Pearling Season International School of Doha vs Sherborne Qatar

	P Pearling Season International School of Doha Doha, Qatar	S Sherborne Qatar Doha, Qatar
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year QAR 37,850 - 43,600	Fees / year QAR 35,000 - 66,053
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Girls School, Boys School
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,440	Pupils 1,090
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2014	Opened 2009
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Pearling Season International School of Doha is located at 46, Al Khudri St. (810), Bin Dirham (25) Al Mansoura, Doha, Qatar (PO Box 47021). The Al-Mansoura campus sits between two ring roads, affording easy access by road. A second campus is located in Al-Gharrafa, Building 12, Al Oyoun St No. 879, Zone No. 51. The two campuses are part of the Pearling Season International School network in Doha.	Location Sherborne Qatar operates a family of British-curriculum schools in Doha, with the Prep School located in Bani Hajer, the Boys' School in Umm Al Maa Street, Ar-Rayyan, and the Girls' School in Al Ebb. The Senior School is in the Grand Zone next to Mall of Qatar in Al Rayyan, offering easy road access across Doha. The Mall of Qatar Metro Station on the Green Line is a short walk from the Senior School, providing a convenient public-transport option. The campuses are connected by a broader network of roads and services to support families relocating from overseas.
Stages	Stages The school serves Pre-School (Kindergarten) through Year 13, covering ages roughly 3 to 18. The Primary curriculum uses the IPC alongside the UK National Curriculum, while the Secondary program follows Cambridge and Edexcel curricula, including IGCSEs and AS Levels.	Stages The Prep School serves ages 3–11 at Bani Hajer, including a dedicated specialist provision (Qetaf) on site. The Senior School serves ages 11–18 at Mall of Qatar. In addition, there are a Boys' Prep School campus in Al Rayyan and a Girls' STEM-focused School in Al Ebb, forming a broader Sherborne Qatar family of schools. Sherborne Qetaf provides a separate SEN provision for ages 3–11 at the Prep site.
School type	School type The school is co-educational (mixed gender) and operates as a day school with campuses in Al Mansoura and Al Gharrafa. No boarding facilities are indicated in the public materials.	School type The Sherborne Qatar family offers a mix of school formats: the Senior School at Mall of Qatar is coeducational; there are single‑gender options at other campuses (Boys' Prep in Al Rayyan and Girls' STEM School in Al Ebb), and co‑educational options at Prep where available. The arrangement includes a dedicated SEN provision (Qetaf) at the Prep site for SEND pupils.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The pupil body represents over 51 nationalities. The most represented nationalities are not publicly published, and the local-to-international pupil ratio is not disclosed.	Pupil nationality mix Not publicly disclosed. The Sherborne Qatar family presents as a British international school group with an international pupil body, but specific nationality breakdowns are not published.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Pearling Season has an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) department with expert teachers who work to integrate ALN students into mainstream classes. The ALN program accommodates a range of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, ASC, autism spectrum conditions, dyslexia, dyscalculia, Down syndrome, dysgraphia and other learning needs.	Additional learning support Sherborne Qetaf is a specialist SEN provision located at the Prep School in Bani Hajer, catering to children aged 3–11 with SEND. It supports autism, Down syndrome, global development delay, intellectual disabilities, speech and language difficulties, and related needs, with a Curriculum for Life and tailored support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school operates as a British international school overseas and follows the UK National Curriculum, aligning with UK educational standards rather than a Qatar-only framework.	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with the British international education system and operates as part of Sherborne International, offering UK-style curriculum and oversight.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation stated. Islamic studies are taught in English as part of the curriculum.	Religious affiliation There is no explicit religious affiliation listed for Sherborne Qatar; the schools operate as secular British international schools.
