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Schools in Doha, Qatar
Schools provide structured education for children and young people across different curricula and academic stages. In Doha, Qatar, this local directory helps families find and compare documented schools by curriculum, programme level, location, opening hours and available contact or visit options.
Schools in Doha
Qatar International School
Qatar International School is a British international school providing British curriculum education from Early Years to Year 13.
◆Specialty : British curriculum education from Early Years to Year 13
⚙Education programmes : Early Years education; Primary education; Secondary education; IGCSE and A-Level education
⌖Address : United Nations Street, Al Dafna, Doha, Qatar, PO Box 5697
☎Phone : +97444833456
↗Official website : Visit the official website
◎Google Maps : View location on Google Maps
◷Opening hours :
- Monday: 06:30-13:30
- Tuesday: 06:30-13:30
- Wednesday: 06:30-13:30
- Thursday: 06:30-13:30
- Sunday: 06:30-13:30
✦Distinctive feature : Certified examination centre for Pearson Edexcel/BTEC and Cambridge Assessment International Examinations
ACS Doha International School
ACS Doha International School is an international school offering a US High School Diploma with an optional International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
◆Specialty : International education with a US High School Diploma and optional International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
⚙Education programmes : International school education; International Baccalaureate education; US High School Diploma
⌖Address : Building No. 10, Street No. 161, Zone 70, Al Kheesa, Doha, Qatar
☎Phone : +97444749000
↗Official website : Visit the official website
◎Google Maps : View location on Google Maps
◷Opening hours :
- Monday: 07:00-15:00
- Tuesday: 07:00-15:00
- Wednesday: 07:00-15:00
- Thursday: 07:00-15:00
- Sunday: 07:00-15:00
✦Distinctive feature : Offers a US High School Diploma alongside an optional IB Diploma Programme
American School of Doha
American School of Doha is an American international school providing education from early childhood through high school.
◆Specialty : American international education from early childhood through high school
⚙Education programmes : Early childhood education; Elementary education; Middle school education; High school education
⌖Address : Al Bustan Street / E Ring Road, Al Waab / Al Soudan District, SW Quadrant, Doha, Qatar, PO Box 22090
☎Phone : +97444591501
↗Official website : Visit the official website
◎Google Maps : View location on Google Maps
★Google Maps rating : 4.3/5 — 212 reviews
◷Opening hours :
- Monday: 07:45-15:45
- Tuesday: 07:45-15:45
- Wednesday: 07:45-15:45
- Thursday: 07:45-15:45
- Sunday: 07:45-15:45
✦Distinctive feature : Independent, coeducational nonprofit day school serving students through Grade 12
SEK International School Qatar
SEK International School Qatar is an International Baccalaureate school offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
◆Specialty : International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes
⚙Education programmes : Primary Years Programme; Middle Years Programme; Diploma Programme; Student counselling
⌖Address : Al-Farouq Street, West Bay, Doha, Qatar
☎Phone : +97440127633
↗Official website : Visit the official website
◎Google Maps : View location on Google Maps
★Google Maps rating : 3.6/5 — 69 reviews
◷Opening hours :
- Monday: 07:00-15:30
- Tuesday: 07:00-15:30
- Wednesday: 07:00-15:30
- Thursday: 07:00-15:30
- Sunday: 07:00-15:30
✦Distinctive feature : Authorized to offer all three IB programmes: PYP, MYP and DP
Oryx International School
Oryx International School, Mesaimeer Campus, is a British international school serving students from Foundation Stage through Sixth Form.
◆Specialty : British international education for students from Foundation Stage through Sixth Form
⚙Education programmes : Foundation Stage education; Primary education; Secondary education; IGCSE education; Sixth Form education
⌖Address : Mesaimeer Campus, Barwa City Street, Mesaimeer, Doha, Qatar
☎Phone : +97440360063
↗Official website : Visit the official website
◎Google Maps : View location on Google Maps
◷Opening hours :
- Monday: 08:00-14:00
- Tuesday: 08:00-14:00
- Wednesday: 08:00-14:00
- Thursday: 08:00-14:00
- Sunday: 08:00-14:00
✦Admission condition : Admission is restricted to children with at least one parent or guardian employed full-time by Qatar Airways or an approved subsidiary
Curriculum and Academic Focus
The listed schools follow different documented academic pathways, including British education, American education, International Baccalaureate programmes and senior-school qualifications such as IGCSE, A-Level and the US High School Diploma.
| School | Curriculum or academic focus | Documented senior or examination pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar International School | British curriculum | IGCSE and A-Level education; certified examination centre for Pearson Edexcel/BTEC and Cambridge Assessment International Examinations |
| ACS Doha International School | International education with an optional International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | US High School Diploma and optional IB Diploma Programme |
| American School of Doha | American international education | High school education through Grade 12 |
| SEK International School Qatar | International Baccalaureate education | Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme |
| Oryx International School | British international education | IGCSE education and Sixth Form education |
Education Stages and Student Programmes
The documented schools cover different stages of education, so families can compare whether a school provides early-years, primary, secondary or senior-school programmes relevant to the student's current stage.
