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United School International

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 45,000 - 65,000
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 24

Viva Bahriya Roundabout, Doha, Qatar

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The Essentials

United School International has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Located on The Pearl in Doha, Qatar. The campus is at Viva Bahriya Roundabout on The Pearl. The school offers a bus service that covers The Pearl and areas beyond.

Stages
Early Years – ages 3–5; Primary School covers Key Stage 1 (ages 5–7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7–11); Secondary School covers Key Stage 3 (ages 11–14) and Key Stage 4/IGCSE (ages 14–16); Sixth Form – Key Stage 5 (ages 16–18).

Type
British international school on The Pearl; enhanced British Curriculum; part of the Orbital Education group.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Nationalities represented: 85. Most common nationality: British. Ratio of local to international students: 98% international.

Additional learning support
The school operates a SEND and Additional Needs Policy and provides support via a SEND and EAL departments. The SENDCo coordinates provision, a graduated intervention approach is used, and Individual Education Plans may be developed; a school counsellor is available.

Country affiliation
Affiliation with the United Kingdom; USI follows a British curriculum and is part of Orbital Education, a UK-based group.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation: none. There is no school-wide religious education, but prayer rooms are available for Muslim students and Islamic Studies is mandatory for Muslim students.

School day structure
Gates open at 7:00. Early Years day runs 7:40–13:45; Primary day runs 7:30–15:00 (lunch 11:05–11:50); Secondary day runs 7:20–14:00. After-school activities and bus departures follow the day's schedule.

Bus service
USI partners with New Image to provide a bus service. Service covers The Pearl and beyond, with two-way or one-way options (morning or afternoon); buses can run after ECC/ASA sessions. New Image contact: Rodylin Almonte +974 3330 3432; cstrans.usi@newimagegulfstates.com.
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Fees

Annual tuition at United School International ranges from QAR 45,000 to QAR 65,000 for 2026/27.

Application and admissions fees

- Admissions assessment (CAT4) fee: QAR 300.
- Registration fee (one-off, non-refundable) payable once a place is approved: QAR 2,500.
- Annual seat reservation fee for returning students (deducted from first term tuition): QAR 2,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term breakdown)

Tuition is billed termly with Term 1 = 40% of the annual fee, Term 2 = 30% and Term 3 = 30%.

- FS1 — Annual: QAR 45,000. Term 1: QAR 18,000. Term 2: QAR 13,500. Term 3: QAR 13,500.
- FS2 — Annual: QAR 45,000. Term 1: QAR 18,000. Term 2: QAR 13,500. Term 3: QAR 13,500.
- Year 1 — Annual: QAR 50,000. Term 1: QAR 20,000. Term 2: QAR 15,000. Term 3: QAR 15,000.
- Year 2 — Annual: QAR 50,000. Term 1: QAR 20,000. Term 2: QAR 15,000. Term 3: QAR 15,000.
- Year 3 — Annual: QAR 50,000. Term 1: QAR 20,000. Term 2: QAR 15,000. Term 3: QAR 15,000.
- Year 4 — Annual: QAR 50,000. Term 1: QAR 20,000. Term 2: QAR 15,000. Term 3: QAR 15,000.
- Year 5 — Annual: QAR 50,000. Term 1: QAR 20,000. Term 2: QAR 15,000. Term 3: QAR 15,000.
- Year 6 — Annual: QAR 50,000. Term 1: QAR 20,000. Term 2: QAR 15,000. Term 3: QAR 15,000.
- Year 7 — Annual: QAR 57,000. Term 1: QAR 22,800. Term 2: QAR 17,100. Term 3: QAR 17,100.
- Year 8 — Annual: QAR 57,000. Term 1: QAR 22,800. Term 2: QAR 17,100. Term 3: QAR 17,100.
- Year 9 — Annual: QAR 57,000. Term 1: QAR 22,800. Term 2: QAR 17,100. Term 3: QAR 17,100.
- Year 10 — Annual: QAR 63,000. Term 1: QAR 25,200. Term 2: QAR 18,900. Term 3: QAR 18,900.
- Year 11 — Annual: QAR 63,000. Term 1: QAR 25,200. Term 2: QAR 18,900. Term 3: QAR 18,900.
- Year 12 — Annual: QAR 65,000. Term 1: QAR 26,000. Term 2: QAR 19,500. Term 3: QAR 19,500.
- Year 13 — Annual: QAR 65,000. Term 1: QAR 26,000. Term 2: QAR 19,500. Term 3: QAR 19,500. (Year 13 provision opens subsequently.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced termly with the split: 40% in Term 1, 30% in Term 2 and 30% in Term 3.
- Parents are responsible for paying fees directly to the school.
- When a student joins during the first half of a term the full term fee is payable. When a student joins in the second half of a term, a 50% fee is charged for that period.
- No reduction in tuition is made for temporary absence or illness, or for early withdrawal.