School day structure	School day structure The school operates Sunday to Thursday. Administrative/reception hours are typically 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, and campus information is organized around these days. School tours for prospective families are offered from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday.	School day structure Autumn Term 2025 began for pupils at 10:00am, with staff starting at 8:00am. Pre-School and Reception pupils have staggered or shorter first days, and the schedule follows Qatar's Ministry guidelines for term dates. End-of-day times vary by year group and term, with the term structure published by the school.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is offered; details on routes, pickup points and fees are provided through Admissions and during the enrollment process.	Bus service details The Senior School's Mall of Qatar location is served by Doha Metro's Green Line, with Mall of Qatar Metro Station providing access to Metrolink feeder buses for nearby areas (for example, bus routes connecting to Al Reem Compound and Barzan Housing Complex). Metrolink services operate from the Mall of Qatar station to support first/last‑mile travel. Families commonly use these feeder services or private transport to reach the campus.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Admission Fees - Registration (one‑time, payable on acceptance to secure a place): QAR 4,000. - Entry/assessment test (one‑time, non‑refundable): QAR 500. Tuition fees by year group (annual; QAR) and indicative per‑term amount Note: the school records annual tuition amounts; the school operates by academic terms (re‑enrolment items are deducted from the first term fee), so per‑term figures below are the annual tuition divided into three equal instalments (annual ÷ 3) presented as a practical term‑amount. These per‑term figures are calculated for convenience. - Kindergarten / Early Years - KG1 / FS2: Annual QAR 36,600 — Per term (approx.) QAR 12,200. - KG2 / Y1: Annual QAR 36,600 — Per term (approx.) QAR 12,200. - Primary (Years 1–6) - Year 1 to Year 6: Annual QAR 38,400 — Per term (approx.) QAR 12,800. (some Year 7/6 boundaries may show QAR 39,900 for certain early primary year listings) - Lower Secondary - Year 7 to Year 9: Annual QAR 41,100 — Per term (approx.) QAR 13,700. - Upper Secondary / IGCSE & A‑Level years - Year 10 to Year 12 (and Year 13 where applicable): Annual QAR 43,600 (some listings show QAR 40,600/43,600 depending on exact year) — Per term (approx.) QAR 14,533. - For a first‑year new enrolment example the school lists tuition plus one‑time fees and book charge (four‑year‑old example shown): Tuition QAR 36,600 + Books QAR 1,250 + Registration QAR 4,000 + Entry Test QAR 500 = First‑year total QAR 42,350. Other compulsory and commonly billed charges - Book / resources fees: ranges shown by year group (examples: QAR 1,250 for early years; QAR 1,500–3,000 for primary and secondary grades, increasing for IGCSE/A‑Level years). These are charged annually. - Transport (school bus) service: QAR 5,000 per year (typical published figure across year groups). - Re‑enrolment (seat reservation) fee: QAR 2,000 payable at re‑enrolment; this amount is taken off the first term fees and is non‑refundable. - Uniform: individual uniform items are sold through the school; prices appear in the school's uniform price list with typical item prices from about QAR 25 up to about QAR 150 depending on the item (e.g., shirts, trousers, tracksuits, jackets, PE kit, school bag). Parents should expect to purchase multiple items per child. - Examination / external assessment fees and some subject‑specific charges may be invoiced separately (typical for IGCSE/A‑Level entries and certain curriculum exams). Billing schedule and payment terms - Registration and re‑enrolment fees are payable on acceptance or at re‑enrolment to secure a place; the re‑enrolment fee is deducted from the first term fee. Parents are expected to settle the required fees by the invoice dates associated with each term. - The school requires notification at least 30 days prior to withdrawal; failure to provide the required notice may result in loss of deposit or forfeiture of fees as stated on the school's withdrawal form. Refund information - Re‑enrolment fee (seat reservation) is non‑refundable and is deducted from the first term fees when paid. - The withdrawal form requires at least 30 days' notice to Admissions; the withdrawal form warns that a deposit may be lost if Admissions is not notified on time. This is the primary published refund/withdrawal instruction available in the school's documentation. Boarding - The school is a day school and does not operate boarding provision; therefore boarding fees are not applicable. Accepted payment methods and how fees may be paid - The school accepts direct bank