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Queen's Qatar

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 35,000 - 61,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 24
Introduction

Queen's Qatar is a British international school in Al Markhiya, Doha (Zone 33, Street 940, Building 41) that follows the National Curriculum for England and is part of the Artemis Education family. It serves children from Early Years through the secondary phase (age placement guidance covers FS1 to Year 13; ages 3–18). The school teaches the English National Curriculum and offers Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11; teaching is delivered in English (the school's policy documents refer to English as the language of learning) and pupils also study Arabic (native and non-native routes), Qatar History and Islamic Studies in line with Ministry requirements. Modern language provision listed on the site includes French (from Year 1), Spanish (choice from Year 3), a native Dutch programme and Russian via co-curricular activities. Queen's describes its campus as having purpose-designed learning spaces and lists sporting, music, drama, fine‑arts and digital‑technology academies (Artemex) and an Artemis Experience/Artemex Adventures programme; the school also notes COBIS (compliance) membership.

Zone 33, Street 940, Building 41, Qatar

The Essentials

Queen's Qatar has 400 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location

Queen's Qatar is located in Al Markhiya, Doha, Qatar. The campus address is Zone 33, Street 940, Building 41. The school sits in a residential part of Doha with easy access to major roads and local amenities. It is part of the Artemis Education network and operates as a British international school in Doha.

Stages

Queen's Qatar currently serves students aged 3 to 15, from FS1 to Year 10, with Years 11 to 13 planned to open in subsequent years.

Type

The school is a private international school following the British National Curriculum. Public materials do not explicitly specify co-educational status or boarding facilities; there is no explicit mention of boarding.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Public materials describe the student community as diverse; there is no published breakdown of nationalities or a stated local-to-international ratio.

Additional learning support

Pastoral Care includes counselling and psychological support as part of student wellbeing. Public admissions material notes that the school will assess each child's needs to provide appropriate support and resources.

Country affiliation

The curriculum is British-based, and the school is described as a British international school within the Artemis Education network.

Religious affiliation

Religious affiliation is not stated in public materials.

School day structure

School timings vary by phase. EYFS days run from 07:00–13:20 with breaks at 09:15 and 11:30; Primary starts at 07:10–07:15 and ends around 14:00–16:00 depending on activities, with Artemex/co-curricular options after lessons; Secondary Years 7–10 run from 07:15–16:00 with after-school Artemex activities; Thursday days end earlier at 1:15 pm after lesson 5.

Bus service

There is no bus transportation provided.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

All students are required to wear the school uniform. Uniforms are provided by Noble House, which also supplies the mandatory PE uniform. To purchase uniforms, visit Noble House Qatar and enter the school code QIQ1612.

Food Options

Lunches and snacks are available on campus. Healthy food options are offered, with payments made via a Pay-As-You-Go system or a monthly subscription.

Governance and Ownership

Queen's Qatar is part of Artemis Education, a private international schools group. The school is described as an Artemis Education School and was founded in 2024 as Artemis Education's first British international school. Artemis Education identifies itself as a growing private international schools group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Queen's Qatar ranges from QAR 35,000 to QAR 61,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Assessment Fees

- Assessment fee: QAR 300 (one-time) required to cover the costs of initial evaluations.

Registration & Seat Reservation

- Registration fee: QAR 500 (non-refundable) payable to guarantee placement.
- Seat reservation fee: QAR 2,000 required to secure placement for the following academic year; this amount is deductible from the Annual Tuition Fees.

Book Fee

- Book fee: QAR 2,500 charged annually to cover required educational materials; fees for students joining during a term will be pro‑rated.

Annual tuition fees (per term and annual total)

- Early Years (FS1 - FS2): Term 1 QAR 11,667; Term 2 QAR 11,667; Term 3 QAR 11,666; Annual total QAR 35,000.
- Primary (Year 1 - Year 6): Term 1 QAR 14,667; Term 2 QAR 14,667; Term 3 QAR 14,666; Annual total QAR 44,000.
- Lower Secondary (Year 7 - Year 9): Term 1 QAR 17,333; Term 2 QAR 17,333; Term 3 QAR 17,334; Annual total QAR 52,000.
- IGCSE (Year 10 - Year 11): Term 1 QAR 20,333; Term 2 QAR 20,333; Term 3 QAR 20,334; Annual total QAR 61,000.
- Sixth Form (Year 12 - Year 13): Annual total QAR 61,000 (tuition invoiced in three instalments consistent with the term schedule). Term splits align with the standard three-term division.

Discounts

- A 5% discount is applicable when the full year tuition fees are paid in advance.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced in three instalments (three terms per academic year). Invoice issue and due dates (example schedule used for invoicing): Term 1 invoice issued 1 July and due 1 September; Term 2 invoice issued 1 December and due 1 January; Term 3 invoice issued 1 March and due 1 April. Invoices are sent electronically and should be settled within 30 days of the invoice date.

