International Schools in Qatar
Compare 36 international schools in Qatar. Filter by curriculum, fees (average QAR 56,752), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 36
- Curricula
- 18
- Average annual fee
- QAR 56,752
- Fee range
- QAR 24,101 – 122,206
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (18 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,218 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Doha College
- Oldest
- Sherborne Qatar (2009)
- With boarding
- 1
About international schools in Qatar
Qatar offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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Choosing an international school in Qatar
Curricula
There are 36 international schools in Qatar covering 18 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (18), IB (PYP) (12), IB (MYP) (12), IB (DP) (12), American Curriculum (8). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Qatar runs from about QAR 24,101 to QAR 122,206, averaging roughly QAR 56,752. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Qatar run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
1 of the 36 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Qatar we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.