Georgetown University: School of Foreign Service in Qatar

During your pre-employment trip to Doha, you will have the opportunity to visit the schools you are interested in. Please do two things prior to your visit:

• Tell Kevin Ferra which schools you would like to visit
• Fill out an application online (if available) and bring a hard copy of that application with you. That way, the staff will have prior knowledge of your child.

The following is a list of schools used most frequently by expatriates in Doha. The schools are arranged according to language of instruction/curriculum:

• English Language – American Curriculum
• English Language – British Curriculum
• English Language – International Curriculum
• French Language
• Indian Language/Curriculum
• Special Curricula/Home Schooling

English Language – American Curriculum

The American School of Doha
www.asd.edu.qa
info@asd.edu.qa
Range: Pre-K (age 4 by September 1) through Grade 12
Curriculum: American, with AP courses at the secondary level, with Arabic offered in Grades K-12
Application Schedule:

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, ASD is an elementary, middle and secondary school that was founded in 1988 to serve the expatriate community and local students who intend to study in North America and Europe. ASD has effectively doubled in size in the past few years. The student body numbers nearly 1,500. While the largest group of students is American, students from more than 41 countries are enrolled, including Qatari students who account for 10% of the total enrollment.

English Language – British Curriculum

Doha College
www.dohacollege.edu
enquiriesprimary@dohacollege.com
enquiries@dohacollege.edu
Range: Ages 3 (before September 1) -18, Lower, Middle, and Upper School
Curriculum: British, the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with no Arabic or Islamic Studies
Application Schedule:
Pre-school deadline - January 31
Years 1-10 deadline - end of February
Post-16 deadline - rolling

Operating for more than 25 years, Doha College is a respected academic institution throughout the Gulf region. It is sponsored by the British Embassy, but its students come from more than 50 countries. British passport holders are heavily favored for admission and seats are in high demand. Students in the primary school must apply for admission to the upper school.

Doha English Speaking School
www.dess.org
dess@qatar.net.qa
Range: Ages 3-11, Pre-K through 6th Grade
Curriculum: British, National Curriculum for England and Wales, with no Arabic or Islamic Studies
Application Schedule:

DESS is sponsored by the British Embassy, and British passport holders are favored for admission. It is well-respected academically and has long waiting lists.

English Language – International Curriculum

Qatar Academy
www.qataracademy.edu.qa
qataracademy@qf.org.qa
Range: Age 3 through Grade 12
Curriculum: International, with Arabic language
Application Schedule:

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools, Qatar Academy is located on the Education city campus and sponsored by the Qatar Foundation. It opened in 1996 and now has 1,400 students and the IB curriculum. Graduates of the secondary school are considered well-prepared.

Compass International School Doha
www.cisdoha.org
www.greatlearning.com
info@cisdoha.org
Range: Ages 3 ½ -12, with a program through age 18 under development
Curriculum: International, with Arabic language and culture, Dutch language for Dutch students, and French language for non-Dutch students
Application Schedule: rolling, no specific deadline

Opening in 2006, CISD is a new international school that is conveniently located near Education City. It is part of a worldwide network of international schools, including 5 in the U.S. In Doha, the school is underwritten by Shell. Parents are generally enthusiastic about all aspects of CISD, the disadvantage being the underdevelopment of their upper grades.

The International School of Choueifat
www.iscdoha-sabis.net
iscdoha@sabis.net
Range: Ages 3 (by September 30) – 18
Curriculum: SABIS-designed curriculum, Arabic available to children holding passports from Arab countries
Application Schedule:

Choueifat School in Doha is a member of the SABIS network of schools which was founded in Lebanon in 1886. Choueifat schools are known for their academic intensity, and graduates attend top universities around the world.

French Language

Lycee Francais de Doha
http://lfdoha.edu.qa
lfdsecr@qatar.net.qa
secretariat@lfdoha.edu.qa

Indian Language/Curriculum

MES Indian School
www.mesqatar.org

Coeducational school in Doha affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India and the Kerala School Board of Schools.

Special Curricula/Home Schooling

Cedars Tutoring Centre
http://www.cedarstutoring.com/
cedarstutoring@hotmail.com
Range: Ages 5-18
Curriculum: British
Admissions: Please consult the school's website for information regarding admissions.

Founded to serve students who are waiting for seats in mainstream international schools, cedars provides both full-time education, auxiliary tutoring and test preparation. It has UK trained teachers. Many students attend Cedars for a “bridge” year while on a waiting list.

The Learning Centre
www.tlc.edu.qa
tlc@qf.org.qa
Range: Grades 1-12
Curriculum and Admissions: Please consult the Learning Centre website for specific information.

Located in Education City, TLC provides instructional services, diagnostic consultation, and therapeutic services to students with academic problems. Individualized instruction, small classes are available.

Home Schooling

For those interested in home schooling, there is a lively and growing home schooling community in Doha. For more information, visit the following web group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DohaHomeEducators

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