Al Manar International School - Al Dafna Campus and Al Manar International School - Al Thameed Campus are both in Doha, about 12 km apart. Both schools follow an American curriculum. Published annual fees are QAR 19,587 - 23,367 at Al Manar International School - Al Dafna Campus and QAR 19,000 - 32,000 at Al Manar International School - Al Thameed Campus, which puts Al Manar International School - Al Thameed Campus roughly 19% higher. Al Manar International School - Al Dafna Campus takes pupils from 3 to 12, and Al Manar International School - Al Thameed Campus from 3 to 18. Al Manar International School - Al Dafna Campus is the larger school, with around 500 pupils to Al Manar International School - Al Thameed Campus's 80.
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Al Manar International School - Al Dafna Campus
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Fees / year
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Fees / year QAR 19,587 - 23,367 | Fees / year QAR 19,000 - 32,000 |
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Age range
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Age range 3 - 12 years | Age range 3 - 18 years |
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Type
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Curriculum
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Curriculum American Curriculum | Curriculum American Curriculum |
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Pupils
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Pupils 500 | Pupils 80 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size — | Typical class size 25 |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English | Instruction language English |
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Location
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Location The Dafna Campus of Al Manar International School is located in the Dafna district of Doha, Qatar. The campus address is 65 Al Abeer Street, Doha 11157. It operates as part of AMIS's Dafna campus network, serving families in west-central Doha and the surrounding areas. The campus is accessible by road from the surrounding neighborhoods. | Location Al Manar International School – Al Thameed Campus is located in Doha, Qatar, in the Al-Thameed area. The official address is Al-Thameed – Qatar, Building 51, Street 1457, Zone 51. The campus is listed with a public map listing as Al Manar International School – Al Thameed, and the school can be contacted by phone using +974-44071500, +974-44071501, +974-44071511, and +974-44071555. |
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Stages
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Stages AMIS Dafna Campus offers education from Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is structured into KG School, Elementary School, and Middle & High School as part of its academic organization, with programs spanning from Pre-K to Gr12. | Stages The school is structured into three levels: KG (Kindergarten), Elementary School, and Middle & High School. |
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School type
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School type AMIS is a day international school that serves both primary and secondary students. Public materials describe the school as offering Pre-K to Grade 12, with organizational divisions into KG School, Elementary School, and Middle & High School. | School type The campus operates as a private international day school; boarding facilities are not noted for any year group. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix The school highlights cultural diversity and a mixed international student body, but no numeric nationality statistics are published publicly. | Pupil nationality mix Public data does not disclose exact nationality numbers or the local-to-international student ratio; the school emphasizes cultural diversity as part of its mission. |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support AMIS provides support programs including MAP Skills, TumbleBook, TARBEYA, and Qatar Reads as part of its support offerings for students. The safeguarding and broader student-support framework is reflected in the school's policy materials and related resources. | Additional learning support Public information does not publish a dedicated Additional Learning Needs (SEN) policy for this campus; there is no publicly listed SEN facility. General student support is described through school policies and the admissions process. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation stated for AMIS Dafna Campus. The school follows an American curriculum based on Common Core State Standards. | Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation; the school operates in Qatar. |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated for AMIS Dafna Campus in public materials. | Religious affiliation Islamic values inform the school's ethos, but there is no formal religious affiliation noted. |
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School day structure
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School day structure Public materials do not publish daily start/end times for the Dafna Campus. Third‑party listings indicate a day roughly from early morning to late afternoon (for planning purposes, families should confirm exact hours with the school). | School day structure The school day runs Sunday to Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Instructional start is around 7:30 AM, with students expected on site by 7:00 AM. |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details Public materials do not publish details of a school bus service for the Dafna Campus. Families should inquire directly with the school for transportation arrangements. | Bus service details The school offers a transport service that is dependent on available resources. Buses operate on officially recognized routes, and a monthly transport fee is charged (fees apply even if the child is absent; holidays in July and August are not charged). Changes require 15 days' notice; refunds are not guaranteed. Parents should use designated pickup/drop-off points and not interact with bus staff; the school may suspend or terminate transport for safety or discipline reasons. |
