Qatar Academy Doha

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees QAR 49,033 - 80,556

Ages 2 - 18 years

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Introduction

Qatar Academy Msheireb (QAM) is a non‑profit, co‑educational Early Years and Primary school in Msheireb Downtown Doha operated by Qatar Foundation's Pre‑University Education. The school is authorised for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and is accredited by the Council of International Schools. QAM serves early years and primary stages (published year groups run from Pre‑3/PS3 through Grade 5) and operates a dual‑language model in which English and Arabic are the languages of instruction; the school also runs English as an Additional Language and Arabic as an Additional Language provision. Teaching at QAM emphasises inquiry‑based and play‑based approaches in the early years, and a personalised learning model with a three‑tiered learning‑support system. The school describes its campus as state‑of‑the‑art, cites an on‑site library and offers curricular extensions such as field trips and after‑school activities, while emphasising development of internationally minded, empathetic learners.

4, Street: 850, Zone: 3, Sharaoh St., Msheireb Downtown Doha

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The Essentials

Location

Qatar Academy Doha is located in Education City, on Al Luqta Street, Doha, Qatar. It sits within the Qatar Foundation Education City campus, a hub of universities, research centers, and cultural facilities. The campus is connected to Education City's transport network via the Education City Tram and campus shuttle services, with Doha Metro access nearby.

Stages

Qatar Academy Doha offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Primary School, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in the Middle School, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in the Senior School. The IBDP operates under the umbrella of Qatar Academy High School, which includes three affiliated schools: Qatar Academy Doha (Grades 11-12), Qatar Academy Sidra (Grades 11-12) and Qatar Academy of Science and Technology (Grades 9-12).

Type

Co-educational, day school. It is part of the Qatar Foundation's Qatar Academy family.

Pupil Nationality Mix

QAD serves over 1,883 students representing more than 30 nationalities. About 80% of students are Qataris, with the remainder from many other nationalities; the most common nationality is Qatari. The student body includes a large proportion of English Language Learners.

Additional learning support

The school uses a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) in the Primary School to identify and support needs across academics, speech and language, motor skills, and social-emotional development. The Student Services team coordinates consultative accommodations and provides comprehensive evaluations and interventions by specialists, including psychologists, speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is used where appropriate.

Country affiliation

Affiliated with the Qatar Foundation (QF) as part of its Pre-University Education network.

Religious affiliation

There is no formal religious affiliation. Islamic studies and Qatar history are taught in Arabic as part of the curriculum, but the school is not affiliated with a particular religion.

School day structure

School hours are roughly 7:00 am to 12:00 noon for EEC/Preschool, 7:00 am to 1:50 pm for Primary (Tuesday finishing at 1:00 pm), and 7:00 am to 2:15 pm for Senior School (Tuesday finishing at 12:30 pm). The school operates Sunday to Thursday.

Bus service

Education City provides transport options for students, including a free Education City Tram (Yellow and Blue lines) and Education City shuttle buses. When the tram is not running, a free EC Shuttle Service operates on weekdays 10:00 pm–6:00 am and weekends 2:00 am–7:00 am; requests can be made by calling the Transport Office at 4454-1105. Nearest Education City stops and connections to Doha Metro are available for broader travel.

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

The school does not offer boarding. It operates as a day school. There are no on-site residence facilities or residential programs for students.

Uniform Requirement

The school requires students to wear the full school uniform daily. On PE days, students wear the PE uniform. Black shoes are worn with the regular uniform and sports shoes with the PE uniform. Uniforms can be purchased from Noble House via their online shop using the school access code INT18759.

Governance and Ownership

Qatar Academy Doha is part of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. The Qatar Foundation is governed by an Executive Board of Directors, which appoints the Board of Advisers for Qatar Academy. The Board and the school's senior administrators meet monthly throughout the school year to address governance and management matters.

Fees

Application and Registration Fees
- Application fee: QR 500 (non‑refundable).
- Registration fee to confirm a seat: QR 3,000 (non‑refundable).
- Re‑enrollment fee: QR 1,000 (charged to confirm a seat for the next academic year; subject to the school's re‑enrolment policy).