deposit, online bank transfer and current‑dated cheques for tuition, registration and test fees. These payment methods are listed in the school's admissions/payment instructions. Summary of the items you will be billed for at or shortly after admission - One‑time registration fee (QAR 4,000). - Entry/assessment test fee (QAR 500). - Annual tuition (amount depends on year group; typical ranges QAR 36,600–43,600). - Annual book/resources fee (varies by year; typical examples QAR 1,250–3,000). - Optional/required transport service (QAR 5,000 per year). - Uniform purchases (individual item prices range roughly QAR 25–150). If you need precise per‑term instalments for a specific year group, the annual figures above can be divided into three equal term instalments as shown in the per‑term examples earlier (the school references term fees in its re‑enrolment and withdrawal forms).	Fee details Overview This document lists Sherborne Qatar's fees and related payment terms for the current published academic year (2024/2025). All amounts are shown in Qatari Riyal (QAR). Application, registration and deposit fees - Application fee (Prep & Senior Schools): QAR 544. The application fee does not apply to Pre‑School or Reception applications. - Registration fee (Prep Schools): QAR 2,722 (non‑refundable). Senior School registration: QAR 2,804 (non‑refundable). Girls' School registration: QAR 500 (non‑refundable). - Seat reservation fee: QAR 2,000 (Girls' School) or QAR 2,722 / QAR 2,804 as specified for Prep/Senior in the Prep schedule; seat reservation for existing pupils reserves the place for the coming term and is not charged to new pupils. - Refundable deposit due with all applications: QAR 1,000. This deposit will be returned when the child leaves the school provided there are no outstanding debts or unreturned items. Tuition fees — Preparatory, Boys, SEN and Senior Schools (annual and per term) - Pre‑School: QAR 35,000 per year / QAR 11,667 per term. - Reception: QAR 48,011 per year / QAR 16,004 per term. - Years 1 to 6: QAR 52,812 per year / QAR 17,604 per term. - Years 7 to 10: QAR 61,196 per year / QAR 20,399 per term. - Years 11 to 13: QAR 66,053 per year / QAR 22,018 per term. Tuition fees — Girls' School (annual and per term) - Pre‑School: QAR 41,000 per year / QAR 13,667 per term. - Reception: QAR 46,000 per year / QAR 15,333 per term. - Years 1–2: QAR 51,000 per year / QAR 17,000 per term. - Years 3–6: QAR 53,500 per year / QAR 17,833 per term. - Years 7–9: QAR 54,900 per year / QAR 18,300 per term. - Years 10–11: QAR 56,250 per year / QAR 18,750 per term. - Years 12–13: QAR 59,400 per year / QAR 19,800 per term. What tuition covers - Tuition includes the cost of exercise books and the loan of standard textbooks. Exceptions: I/GCSE, AS and A‑Level students are provided with booklists and must purchase required textbooks; where the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) charges for Qatari History, Arabic or Islamic Studies texts, pupils will be charged separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees may be paid annually (single payment) or termly in three equal instalments. Fee payment deadlines must be met; unpaid fees are subject to debt collection procedures and may put a pupil's place at risk. - The school applies a half‑term discount for pupils who start after the half‑term point: those starting after mid‑term in any term are charged 50% of that term's tuition fee. - Notice to withdraw: written notice of intention to withdraw must be given at least two weeks before the end of the current term for withdrawal to take effect at the start of the next term. A leaving form must be completed. Accepted payment methods and bank details - Accepted methods: cash, credit card, cheque (payable to Sherborne Qatar School), bank transfer / deposit to Ahlibank, and an online payment link provided by the Finance Office. Correspondence from the Finance Office will include an online payment link. - Bank account details (for bank transfer / deposit): - Account name: Sherborne Qatar School. - Bank: Ahlibank, Corporate Branch, Al Saad. - Account number: 0012-295011-301. - IBAN: QA36ABQQ000000000012295011301. - SWIFT: ABQQQAQA. Parents are asked to forward proof of payment to the Finance Office. Additional/optional charges (not included in tuition) - Exam textbooks for I/GCSE, AS and A‑Level are not included and must be purchased by those pupils. - Support, assessment and intervention charges: Intervention Support QAR 82 per session; SEN Support QAR 100 per session. Materials or external specialist support required for assessments will be charged and discussed with parents in advance. - Other charges (examples listed in the fee policy and charged as applicable): transport to/from school, canteen meals, specialist sports training, individual music tuition, extra‑curricular activity fees, school