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Fee details
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Fee details Application / registration fees - A seat booking (reservation) fee of QAR 1,435 is charged; this amount is deducted from the tuition fees. - Registration, testing and interview fees are charged and are non‑refundable. Specific amounts for testing/registration are stated as non‑refundable in the admissions policy. Tuition fees by year group (annual and example per‑payment amounts) - Pre‑School (Pre): Annual tuition QAR 19,587. Per payment if paid as: - Single annual payment: QAR 19,587. - Two equal installments (semester basis): QAR 9,793.50 each. - Three equal installments (quarter basis): QAR 6,529.00 each. - KG1: Annual tuition QAR 19,587. Per payment if paid as: - Single annual payment: QAR 19,587. - Two equal installments: QAR 9,793.50 each. - Three equal installments: QAR 6,529.00 each. - KG2: Annual tuition QAR 19,587. Per payment if paid as: - Single annual payment: QAR 19,587. - Two equal installments: QAR 9,793.50 each. - Three equal installments: QAR 6,529.00 each. - Grades 1–6: Annual tuition QAR 23,367 per year (same amount listed for Grades 1 through 6). Per payment if paid as: - Single annual payment: QAR 23,367. - Two equal installments (semester basis): QAR 11,683.50 each. - Three equal installments (quarter basis): QAR 7,789.00 each. Additional annual compulsory fees - Level placement / assessment (where applicable): QAR 359 for Grades 1–6 (not shown for KG/Pre). - Annual registration (listed as an additional annual fee): QAR 1,435. - Books: QAR 2,631 for Grades 1–6; QAR 1,794 for KG levels. - School supplies and stationery: QAR 1,076 (annual). Optional / additional annual fees (charged where selected or applicable) - Transport (school bus): QAR 4,784 per year (route‑based service). - Electronic device / e‑package: QAR 2,500 per year for the applicable grades. - School uniform (annual/set): QAR 550 for Grades 1–6; QAR 419 for KG/Pre. Uniforms are sold by the school and are mandatory. - Issuance of documents and certificates (administrative fees): QAR 239 per issuance. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment plans available: one full payment; two equal installments (semester basis — typically at Quarter 1 and Quarter 3); or three equal payments (at the beginnings of Quarter 1, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3). If a student is admitted in the first half of a semester, a full semester's fees are charged; if admitted in the second semester, half annual fees are charged. Late payment penalties apply. - Failure to clear due fees will result in withholding of certificates and refusal to allow the student to sit examinations; a late‑payment fine of 7.5% (subject to increase) is specified. Bounced cheques incur additional penalties. Boarding fees - No boarding or residential fees are listed on the published fee schedule; the school's published charges relate to tuition, registration, books, transport and other day‑school items. Boarding is not indicated as an available service. Other costs and one‑off charges - Seat booking / reservation: QAR 1,435 (deducted from tuition). - Testing, interview and application fees are non‑refundable; amounts for these (where published separately) are applied at the point of admission. The school states testing/registration fees are non‑refundable. - Uniforms are sold at the school; parents are required to purchase school‑approved daily and sports uniforms from the school. Refund information - Tuition fees are non‑refundable whether the student attended or not. If a student withdraws, a full semester's written notice is required; if such notice is not given, a full semester's fees will be payable. Registration, testing and interview fees are non‑refundable. Fee payment options / channels - The published materials provide the available payment schedules (one, two or three payments) and outline penalties for late payment, but do not itemize accepted payment channels (such as card, bank transfer or cash) on the fee schedule itself. Parents should use the school's published finance contact details to confirm the accepted channels for fee payment. Notes - All amounts shown above are in Qatari Riyals (QAR) as listed on the published fee schedule. - The fee schedule includes distinct categories: annual tuition, additional mandatory annual fees (books, registration, stationery), and optional annual charges (transport, electronic package, uniform, document issuance). | Fee details Application and assessment fees - Entrance assessment (Grades 1–12): QAR 366 (non-refundable). - Registration fee (paid after an offer is made): QAR 1,466 (non‑refundable). - Seat‑booking fee (paid after registration): QAR 1,466 (non‑refundable; the booking fee is deducted from tuition at the start of the next academic year). Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, QAR) - Pre‑K / KG1 / KG2: QAR 19,000 per year. - Grades 1–6: QAR 24,000 per year. - Grades 7–9: QAR 31,000 per year. - Grades 10–12: QAR 32,000 per year. Per‑term / per‑installment equivalents (based on the school's published payment options) The school offers three billing options: a single full payment, two equal semester installments, or three equal payments at the start of Quarter 1, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3. The per‑installment figures below are the arithmetic splits of the annual tuition according to those choices. (Amounts shown in QAR.) - Pre‑K / KG (annual QAR 19,000): one payment QAR 19,000; two installments QAR 9,500 each; three installments QAR 6,333.33 each. - Grades 1–6 (annual QAR 24,000): one payment QAR 24,000; two installments QAR 12,000 each; three installments QAR 8,000 each. - Grades 7–9 (annual QAR 31,000): one payment QAR 31,000; two installments QAR 15,500 each; three installments QAR 10,333.33 each. - Grades 10–12 (annual QAR 32,000): one payment QAR 32,000; two installments QAR 16,000 each; three installments QAR 10,666.67 each. