Qatar, Doha
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AWIS is located in Zone 66, Street 745, Building 20 on Dohat Al Khaima Street in the Leqtaifiya / West Bay Lagoon Area of Doha, Qatar. The address places the school in north Doha, near Qatar University and the Lagoon area, with the Doha Golf Club nearby. The school's contact details show the address and a Doha-based location.
AWIS is a British-style international primary school serving children from Foundation Stage 1 (3-4 years old) up to Year 6 (10-11 years old). Year Groups are aligned with the English National Curriculum, and the school explicitly notes it serves ages 3–11. Foundation Stage through Year 6 is organized into Early Years (FS1–FS2) and Key Stages 1 and 2.
The school is co-educational and described as a British-style international primary school. It is British-managed and serves multiple nationalities; the site notes a gender-mixed student body and a UK-style education. Boarding facilities are not indicated; AWIS operates as a day school.
AWIS emphasises a child-centred, supportive learning approach and uses Monster Phonics from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 2, a programme described as designed to support all learners, including those who may need extra help. Regular assessment and a particular focus on individual progress are highlighted in the learning materials.
The school follows the National Curriculum of England and is presented as a British-style international school, rather than affiliated to a specific country. This is reflected in its curriculum and stated approach.
There is no formal religious affiliation indicated. Islamic Studies is included as a compulsory subject for Years 1–6 (delivered in English or Arabic as appropriate), and Arabic language and Qatar History are part of the core curriculum.
The school day runs from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm during term time, with Sunday through Thursday as the active school days in Qatar. Friday and weekend days are closed.
AWIS does not publish a dedicated school bus service on its site. Public transit options are available in the area; the nearest Doha Metro light-rail access point is the Marina station, about a 9-minute walk from the school. Families often use private transport or public transit when convenient.
Application and assessment fee
- QR 500 — payable at the time a child is assessed for a place.
Registration fee (one-off, payable when offer is accepted)
- QR 2,000 — Foundation Stage (KG) and Year 1.
- QR 2,300 — Years 2 to 6.
Annual tuition fees by year group (recurring)
- Foundation Stage (KG): QR 27,316 per year.
- Term fee: the annual tuition is split into three term fees and invoiced pro rata by the number of days in each term; a simple 3-way split of the listed annual fee would be approximately QR 9,105.33 per term (actual term invoices are calculated pro rata).
- Years 1 to 6: QR 31,185 per year.
- Term fee: the annual tuition is split into three term fees and invoiced pro rata by the number of days in each term; a simple 3-way split of the listed annual fee would be QR 10,395.00 per term (actual term invoices are calculated pro rata).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The annual tuition is divided into three Term Fees. Term Fees are invoiced one month before the start of each term and are due by the first day of the term. All invoices are issued in advance. Payment in full is required during the first week of the term they relate to. Incidental charges (for example, activity fees or after-school charges) are invoiced as required.
Boarding fees
- Not applicable. The school operates as a primary day school (Foundation Stage and Years 1–6) and does not provide boarding.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- After School Club: there is a nominal charge for the After School Club (Foundation Stage and an after-school option for other year groups). Extra-curricular activities (ECAs) and any additional supervised services are charged separately and invoiced as required.
- Uniform: school uniform items are stocked and sold at the school office; discounted uniform packs are offered for new students. Parents should expect to purchase required uniform items from the school (costs vary by item and pack).
- Other incidental costs: additional incidental charges (for example, specific activity fees, resources or optional services) will be invoiced as required.
Refund information
- The publicly published fee summary and fee schedule reference the application, registration and tuition structure but do not set out detailed refund terms in the same fee summary text. Refund conditions and any terms for repayment of deposits or partial-term refunds are not detailed in the published fee summary. For formal refund terms that apply to registration, deposits, or withdrawal, contact the school finance office.
Fee payment options
- The published fee information states invoices are issued in advance and payment is required by the term deadlines, but it does not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) in the public fee summary. For the school's accepted payment methods and any details on bank/transfer or card payment instructions, use the school's finance contact details.
Practical contact for payment questions
- Phone: (+974) 4017-4930.
- Email: info@awisdoha.com.
Use these contacts for invoicing queries, payment method instructions, and any clarification on refunds or incidental charges.
Summary of sourcing and missing published detail
- The school publishes the one-off charges (Application & Assessment QR 500; Registration QR 2,000 / QR 2,300), the annual tuition amounts for Foundation Stage and Years 1–6, and the invoicing cadence (three term fees invoiced one month before each term and due by the start of term). The published material does not list specific payment method options or detailed refund/withdrawal terms within the publicly displayed fee summary. For specific merchant/payment instructions or the formal refund/withdrawal policy, contact the school finance office using the phone or email above.
AWIS hosts students from more than 50 nationalities. No single nationality makes up more than about 19% of the student body. The most represented nationalities include Jordanian, Egyptian, British, Qatari, American, Spanish, and Turkish, among others.