QAR 300.

Upper Primary — Grades 4–6
- Total (all components): QAR 3,132 / QAR 4,596 / QAR 6,060 / QAR 9,716.
- Tuition only: QAR 732 / QAR 2,196 / QAR 3,660 / QAR 7,316.
- One‑off / enrollment items (paid upon enrollment): Registration QAR 500; Books QAR 750; Qatar History book QAR 100; Miscellaneous QAR 500; External assessment QAR 250; Safety deposit QAR 300.

Junior High — Grades 7–9
- Total (all components): QAR 2,472 / QAR 4,096 / QAR 5,720 / QAR 9,775.
- Tuition only: QAR 812 / QAR 2,436 / QAR 4,060 / QAR 8,115.
- One‑off / enrollment items (paid upon enrollment): Registration QAR 500; Books QAR 810; Qatar History book QAR 100; Miscellaneous QAR 500; External assessment QAR 250; Safety deposit QAR 300.

Senior Secondary — Grade 10
- Total (all components): QAR 2,372 / QAR 3,996 / QAR 5,620 / QAR 9,675.
- Tuition only: QAR 812 / QAR 2,436 / QAR 4,060 / QAR 8,115.
- One‑off / enrollment items (paid upon enrollment): Registration QAR 500; Books QAR 810; Miscellaneous QAR 500; External assessment QAR 250; Safety deposit QAR 300.

Senior High School — Grade 11 (STEM track example)
- Tuition is shown per semester and as an annual total. Tuition per semester components are listed in the school's senior‑high fee schedule; annual tuition (two semesters) for Grade 11 STEM is QAR 10,452.
- Total (all components) for Grade 11 STEM (including registration, textbooks, miscellaneous, external assessment and safety deposit): QAR 12,992 (annual). Component examples: Registration QAR 500; Textbooks QAR 990 (paid on enrollment); Miscellaneous QAR 500; External assessment QAR 250; Safety deposit QAR 300.

Senior High School — Grade 12 (example totals)
- Senior‑high Grade 12 example totals vary by track; sample listings show annual totals in the range shown on the school brochure (for example QAR 12,192 in one published Grade 12 schedule). Senior‑high tuition and component billing are presented by semester, with textbooks, registration and safety deposit payable on enrollment.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment frequency options published for the stated year levels include Monthly, Quarterly, Semi‑annual and Annual billing for tuition; each tuition line in the grade brochures lists the four corresponding amounts. The grade brochures show the monthly / quarterly / semi‑annual / annual values for tuition and the total package for each grade group.
- Registration, textbooks (books), miscellaneous, external assessment charges and the safety deposit are required to be paid on enrollment (these are one‑off items collected at the time of enrollment).
- The school's Accounting Office / Cashier handles enrollment and fee transactions; parents process initial payments at the Cashier/Accounting Office as part of enrollment procedures. Specific electronic payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online portal) are not listed in the published enrollment brochures and fee files.

School transport (bus) fees
- Published bus subscription options shown in school memos: annual subscription QAR 4,000 or monthly QAR 400 per month (for 10 months). Bus registration is limited by route and seats are reserved on a first‑pay, first‑served basis; an advance payment may be required to secure a seat.

Other costs parents should expect
- Uniforms: items and uniform requirements are specified by grade; uniform items are an additional cost to parents (no uniform price listed in the fee schedules).
- Locker fee and bus‑tracking / ancillary charges: older/enrollment brochures list a Locker Fee QAR 100 per year and a Bus Tracking Service Fee QAR 50 where applicable; these items appear in published enrollment materials as ancillary optional charges.
- Textbooks: costs are listed per grade under the Books/Textbooks line and are payable on enrollment (amounts shown above by grade).

Safety deposit and refunds / withdrawal rules
- Safety deposit: a refundable safety deposit (commonly QAR 300) is collected at enrollment and is held to cover unpaid fees or damage to school property; the remaining balance of the safety deposit is refundable when the student finally leaves the school (transfer or graduation), subject to deductions for unpaid fees or damages.
- Transfer/Withdrawal tuition adjustments: the published student handbook sets out a graduated schedule of tuition charges on transfer or withdrawal (examples: percentage of annual tuition charged depending on timing within the term/quarter). Parents making a formal transfer/withdrawal are charged according to the handbook schedule.

