List of 97 Best Schools in Qatar (2025 Fees)

With a population of 2,576,181, Qatar is a sovereign country located in the Middle East. Qatar is a high income economy, backed by the world's third largest natural gas and oil reserves. When it comes to education, private schools attract most expat children, and Qatar offers great academic facilities and value for money.

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Which government bodies regulate the education system in Qatar?

Schools in Qatar are governed by the Qatar Ministry of Education and the Supreme Education Council. Apart from this, there are also many privately managed independent schools, as well as Qatar international schools. These are mostly for English speaking western expatriates with varying international curriculum. Most schools are located in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Schooling in Doha allows students to enjoy the privilege of studying at prestigious schools with a diverse expat population.

How many schools are there in Qatar?

There are approximately 338 international curriculum schools operating in Qatar.

What are some facts about schools in Qatar?
  • Independent schools teach both Arabic and English
  • Academic Bridge Program offers a university preparatory program that aims to equip top calibre secondary school graduates for admission to degree programs
  • The Learning Center is a school meant for students who experience learning difficulties. It assists students to develop compensatory skills for individual learning differences.
  • Qatar Academy includes both primary and senior school for international education for boys and girls from pre-school level to university entrance. The Qatar Academy is accredited by US-based New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and also the Europe based Council of International Schools.

Below is a comprehensive list of all schools in Qatar (Doha, Abu Dhalouf, Abu Hamour, Abu Samra, Ad Dawhah al Jadidah, Ain Khaled, Ain Sinan, Al Aziziya, Al Bidda, Al Daayen, Al Dafna, Al Ebb, Al Egla, Al Gharrafa, Al Ghuwariyah, Al Hilal, Al Jasrah, Al Jeryan, Al Karaana, Al Kharaitiyat, Al Kharayej, Al Kharrara, Al Kheesa, Al Khor, Al Khulaifat, Al Luqta, Al Mamoura, Al Mansoura, Al Markhiyah, Al Mashaf, Al Masrouhiya, Al Mearad, Al Messila, Al Mirqab, Al Najada, Al Nasraniya, Al Qassar, Al Rufaa, Al Sadd, Al Sailiya, Al Sakhama, Al Seej, Al Shagub, Al Souq, Al Tarfa, Al Thakhira, Al Themaid, Al Thumama (Al Wakrah), Al Thumama (Doha), Al Utouriya, Al Waab, Al Wajba, Al Wakrah, Al Wukair, Al Zubarah, Al-Shahaniya, Ar Ru'ays, As Salatah, Baaya, Bani Hajer, Barahat Al Jufairi, Bu Fasseela, Bu Samra, Bu Sidra, Dahl Al Hamam, Doha Port, Duhail, Dukhan, Fereej Abdel Aziz, Fereej Al Amir, Fereej Al Asiri, Fereej Al Asmakh, Fereej Al Manaseer, Fereej Al Murra, Fereej Al Nasr, Fereej Al Soudan, Fereej Al Zaeem, Fereej Bin Durham, Fereej Bin Mahmoud, Fereej Bin Omran, Fereej Kulaib, Fereej Mohammed Bin Jassim, Fuwayrit, Gharrafat Al Rayyan, Hamad Medical City, Hazm Al Markhiya, Industrial Area, Izghawa (Al Rayyan), Izghawa (Umm Salal), Jabal Thuaileb, Jelaiah, Jeryan Jenaihat, Jeryan Nejaima,, Khawr al Udayd, Leabaib, Lebday, Lejbailat, Lekhwair, Leqtaifiya (West Bay Lagoon), Lijmiliya, Luaib, Lusail, Madinat Al Kaaban, Madinat ash, Shamal, Madinat Khalifa North, Madinat Khalifa South, Mebaireek, Mehairja, Mesaieed, Mesaieed Industrial Area, Mesaimeer, Muaither, Muraikh, Mushayrib, Najma, New Al Hitmi, New Al Mirqab, New Al Rayyan, New Fereej Al Ghanim, New Fereej Al Khulaifat, New Salata, Nu`ayjah, Old Airport, Old Al Ghanim, Old Al Hitmi, Old Al Rayyan, Onaiza, Ras Abu Aboud, Ras Lafan, Rawdat Al Hamama, Rawdat Al Khail, Rawdat Egdaim, Rawdat Rashed, Rumeilah, Sawda Natheel, Shagra, Simaisma, The Pearl, Umm Bab, Umm Birka, Umm Ghuwailina, Umm Lekhba, Umm Qarn, Umm Salal Ali, Umm Salal Mohammed, Wadi Al Banat, Wadi Al Sail, Wadi Al Wasaah, Wadi Lusail).

