American Academy School

The American Academy School is located in the Thumama district of Doha, Qatar, along F-Ring Road in the New Thumama area. The campus address is Building 90, Street 440, Zone 50. The site is accessible via main roads in a residential/commercial neighbourhood, with local transport options available nearby.

The school offers four levels: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.

The school operates as a private English-medium school offering the US Common Core Curriculum Standards.

The school has a learning support program to enroll a managed number of students needing additional support each grade level and is described as fully inclusive for learners with special educational needs.

There is no formal country affiliation stated; the curriculum combines US standards with local Ministry of Education requirements for compulsory subjects.

The school does not have a separate religious affiliation; Islam studies are provided in line with Qatar MOE requirements for Muslim students.

The school day is from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

A school bus service is not publicly listed; transport arrangements should be discussed directly with the school. Contact: +974-40206900.

Application and Admission Fees
- Entrance exam: QAR 500 (applies to Grade 1 to Grade 12; non‑refundable).
- Registration fee (new applicants): QAR 1,500 (payable once; non‑refundable, non‑transferable).
- One‑time deposit / caution deposit: QAR 1,000 (refundable on withdrawal or graduation provided there is no damage to school property).
- Retainer / re‑enrolment deposit for returning students: QAR 2,000 (non‑refundable; credited/deducted from the first semester fee of the following academic year).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term), textbook and uniform fees
- All amounts shown in QAR. Annual tuition may be paid in full or in two instalments; per‑term figures below assume two equal instalments (annual ÷ 2). The fee schedule also shows a 12% discounted tuition column; discounted per‑term figures assume the discounted annual ÷ 2.

- KG1 / KG2 / Grade 1:
- Annual tuition: QAR 24,725.
- Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 21,758.
- Per term (standard): QAR 12,362.50.
- Per term (discounted): QAR 10,879.00.
- Textbook fee: QAR 1,500.
- Uniform fee: QAR 800.
- Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 24,058.

- Grade 2:
- Annual tuition: QAR 27,950.
- Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 24,596.
- Per term (standard): QAR 13,975.00.
- Per term (discounted): QAR 12,298.00.
- Textbook fee: QAR 1,500.
- Uniform fee: QAR 800.
- Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 26,896.

- Grade 3:
- Annual tuition: QAR 27,950.
- Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 24,596.
- Per term (standard): QAR 13,975.00.
- Per term (discounted): QAR 12,298.00.
- Textbook fee: QAR 1,800.
- Uniform fee: QAR 800.
- Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 27,196.

- Grades 4, 5, 6:
- Annual tuition: QAR 31,175.
- Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 27,434.
- Per term (standard): QAR 15,587.50.
- Per term (discounted): QAR 13,717.00.
- Textbook fee: QAR 1,800.
- Uniform fee: QAR 800.
- Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 30,034.

- Grades 7, 8, 9:
- Annual tuition: QAR 34,400.
- Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 30,272.
- Per term (standard): QAR 17,200.00.
- Per term (discounted): QAR 15,136.00.
- Textbook fee: QAR 2,000.
- Uniform fee: QAR 800.
- Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 33,072.

- Grades 10, 11:
- Annual tuition: QAR 39,775.
- Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 35,002.
- Per term (standard): QAR 19,887.50.
- Per term (discounted): QAR 17,501.00.
- Textbook fee: QAR 2,500.
- Uniform fee: QAR 800.
- Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 38,302.

- Grade 12:
- Annual tuition: QAR 43,000.
- Discounted tuition (12%): QAR 37,840.
- Per term (standard): QAR 21,500.00.
- Per term (discounted): QAR 18,920.00.
- Textbook fee: QAR 2,500.
- Uniform fee: QAR 800.
- Total (discounted tuition + textbooks + uniform): QAR 41,140.

Sibling discounts
- Sibling tuition discounts applied to school tuition only (not to textbooks, uniforms or other charges). Discount percentages by child order: 1st child 12%; 2nd child 14%; 3rd child 14%; 4th child 14%; 5th child 17%; 6th child 17%. The highest percentage discount is applied to the youngest student. The sibling discounts are valid for one academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual fees cover the full academic year and may be paid either in full or in two instalments. A student may not start the academic year unless the first term (first instalment) fee has been paid in full. Fees should be paid within 14 days of receiving an acceptance letter unless otherwise instructed. Returning students reserve places by paying the re‑enrolment deposit (QAR 2,000), which is credited against the first instalment.

Payment methods and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: cash or cheque to the Finance Office; wire transfer to the school bank account (transfer charges to be borne by the payer). Debit/credit cards are accepted at the Finance Office limited to extra‑curricular activity payments. Invoices and company‑sponsored payments can be issued on request (company confirmation required).
- Bank transfer details (for bank payments):
- Account name: AMERICAN ACADEMY SCHOOL.
- Bank: Doha Bank, Corporate Branch.
- Account no.: 0222-0900107-001-0010-000.
- IBAN: QA13 DOHB 0222 0900 1070 0100 1000 0.
- SWIFT: DOHBQAQAXXX.
- Email transfer confirmation (student name and contact) to the school finance email.

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule or fee policy; boarding fees are therefore not applicable.

Other costs and additional fees
- Textbook fees as listed above are required and are non‑refundable once paid.
- International examination fees (e.g., SAT, Pre‑SAT, IELTS, AP) are not included in tuition and must be paid separately.
- Charges for field trips, special projects, extra‑curricular activities, loss/damage of books or school property, and any extraordinary expenses are invoiced separately as required.

Refund and withdrawal policy (key points)
- One‑month written notice is required to withdraw a student.
- If the semester's fees are paid in full and the child is withdrawn prior to the start of the academic year, fees are refundable except for the Registration or Re‑registration fee (these are not refundable).
- If the student has attended 10 or fewer school days from the start of the first semester, fees (excluding Registration or Re‑registration fee) will be refunded.
- If the student has attended 20 or fewer school days from the start of the first semester, 50% of tuition fees (excluding Registration or Re‑registration fee) will be refunded. If the student has attended more than 20 school days in the first semester, or any part of the second semester, the semester fee is payable (no refund for that semester).
- Textbook fees are non‑refundable once paid. The refundable caution deposit (QAR 1,000) is returned on withdrawal or graduation subject to no damage to school property.

Notes and exclusions
- The registration and entrance exam fees are explicitly non‑refundable. International exam fees and extracurricular charges are not included in the published tuition figures and will be charged separately. Overdue fees may result in withholding of results, reports and certificates and may prevent student registration changes within national systems until all dues are settled.

The school states it admits students from a wide range of cultures and welcomes students of all abilities, nationalities, and religions, indicating a multicultural student body. Public materials do not provide a numerical nationality breakdown or local/international ratio.