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Primary Schools in Qatar
Primary schools provide foundational education for school-age children through structured academic programmes and age-appropriate learning. In Qatar, this local directory helps families find and compare documented primary schools by curriculum, location, opening schedule, fees where available, and contact options before reviewing individual schools below.
Primary Schools in Qatar Directory
Qatar Academy Doha
Qatar Academy Doha is a private international school whose Primary School delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with Arabic and English learning.
◆Specialty : International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with Arabic and English learning
⚙Education programmes : Primary education; International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
⌖Address : Qatar Academy Doha, Al Luqta Street, Education City, Doha, Qatar
◷Opening hours : Documented weekly schedule
- Monday: 07:00-13:50
- Tuesday: 07:00-13:00
- Wednesday: 07:00-13:50
- Thursday: 07:00-13:50
- Sunday: 07:00-13:50
☎Phone : +97444542000
↗Official website : Visit Qatar Academy Doha website
✦Particularity : Primary Years Programme campus within Qatar Foundation's Education City
Brighton International Academy
Brighton International Academy is a private international primary school offering the Cambridge International Primary Programme for children aged 5 to 11.
◆Specialty : Cambridge International Primary Programme for children aged 5 to 11
⚙Education programmes : Primary education; Cambridge International Primary Programme
⌖Address : 120 Al Maadheed Street, Al Maamoura, Doha, Qatar
◷Opening hours : Documented weekly schedule
- Monday: 06:30-14:00
- Tuesday: 06:30-14:00
- Wednesday: 06:30-14:00
- Thursday: 06:30-14:00
- Sunday: 06:30-14:00
¤Documented tuition examples : KG1 & KG2 annual tuition 2024-2025 — 18,000 QAR; Grades 1-4 annual tuition 2024-2025 — 20,000 QAR; Grades 5-6 annual tuition 2024-2025 — 22,000 QAR
☎Phone : +97444442786
↗Official website : Visit Brighton International Academy website
◎Google Maps : View Brighton International Academy on Google Maps
✦Particularity : Cambridge primary curriculum supplemented by Arabic Language, Qatar History and Islamic Studies
Alashbal International Primary Private School
Alashbal International Primary Private School is an Ain Khalid private primary school using IPC and Cambridge curricula.
◆Specialty : Primary education using IPC and Cambridge curricula
⚙Education programmes : Primary education; IPC curriculum; Cambridge curriculum
⌖Address : Ain Khalid, Doha, Qatar
◷Opening hours : Documented weekly schedule
- Monday: 07:00-14:30
- Tuesday: 07:00-14:30
- Wednesday: 07:00-14:30
- Thursday: 07:00-14:30
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 09:00-12:00
- Sunday: 07:00-14:30
¤Documented fees : Admissions assessment fee 2025-2026 — QAR 150; Registration fee 2025-2026 — QAR 500; Grade 1 total tuition fee 2025-2026 — QAR 10,048
☎Phone : +97444421147
↗Official website : Visit Alashbal International Primary Private School website
◎Google Maps : View Alashbal International Primary Private School on Google Maps
✦Particularity : Dedicated primary private school in Ain Khalid using both IPC and Cambridge curricula
Doha International School
Doha International School is a private international primary school using an American curriculum from preschool through Grade 6.
◆Specialty : American curriculum from preschool through Grade 6
⚙Education programmes : Primary education; Early years education; American curriculum
⌖Address : Villa 9 & 11, Court 174, Rawdat Al Nazwa St. 544, P.O. Box 11195, Doha, Qatar
◷Opening hours : Documented weekly schedule
- Monday: 07:15-14:15
- Tuesday: 07:15-14:15
- Wednesday: 07:15-14:15
- Thursday: 07:15-14:15
- Sunday: 07:15-14:15
☎Phone : +97444839384
↗Official website : Visit Doha International School website
◎Google Maps : View Doha International School on Google Maps
✦Particularity : School focused on preschool through Grade 6 using an American curriculum
Curriculum and Primary Education Program Differences
The documented schools differ mainly in curriculum framework and the age or grade range connected to their primary programmes. Qatar Academy Doha uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Brighton International Academy uses the Cambridge International Primary Programme for ages 5 to 11, Alashbal combines IPC and Cambridge curricula, and Doha International School uses an American curriculum from preschool through Grade 6.
| School | Documented curriculum | Documented primary or early-years scope |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar Academy Doha | International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with Arabic and English learning | Primary education through the Primary Years Programme |
| Brighton International Academy | Cambridge International Primary Programme | Children aged 5 to 11 |
| Alashbal International Primary Private School | IPC and Cambridge curricula | Primary education |
| Doha International School | American curriculum | Preschool through Grade 6 |
School Locations and Neighborhoods
The listed primary schools are located in different parts of Doha, so neighborhood is a practical distinction when comparing travel and access. Their documented areas are Education City, Al Maamoura, Ain Khalid, and Hazm Al Markhiya.
- Education City: Qatar Academy Doha is located at Qatar Academy Doha, Al Luqta Street, Education City, Doha, Qatar.