Boarding
- Boarding is not listed as a service in the school's published fee schedules and handbooks; there are no boarding or boarding‑fee lines in the fee documents published for the school. Boarding fees therefore do not apply.

How payments are processed
- Enrollment and fee collection are processed through the school's Cashier / Accounting Office; parents are required to make the appropriate initial payments at the Cashier/Accounting Office to finalize enrollment. Published materials do not enumerate specific online payment channels or card/bank transfer instructions in the fee brochures. Contact details for the Accounting Office and Cashier are provided in the school materials.

(Note: the figures above are the amounts published in the school's grade‑level fee schedules and student handbook materials for the current published fee documents.)
Academics

Curriculum
Enhanced K–12 Basic Education Program (Philippines) covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education: six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School, to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills and to prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship. The school is mandated by the Department of Education (Philippines) and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Qatar) with their academic standards and procedures. MEHE's compulsory subjects include Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatari History (Arabic language taught to native Arabic speakers; Islamic Studies for all Muslim students; Qatari History taught from Grade 1 to 9).

Higher Education Progression
Prepares graduates for tertiary education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Guidance Office with a Guidance Counselor who helps to create a positive learning experience for every learner and to reach their fullest potential. The Guidance Office is proactive and prevention-focused, addressing academic, career and personal/social needs of students. It focuses on three developmental domains: Academic (Learn to Learn), Career (Learn to Work), and Personal/Social (Learn to Live). It delivers Orientation and Information Services, Individual Inventory Service, and Counseling. Counseling is the heart of the Guidance Program, with Individual Counseling for referred counselees, for students who voluntarily request counseling, and for those with special needs and difficulties that require follow-up; Group Counseling is also offered. Follow-up and referral services are provided to secure needed services from other agencies.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides counseling for students with special needs and difficulties that require follow-up. The Guidance Office organizes, updates, and maintains comprehensive records of learners who have special needs and difficulties that require follow-up. Psychological testing is available, including Mental/School Ability Tests, Personality Tests, and Interests Tests. Follow-up and referral services are provided to secure needed services from other agencies. Counseling is offered through individual and group formats to support these learners.

Mental Wellbeing
The Guidance Office supports mental wellbeing through its counseling services. Counseling is the heart of the Guidance Program, with individual and group counseling available for personal and social concerns. The Guidance Office is proactive and prevention-focused, addressing academic, career and personal/social needs to support learners' wellbeing. The library provides resources and services that contribute to emotional growth and information literacy. The School Clinic supports health and wellbeing by providing first aid, health assessments, immunization programs, maintaining medical histories, and health counseling for students and staff.

Safeguarding
The school safeguards learners' health and wellbeing through the School Clinic, which provides first aid, health assessments, immunization programs and maintains up-to-date medical histories. The Clinic also conducts health counseling and consultations with students and staff regarding health education and safety. The Discipline Policy and a Student Discipline Committee enforce safe behavior with graduated sanctions (reprimand, counseling, probation, suspension, and dismissal). The handbook sets clear expectations for on-campus and off-campus behavior and incident reporting. Gate passes, health and safety guidelines, and regular fire drills are part of safeguarding.
Parent Experience

History
The school was established to provide a complete and up-to-date basic education program to the children of Filipino expatriates in the State of Qatar. It is a private educational institution that adopts and implements the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum and the MATATAG Curriculum of the Department of Education (DepEd), Republic of the Philippines. The school uses English as the medium of instruction in all learning areas, with Filipino taught using the national language. The school's ethos is anchored in Whole Child Education and Outcome-Based Education, ensuring every learner is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, challenged, and values-oriented to achieve long-term success.

Community
Welcome to PISQ, a vibrant and diverse learning community that includes students, parents, teachers, and stakeholders. The handbook describes school life and community engagement through a 3Cs Calendar of Activities that coordinates events and service opportunities. Awards recognize participation in school functions and events, including group activities and volunteer work, underscoring the importance of community involvement. The school emphasizes fostering a responsive, service-oriented community through various programs and activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a library that opens from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The library uses a Koha-based catalog system and provides access to print and digital resources to support information literacy. The library hosts literacy-related events such as National Book Week celebrations. The school collaborates with external libraries for cultural programs, including events hosted at the Qatar National Library.

