ACS Doha International School

ACS Doha International School is located in Al Kheesa, Doha, Qatar. The address is Building No 10, Street No 161, Zone 70 (PO Box 200568). The campus sits off Al Shamal Road and is designed to serve the expanding northern areas of Doha, with good access to Lusail and The Pearl. The new Al Kheesa campus opened in 2020 and covers a large, purpose-built site.

The school serves early childhood through to Grade 12. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-11, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16, and both the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the US High School Diploma (US) for ages 16-18. This creates a continuum that combines IB with American pathway options.

ACS Doha is a co-educational, day school. It operates as a non-boarding international school serving both local and international families.

ACS Doha has a diverse student body representing more than 70 nationalities and over 900 students in total. While the exact local-to-international ratio and the most represented nationalities are not published, the school emphasizes an international community.

ACS Doha provides Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Specialists design individualized learning plans, offer targeted interventions, and provide in-class accommodations to support learners. Regular collaboration with families and, when needed, outside specialists, underpins the support approach.

There is no formal country affiliation for ACS Doha. The school functions as an international IB/US pathway school in Qatar and is part of the Artemis Education family.

No religious affiliation is stated. The school presents itself as an international, secular learning community emphasizing inclusivity for students from all backgrounds.

The school operates a Sunday–Thursday schedule, with start times in the early morning and end times varying by division. Typical day starts around 7:00–7:15 and ends between 1:10–3:00 depending on year group. The academic calendar for 2025–26 confirms the early start of the year and standard instructional days.

ACS Doha has a public bus network serving the area around Al Shaqab and Al Gharrafa; routes M205 and T607 stop near the school. Families may also arrange school transport via the admissions team; the school's published information directs inquiries to the main contact.

ACS Doha International School offers the International Baccalaureate continuum alongside a US High School Diploma. The Early Childhood program serves ages 3-6 and is IB-based. The Primary Years Programme (ages 6-11) is IB-based. The Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16) is IB-based. In the senior years (ages 16-18), students may pursue either the IB Diploma Programme or the American High School Diploma, with an Optional Pathways framework supporting broader subject choices. The curriculum integrates IB foundations with an American-style subject pathway to support progression to universities worldwide.

ACS Doha's Approach to Learning describes the environment as academically rigorous and emotionally supportive, with an explicit aim that all students feel happy and supported in their education and wellbeing.

Learning Support specialists design individualized learning plans (ILPs) with clear goals and targeted strategies; Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) are woven into daily classroom life, and the kinds of SEN supported are not specified.

Students developing proficiency in English receive additional language instruction while remaining in mainstream learning, with EAL teachers collaborating to strengthen reading, writing, speaking and listening, and direct EAL support is gradually reduced as fluency improves.

The learning approach emphasizes emotional wellbeing, describing the environment as emotionally supportive and addressing personal physical, emotional and social well-being.

ACS Doha is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare; all staff are trained to identify and respond to concerns, there is a designated Safeguarding Lead, mandatory reporting, safe recruitment, and student education on safety and online behavior, guided by international child protection standards and ICMEC.

1. Click on Apply Now to begin the process. The online application is accessed through the ACS Doha online platform, and the admissions team is available to help by email, WhatsApp, or phone if you have questions or wish to arrange a campus tour. A virtual tour is available to preview the campus. The online application is submitted through OpenApply.

2. Complete the online application form. The five‑step process is designed to gather information efficiently, with the admissions team available to assist on any aspects of the application. After starting the form, you will provide the requested information as part of the online submission.

3. Pay the accompanying application fee (QAR595). The fee is paid as part of completing the online application, and the steps outline the payment at this stage.

4. Request teacher references. As part of the application, you should arrange for teacher references to be provided to support the submission.

5. Upload supporting documents. Upload the required documents to accompany the application as indicated in the five steps. Admissions staff are available to assist if you need guidance on what to include.

Artemis Promise Scholarships are available at 25% and 50% of tuition fees. They are open to new students from Grade 4 to Grade 11, and applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and proficiency in academic English.

Application process for Artemis Promise Scholarships:
1) Online application: Applications should be submitted through OpenApply.
2) Supporting documents: Applications must include documentation from the student's current school attesting to academic accomplishments and good character.
3) Tests: Applicants will take age-appropriate tests in English, Maths, and Critical Thinking.
4) Interview: Candidates will be interviewed as part of the selection process.

Decision Process: Following completion of the process, a decision is made by the Scholarship Committee, which is chaired by the Head of School. Applicants are informed of the committee's decision within five working days of testing and interviews.

Award Duration: Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and are subject to renewal based on continued academic performance and good behaviour.

Apply now: Start your online application today for an Artemis Promise Scholarship and access a truly transformative educational experience.