Boarding fees

- The school does not list any boarding provision or boarding charges; no boarding fees apply. The school operates as a day school and provides bus transport as a separate, charged service.

Other costs and fees (items not included in tuition)

- School uniforms (charged separately).
- Bus transportation (separate charge).
- Lunch and snacks.
- Educational trips (invoiced separately).
- External suppliers of after-school activities (separate charges).
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) costs.
- IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examination fees (invoiced separately).
- Before and after school care (separate charge).
- Additional special needs requirements and one-to-one learning support/shadow teachers (charged separately).

Discounts

- Sibling discount: first and second child pay full fee; third child and additional children receive a 5% discount on tuition.
- UDC employee discount: 10% discount on tuition where one or more parents is employed by UDC or its subsidiaries (proof of employment required).
- Qatar Airways employee discount: 10% discount on tuition for the third and subsequent child where one or more parents is employed by Qatar Airways (proof of employment required).

Refund and cancellation information

- The registration fee is non-refundable.
- No reduction in fees is made for temporary absence, illness, or early withdrawal; this applies to termly tuition invoices.
- The annual seat reservation fee for returning students is deducted from the first term's tuition.

Fee payment options and administration

- Fees are to be paid directly to the school; specific payment methods are managed by the school's Finance Office and are not detailed on the public fee summary page.
- The school's Finance Manager is listed as Ashika Madushani and the cashier as Edelyn Timon for financial administration.
Academics

United School International teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
The school follows an enhanced British Curriculum that blends the English National Curriculum with local market norms. The curriculum is balanced, providing time for academic work as well as music, drama and sports, and it supports English language development. Language of instruction is English, with an EAL program that serves a student body drawing from many languages and supports learners across year groups. The curriculum progresses from Early Years through Primary (Key Stage 1–2) to Secondary (Key Stage 3–4) with International GCSE courses, and then to Sixth Form (Key Stage 5) where students follow A Level courses (with pathways including BTECs). Every student has personalised targets from baseline assessments, with regular monitoring and reporting to parents on progress.

Exam Results
The first cohort's IGCSE results show an overall pass rate of 99%, with 76% of students achieving at least one Grade 7–9 (A–A*) and 86% achieving at least one Grade 6–9 (B–A*). All Year 11 students were offered places in the inaugural Sixth Form.

Higher Education Progression
The Sixth Form offers A Levels (and BTECs) for Years 12–13. The A Level programme is closely aligned with USI's aims and is recognised by leading universities worldwide. Graduates are prepared to gain entry to prestigious universities globally.
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Admissions

Admissions
USI's admissions follow five steps. Step 1: Compile necessary information and documentation for the online application, including the child's passport, QID (if processed), birth certificate, General Vaccination Certificate, passport photo, and the last two years of school reports (unless entering FS1, FS2 or Year 1 and never attended school); reports must be in English and include teacher comments on behaviour and attitude to learning. Step 2: Submit the online application via the Admissions Portal; before starting you should read all requirements and provide the requested information; the portal remains open year-round and you can log in to view progress, but once forms are submitted and documents signed you cannot edit them. Step 3: Assessment; applications are reviewed by the Admissions Team; for Year 2 and above, reports are reviewed and a decision is made on whether an entrance assessment is required; EYFS children are invited to a playdate observation; Primary and Secondary students will be asked to sit an online assessment. Step 4: Offer and acceptance; if a seat is available an official offer and Admissions Agreement are issued; the offer must be signed and the non-refundable Registration Fee of QAR 2,500 paid by the deadline stated in the offer. Step 5: Registration; the school registers students on behalf of parents while the Ministry of Education and Higher Education online system is open; after the MoE&HE closing date, parents provide the MOE registration form and the child's passport entry stamp, along with other listed documentation to finalise registration. The admissions portal never closes and can be used throughout the admissions journey; applicants may apply well in advance as places are in high demand. Year group allocation is based on age and requires entry by 30 September each year; MoE&HE guidelines also state that students must complete a full academic year to move to the next year group and that a child cannot be more than two years older than the age for the target year group. For new to Qatar, QID and attested report cards are required; for transfers from within Qatar, a Transfer Certificate and related health and attendance records are required.
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