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 Academy Sidra
  • Address: Qatar Foundation Education City - Gate 15, Al Rayyan Al Jadeed St
  • Founded: 2012
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 60,295
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The International School of Choueifat
  • Address: Aba Al Erhayyat Street #915, Building #50, Legtaifiya Area #66
  • Founded: 1999
  • Curriculum: IGCSE
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 27,073
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The Lebanese School - Qatar
  • Address: Al-Dafna, United Nations Street
  • Founded: 1976
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 19,775
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The Next Generation School - Al Daayen Campus
  • Address: Rawdat Al Hamama
  • Founded: 2009
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, Arabic
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 19,741
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West Virginia Academy
  • Address: Builiding no 132 Zone 91 , street 1549
  • Curriculum: American
  • 3 Reviews
  • QAR 24,235
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Al Mahd International School (CLOSED)
  • Address: Al Jazira Al Arabiya St. Next to Germany Embassy, Fereej Kulaib – Bin Omran, Building #22‎
  • Founded: 2008
  • Curriculum: Islamic, French, British, Arabic
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 21,250
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Al-Rowad international school
  • Address: Aziziyah area - comming from Sports City street in front of the Beverly Hills Gardens compound. Saleet bin Qais street.
  • Curriculum: Arabic, American
  • 2 Reviews
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Bhavan's Public School
  • Address: Al Zawar Street 90 Area 706 Wakrah
  • Founded: 1938
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 7,176
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Elite International School
  • Address: Zone 56, Street 815, Building # 1, Ain Khalid
  • Curriculum: American
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 27,500
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Hayat Universal School
  • Address: Al Thumaid, Building #9, Zone #51, Street #1458
  • Founded: 2009
  • Curriculum: Canadian, Arabic
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 43,390
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International British School
  • Address: North Duhail
  • Founded: 2008
  • Curriculum: British
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 19,107
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Iqra English School
  • Address: Al Waab St
  • Founded: 2007
  • Curriculum: British, Arabic
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 22,200
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Noor Al Khaleej International School
  • Address: Building 281, Street No. 250 D-Ring Road, AL NUAIJA, Zone 43
  • Founded: 2002
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
  • 2 Reviews
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Qatar Academy Al Wakra
  • Address: Al-Farazdaq Street, Street No. 1034, Zone: 90
  • Founded: 2011
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 60,295
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Qatar Academy Doha
  • Address: Education City
  • Founded: 1996
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 59,131
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Qatar Academy Msheireb
  • Address: Building: 4, Street: 850, Zone: 3 Street Name: Sharaoh St., Msheireb Downtown
  • Founded: 2014
  • Curriculum: IB
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 60,295
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Richmond International School
  • Address: Building 28, Zone 67, Street 574 - Al Markhiya Street
  • Founded: 2019
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 17,500
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Stafford Sri Lankan School
  • Address: Al Muntazah
  • Founded: 2001
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, GCSE, British
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 14,585
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The Next Generation School - Ain Khaled Campus
  • Address: Umm Al Seneem St
  • Founded: 2009
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, Arabic
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 14,643
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The Next Generation School - Al Wakrah Campus
  • Address: Al Amana
  • Founded: 2009
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, Arabic
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 21,453
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The Next Generation School - Al Wukair Campus
  • Address: 23 Ezdan Rd, Al Wukair
  • Founded: 2009
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, Arabic
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 16,044
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Vision International School
  • Address: Building #5, Majlis Al-Taawon Street
  • Founded: 2014
  • Curriculum: Arabic, American
  • 2 Reviews
  • QAR 46,050
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