- Al Maamoura: Brighton International Academy is located at 120 Al Maadheed Street, Al Maamoura, Doha, Qatar.
- Ain Khalid: Alashbal International Primary Private School is located in Ain Khalid, Doha, Qatar.
- Hazm Al Markhiya: Doha International School is located at Villa 9 & 11, Court 174, Rawdat Al Nazwa St. 544, P.O. Box 11195, Doha, Qatar.
Opening Hours Across the Schools
The documented schedules show different weekday start and closing times. Brighton International Academy starts earliest at 06:30 on its listed school days, while Alashbal International Primary Private School has the latest documented weekday closing time at 14:30 and also supplies Friday and Saturday information.
| School | Monday-Thursday | Sunday | Other documented days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Academy Doha | Monday 07:00-13:50; Tuesday 07:00-13:00; Wednesday 07:00-13:50; Thursday 07:00-13:50 | 07:00-13:50 | |
| Brighton International Academy | 06:30-14:00 | 06:30-14:00 | |
| Alashbal International Primary Private School | 07:00-14:30 | 07:00-14:30 | Friday: Closed; Saturday: 09:00-12:00 |
| Doha International School | 07:15-14:15 | 07:15-14:15 |
Documented Tuition and Admission Fees
Fee information is documented for Brighton International Academy and Alashbal International Primary Private School. Brighton's supplied examples are annual tuition amounts for the 2024-2025 academic year, while Alashbal's supplied 2025-2026 examples include assessment, registration, and Grade 1 tuition fees.
| School | Fee type and academic period | Documented amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton International Academy | KG1 & KG2 annual tuition 2024-2025 | 18,000 QAR |
| Brighton International Academy | Grades 1-4 annual tuition 2024-2025 | 20,000 QAR |
| Brighton International Academy | Grades 5-6 annual tuition 2024-2025 | 22,000 QAR |
| Alashbal International Primary Private School | Admissions assessment fee 2025-2026 | QAR 150 |
| Alashbal International Primary Private School | Registration fee 2025-2026 | QAR 500 |
| Alashbal International Primary Private School | Grade 1 total tuition fee 2025-2026 | QAR 10,048 |
What to Compare Before Choosing a Primary School
A useful comparison should connect each family's needs with documented school attributes rather than treating all primary programmes as equivalent.
- Curriculum fit: Compare the IB Primary Years Programme at Qatar Academy Doha, the Cambridge International Primary Programme at Brighton International Academy, the IPC and Cambridge curricula at Alashbal International Primary Private School, and the American curriculum at Doha International School.
- Age or grade coverage: Brighton International Academy documents its Cambridge primary programme for children aged 5 to 11, while Doha International School documents an American curriculum from preschool through Grade 6.
- Location: Compare Education City, Al Maamoura, Ain Khalid, and Hazm Al Markhiya according to the journey that is practical for the family.
- Opening schedule: Compare the documented start and closing times, including Alashbal International Primary Private School's documented Friday closure and Saturday hours.
- Documented fees: Use the supplied academic period and grade or fee type when comparing Brighton International Academy and Alashbal International Primary Private School; the listed amounts apply to the stated periods and categories.
- Contact access: Each listed school has a documented phone number and official website, while Brighton International Academy, Alashbal International Primary Private School, and Doha International School also have documented Google Maps links.
Frequently Asked Questions About Primary Schools in Qatar
Which primary schools are included in this Qatar directory?
The directory includes Qatar Academy Doha, Brighton International Academy, Alashbal International Primary Private School, and Doha International School. They are presented as documented local options without ranking them.
What curriculum options are documented for these primary schools?
Qatar Academy Doha documents the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Brighton International Academy documents the Cambridge International Primary Programme, Alashbal International Primary Private School documents IPC and Cambridge curricula, and Doha International School documents an American curriculum.
Where are the listed primary schools located in Doha?
Qatar Academy Doha is in Education City, Brighton International Academy is in Al Maamoura, Alashbal International Primary Private School is in Ain Khalid, and Doha International School is documented in Hazm Al Markhiya.
How do the documented opening hours differ between the schools?
Brighton International Academy documents 06:30-14:00 from Monday through Thursday and on Sunday. Qatar Academy Doha generally documents 07:00-13:50 on those days, except Tuesday at 07:00-13:00. Alashbal International Primary Private School documents 07:00-14:30 from Monday through Thursday and on Sunday, Friday as closed, and Saturday 09:00-12:00. Doha International School documents 07:15-14:15 from Monday through Thursday and on Sunday.
Which listed schools have documented tuition or admission fees?
Brighton International Academy has documented annual tuition examples for KG1-KG2, Grades 1-4, and Grades 5-6 for 2024-2025. Alashbal International Primary Private School has documented 2025-2026 assessment and registration fees plus a Grade 1 total tuition fee.
What should families compare before choosing a primary school in Qatar?
Families can compare curriculum, age or grade coverage, location, documented opening schedule, supplied tuition or admission fees, and available contact information. These attributes help distinguish schools according to the child's educational needs and the family's practical requirements.