trips, charges for losses or damage to school property, late‑collection fees. These items are invoiced separately and must be paid in advance or as required. - The official fee schedules supplied for each campus do not list a uniform charge as part of tuition; any uniform or school shop purchases are separate from tuition and handled outside the tuition invoices. Additional campus‑specific fee schedules are published for each school location. Refunds and pro‑rata charges - If a term's fees are paid in full and the pupil is withdrawn before the first day of term, 100% of the termly fee (less the seat reservation fee where applicable) will be refunded, unless the Board of Governors determines otherwise. - If a term's fees are paid in full before term start and the pupil is withdrawn within 30 days of term starting, the school will refund fees after deducting a pro‑rata charge for days attended and the reservation fee. If a pupil leaves after 30 days from the start of term, no refund will be given. Casual absences, sickness, holidays or exclusions do not qualify for fee refunds. - The refundable deposit (QAR 1,000) will be returned when the child leaves provided there are no outstanding debts or unreturned items; any debts will be deducted from the deposit. Late payment, non‑payment and right to refuse admittance - Late or unpaid fees may trigger debt collection procedures. The school reserves the right to refuse admission, withdraw a pupil's place, withhold references or transfer documents, or place siblings at risk of non‑admittance where fees remain unpaid or where there is persistent default. Summary notes - Separate fee schedules and policies exist for the different Sherborne Qatar campuses (Prep, Senior, School for Girls and Qetaf SEN). Parents will be provided with the full Fees and Charges Policy and Fee Schedule as part of the offer and acceptance process.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Pearling Season International School of Doha follows the UK National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 13. In Primary, the IPC is used with the English National Curriculum, and Arabic and French are taught by native speakers; in Secondary, Cambridge and Edexcel guide the programme, delivering IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and AS Levels in Year 12, with progression to Year 13. The Key Stage 3 programme (Years 7–9) covers core subjects—Maths, English, Science and Arabic—alongside Geography, History, ICT, Art, French, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, preparing for International GCSEs. In Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11), the IGCSE pathway includes compulsory subjects (Mathematics, English, Science, Arabic, and Physical Education) and optional subjects such as History, Geography, Business, Art, French, English Literature and ICT. For Key Stage 5 (Year 12–13), International AS qualifications are offered in two streams (sciences and humanities), including Arabic in both streams, with a requirement to pass five IGCSEs to progress to Year 12 and a limit of up to four AS subjects. The school emphasises international mindedness and a globally aware educational culture.	Curriculum details Sherborne Qatar offers a British curriculum across two main branches: a Coeducational Preparatory School for ages 3–11 and Senior Schools for ages 11–18, including a Girls-only STEM Senior School option. The Preparatory curriculum follows the English National Curriculum and is structured into Early Years Foundation Stage (Pre-School to Reception), Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2), and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6), with English as the language of instruction and Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatari History taught as required by Qatar's Ministry of Education. Key Stage 2 uses enquiry-based and project-based learning with a BYOD approach to develop ICT, research, and presentation skills. The Senior School (Years 7–13) follows the UK framework, offering IGCSE in Years 10–11 and AS/A Levels in Years 12–13, typically delivering 8–10 IGCSEs and four AS Levels progressing to three A Levels, with Arabic required in Year 12 for Arabic passport holders and Islamic Studies for Muslim pupils. Examinations are conducted under Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel AS/A Level boards, with small classes, clear university progression pathways, and inclusive SEN provisions via Qetaf.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes and individualized attention are emphasized across both Prep and Senior Schools.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IGCSE outcomes include typically 8–10 IGCSEs in Key Stage 4, with senior provision featuring strong university progression; a reported 91% of IGCSE grades at 9–4 in some cohorts and a robust AS/A Level offerings pathway for university destinations.