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Qatar offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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Arab International Academy - Lusail offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP, MYP, and DP for students aged 3 to 18. The Lusail campus is a candidate school for PYP and MYP and pursues IB authorization. The school provides a modern facility with highly equipped classrooms, small group spaces, multi-purpose rooms, a theatre, libraries, and dedicated music, drama, and art rooms. On campus are educational gardens, a swimming pool, a clinic, an assembly hall, indoor and outdoor sports fields, and a dining area, with science labs to support hands-on inquiry and project work. Weekly enrichment classes cover creative, scientific, artistic, and sports areas, with optional after-school activities available for a fee. Arabic language and Arab culture are central to its cultural and language program. The school aims to develop IB learners through inquiry-based approaches across a broad curriculum. Facilities support varied learning modalities in collaborative, inquiry-driven work for curious, collaborative learners.
Al Arqam Academy for Girls is an international, girls-only school in Mamoura, Doha, Qatar, established in 1996. It serves pupils aged 3 to 18 (pre-school to Year 12) and follows the British curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The academy emphasizes Arabic, Islamic studies, and Qatar History in line with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education standards. Primary and kindergarten follow Pearson iPrimary, while the Cambridge International Program is used at the secondary level. The school is recognised as a Cambridge and Edexcel examination centre for IGCSE and AS assessments. In secondary, robotics and scientific research curricula are integrated to foster 21st-century skills in a bilingual English/Arabic environment. The campus comprises three buildings—kindergarten, primary, and secondary—designed to modern international standards with safety provisions. A programme of field trips, guidance services, and university fairs supports student development and parental engagement regularly.
The Tunisian School in Doha is a well-established community school that has served families in Qatar since 1988. Dedicated to preserving cultural identity while fostering academic success, the school delivers the full Tunisian National Curriculum from Kindergarten through to the Secondary stage. Instruction is primarily in Arabic, with a strong emphasis on French as a first foreign language, ensuring students develop robust bilingual proficiency. The school operates across purpose-built campuses in Abu Hamour and Al Luqta, featuring specialized facilities such as modern scientific laboratories and extensive sports grounds that support a varied physical education program. Students benefit from a structured environment that combines traditional academic subjects with vibrant extracurricular activities, including heritage celebrations and scientific competitions. The Tunisian School provides a familiar and supportive educational setting for North African families, preparing students for higher education with a focus on discipline, cultural values, and intellectual growth.
The Lebanese School Qatar (LSQ) is a long-standing educational institution in Doha that has served the community since 1976. Located in the West Bay area, LSQ offers a distinctive multilingual environment where students can pursue three rigorous academic pathways: the Lebanese Official Curriculum, the French Curriculum (accredited by Label FrancÉducation), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). This unique structure allows students to master English, French, and Arabic at a high level.
The Lycée Franco-Qatarien Voltaire is a distinctive trilingual institution established in 2007 under a convention between France and Qatar. Operating across three campuses in Doha—West Bay, Al Waab, and Salwa—the school offers a seamless educational journey from age 3 to 18. It strictly follows the French National Curriculum, which is homologated by the French Ministry of Education, ensuring students can reintegrate into any French school worldwide. Uniquely, the school integrates a strong focus on Arabic language and culture alongside French and English instruction, fostering true trilingualism. For senior students, the school provides the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), broadening university pathways. The campuses feature specialized facilities, including libraries (BCD/CDI), science laboratories, and sports grounds utilized by the school’s Association Sportive. The school is also a member of the AEFE network and partners with local entities to deliver a culturally rich, rigorous education rooted in the values of "two civilizations and three languages."
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