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

Availability Not shared by this school

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.

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Ain Khalid, State of Qatar. PO Box 9875

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The Essentials

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.

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Fees

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.

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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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FAQs

Where is Philippine International School–Qatar located and what is the age range?

The school is in Ain Khalid, Doha, Qatar. It serves students starting from age 4 and is co-educational. The upper age is not published in the available materials.

What curriculum does PISQ follow and who mandates it?

PISQ follows the Enhanced K–12 Basic Education Program from the Philippines. It is mandated by the Philippine Department of Education and Qatar MEHE, applying their academic standards.

Who is the head of the school?

The head of school is Ms. Phides Fay B. Cuntapay.

What are the tuition and fees, and is there a registration fee?

There is a registration/enrollment fee of 500 QAR payable at enrollment. Tuition and other fees vary by grade level and billing option, with four billing choices (Monthly, Quarterly, Semi‑annual, Annual).

How are fees paid and what costs are paid at enrollment?

Fees can be billed Monthly, Quarterly, Semi‑annual, or Annual. One‑off items such as registration, textbooks, miscellaneous charges, external assessment, and a safety deposit are paid at enrollment.

How does the admissions process work for 2026–2027 and who is eligible?

Applications are submitted through the official admissions form under the 2026–2027 Admissions Plan. Eligibility is limited to Filipino passport holders or applicants with Filipino nationality, with transfers to the Afternoon Shift allowed subject to seat availability and requirements.

Is there a waitlist for admissions, and if so, what does it apply to?

There is a waiting list for the Afternoon Shift (KG1–Grade 5) for the 2026–2027 year, and admission guidelines have been updated accordingly.

What Senior High School tracks are offered and what are the core subjects?

Senior High School offers Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) tracks. Core subjects for Grades 11–12 include Oral Communication, Reading and Writing, 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World, and General Mathematics.

How is higher education prepared for, and what pathways are emphasized?

The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for tertiary education, with a focus on holistic learning and a portfolio of student achievements to support college readiness.

What library and campus facilities are available?

The school has a library that opens 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and uses a Koha-based catalog. It hosts National Book Week and partners with external libraries like Qatar National Library for cultural programs.

What sports facilities and campus life features exist?

Sports facilities include basketball, volleyball, badminton, and table tennis. The campus also features five departments (Preschool, Primary, Intermediate, Junior High, Senior High) and a Campus Life program with various clubs.

What are some of the clubs and leadership opportunities available?

The school offers clubs such as ELLIT, Sigma Prime, Club Conquistador, A.S.T.R.A, Hiraya, Scholars Society, P.A.G. (Performing Arts Group), LIKHA, Visionary, and Phoenix Press, along with the SSLG leadership structure.

How does the school support student wellbeing and counseling?

There is a Guidance Office with a Guidance Counselor who provides orientation, inventories, individual and group counseling, and follow‑up support for academic, career, and personal/social needs.

How are safeguarding and health services handled at PISQ?

The School Clinic provides first aid, health assessments, immunizations, medical histories, and health counseling. Safeguarding includes a Discipline Policy, a Student Discipline Committee, fire drills, and health and safety guidelines.

Is boarding offered at PISQ?

Boarding is not listed as a service; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees published.

Are uniforms required and what do they look like?

Yes, uniforms are required. Boys wear navy long pants with a white shirt and school patch; girls wear a white blouse with a navy jumper or skirt depending on grade, with a plain undershirt, white socks, and black shoes; a PE uniform is worn on PE days and the school ID is required.

What about meals and the canteen policy?

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

Does PISQ have any accreditations or awards beyond its national recognitions?

PISQ is recognized by the Philippine Department of Education and Qatar MEHE, and is affiliated with the Association of Philippine Schools Overseas and the Association of Filipino Educators – Qatar. No additional accreditations or awards are listed in the provided materials.

What is the language of instruction and are there language offerings?

English is the medium of instruction across all learning areas, with Filipino taught using the national language.

Are there any bilingual or immersion language programs?

No bilingual immersion programs are listed in the provided information.

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