Payment methods and bank details

- Bank transfer (wire transfer / online banking). Bank details for payment by bank transfer are provided for Commercial Bank of Qatar (IBAN, SWIFT, account name and account number are supplied for payees). Please note any bank charges incurred by payment of your child's school fees will be debited to your child's school fees account and further payment will be required to clear the account.
- QAR cheque payable to ‘Queen's International School' delivered to the Finance Office.
- Debit or credit card payments (Visa/Mastercard) can be made via the Finance Office.

Additional costs and regular extras

- Lost or damaged textbooks/library books: a charge will be made for items lost or damaged beyond the accepted standard.
- Co‑curricular activities: some activities are free of charge; other options incur additional charges.
- Any bank charges related to fee payments will be passed on to the family and must be cleared.

Withdrawals, late joiners and special cases (refund-related and notice requirements)

- Withdrawals: families are required to provide one half‑term's notice to the school.
- Late joiners: if a student joins the school before the half‑term point, the full term's fees are due; if a student joins after the half‑term point, only half‑term fees will be due.
- Special cases: fee calculations for exceptional cases (for example, during the first month of attendance) will follow Ministry guidelines and are calculated on the number of days the student has attended.

Notes and conditions

- Registration fee is non‑refundable. The seat reservation fee is deductible from the Annual Tuition Fees. Fees may be subject to change in line with Ministry of Education approval and the school's published fee policy. Any charges not explicitly listed above (for example, specific programme or activity fees) are charged separately when applicable.
Academics

Queen's Qatar teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

Queen's Qatar delivers a British international school curriculum aligned with the English National Curriculum, governed within Artemis Education. Foundation Stage follows the England and Wales EYFS framework, with Read Write Inc phonics from Nursery through Reception and White Rose Maths guidance in early years. In Years 1–9 (Primary and Key Stage 3), the programme includes English, Mathematics, Science, Design and Technology, History, Geography, Art and Design, Music, Computing, Physical Education, and PSHE; Arabic and Islamic Studies are taught under MOEHE guidelines, with Qatar History and languages such as French or Spanish. At the end of Year 11, students take Cambridge IGCSE examinations, studying core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, a language, and non-examined PE) with up to three optional subjects. Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers AS and A Levels through Cambridge and Edexcel, with Arabic at AS Level and Islamic Studies required for Arab passport holders and Muslim students in Year 12, and most students progressing to three A Levels in Year 13.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Queen's Qatar follows a Whole Child philosophy through its Pastoral Care, emphasising social and emotional development, resilience and wellbeing, with counselling and psychological support available to students and PSHE plus career guidance embedded in the secondary curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution; a SEN department is being developed by Danielle Wright, who has a background in Special Educational Needs and NASEN qualification and has previously served as Assistant Head of Inclusion at another Doha school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose specific EAL provisions; admissions note that a CAT4 assessment may be required for EAL applicants.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through counselling and psychological support as part of the school's wellbeing framework.

Safeguarding

Queen's Qatar has a safeguarding policy aligned with WHO principles, with designated safeguarding leads (DSL Ann Djedid and deputies Amanda Smith and Eleanor Duffy) and a dedicated safeguarding contact for welfare concerns.
Parent Experience

History

Queen's Qatar was founded in 2024 as Artemis Education's first British international school. It opened its doors in October 2024 with its first cohort of students from FS1 to Year 9. The school operates within the Artemis Education family and plans to extend to Year 13, delivering IGCSEs in Years 10–11 followed by A Levels. The campus is located in Al Markhiya, Doha, and the founding principal is Ann Djedid. The curriculum follows a tailored version of the English National Curriculum, aligned with the Dimensions and Fusion frameworks, with COBIS membership and accreditation progress toward BSO and QNSA by 2026.

Community

Queen's Qatar welcomes students and families from all cultures and backgrounds to join its inclusive international community. The Artemis Experience enriches school life with co-curricular activities and community engagement, including Artemis Academies for sport, music and drama and Artemex Adventures for local and international trips. The program emphasizes families and the local community, with the campus described as a space for family use and engagement beyond academics. Prospective families are invited to campus tours and events, including opportunities to meet the senior leadership team and participate in open days.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Public materials describe family involvement through the Artemis Experience rather than a formal PTA. The Artemis Experience centers on families and the local community and offers after-hours access to campus facilities for family use. Artemex Academies provide pathways in sport, music and drama, and Artemex Adventures offer local and international trips that involve families around the student experience. Families are encouraged to engage through campus activities and meetings with senior leadership, including tours and open days. A Secondary Open Day is scheduled (on December 10) as part of community engagement. Public materials do not describe a standalone Parent-Teacher Association for Queen's Qatar; family involvement is routed through Artemis Education programs.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Queen's Qatar occupies a purpose-built campus spanning 45,000 square metres with capacity for 2,112 students. The facilities are designed with a holistic learning approach, offering future-proof indoor and outdoor spaces. The Artemis Experience provides broad co-curricular activities in sport, music, drama, fine arts and digital technology, with facilities available to rent after school hours. Queen's Qatar follows the National Curriculum of England and is COBIS-accredited. The school serves students from Early Years through Sixth Form.

