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Qatar Academy Msheireb

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees QAR 49,033 - 55,656
Ages 3 - 11 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Introduction

Qatar Academy Msheireb is a non-profit, co‑educational Early Years and Primary school in Msheireb Downtown Doha and a member of 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; its published curriculum documents state that teaching is aligned with the IB, AERO (Common Core Plus) and Qatar Ministry of Education standards. QAM serves PS3 through Grade 5 (admission from age 3) and operates a dual‑language programme with Arabic and English as the languages of instruction, supported by EAL and learning‑support provision. Campus facilities described on the school site include a comprehensive library, Fab Lab, music and art rooms, gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, basketball/volleyball courts, prayer room, outdoor courtyard and dedicated Early Years play spaces. The school's published programme emphasises inquiry‑based learning, a programme of inquiry from PS3–Grade 5, and collaborative Arabic–English planning.

Zone 3, Sharaoh St., Msheireb Downtown Doha

The Essentials

Qatar Academy Msheireb has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
The school is located in Msheireb Downtown Doha, in the heart of central Doha. It sits in the Msheireb district near major road networks and is accessible from the city center. The nearest Doha Metro stations are Msheireb and Al Bidda, with several bus routes and the Msheireb Tram serving the district. The school address is Building 4, Street 850, Zone 3, Sharaoh Street, Msheireb Downtown Doha.

Stages
Qatar Academy Msheireb provides Early Years and Primary education, serving students from Pre-School 3 (PS3) to Grade 5.

Type
The school is a non-profit, co-educational international school within Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education, and is part of the Qatar Academy group.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school reports 369 students from Pre-3 to Grade 5. About 92.1% are Qatar nationals and 7.9% represent 16 other nationalities, including American, Argentinian, Australian, Bahraini, Egyptian, Emirati, French, Indian, Iranian, Jordanian, Omani, Saudi, Sudanese, Syrian and Turkish; these nationalities comprise a mix of local and international students across the cohort.

Additional learning support
QAM implements inclusive learning support through a dedicated Student Support Team (QAM SST) and a three-tier Learning Support framework. Services include Learning Support in English and Arabic, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Arabic as an Additional Language (AAL).

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation listed; the school operates as a Qatar Foundation school under Pre-University Education.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is publicly listed for the school.

School day structure
The school day runs from 7:00am to 3:00pm.

Bus service
QAM does not publish a dedicated school bus service. Families typically use public transport to reach the campus. The closest transit options are Doha Metro stations Msheireb and Al Bidda, with nearby bus routes including 538, T601, T603 and T606.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Students wear the full school uniform every day, with the PE uniform on PE days. Black shoes are worn with the regular uniform and sports shoes with the PE uniform. Uniforms can be purchased from Noble House, the QF distributor, via the online shop; the 2025/26 designs are listed in the catalog accessible with the school access code INT18759.

Food Options
QAM operates a school cafeteria that provides healthy lunches and snacks. The menu runs on a weekly cyclic plan and accommodates special dietary needs via a health plan; outside food is not allowed unless approved by a doctor. The on-site nurse coordinates dietary restrictions with the cafeteria.

Governance and Ownership
Qatar Academy Msheireb is a non-profit, co-educational international school operated by Qatar Foundation under its Pre-University Education division. It is part of the Qatar Foundation network of schools and holds accreditation with the CIS and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
Fees

Annual tuition at Qatar Academy Msheireb ranges from QAR 49,033 to QAR 55,656 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Application fee: QAR 500 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Registration (seat-confirmation) fee: QAR 3,000 (one-time).
- Re-enrolment fee: QAR 1,000 (non-refundable; applied to confirm a place for the following academic year and deducted from the first term's fees).

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)
- Pre‑3 to Pre‑4 (Early childhood): Term 1 QAR 19,181 — Term 2 QAR 19,181 — Annual total QAR 38,362.
- Kindergarten to Grade 5: Term 1 QAR 22,895 — Term 2 QAR 22,894 — Annual total QAR 45,789.
(Additional published per‑grade annual totals for the academic year are also reported in the publicly available fee schedule listings; the term breakdown above is the school's two‑term billing presentation.)