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options accepted by the school's published policy are: one full payment upon admission; two equal installments (semester basis — Quarter 1 and Quarter 3); or three equal payments at the beginning of Quarters 1, 2 and 3. - Admission occurring in the first half of a semester is charged a full semester's fee; admission in the second half of a semester is charged half the annual fees. - Late payment attracts a penalty (stated at 7.5% and subject to increase); bounced cheques also incur additional fines. The school will withhold certificates/transcripts and may bar graduation/examination access until accounts are cleared. Boarding fees - Al Manar International School — Al Thameed Campus is listed as a day school; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and fees - Uniforms are mandatory and are sold at the school; externally tailored or similar garments are not accepted. - Entrance testing, registration and seat‑booking fees are charged as noted above and are non‑refundable in the circumstances described by the school. - The school's published materials note that failure to pay fees on time may lead to administrative penalties (withholding of services and documentation) and that additional charges (for example for bounced cheques) may apply. Refund information - Tuition fees are stated as non‑refundable for days attended; cancellation of enrollment must be submitted in writing. If a student withdraws, a full semester's written notice is required; if such notice is not given, a full semester's fees will be payable. Fees for tests, interviews and applications are non‑refundable. Seat‑booking and registration fees are non‑refundable as described in the school's admissions terms. Fee payment options (publicly published information) - The school's published admissions and fee documents set out the payment schedules and penalties but do not provide a detailed public list of accepted payment channels (for example bank account/IBAN, specific online payment gateway, or card acceptance) within the materials available with the fee schedule and admissions policy. Parents should note that standard payment channels used by comparable schools in the region include bank transfer, in‑person card or cash payments, and online payment portals, but the school does not publish a definitive list of accepted channels in the fee and admissions pages. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement The school requires a uniform. School uniform is mandatory, and daily and sports uniforms are sold at the school. | Uniform requirement The school requires students to wear the full and correct uniform for school and all school-related activities, including field trips. The PE uniform is worn during PE classes or activities, and all uniform pieces must be labeled with the student's name for easy identification. Hair must be well-groomed; hair coloring is not allowed; only one pair of simple earrings is allowed; a simple wristwatch is allowed; and chains, rings, bracelets or other adornments are not permitted. |
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Food options
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Food options There is a canteen on site for meals and snacks. | Food options — |
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House system
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Advisors, which includes a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and several members. AMIS operates more than one campus in Qatar, including the Dafna and Al Thameed campuses, indicating a multi-campus network. There is a centralized management contact listed (AMISManagement@almanarqatar.com), suggesting centralized oversight. | Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board Of Advisors, whose members include campus principals and external professionals. The Board of Advisors for Al Manar International School includes the Al-Thameed principal and the Al-Dafna principal, among others, indicating cross-campus governance. The AMIS group operates at least two campuses (Al Thamed and Al Dafna). |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details Al Manar International School, Dafna Campus, delivers an English-language American program for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6. The curriculum provides a firm foundation in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, using American textbooks and online resources. It is designed to ensure a smooth transition into Middle School and is closely aligned with expectations for higher grades. The programme includes extracurricular activities and counseling services to support holistic student development. The Dafna campus operates with a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 structure as part of AMIS. | Curriculum details The AMIS Al Thameed campus follows an American curriculum aligned with Common Core standards, with English as the language of instruction and MOE Arabic/Qatar History integrated per Ministry of Education guidelines. The curriculum is organized into KG School, Elementary School, and Middle & High School, offering a defined core program plus language and technology electives. In Middle & High School, Mathematics follows a grade-by-grade progression: Grade 7 Pre-Algebra, Grade 8 Algebra 1, Grade 9 Geometry, Grade 10 Algebra 2, Grade 11 Pre-Calculus, and Grade 12 Calculus, with English and other core subjects described in the course descriptions. The program also includes Arabic, Qatar History and Computer, with Arabic following MOE guidelines and Qatar History focusing on local culture; computer education covers programming and cybersecurity within the ICT curriculum. AP courses are offered (AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Precalculus, and AP Computer Science Principles), AMIS is an official AP exam administration center, and SAT testing is available with the 2025-2026 dates. |