Sports Facilities
The school has sports activities including basketball, volleyball, badminton, and table tennis.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches the Enhanced K–12 Basic Education Program, covering Kindergarten through Senior High School. The school has five departments: Preschool, Primary, Intermediate, Junior High School, and Senior High School. Physical Education and Health is a subject in the Secondary curriculum. The Curriculum Guide is provided and the program aligns with the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Philippines and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) of Qatar.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) and a Campus Life program with Arts & Culture activities and clubs. SSLG projects include a Ramadan webinar, Book Fair Week & Read and Bid Auction, and environmental campaigns. The school also observes World Teacher's Day and celebrates Qatari-Filipino Heritage Day as part of its extracurricular program. The library hosts annual activities such as the Philippine National Book Week.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Secondary Department offers the Philippine K-12 Curriculum for Junior High School (Grade 10) and Senior High School (Grades 11 and 12). There are two Academic Tracks: Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Core subjects for Grade 11-12 include Oral Communication; Reading and Writing; 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World; and General Mathematics. Contextualized subjects include English for Academic and Professional Purposes; Practical Research; Entrepreneurship; and Work Immersion/Career Advocacy, with pathways aligned to STEM or HUMSS. The department emphasizes holistic learning and maintains a portfolio of student achievements inside and outside the campus.

Arts & Creative
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions is a core Senior High School subject. Creative Writing (Malikhaing Pagsulat) is a HUMSS contextualized subject. The school also supports arts and performing arts through clubs such as the Performing Arts Group (PAG) and related arts initiatives. The Ilustrado is the student publication that fosters writing and artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
Filipino sa Piling Larangan (Akademik, Isports, Sining, Tech-Voc) is a contextualized HUMSS subject. Filipino language and culture topics are integrated in core subjects, including Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino. English for Academic and Professional Purposes appears among contextualized subjects. The curriculum includes both Filipino and English language offerings within the core and contextualized strands.

Social & Hobbies
Campus Life includes the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) and The Ilustrado, the student publication. The SSLG leads student events, assemblies, and club initiatives, fostering student participation. Student clubs include ELLIT (English Club), Sigma Prime (Math Club), Club Conquistador (Social Studies), A.S.T.R.A (Science), Hiraya (Filipino), Scholars Society (Research and Robotics), P.A.G. (Performing Arts Group), LIKHA (Arts), Visionary (Multimedia), and Phoenix Press (official school gazette). These activities support social engagement, teamwork, and creative expression.

Community & Service
The SSLG leads community-building initiatives, including Read and Bid Auction Exchange 2026 (a book donation drive and auction). The SSLG collaborates on environmental campaigns and service initiatives with groups like DEAP Qatar Conservation, contributing to campus and local community projects. Qatar National Day celebrations and Filipino-Qatari cultural heritage events are organized to promote community, culture, and cross-cultural understanding.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is embedded in campus life through the SSLG and student clubs. Work Immersion, Career Advocacy, and Culminating Activity are integrated into contextualized subjects to prepare students for college and careers. Clubs and programs such as ELLIT, Sigma Prime, PAG, Lifeline, Hiraya, and Phoenix Press provide opportunities to develop leadership, collaboration, and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education and Health (PE & Health) is a core Grade 11-12 subject, supporting physical fitness and wellbeing. The curriculum emphasizes holistic well-being through balanced academics and campus life, including assemblies and student-led initiatives. Regular assemblies, sports-related clubs, and arts groups contribute to a healthy, well-rounded school lifestyle.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions Plan and Guidelines for Academic Year 2026–2027. The Philippine International School–Qatar is pleased to share the Admissions Plan and Guidelines for Academic Year 2026–2027. This initiative ensures transparency, proper planning, and a clear understanding of the admission process for parents and stakeholders. Interested parents and guardians are encouraged to review the details and submit their application through the official admissions form.

Waitlist
SY 2026–2027 | Afternoon Shift Only (KG1–Grade 5). The waiting list has been extended and the admission guidelines have been updated for School Year 2026–2027, specifically for the Afternoon Shift. Important Guidelines: 1) Only Filipino passport holders and applicants with Filipino nationality are accepted. 2) Students who have been previously enrolled in another school in Doha are now eligible to register at PISQ. 3) Transfers from other schools to PISQ are officially accepted for the Afternoon Shift only, subject to seat availability and full compliance with all admission requirements.
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