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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Cardiff International School
  • Address: No. 40, Al Dafna, Opp. Qatar University
  • Founded: 2013
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
  • 5 Reviews
  • QAR 23,600
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Doha British School Al Wakra
  • Address: Al Jamiyah Street, Al Wakra
  • Founded: 2015
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, IB
  • 5 Reviews
  • QAR 42,457
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Gheras International Schools
  • Address: 27 Al Jamiaa Street, Behind the Supreme Education Council and facing the Qatar University, Al Dafna
  • Founded: 2015
  • Curriculum: British
  • 5 Reviews
  • QAR 24,000
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Newton International School - West Bay
  • Address: Near Abal Heeran St
  • Curriculum: British
  • 5 Reviews
  • QAR 20,550
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Oryx International School
  • Address: Mesaimeer Campus Barwa City Street, Mesaimeer
  • Founded: 2016
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
  • 5 Reviews
  • QAR 40,500
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Oxford English School
  • Address: Al Gharrafa، Ar-Rayyan
  • Curriculum: British
  • 5 Reviews
  • QAR 21,525
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Philippine School Doha
  • Address: Bldg. 01, St. 1008 Zone 56, Messaimeer Area
  • Founded: 1992
  • Curriculum: Filipino
  • 5 Reviews
  • QAR 11,700
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Zenith Heights Academy
  • Address: Alnuaja, Al Hilal
  • Founded: 2016
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
  • 5 Reviews
  • QAR 17,500
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Al Arqam Academy For Girls
  • Address: 13 Haloul St. Mamoura
  • Founded: 1996
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE
  • 4 Reviews
  • QAR 33,952
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Al Maha Academy
  • Address: Ain Khaled Street, Ar Rayyān, Al Rayyan
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
  • 4 Reviews
  • QAR 47,775
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Alashbal International School
  • Address: Ain Khaled
  • Founded: 2009
  • 4 Reviews
  • QAR 6,625
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Doha British School
  • Address: Rawdat Al Sagah St, Ain Khaled
  • Founded: 1997
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, IB, British
  • 4 Reviews
  • QAR 44,608
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Loydence Academy
  • Address: Building No: 20, Street No: 83, Zone: 55
  • Founded: 2011
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
  • 4 Reviews
  • QAR 27,827
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Middle East International School
  • Address: Al Hamm Street, Al Mamoura
  • Founded: 1994
  • Curriculum: American
  • 4 Reviews
  • QAR 33,770
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Newton British Academy - Barwa City
  • Address: Near Barwa city
  • Founded: 2008
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
  • 4 Reviews
  • QAR 37,470
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The Next Generation School - Al Nuaija Campus
  • Address: Kumail Bin Zeyad Nuaija
  • Founded: 2009
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, Arabic
  • 4 Reviews
  • QAR 15,013
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Al Nebras International Preschool
  • Address: Zone 66, Street 745, Building 28
  • Founded: 2013
  • Curriculum: Montessori
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 23,780
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Bright Future International School
  • Address: AbuHamour 00974
  • Founded: 1996
  • Curriculum: IGCSE
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 11,076
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Cambridge International School
  • Address: Al Nuaija East
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, British
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 36,019
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Iqra English School for Boys
  • Address: Al Waab St
  • Founded: 2007
  • Curriculum: British, Arabic
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 22,200
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Loyola International School
  • Address: #40 Al Andulas Street, Freej Al-Nasr
  • Founded: 2013
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 8,875
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Mesaieed Interantional School
  • Address: Mesaieed
  • Founded: 2008
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
  • 3 Reviews
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Pak Shamaa School
  • Address: Mesaimeer Bldg. No:142, Street 1011 Area 56
  • Founded: 1958
  • Curriculum: Pakistani, IGCSE
  • 3 Reviews
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Philippine International School Qatar
  • Address: Ain khalid
  • Founded: 2000
  • Curriculum: Islamic, Filipino, Arabic
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 8,215
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Qatar Academy - Al Khor
  • Address: Mowasalat street, Al Khor main road
  • Founded: 2008
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 60,295
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