International School Fees Qatar: Budget to Premium

Qatar (Doha and surrounding areas) has a range of international schools – from budget to premium British, IB and American options. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly QAR 25,000–45,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly QAR 50,000–75,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly QAR 80,000–120,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Park House English School, Qatar International School and Doha College (certain year groups) can sit in the budget band. Primary often QAR 30,000–45,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Compass International School Doha, Newton British School and Qatar Academy (certain divisions) are mid-tier examples. Primary often QAR 55,000–75,000; secondary/IBDP can be QAR 75,000–95,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

Qatar Academy, American School of Doha (ASD) and Doha British School (DBS) sit at the premium end. Primary can be QAR 85,000–110,000 and secondary/IBDP QAR 100,000–125,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be QAR 5,000–15,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add QAR 15,000–35,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget QAR 8,000–20,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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