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Most pupils progress to university, with an international university placement record and pathways to top global universities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Inclusive Learning Support is provided through Qetaf SEN provision for pupils with additional learning needs.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step One \| Application Submission. The application form is available online through the Application Portal or an application form can be obtained from the Registrar's Office during normal working hours. Applications must be completed accurately and in full, and must be signed by both parents and/or guardian. All necessary prerequisite documents must be submitted with the completed application form. Step Two \| Applicant Review. All applications will be reviewed by the Head of Section, Principal and Registrar's Office. The Registrar's Office will arrange a date for the entry test and communicate with parents via phone or SMS. The entry test fee is QR 500, which is non-refundable. Step Three \| Entrance Test. If the application is for Primary or Secondary, the applicant will be tested on English and Mathematics. Tuition/registration/entry test fees can be paid by direct bank deposit, online bank transfer, or current dated cheque. Step Four \| Availability. The Registrar's Office will contact parents with the news of the result and, if applicable, of the availability of places. If a placement is accepted, parents must respond within one week (to secure the placement), pay the full registration fee and sign the students' code of conduct and uniform policy.	Admissions The school's admissions process is a six-step pathway. Step 1: Choose your school within the Sherborne Qatar family and check year-group availability; if spaces aren't available at the preferred school, another school within the family is proposed. The admissions team helps determine the right year group based on your child's age and current school year, Ministry of Education guidelines, and prior curriculum; use the Year Group Age Tracker Guide to find entry points. Minimum entry ages are: 3 by August 31 (Pre-school); 4 by August 31 (Reception); 5 by August 31 (Year 1); 6 by August 31 (Year 2); 7 by August 31 (Year 3); 8 by August 31 (Year 4); 9 by August 31 (Year 5); 10 by August 31 (Year 6); 11 by August 31 (Year 7); 12 by August 31 (Year 8); 13 by August 31 (Year 9); 14 by August 31 (Year 10); 15 by August 31 (Year 11); 16 by August 31 (Lower Sixth); 17 by August 31 (Upper Sixth). Admission to Sherborne Qatar is subject to passing an entrance assessment. Step 2: Submit your application with required documents (completed application form; passport copies and visa information; previous school reports and transcripts; medical records and vaccination certificates; passport-sized photographs). Step 3: Assessment process: all applicants undergo an age-appropriate assessment; English language proficiency at an age-appropriate level is essential; for pupils in Qatar, the assessment is in person at a school with results within 48 hours; for pupils abroad, an online assessment is arranged with the current school and a video submission may be required, with an assessment code provided; same high standards and quick turnaround. Step 4: Assessment results and offer: Place offered; Waitlist if the year group is full; Missing documents if any. Step 5: Secure your place: within one week, pay registration fees to confirm acceptance; complete additional paperwork; arrange final documentation. Step 6: Welcome to Sherborne Qatar Family of Schools: after fees are paid, a Welcome Pack is sent; safeguarding checks are arranged with the previous school; start date is confirmed; you are connected with your child's House and form teacher. Availability and waiting list: If an applicant meets entry requirements but the relevant Year Group is full, parents will be offered a place on the Headteacher's Waiting List. Important information for international families: Ministry of Education requirements apply to year group placement; English language proficiency is essential; there is curriculum transition support for moves from other British, American, International Baccalaureate, local Arabic, or other curricula; Academic year runs from September 1 to August 31; best application times are early as popular year groups fill quickly; mid-year entry is available subject to space and assessment; assessment scheduling occurs shortly after document submission.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Availability and Waiting List: If an applicant meets entry requirements but the relevant Year Group is full, parents will be offered a place on the Headteacher's Waiting List.
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