Additional compulsory or regularly charged fees
- Technology fee: QAR 2,000 per year.
- Educational resources fee: QAR 1,000 per year.
- Lunch / catering (where taken through school): Pre‑3 — QAR 900 per term (QAR 1,800 annual); KG to Grade 5 — QAR 1,980 per term (QAR 3,960 annual).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed in two instalments corresponding to the school's two academic terms (Term 1 and Term 2). Parents are invoiced per term.
- The re‑enrolment fee is deducted from the first term's invoice for returning students.
- Invoices are issued electronically through the school's admissions/billing system and parents can proceed with online payment of invoices. Timing for each instalment follows the school's published term invoicing calendar.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Qatar Academy Msheireb operates as a day preparatory and nursery school; there are no boarding charges.

Other costs and optional charges
- Costs that are published specifically for the school and charged in addition to tuition include the technology fee, educational resources fee, and school lunch as listed above.
- Items commonly charged separately by schools (uniforms, transport, extracurricular activities, private lessons, school trips or some external examination fees) are not included in the tuition totals above and are billed separately if used; parents should expect separate charges for those services when applicable.

Refund information
- The application fee and the registration fee are non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment fee is non‑refundable and is applied to Term 1 fees for the following year. Refund and withdrawal procedures follow the school's published admissions and withdrawal policy; non‑refundability of the itemized application/registration/re‑enrolment fees is stated in the school's fee schedule.

Fee payment options
- Invoices are issued electronically and the school accepts online payments via the admissions/invoicing platform used by Qatar Foundation schools. The platform in use supports electronic payment methods including credit card and bank transfer (and other electronic payment options available through the platform). Parents receive an electronic invoice and can pay online against that invoice.

Summary of the key amounts (QAR)
- Application fee: QAR 500. Registration fee: QAR 3,000. Re‑enrolment fee: QAR 1,000. Technology fee: QAR 2,000/year. Educational resources fee: QAR 1,000/year. Lunch fees: Pre‑3 QAR 900/term; KG–G5 QAR 1,980/term. Tuition (per term): Pre‑3/Pre‑4 QAR 19,181; KG–G5 QAR 22,895 (see full two‑term totals above).
Academics

Qatar Academy Msheireb teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
Qatar Academy Msheireb offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Years through Grade 5 and is accredited by the Council of International Schools and IB World. The PYP is transdisciplinary and organized around the Programme of Inquiry, with six units of inquiry for KG–Grade 5 (PS3/PS4 have four units), and Grade 5 culminates in an Exhibition. The languages of instruction are English and Arabic in a dual-language program, with English Language Arts and Mathematics aligned to the AERO Common Core Plus standards and Arabic aligned to MOE standards, with IB, AERO, and MOE standards integrated into tailored scope and sequence documents. Core subject areas include Language (English & Arabic), Social Studies (including Islamic Studies and Qatar National History), Mathematics, Science, Arts (Visual and Performing Arts), and Physical, Social and Personal Education, all taught through inquiry-based, concept-driven learning. The school supports learners through Personalized Learning, offering Learning Support, English as an Additional Language, and Arabic as an Additional Language to students as needed.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Qatar Academy Msheireb places the well-being of the whole child at the center of its Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) approach, supported by a dedicated Student Support Team and a wellbeing coach, with pastoral care practiced by all staff.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN provision includes Learning Support in English and Arabic through a three-tier model, English as an Additional Language, Arabic as an Additional Language, speech and language sessions in collaboration with families, decisions guided by observations and standardized assessments, and access to psychologist and occupational therapy services through The Learning Center, with the Student Support Team creating customized learning paths.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported by the Student Support Team as part of a dual-language learning environment, including dedicated EAL services.

Mental Wellbeing
A wellbeing coach attends to social-emotional and behavioral aspects of students, all staff participate in pastoral care to foster wellbeing, and external services include a weekly psychologist and an occupational therapist as needed.

Safeguarding
QF schools maintain safeguarding and child protection policies, with trained staff and counselling support available to students.
Parent Experience

History
Qatar Academy Msheireb was established in 2014 as part of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education. It opened as a state-of-the-art Early Years and Primary School serving PS3 to Grade 5 with a dual-language program in English and Arabic. The Msheireb campus was completed in 2015 to support inquiry-based, globally minded learning. Qatar Academy Msheireb is an IB Primary Years Programme authorized and Council of International Schools accredited. The school operates as a nonprofit, co-educational international school under Qatar Foundation Pre-University Education.

