International Schools in Doha

Ages 3-18 · British · Other Doha · ~1,400 students

Sherborne Qatar is one of the better-regarded British schools in Doha. Most families who choose it stay, and parents generally speak warmly about teaching staff and pastoral care.

Ages 3-18 · American, IB · Al Waab · ~2,250 students

ASD is the natural choice for American families in Doha and has been for decades. If your company is covering fees, it's a clear pick at all year levels. Self-funders at secondary should model the full cost first - Grade 6 onwards is among the priciest in the city.

Ages 3-18 · IB, American · Other Doha · ~1,070 students

ACS Doha is worth a visit if you want IB alongside a US High School Diploma and genuinely excellent facilities. The Artemis acquisition in 2024 is recent, and it's reasonable to ask how that has changed day-to-day life - but the NEASC re-accreditation in late 2025 is a solid marker that the academic programme held up through the transition.

Ages 3-18 · British · Al Wajba · ~2,600 students

Doha College is the clearest choice for British-curriculum families in Qatar if academic results matter. It's the only school in Qatar structured as not for profit, which means fees stay reasonable and surplus is reinvested rather than paid out.

Ages 3-18 · IB · Other Doha · ~1,190 students

ISL Qatar is the right school if your child thrives in a genuinely multilingual environment and the IB is the clear plan. It's smaller and less well-known than ASD or QAD, but the IB results and the home language programme make it a serious option for families with non-English first languages.

Ages 2-18 · IB · Education City, Ar-Rayyan · ~1,900+ students

QAD is the best-resourced and most established IB school in Qatar. If you can get a place and the Education City commute works for your family, it is hard to argue against it. The challenge is securing admission - the school is oversubscribed and selective at all grade levels.

Ages 3-18 · IB · Al Luqta · ~830 students

SISQ is worth a look if you want a full IB pathway with trilingual instruction at fees below the ASD ceiling. It is a young school still finding its feet, so visit before committing and ask specific questions about staffing continuity and facilities plans.

Ages 3-18 · British, IB · Madinat Khalifa · ~1,500 students

Compass is a solid British-curriculum option with Nord Anglia's global network and IB Diploma at Themaid. Clarify which campus your child attends before you visit - it materially affects the Year 12 question.

Ages 3-18 · British, IB · Ain Khaled · ~1,969 students

DBS Ain Khaled is a practical choice for British-curriculum families in the south of Doha, with genuine accreditation credentials. Before you commit, ask directly about the fee increase history - recent changes at other campuses have surprised families, and it's worth getting clarity on the annual review process.

Ages 3-18 · IB · West Bay · ~500 students

SEK Qatar is the only full IB school in Doha with a Spanish heritage, which makes it a natural fit for Spanish-speaking families or those who want a bilingual IB programme. It's smaller and newer than the IB heavyweights in the city, and worth visiting to judge the community feel for yourself.

Ages 3-18 · IB · Al Sadd · ~700 students

AIA is the strongest option in Doha for families who want genuine bilingual education in English and Arabic within a full IB framework. The fees are the most accessible of Doha's IB schools, though the school is still young and the track record is building rather than established.

Ages 3-18 · British · Abu Hamour · ~1,000 students

Park House is one of the better-value British options in Doha for families who want solid exam results and don't need the IB. The 2025 results are genuinely strong, and 30-plus years in the city gives it a stability that newer schools cannot match.

Ages 3-18 · British · Al Dafna · ~2,000 students

QIS is worth considering if you want a well-established British school in a central location without paying Doha College or Compass prices. At 45-plus years old, it has the track record - and the BSO Outstanding rating - to back up the reputation.

Ages 3-18 · British · Other Doha · ~3,000 students

Two campuses, same group, very different stages of life right now.

Ages 3-18 · British · Other Doha · ~1,200 students

Genuinely independent online chatter about NAISAK is thin - which tells you something. Most expat families in Al Khor are on QatarEnergy contracts and their kids go to AKIS, the company school. NAISAK picks up the rest, plus a growing number from Lusail and Festival City who bus in (about 20 minutes each way).

Ages 3-18 · Lebanese, IB · Other Doha · ~2,000 students

A long-standing community school. Founded 1975-76 by the Lebanese expat community in Qatar. Two main campuses — Al Dafna (West Bay) and Al Hitmi.

Ages 3-18 · British · Other Doha · ~1,500 students

Quick note on the name — this campus trades as Newton International School (Lagoon), part of the Newton Group. Worth flagging in case you see it written different ways.

Ages 3-18 · Indian, CBSE · Other Doha · ~10,000 students

Context for your friend: DPS-MIS is a CBSE Indian school in Al Wakra, south of Doha. It has been around since 2001 and is one of the largest Indian schools in Qatar. Fees sit roughly in the QAR 6,000-13,000 range a year, which is a fraction of the Western international schools.