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning AMIS Dafna Campus supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through guidance and counselling aimed at developing students' character and confidence. Extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, and trips provide opportunities for social development and teamwork. MAP Skills, a skills mastery and progress monitoring tool, is used to identify gaps and tailor instruction and interventions for individual students. TARBEYA Center focuses on moral and intellectual leadership, with the value of kindness integrated into the program to promote positive behavior. The safeguarding policy emphasizes creating a caring, safe, and stimulating learning environment that supports students' social, physical, and emotional well-being. | Social & emotional learning The school regards students' social, physical, and emotional well-being as a core part of its safeguarding approach and provides a caring, positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment. Emotionally Competent is a defined core value, emphasizing caring, empathy, respect, and collaboration in student development. A Social Worker is a member of the Discipline Committee, signaling formal welfare support within student services. MAP Skills are used to identify missing skills and tailor interventions for students who need extra support, including intervention programs. The community is described as supportive and aims to meet students' social-emotional needs as part of its mission. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) Public information does not disclose a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) department or explicit SEN provision. The English-language, American-program is described for Pre-K to Grade 6, with guidance and counselling to support student development, but SEN services are not specified. A MAP Skills program is described as a tool to tailor instruction and inform interventions for students who are struggling or advanced, indicating some targeted support is available. There is no explicit reference to a specialist SEN institution or to defined SEN categories. SEN provision details are not publicly disclosed. | Special educational needs (SEN) The available documents do not describe a formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) program or dedicated SEN staff at AMIS Al Thameed. MAP Skills provides targeted interventions to address missing skills and support students through an intervention program. A Social Worker sits on the Discipline Committee, indicating welfare support within student services. The Student Handbook and safeguarding policy emphasize overall welfare and emotional well-being rather than listing explicit SEN categories. The school does not publicly disclose information about explicit SEN provision. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language AMIS Dafna Campus operates with English as the language of instruction as part of an English-language based American program. Explicit EAL programs, staff, or provisions are not publicly disclosed. The information confirms English as the instructional language, but there is no detailed description of EAL-specific supports. Therefore, EAL provisions are not publicly disclosed. | English as an additional language English is used as the language of instruction in AMIS, with the KG curriculum showing English as a core component. The KG/UKG curriculum includes a Second Language option (Hindi, Urdu, and Arabic), indicating language learning beyond English. A dedicated EAL program is not explicitly described in the publicly available materials. The school emphasizes meeting students' academic needs through up-to-date teaching methodologies, which supports language learning within its general pedagogy. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing Guidance and counselling are part of AMIS Dafna's approach to student mental wellbeing. The safeguarding policy emphasizes a safe environment that supports students' social, physical, and emotional well-being. TARBEYA Center emphasizes moral and intellectual leadership and kindness, contributing to social-emotional development. The safeguarding policy outlines roles such as a designated Child Protection Officer (Social Worker) and procedures to support students in need. Overall, mental wellbeing is addressed through counselling, values education, and safeguarding practices. | Mental wellbeing Safeguarding policy states the school promotes welfare including social, physical, and emotional well-being. Emotionally Competent is a core value, highlighting emotional development as part of school culture. The Discipline Committee includes a Social Worker, indicating a formal welfare support role within disciplinary processes. MAP Skills supports intervention programs to help struggling students and monitor progress, contributing to students' wellbeing. Safeguarding procedures outline staff responsibilities, reporting channels, and documentation to respond to concerns and protect students. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding AMIS Dafna Campus follows a formal Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. The policy states safeguarding procedures to prevent harm, protect children, and respond to concerns or allegations of abuse. Staff training includes Educare, with all staff required to complete at least two child protection courses upon joining. A designated Child Protection Officer (Social Worker) and the principal coordinate safeguarding referrals and support for students in need. Practical measures include visitor registration, secure record-keeping, and prompt reporting of safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities. | Safeguarding Al Manar International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, recognizing that every child has the right to be protected from harm. Staff, volunteers, and visitors are all expected to contribute to safety, with actions to prevent harm and to respond appropriately to concerns. Staff joining the school complete Educare training in Child Protection, and safeguarding arrangements require reporting concerns to the designated Child Protection Officer (Social Worker) and the principal. The Child Protection Officer roles include promoting good practice, coordinating policy training and guidance, receiving referrals, ensuring students in need are supported, and maintaining confidential records. The policy defines safeguarding as protecting children from maltreatment, ensuring safe and effective care, and enabling all children to feel safe and achieve the best outcomes. |