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)
- Pre‑School 3 (PS3) / Pre‑School 4 (PS4): Term fee QR 19,181; Annual total QR 38,362.
- Kindergarten (KG) through Grade 5: Term fee QR 22,895; Annual total QR 45,789.
- Additional standard academic charges that apply on top of tuition for students at QAM:
- Technology fee: QR 2,000 per year.
- Educational resources fee (academic materials): QR 1,000 per year.
- Lunch fees (where applicable): PS3–PS4 QR 900 per term (QR 1,800 per year); KG–Grade 5 QR 1,980 per term (QR 3,960 per year).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is invoiced as term instalments. The listed term amounts above represent each invoiced term; the annual total equals the sum of the term instalments.
- Invoices are issued electronically and parents receive an electronic invoice; online payment of invoices is supported through the school's applicant/account portal.
- Payment deadlines: each term's invoice must be settled by the due date specified on the invoice; the school's published policy requires full payment of each term within a set timeframe after the term start (parents should follow the invoice due dates for each term).

Boarding
- Qatar Academy Msheireb operates as a day school for early years/primary levels (PS3 to Grade 5); no boarding fees apply because boarding is not offered for these year groups.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Books and curriculum materials: schools charge book or resources fees; these are billed separately (the educational resources fee above is one example). Specific book fees and the timing of those charges vary by grade and are invoiced as instructed.
- Uniforms, extracurricular trips, specialist materials, assessment/examination fees and some optional services (for example, certain curricular trips or optional programs) are charged in addition to tuition and will be invoiced as required.
- Lunch is charged as shown above when the lunch service is taken.

Refund information and withdrawal policy (fee‑refund rules)
- Application, registration, books, educational resources and information technology fees are non‑refundable. Lunch fees are non‑refundable. Re‑enrollment fees have specific refund rules and may be refundable in cases such as withdrawal before the end of the academic year, expulsion, or when a family leaves the country for reasons tied to residency cancellation; the school's published withdrawal policy defines the exact conditions.
- Full payment obligations: where a term invoice remains unpaid past the published deadline, the school's fee policy requires settlement and may treat overdue tuition according to its published collection and withdrawal procedures.

Fee payment options
- Application and invoiced school fees can be paid online via the school's applicant/payment portal (OpenApply or the school billing portal) and electronic invoices are issued to parents. OpenApply supports multiple payment methods including credit card and bank transfer.
- Where available, other common accepted methods include bank transfer/direct deposit and the online card payment options supported by the invoicing platform; follow the payment instructions on each invoice to ensure the correct payment reference is used.

Notes
- The above fee items and amounts reflect the published fee schedule for Qatar Academy Msheireb (PS3–Grade 5) and include the standard application, registration, tuition (term and annual), technology and educational resources and lunch fees as listed.

Academics

Curriculum

Qatar Academy Doha (QAD) offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Primary School, Middle Years Programme (MYP) in the Middle School, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in the Senior School. The PYP uses a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework with six units of inquiry and integrates Arabic language, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History. In MYP, students study English, a second language (Arabic, French or Spanish), mathematics, science, and humanities, with an elective and a 4,000-word personal project. The DP is offered in Grades 11–12 with six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service; Islamic Education is a Ministry-mandated subject. English is the language of instruction across disciplines, while Arabic is used for Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History. QAD is an IB World School and CIS/NEASC accredited and operates an Open Campus model that provides personalized learning pathways and internships across Education City.

Student Teacher Ratio

Not publicly disclosed.

Exam Results

IB results vary by year; the school emphasizes university preparation through the IB Diploma Programme and related pathways, with graduates admitted to universities worldwide.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates typically pursue higher education at universities worldwide, aided by the DP and the Open Campus approach and partnerships within Education City.

Gifted and Talented

A Gifted and Talented program exists in the Primary School, including a Talent Development Mega Model aligned with the IB PYP to challenge and support high-achieving learners.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Qatar Academy Doha uses a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in Primary to promote social-emotional development and well-being, led by a Student Services Coordinator and a team including two School Counsellors, a School Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists, with Counsellors delivering social-emotional learning through whole-class, small-group, and individual sessions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

SEN is delivered through MTSS with specialists in learning difficulties and gifted education, including a School Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Learning Specialists, supported by a dedicated Student Services team.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

EAL support is integrated within the MTSS/Student Services framework, with learning support in English and Arabic and a high share of English Language Learners (over 80%).