Sports Facilities

The school has a Sports Centre with an Indoor Multipurpose Hall and two gyms. An indoor 25-metre, eight-lane pool and a learner pool support swimming for all ages. Outdoor facilities include two football pitches and multiple outdoor courts for basketball, netball and padel, plus a 100-metre running track and field areas. A Dance Studio and two Sports Studios are provided, and a crèche and café complete the sports complex.

Academic Facilities

Early Years comprises 12 classes, an Early Years Library, a Garden / Outdoor Learning Space and an Adventure Playground. Primary School includes 36 classrooms, two Science Labs and a Digital Coding Lab, an Art Room, five Music Classrooms and Practice Rooms, a Primary Library, a Food Catering Room / Cafeteria, and a Climbing Wall. Secondary School provides 30 classrooms, 10 Science and Computer Science Labs, a FabLab and a Specialist Language Room, a Digital Media Suite, a Recording Studio and a Drama Studio, two Art Rooms, five Music Classrooms and Practice Rooms, a Secondary Library and a Cafeteria. The 6th Form Centre includes 15 classrooms, 15 Seminar Rooms, a Study Room and a Common Room.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The Artemis Experience includes co-curricular activities across sport, music, drama, fine arts and digital technology academies. It also focuses on families and the local community, with facilities available to rent after school hours. Artemex Academies provide sporting, musical and drama pathways delivered by internationally recognised staff, and Artemex Adventures offer local and international trips. The Artemis Promise addresses environmental sustainability and community impact.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative

The Artemis Experience includes music, drama, fine arts, and digital technology academies as part of the co-curricular offering.

Community & Service

The Artemis Experience focuses on families and the local community, with access to campus facilities after hours and classes for parents and the local community. Artemex Adventures provides local and international trips and charitable projects. The Artemis Promise strengthens commitments to sustainability and community impact.

Leadership & Professional

Artemex Academies are delivered by internationally-recognised professional and specialist staff, providing pathways in sporting, musical and drama disciplines and driving a culture of excellence.
Languages

Language Provision

Queen's Qatar follows the English National Curriculum via the Dimensions and Fusion frameworks. Arabic is taught as part of the MOEHE programme (Arabic language and Islamic Studies) with Qatar History included in the curriculum. French or Spanish are offered as additional language options. All secondary students study Arabic (either as a native or non-native language) and Qatar History, with Arabic language instruction continuing through Years 7–12.
Reputation

Accreditations

COBIS member; pursuing full BSO and QNSA accreditation by 2026
Admissions

Admissions

1. Enquire. Submit an online enquiry to the admissions team. An automated email with a link to the application form is sent, or a member of the admissions team will reach out to you. 2. Gather documents. You will need the child's Birth Certificate; child's Passport; both parents'/guardians' passports; child's QID; both parents'/guardians' QIDs; a letter of employment from the child's sponsor; Vaccination Record; Fit to School Certificate; End of Year Report; passport-size photo. Documents can be uploaded via the Open Apply checklist. 3. Application. Complete the online form and upload all required documents, including your child's most recent school report if applicable. Check the age placement guide to apply for the correct year group. The QAR 300 application fee applies for Year 1 and above and can be paid online or at the Finance Office. Open Apply app can be used for easier management. 4. Assessment (if applicable). Entrance assessments are not always required; however, your child might be invited to complete an assessment to help determine the best placement. EYFS: Play-based observational assessment; Year 1–6: 1:1 dialogue, Maths, English, CAT4 may be required for EAL; Year 7–9: CAT4 and a short, written assignment. 5. Offer. Successful applicants will receive an official offer letter via email within 5 working days. This may vary during school holidays or peak periods. An invoice for the Registration Fee accompanies the offer, and the place is secured once payment is received. 6. Securing Your Place. Accept the offer by submitting the Acceptance form and Parent/Guardian Contract, and pay the Registration Fee of QAR 500 and Book Fee of QAR 2,500.

Waitlist

If classes are full, accepted applicants are placed on a waitlist. Places are offered as they become available, with priority given to siblings. If no place opens during the academic year, the application may roll over and reassessment may be required, but no additional fee.
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