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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Qatar International School
  • Address: United Nations Street, Al Dafna
  • Founded: 1977
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, GCSE, British
  • 12 Reviews
  • QAR 38,975
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Spectra Global School
  • Address: Building 70, Street 810, Zone 31, South Duhail
  • Founded: 2015
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
  • 12 Reviews
  • QAR 21,115
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Compass International School Doha
  • Address: Building 16, Street 1457
  • Founded: 2006
  • Curriculum: British
  • 11 Reviews
  • QAR 65,230
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English Modern School
  • Address: Wakra and Al Khor
  • Founded: 1991
  • Curriculum: IGCSE
  • 11 Reviews
  • QAR 31,490
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German International School Doha
  • Address: Ibn Seena School Street 30 Al Maamoura Area
  • Founded: 2008
  • Curriculum: IB, German
  • 11 Reviews
  • QAR 38,860
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SEK International School Qatar
  • Address: Onaiza 65
  • Founded: 1892
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 11 Reviews
  • QAR 46,875
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Belgravia High School Doha
  • Address: Sports City St
  • Founded: 2012
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
  • 10 Reviews
  • QAR 45,150
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Pearling Season International School
  • Address: 46, Al Khudri St. (810), Bin Dirham (25) Al Mansoura
  • Founded: 2014
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
  • 10 Reviews
  • QAR 38,600
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Queen's Qatar
  • Address: Zone 33, Street 940, Building 41 Al Markhiya
  • Founded: 2024
  • Curriculum: British
  • 10 Reviews
  • QAR 48,000
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Ideal Indian School
  • Address: Abu Hamour
  • Founded: 1985
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 9 Reviews
  • QAR 7,952
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Shantiniketan Indian School, Doha
  • Address: Barwa village
  • Founded: 2000
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 9 Reviews
  • QAR 6,725
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The Gulf English School
  • Address: Al Gharaffa Street, Ar-Rayyan
  • Founded: 1993
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IB, GCSE, British, Arabic
  • 9 Reviews
  • QAR 39,965
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Doha Academy
  • Address: 220 Duhail Street, Al Waab
  • Founded: 2000
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, British
  • 8 Reviews
  • QAR 29,850
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Pakistan International School
  • Address: Abu Hamour
  • Founded: 1984
  • Curriculum: IGCSE
  • 8 Reviews
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The Leaders International School
  • Address: Rawdat Bu Samra Street Bldg No 11
  • Founded: 1999
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, Islamic, IGCSE, British, Arabic
  • 8 Reviews
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The Scholars International School
  • Address: 12, Ar-Rayyan
  • Founded: 2012
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 8 Reviews
  • QAR 6,807
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DPS Modern Indian School
  • Address: Near Pearl Roundabout
  • Founded: 2001
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 7 Reviews
  • QAR 9,381
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Dukhan English School
  • Address: Near to L Type Park
  • Founded: 1950
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, MOE, IGCSE, British
  • 7 Reviews
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Royal Grammar School Guildford
  • Address: Building No. 17, Street No. 631, Zone No. 71
  • Founded: 2016
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, British
  • 7 Reviews
  • QAR 53,100
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Alpha Cambridge School
  • Address: Street 300 Zone 91, Al Mashaf, Al Wukhair
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, British
  • 6 Reviews
  • QAR 49,350
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Global Academy International - Muaither
  • Address: Muaither
  • Founded: 2019
  • Curriculum: American
  • 6 Reviews
  • QAR 32,500
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Noble International School
  • Address: Abu Hamour (Near Doha Academy, Umm leqradi st.)
  • Founded: 2007
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 6 Reviews
  • QAR 7,900
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Al Jazeera Academy
  • Address: Near Mesaimeer Rd
  • Founded: 2002
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, British
  • 5 Reviews
  • QAR 45,625
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Al Khor International School
  • Address: Al Khor Community
  • Founded: 1999
  • Curriculum: MOE, IGCSE, CBSE, British
  • 5 Reviews
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Beta Cambridge School
  • Address: Street No. 300, zone-91, AL MASHAF, AL WUKAIR
  • Founded: 2019
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 5 Reviews
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