Community
Qatar Academy Msheireb serves Pre-3 to Grade 5, with about 400 students, reflecting a diverse national and international community. The school maintains an active community life through events and cultural activities throughout the year, including a 10th anniversary celebration in 2024 featuring student artworks. Environmental and sustainability initiatives are part of the program, such as the Liquid 3 Tree Project launched in 2025 in partnership with Msheireb Properties. Across Qatar Foundation schools, events promoting social awareness have included Palestine solidarity activities in 2023, with QAM participating.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Qatar Academy Msheireb Parent-Teacher Association (QAM PTA) is a formal partnership between parents and staff. It aims to enhance student learning and enrich the lives of students by providing a forum for parents to gain a deeper understanding of the school and to share perspectives. Throughout the year the PTA hosts a range of social events and activities to strengthen home-school partnerships and deepen belonging for all members of the school community. In October 2024, the PTA collaborated with the school to celebrate World Teachers' Day, organizing activities, tokens of appreciation, and messages to teachers. The PTA also supports broader school initiatives, including teacher appreciation efforts and information sessions that help families stay engaged. PTA involvement is integrated into the school's overall community life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Qatar Academy Msheireb is located in Msheireb Downtown Doha and opened in 2015; the multi-storey campus spans 12,754 square meters. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a dedicated dining area, a comprehensive library, music and art rooms, a prayer room, and a Fab Lab. Sports facilities include basketball and volleyball courts and a gymnasium, plus an outdoor courtyard and an Early Years indoor playroom. A basement drop-off area provides convenient parent access. The building is LEED Gold certified for energy and water efficiency, with on-site renewable energy.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Primary Years Programme provides the overall framework for learning and teaching. IB scope and sequence documents cover language, mathematics, social studies, science, arts, and physical, social and personal education. The school aligns IB, AERO Common Core Plus standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and Ministry of Education and Higher Education Arabic standards to tailor scope and sequence documents.

Arts & Creative
The Arts program includes Music and Visual Arts. The Music program teaches singing, percussion, and ukulele, and the Qatar Academy Msheireb Choir rehearses weekly and performs regularly. Ukulele Club is offered for Grades 2–5, and the annual QAM production provides performance opportunities. Visual Arts offers creative expression through a range of media.

Cultural & Language
The school is a dual-language institution with Arabic and English as languages of instruction. The collaboration between Arabic and English teachers strengthens the synergy between languages and supports global citizenship. This bilingual approach aligns with IB beliefs about learning language and how students listen, think, discuss, and reflect in both languages.

Social & Hobbies
The After School Activity Program is offered in three six-week blocks, and students from Kindergarten and above can sign up for activities of their choice. The After School Club program invites students to trial for membership and become part of specialized teams or groups. External providers deliver paid activities on campus, including Paris Saint Germain for football and Ultra Sports for swimming, karate, and basketball.

Leadership & Professional
Clubs and after-school activities provide opportunities for students to assume leadership roles within teams or groups. Students can trial for membership in specialized teams, developing teamwork, communication, and organizational skills. These experiences support the development of professional and leadership capabilities in a collaborative learning environment.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Campus facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, basketball and volleyball courts, a dedicated dining area, music and art rooms, and a comprehensive library. These spaces support physical health, creative expression, collaborative learning, and overall well-being. The campus environment and athletic options promote healthy lifestyle habits.
Languages

Language Provision
The languages of instruction are Arabic and English. The dual-language program relies on collaboration between Arabic and English teachers to develop complementary approaches, aligned with IB language goals. Language support includes English as an Additional Language and Arabic as an Additional Language.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and Arabic and operates a dual-language program that integrates Arabic and English across the primary curriculum. English as an Additional Language and Arabic as an Additional Language support students as needed.
Reputation

Accreditations
CIS accreditation; IB World (PYP) authorization
Admissions

Admissions
1. Step 1: Qatar Academy Msheireb is a dual-language Early Years and Primary School serving PS3 to Grade 5 with instruction in English and Arabic. The school is authorized for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Complete the QAM Online Admission Form at qam.openapply.com. Upon completion, an email confirms account creation with login credentials and a link to the parent login page; no admission decision can be made prior to the online application. 2. Step 2: Submit supplementary documents within the online application. Provide a recent passport-sized photograph of the student and three end-of-year reports (for Kindergarten, the most recent report from Nursery or Pre-K). All documents should be scanned and uploaded as part of the online application.
School Events
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