Early Years and Early Childhood
Qatar International School documents Early Years education, while American School of Doha documents early childhood education. Oryx International School documents Foundation Stage education.
Primary and Elementary Education
Qatar International School and Oryx International School document Primary education. American School of Doha documents Elementary education, while SEK International School Qatar documents the IB Primary Years Programme.
Middle and Secondary Education
Qatar International School and Oryx International School document Secondary education. American School of Doha documents Middle school education, while SEK International School Qatar documents the IB Middle Years Programme.
High School and Senior Programmes
American School of Doha documents High school education. ACS Doha International School documents a US High School Diploma and an optional IB Diploma Programme, SEK International School Qatar documents the IB Diploma Programme, and Oryx International School documents Sixth Form education.
IGCSE and A-Level Education
Qatar International School documents IGCSE and A-Level education. Oryx International School documents IGCSE education as part of its British international pathway.
Student Counselling
SEK International School Qatar specifically documents student counselling among its service categories.
School Locations Across Doha
The selected schools are documented in different Doha neighborhoods and districts, allowing families to compare each school's physical location with their travel and daily routine needs.
- Al Dafna: Qatar International School is located on United Nations Street, Al Dafna, Doha.
- Al Kheesa: ACS Doha International School is located at Building No. 10, Street No. 161, Zone 70, Al Kheesa, Doha.
- Al Waab / Al Soudan District: American School of Doha is located on Al Bustan Street / E Ring Road in the Al Waab / Al Soudan District.
- West Bay: SEK International School Qatar is located on Al-Farouq Street, West Bay, Doha.
- Mesaimeer: Oryx International School's Mesaimeer Campus is located on Barwa City Street, Mesaimeer, Doha.
Opening Hours and Visit Options
The supplied schedules show different documented weekday and Sunday opening periods, while direct school-visit booking is documented only for ACS Doha International School and Oryx International School.
| School | Monday-Thursday | Sunday | Visit option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar International School | 06:30-13:30 | 06:30-13:30 | Phone and official website available |
| ACS Doha International School | 07:00-15:00 | 07:00-15:00 | Book a school tour |
| American School of Doha | 07:45-15:45 | 07:45-15:45 | Phone and official website available |
| SEK International School Qatar | 07:00-15:30 | 07:00-15:30 | Phone and official website available |
| Oryx International School | 08:00-14:00 | 08:00-14:00 | Book a school visit |
What to Compare Before Choosing a School
A practical school comparison should focus on the student's educational pathway, stage, location and any documented programme or admission conditions rather than treating all international schools as interchangeable.
- Curriculum fit: Compare the documented British, American and International Baccalaureate pathways with the student's intended academic route.
- Education stage: Check whether the school documents the relevant stage, such as Early Years, Foundation Stage, Primary, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary, High School or Sixth Form.
- Senior qualifications: Compare documented routes such as IGCSE, A-Level, the US High School Diploma and the IB Diploma Programme when they are relevant to the student.
- Location: Compare Al Dafna, Al Kheesa, Al Waab / Al Soudan District, West Bay and Mesaimeer according to the documented location of each school.
- Programme characteristics: Qatar International School documents examination-centre status for Pearson Edexcel/BTEC and Cambridge Assessment International Examinations, while SEK International School Qatar documents authorization for PYP, MYP and DP.
- Admission conditions: Oryx International School documents that admission is restricted to children with at least one parent or guardian employed full-time by Qatar Airways or an approved subsidiary.
- Opening and visit arrangements: Compare the documented schedules and use a direct school-tour or school-visit booking option only where one is supplied.
Frequently Asked Questions About Schools in Doha
Which schools are included in this Doha school directory?
The directory includes Qatar International School, a British international school; ACS Doha International School, an international school offering a US High School Diploma and optional IB Diploma Programme; American School of Doha, an American international school; SEK International School Qatar, an International Baccalaureate school; and Oryx International School, a British international school at its Mesaimeer Campus.
How do the documented curricula differ between these schools?
Qatar International School and Oryx International School document British education pathways. American School of Doha documents American international education. ACS Doha International School documents a US High School Diploma with an optional International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, while SEK International School Qatar documents the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
Which parts of Doha are the listed schools located in?
Qatar International School is documented in Al Dafna, ACS Doha International School in Al Kheesa, American School of Doha in the Al Waab / Al Soudan District, SEK International School Qatar in West Bay, and Oryx International School in Mesaimeer.
What should families compare before choosing a school?
Families can compare the documented curriculum, education stages, senior qualifications, school location, programme characteristics, admission conditions and available visit arrangements. The relevant combination depends on the student's age, intended academic pathway and practical location needs.
Can users book a school visit from the directory information?
Yes, where a direct booking option is documented. ACS Doha International School provides a school-tour booking URL, and Oryx International School provides a school-visit booking URL. No booking action is shown for the other listed schools.
What information should users confirm before visiting a school?
Before visiting, users should confirm the relevant opening arrangements, the student's admission or programme requirements, and the appropriate contact or visit process. This is especially important when a school documents a specific eligibility condition or a dedicated tour-booking option.