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview Al Manar International School, Dafna Campus serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12 with an American curriculum based on Common Core standards. The campus provides access to digital learning resources, including the TumbleBook Library, which features animated eBooks, read-alongs, and educational videos; Dafna students have login details to access the library. MAP Skills and Qatar Reads are among the academic support programs offered to enhance literacy and learning. The school operates with morning hours from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. | Facilities overview — |
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities AMIS Dafna uses an American curriculum based on Common Core standards. The TumbleBook Library provides digital books, read-alongs, and videos accessible to Dafna students. MAP Skills and Qatar Reads are integrated academic support resources to assist student learning. | Academic facilities — |
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Extra curricular facilities — | Extra curricular facilities Campus Life focuses on building confidence in students; values include Creativity, Respect, Success, Integrity, Goals, Ambition, and Diversity. |
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History
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History Al Manar International School, Dafna Campus in Doha, Qatar, was founded in 2009. Dafna Campus was AMIS's first campus. AMIS offers an English-language based American program, using American textbooks and online resources, with a curriculum that serves Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Six to prepare students for the middle school years. The school emphasizes strong home–school links and expects active parental involvement in students' learning. In 2024–2025 MOEHE recognition, the Dafna Campus earned the Diamond Award for its My Values Draw My Identity program and the My Flag is White Award for zero violations. | History Al Manar International School (AMIS) in Qatar operates as part of a broader AMIS network established under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The AMIS network includes campuses in Doha, such as Al Thamed and Al Dafna, reflecting its growth within Qatar's private education sector. External sources place AMIS's founding in the late 2000s to early 2010s, with estimates of 2009 or 2011. The Al Thameed campus is part of AMIS's Qatar operations and, in 2019/2020, AMIS announced a transfer to a new campus in Al Thameed/Bani Hajar. The school emphasizes a legacy of success and aims to combine Islamic values with Arabic culture within Qatar's framework of international education. |
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Community
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Community The AMIS Dafna Campus engages the school community through events such as the Junior Ambassador Conference (JAC) held in 2025. The school participates in national competitions, including Destination Imagination (First Place) and Qatar Rocks Online Math Competition (second place) in 2025. Other community events include Qatar Police Day and the One Book, One Doha Festival; Ajyal Schools Festival; STEM Week. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports and trips, as part of its culture. | Community AMIS emphasizes a connected school community supported by a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a Student Council. The PTA organizes programs and activities across K-12, focusing on educational programs, parental involvement, technology exposure, safety, and cultural activities. PTA leadership includes President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and other officers, with regular general, executive, and special meetings. The school hosts school-wide events and graduation ceremonies, reflecting an engaged community (e.g., Graduation Ceremony Class Of 2024). |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association The PTA at Al Manar International School Dafna Campus operates with elected representatives for each academic year; the 2025–2026 roster is published on the PTA page. For 2025–2026, officers include President Noora Abdulrahman, Vice–President Muneera Ahmed Alkelaifi, Secretary Amal Saed Al-Malki, Treasurer Eman Mohamed, and Members. For 2024–2025, officers included President Thamer AlQadi, Vice President Dr. Ala'a Walid Alsheikh Hussein, Secretary Amal Saed Al-Malki, Treasurer Ashjan Saleh Al-Khalaf, and Members Nayla Yousuf J B Al-Sorour and Eman Mohamed. The PTA contact email is ptadafna@almanarqatar.com. The PTA maintains a Constitution and holds meetings; links to the Constitution and meetings are provided on the PTA page. The school also provides PTA resources such as a Handbook in English and Arabic for families. | Parent teacher association AMIS has an organized PTA with officers including President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and General Board Members. The PTA is an organized group of AMIS parents selected to represent parent views to the AMIS Administration; it aims to support school improvement, strengthen home-school partnerships, and reinforce Qatar's history, culture, traditions, and values. The PTA assists with educational programs and extracurricular activities across K-12, encourages parental involvement, coordinates curriculum-enriching projects, and supports technology exposure. Types of PTA meetings include General Meetings (minimum three per academic year), Executive Meetings (minimum four per academic year), and Special PTA Meetings to nominate/vote for executive positions. The PTA operates under AMIS governance to support school safety and program delivery, and it submits an annual PTA Report to the AMIS Administration/Senior Leadership. AMIS maintains separate PTA pages for different years (e.g., 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to organize leadership and activities. |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual AMIS offers Pre-K through Grade 12 with an American curriculum based on Common Core state standards. The program emphasizes independence, innovation, and a love of learning in a safe, nurturing environment. It focuses on developing students' intellectual, creative, emotional, and social skills through curricular work and engagement with real-life contexts and global events. The school aims to shape students into leaders capable of pursuing opportunities in a global setting. | Academic & intellectual — |