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported by a visible Counselling team providing social-emotional skill-building and open-door access for students and families.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and child protection are underpinned by robust arrangements and Safer Recruitment, with counselling staff available to support students.

Parent Experience

History

Qatar Academy Doha (QAD) was established in 1995 as Qatar Foundation's first school, located in Education City in Doha. It sits at the heart of Education City, within a dynamic ecosystem of universities, research centers, innovation labs and cultural institutions. The school was founded under the visionary leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser to embody Qatar Foundation's commitment to excellence, innovation, and human development. As an IB World School, QAD is part of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education and holds accreditation from NEASC and the Council of International Schools. The school celebrated its thirtieth anniversary, marking decades of growth within the Education City community.

Community

Qatar Academy Doha serves a multinational student body, with over 1,883 students representing diverse nationalities. Senior School students participate in and help organize the THIMUN Qatar Conference, illustrating strong student leadership and regional collaboration. QAD's Eco-Schools program earned the Green Flag Award in 2022, the first Education City school to achieve it, reflecting a campus-wide emphasis on environmental awareness and action. QAD also hosts cultural events as part of its International Week, including a Mexican heritage celebration in 2025, in collaboration with cultural partners.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Qatar Academy Doha PTA exists to support and coordinate parent involvement in school life to foster a positive school community. The PTA provides a channel for parent engagement and for parents to share perspectives about school life, fostering a collaborative home–school partnership. PTA activities include hosting social events and activities aimed at strengthening home–school partnerships. PTAs in the Qatar Foundation's QA network are designed to support student learning and community life by involving families in school events and initiatives. Public postings for Doha-specific PTA events are not currently published on the school site, but the PTA's role as a formal channel for family involvement is described in QA network materials.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

Qatar Academy Doha's campus network offers a comprehensive range of facilities across Primary and Senior Schools, located in Education City, Doha. Key academic facilities include multiple libraries and extensive science and technology resources. The school provides premier athletic facilities, including an Olympic-standard pool and a full sports complex. Creative spaces include music rooms, art studios, drama spaces, a large auditorium, and a Fab Lab. Cafeteria, prayer rooms, outdoor courtyards and early years learning spaces support daily life on campus.

Sports Facilities

Olympic-standard 50-meter swimming pool with electronic timing and scoreboards. Two training pools for younger swimmers. A multi-purpose sports complex, squash courts, fitness centers, outdoor running track, two football pitches, four indoor gymnasiums, and a gymnastics room are available for curricular and extra-curricular activities. There are basketball and volleyball courts on the Msheireb campus. The facilities support a broad range of sports from swimming and track to team games and performance athletics.

Academic Facilities

Senior School Library provides more than 60,000 print and AV resources, with full services in English and Arabic. A Mac lab supports the IB Film program, and the school operates ten computer labs within a robust IT and E-Learning framework. Six science laboratories with fume cupboards serve Grades 6-12, with two dedicated labs for Grade 12, plus a data-logging room and a darkroom. The Technology Department maintains a wireless network, mobile learning equipment, and an online learning management system. The Dramatic and Visual Arts spaces include two drama classrooms with stages, a ceramics studio with kiln, three art studios, two music studios, and eight practice studios, while the auditorium seats about 250 for performances.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Auditorium hosts school plays, musicals, debates, choral and orchestral events. Senior School students participate in and help organize THIMUN Qatar Conference. The co-curricular program includes arts, sport and service activities supported by facilities and Education City collaborations. Education City resources broaden opportunities for exchanges and collaborations.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Qatar Academy Doha (QAD) is the largest school in the Qatar Foundation family, with over 1,900 students. The school is organized administratively into IBPYP, IBMYP, and IBDP. The IBDP programme operates under the umbrella of Qatar Academy High School (QAHS), which includes three affiliated schools: Qatar Academy Doha (Grades 11–12), Qatar Academy Sidra (Grades 11–12), and Qatar Academy of Science and Technology (Grades 9–12).