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Qatar Academy Al Wakra

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees QAR 49,033 - 77,556
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Al Farazdaq Street, Building 166, Zone 90, Al Wakra, Qatar.

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The Essentials

Qatar Academy Al Wakra has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Qatar Academy Al Wakra is located on Al Farazdaq Street in Al Wakra, Qatar (PO Box 2589, Building 166, Zone 90). The campus sits in the coastal Al Wakra community and is accessible from main roads. It forms part of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education network. The Al Wakra area is connected to Doha via the Doha Metro Red Line, with MetroLink feeder buses serving the area.

Stages
The school serves preschool through Grade 12. It comprises early years (Pre3/Pre4 and KG), primary (Grade 1–5), and secondary (Grade 6–12).

Type
Non-profit, co-educational international school. For Grades 6–12, a girls' building was announced for 2024–2025, with younger year groups remaining co-educational.

Additional learning support
Learning support is provided on site. Facilities include learning support rooms, a sensory room for the early years, and an occupational therapy room.

Country affiliation
Qatar Foundation Pre-University Education in Qatar; no separate country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation.

School day structure
Pre 3, Pre 4 and KG operate from 6:45 am to 12:00 pm. Primary School (Grades 1–12) runs 6:45 am to 2:00 pm, with Tuesday early dismissal at 12:00 pm. Secondary School (Grades 6–12) runs 6:45 am to 2:00 pm, with Tuesday early dismissal at 1:00 pm.

Bus service
The school does not publish an in-house bus service. Public transport options include Doha Metro's Red Line via Al Wakra station, with MetroLink feeder buses connecting the area to the station (routes include M127–M134). MetroLink is a free feeder service for Qatar Rail customers providing first/last mile connections to Doha Metro stations.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Qatar Academy Al Wakra ranges from QAR 49,033 to QAR 77,556 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Application fee: QAR 500 (non‑refundable).
- Registration fee (to confirm a place): QAR 3,000 (non‑refundable).
- Re‑enrolment fee (to reserve a place for the following year): QAR 1,000 (non‑refundable; this amount is deducted from the first term invoice).

Tuition fees — per term and per year group (day students)

- Pre‑3 / Pre‑4 (preschool): Term 1 QAR 19,181 • Term 2 QAR 19,181 • Full year QAR 38,362.
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: Term 1 QAR 22,895 • Term 2 QAR 22,894 • Full year QAR 45,789.
- Grade 6 – Grade 10: Term 1 QAR 28,682 • Term 2 QAR 28,681 • Full year QAR 57,363.
- Grade 11 – Grade 12: Annual tuition QAR 77,556 (annual total published). The school uses a two‑term billing model for other year groups; applying that same two‑term pattern implies an approximate per‑term tuition of QAR 38,778 for Grades 11–12 (this per‑term figure is an inference based on the school's two‑term billing pattern).

Additional compulsory annual charges (first year / billing timing noted)

- Technology fee: QAR 2,000 (annual; shown as charged with the term where the school posts the technology charge).
- Educational resources (books / resources) fee: QAR 1,000 (annual).
- Lunch fees (where applicable): Pre‑3/Pre‑4 QAR 1,800 per year (QAR 900 per term); Kindergarten QAR 3,450 per year (QAR 1,725 per term); Grade 1–5 QAR 3,960 per year (QAR 1,980 per term). These are charged in addition to tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school issues fees on a two‑term billing basis (Term 1 and Term 2) with a full‑payment option shown in the published fee table; term amounts are shown above.
- The academic year runs on an April–March cycle. Parents should expect tuition invoicing aligned to the school's term structure for that academic year.
- The re‑enrolment fee (QAR 1,000) is deducted from the first term invoice. Late or non‑payment and any exact invoice due dates or penalties are handled by the school's finance office (specific invoice due dates and late‑payment terms were not published in the fee summary reviewed).

Boarding (residence) fees

- Qatar Academy Al Wakra is a day school; no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and commonly applicable extras

- School uniform: Uniforms are sold via the school's authorised supplier (online ordering available through Noble House using the school access code). Expect uniform purchase costs to be additional to tuition.
- Meals / lunch: fees are charged as noted above and are additional to tuition.
- Books, resources and technology: shown above (Educational Resources QAR 1,000; Technology QAR 2,000).
- Transport, optional extracurricular activity fees, specific exam or external assessment fees, and other incidental charges may apply but were not itemised in the published fee tables consulted for the current academic year. For families budgeting, include potential additional costs for transport, uniforms, extracurriculars and exam fees.

Refund information

- Application, registration and re‑enrolment fees are published as non‑refundable.
- The school's published admissions/withdrawal process requires submission of an online withdrawal form; the school states it will process withdrawal requests within three working days and that an exit interview is part of the withdrawal procedure. The school's fee pages and admissions information did not publish a detailed tuition‑refund schedule or explicit percentage refunds for tuition after the start of term in the fee summary available.

Fee payment options and how payments are handled

- Applications and the admissions intake for the school are processed via an OpenApply applicant portal for the campus; the school uses the OpenApply portal for applications. Online applicant portals commonly produce electronic invoices for payment. Parents can also purchase uniforms online via the authorised uniform supplier. For bank‑transfer, card or other payment arrangements, the school's finance or admissions office provides the specific methods and account details.

Key practical notes for parents (concise)

- Expect to pay the non‑refundable application fee (QAR 500) and the registration fee (QAR 3,000) to secure a place.
- Budget for tuition by year group (term splits shown above) and for compulsory annual charges: Technology QAR 2,000 and Educational Resources QAR 1,000. Add lunch, uniform and any transport or extracurricular costs as required.
- The school operates on a two‑term billing model with the academic year running April–March; re‑enrolment fees are deducted from the first term invoice and withdrawals require an online form and exit interview.

If you need a single‑page summary or the numbers expressed in a different currency, I have provided the fee figures and billing details as published for the current academic year above. Good‑faith sources used for this fee overview are the school's published admissions/parents pages and the school fee summaries listed by independent international‑school fee databases and school information services.
Academics

Qatar Academy Al Wakra teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school is part of the Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education and is a non-profit, co-educational international school. It offers an inquiry-based, culturally enriched international curriculum. The school is an IB World School. The Early Education Centre follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Start online application. Admissions at Qatar Academy Al Wakra are open and applications are submitted electronically via the online admissions portal. The school is private, bilingual, and co-educational, offering an international educational program. The Apply Now link is available on the admissions page for families to begin the process. 2. Admissions review and follow-up. The admissions process is designed to get to know applicants, and the school will be in contact with families as part of the process. The program is aligned with Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education and emphasizes inquiry-based, culturally enriched international education. 3. Fees and timelines. Fee Structure for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 is published for prospective families, and online admissions are ongoing. The admissions page also provides contact options for questions and further steps. 4. Withdrawal policy. If withdrawing a student from QF schools, an online withdrawal form must be submitted, and the school processes the request within three working days. An exit interview with the school director is required to complete the withdrawal. 5. Additional information. A new building for girls from Grade 6 to Grade 11 is planned for the 2024-2025 academic year, and the school offers online admissions and options to request a tour as part of the process. Arabic translation (translated): The school is a private bilingual co-educational school established in 2011 to serve the Al Wakrah community by providing high-quality education. The aim is to empower students to achieve high academic expectations.
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