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies Campus life emphasizes creativity, respect, success, integrity, goals, ambition, and diversity, building confidence in students. The school hosts events such as the Qatar e-Nature Competition (2018), Career Day, and Pink Day/Cancer Awareness, fostering social engagement beyond academics. These activities support teamwork, communication, and community involvement among students. | Social & hobbies — |
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional The school provides student leadership opportunities through a Student Council. Elections are held for candidates for the 2025-2026 term, and elected committees coordinate activities and student representation. The Student Council develops leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills in students. | Leadership & professional — |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing Athletics is a featured area of campus life, with a focus on physical well-being and outdoor activity. The school promotes well-being through a variety of events and activities that involve the broader school community. The calendar includes events such as the Qatar e-Nature Competition and other campus life activities that encourage active participation and healthy living. | Lifestyle & wellbeing — |
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Language provision
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Language provision AMIS follows an American curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards. English language arts is a core subject in the Middle and High School, with emphasis on reading, writing, speaking and listening, and a range of language electives is offered. Arabic language instruction follows the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Curriculum. The program serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12. | Language provision — |
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions
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Admissions 1. Complete an application. Begin by filling out the application form and submitting it for review. Prepare to attach the documents listed in Step 2 as part of the submission. This step starts the admissions review process and moves your application toward consideration. 2. Submit the required documents. Provide a copy of the student's passport and a copy of the parent's passport, a copy of residency ID, and a copy of the residency permit if applicable. Include four photos, transcripts for the past three years, a birth certificate copy, and a vaccination record. Ensure all copies are legible and up to date. These documents accompany the application for the review and decision process. 3. Entrance exams. Students must sit for entrance exams in English, Arabic, and Math. Non-Arabic speaking students will be exempted from the Arabic entrance exam. Exam results are used to assess readiness and determine eligibility for enrollment. 4. Interview. Students must attend an interview to determine eligibility for enrollment. The interview provides additional context about the student's fit with the program. The outcome of the interview informs the next steps toward enrollment. 5. Application limit and initial decision. A student may submit only one application form per year. Duplicate applications are not accepted. The interview and exam results contribute to the final enrollment decision. 6. Registration and conduct. The school reserves the right to terminate registration or expel a student if rules and regulations are not followed. Disciplinary actions and policy compliance are described in the school policies. Enrollment may be affected by behavior and adherence to school expectations. 7. Re-entry policy. A student who leaves, is dismissed, or withdraws is not allowed to re-apply; a re-entry application must include the student's previous number. This ensures continuity of records and enrollment history. 8. Fees and payment. Registration, testing, and interview fees are non-refundable even if a student is placed on a waiting list. Tuition fees are non-refundable if cancellation occurs, and a written notice is required for withdrawal. Payment options include a full upfront payment or installments as outlined in the policy. 9. Final steps and timelines. Admission decisions are communicated after the review of documents, exams, and the interview. The school follows the published policies for withdrawal, refunds, and payment schedules. Parents should plan accordingly for timelines communicated by the admissions team. | Admissions Step 1 — Student Assessment and Waiting List. Parents must visit or call the school to add the student to the waiting list, with priority for siblings. When seats are available, you will be contacted to select a date for the assessment, which covers English, Math and Arabic. The assessment fee is QR 366 for Grades 1–12 and is non-refundable. |
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Scholarships
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Waitlist AMIS maintains a waiting list for admissions. If a student is placed on the waiting list, the registration, testing and interview fees are non-refundable. If the student is accepted or rejected, these fees are not refunded. The policy also states that tuition refunds follow the standard cancellation guidelines published by the school. | Waitlist The school uses a waiting list system. Parents add their child to the waiting list (priority is given to siblings), and will be contacted to schedule an assessment when a seat becomes available. |
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