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Qatar through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.

Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Qatar tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.

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The Hamilton International School
  • Address: Mesaimeer Area (near the Religious Complex)
  • Founded: 2019
  • Curriculum: American
  • 25 Reviews
  • QAR 65,000
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ACS Doha International School
  • Address: Building No 10 , Street No 161 Area/Zone 70, Al Kheesa
  • Founded: 1967
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 21 Reviews
  • QAR 65,887
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Doha College, Al Wajba Campus
  • Address: Al Niser Street
  • Founded: 1980
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, GCSE, British
  • 16 Reviews
  • QAR 55,373
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Nord Anglia International School Al Khor
  • Address: Taimiyah Street Building 5 Zone 74
  • Founded: 2012
  • Curriculum: British
  • 16 Reviews
  • QAR 39,575
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GEMS American Academy Qatar
  • Address: Mian St., Al Wukair, Al Wakrah
  • Curriculum: American
  • 14 Reviews
  • QAR 47,400
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Arab International Academy
  • Address: Doha-Lusail Branch
  • Founded: 2016
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 13 Reviews
  • QAR 44,881
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Swiss International School (SISQ)
  • Address: Al Hashimiya Street
  • Founded: 2016
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 13 Reviews
  • QAR 64,884
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King’s College Doha
  • Address: Building 14, Umm Al Shawil Street Zone 47, Al Thumama
  • Founded: 2016
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, GCSE, British
  • 11 Reviews
  • QAR 54,675
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United School International
  • Address: Viva Bahriya Roundabout The Pearl
  • Founded: 2022
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, GCSE, British
  • 11 Reviews
  • QAR 55,000
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GEMS Wellington School
  • Address: Mian St., Al Wukair, Al Wakrah, Al Mashaf, Al Wukair, Al Wakrah
  • Curriculum: British
  • 10 Reviews
  • QAR 52,938
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Arab International Academy - Lusail
  • Address: Wadi Al Banat area
  • Founded: 2016
  • Curriculum: IB
  • QAR 47,250
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American School of Doha
  • Address: Al Bustan Street/ E Ring Road, Al Waab/ Al Soudan District SW Quadrant
  • Founded: 1988
  • Curriculum: IB, American
  • 26 Reviews
  • QAR 62,325
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The Cambridge School, Doha
  • Address: AL Maadeed Street , Mamoura
  • Founded: 2001
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
  • 19 Reviews
  • QAR 31,033
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Park House English School
  • Address: Mesaimeer Road, Abu Hamour,
  • Founded: 1994
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
  • 17 Reviews
  • QAR 37,679
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International School of London - Qatar
  • Address: North Duhail
  • Founded: 2008
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 16 Reviews
  • QAR 64,330
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Northview International School
  • Address: Al Haya Street, Umm Qarn
  • Founded: 2022
  • Curriculum: Islamic, Arabic, American
  • 15 Reviews
  • QAR 36,433
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Doha Modern Indian School
  • Address: Mesaimeer Street, Abu Hamour
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 14 Reviews
  • QAR 13,781
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Blyth Academy
  • Address: Umm Lekhba 31, Street 810, Building 45
  • Curriculum: Canadian
  • 13 Reviews
  • QAR 38,211
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Doha English Speaking School
  • Address: Al Maarri Street No. 940, Fereej Kulaib, Zone 35
  • Founded: 1971
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, IB, British
  • 13 Reviews
  • QAR 43,810
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Sherborne Qatar
  • Address: Umm Al Maa Street, Al Rayyan
  • Founded: 2009
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, British
  • 13 Reviews
  • QAR 50,200
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Al Wataniya International School - AWIS
  • Address: Dohat Al Khaima Street
  • Founded: 2014
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
  • 12 Reviews
  • QAR 28,704
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American Academy School
  • Address: F-Ring Road New Thumama
  • Founded: 2000
  • Curriculum: American
  • 12 Reviews
  • QAR 31,500
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Birla Public School
  • Address: Building No. 160, Plot No. 78, Zone No. / Area No. 56, Street No. 1011, Street Kanis, Mesaimeer, Opposite Religious Complex, Abu Hamour
  • Founded: 2004
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 12 Reviews
  • QAR 9,354
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MES Indian School
  • Address: Building no 16, mesaimeer
  • Founded: 1974
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 12 Reviews
  • QAR 6,274
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Michael E. DeBakey High School
  • Address: Raodh Alain Street,Al Messila South
  • Curriculum: American
  • 12 Reviews
  • QAR 60,892
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