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Doha Academy Al Waab Campus has 2,100 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Doha Academy Al Waab Campus is located at 220 Duhail Street, Al Waab, Doha, Qatar (PO Box 9691). The campus sits in the Al Waab district, a residential area in Doha. The address is published for mail and visits, and the campus is accessible by road via Duhail Street. The Al Waab campus is the largest of Doha Academy's campuses.
Stages
The Al Waab campus operates an all-through KG to Year 13 programme, following the National Curriculum of England and Wales. It is structured into EYFS/Primary and Secondary divisions, with the secondary split into Boys' and Girls' sections.
Type
The school is co-educational from Kindergarten to Year 5 and is gender-segregated from Year 6 onwards at the Al Waab Campus (and Salwa Branch).
Additional learning support
The school has a Learning Support (SEN) department. It identifies four broad areas of need (speech, language and communication; cognitive/Special Educational Needs; social, emotional and mental health; sensory/physical needs) and may implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Provision includes in-class support, differentiated teaching, extended time, ICT aids, and SEN Homework Club as part of ECAs.
Country affiliation
The school follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales and is described as British-based education.
Religious affiliation
The school identifies as a Muslim institution of education, integrating Islamic values with its academic program.
School day structure
EYFS doors open at 06:40, registration at 07:00, lessons from 07:15, with the day ending at 12:00. Al Waab Primary typically starts around 07:15 and ends around 13:30. These schedules reflect phase-specific timetables published by the school.
Bus service
The school's pages do not publish detailed information about a bus service (routes, providers or schedules). For confirmation and exact arrangements, contact the campus directly at +974 40202700.
Fees
Annual tuition at Doha Academy Al Waab Campus ranges from QAR 21,910 to QAR 43,150 for 2026/27.
Application, registration and seat-reservation fees
- Seat reservation (one‑time): QAR 2,000. - Registration fee (one‑time, payable when place is accepted): QAR 1,500. - Entry/assessment test (one‑time): QAR 500 for Years 1–13; no entry test fee for KG1 and KG2.
Annual tuition fees (Doha Academy — Al Waab campus) and per‑term amounts (two equal instalments)
- KG1 — Annual tuition: QAR 20,300. Per term (50%): QAR 10,150. - KG2 — Annual tuition: QAR 20,300. Per term: QAR 10,150. - Year 1 — Annual tuition: QAR 25,900. Per term: QAR 12,950. - Year 2 — Annual tuition: QAR 25,900. Per term: QAR 12,950. - Year 3 — Annual tuition: QAR 25,900. Per term: QAR 12,950. - Year 4 — Annual tuition: QAR 25,900. Per term: QAR 12,950. - Year 5 — Annual tuition: QAR 25,900. Per term: QAR 12,950. - Year 6 — Annual tuition: QAR 25,900. Per term: QAR 12,950. - Year 7 — Annual tuition: QAR 28,900. Per term: QAR 14,450. - Year 8 — Annual tuition: QAR 28,900. Per term: QAR 14,450. - Year 9 — Annual tuition: QAR 28,900. Per term: QAR 14,450. - Year 10 — Annual tuition: QAR 33,300. Per term: QAR 16,650. - Year 11 — Annual tuition: QAR 33,300. Per term: QAR 16,650. - Year 12 — Annual tuition: QAR 39,400. Per term: QAR 19,700. - Year 13 — Annual tuition: QAR 39,400. Per term: QAR 19,700.
Other compulsory and exam-related charges
- Book / textbook fee (annual), by year group: - KG1: QAR 1,610. KG2: QAR 2,250. Year 1: QAR 2,580. Year 2: QAR 2,580. Year 3: QAR 2,900. Year 4: QAR 2,900. Year 5: QAR 2,900. Year 6: QAR 2,900. Year 7: QAR 3,330. Year 8: QAR 3,330. Year 9: QAR 3,330. Year 10: QAR 3,750. Year 11: QAR 3,750. Year 12: QAR 3,750. Year 13: QAR 3,750. - IGCSE external examination fee (where applicable to relevant examination year groups): QAR 1,500 for the relevant IGCSE year groups as listed by the school. - Remarking/correction of IGCSE, AS/A Level papers: remarking fees accepted only with prior approval from the Examinations Officer.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is payable in two equal instalments. First instalment due on or before 31 August. Second instalment due on or before 10 January. All invoices must be settled within 30 days of issuance. Textbook/book fees are payable with the first instalment. - No fee can be transferred from one child to another, even within the same family. Company‑sponsored students are invoiced under the same schedule; additional company documents are required.
Boarding and transport
- Boarding: Not applicable — Doha Academy operates as a day school. School bus transport service is available. - Transport fees (if a parent requires bus service): transport fees are charged separately where offered; amounts and service options are managed through the school's transport arrangements (transport fees may differ by campus and route).
Other costs (uniforms, incidental charges, discounts)
- Uniform: A school uniform is required and is sold through the school's official uniform shop/authorized outlets; uniform costs are charged separately from tuition and other mandatory fees. - Other incidental costs may include extracurricular activity fees, school trips, optional external examination fees and materials not covered by the book fee; these are charged in addition to the fees listed above. - Sibling discount: a discount on tuition is applied for multiple children from the same family (5% for the third child, 10% for the fourth child, 15% for the fifth child and any subsequent children). This discount applies to tuition only.
Refund and deduction policy
- Tuition is charged on a calendar‑day basis if a withdrawal application is received within 30 calendar days from the beginning of the term. If a withdrawal application is received after 30 calendar days from the start of the academic year (or registration, whichever is later), the full term tuition fee is payable. For withdrawal received after more than 30 calendar days from the start of the second term, the second and third term fees are non‑refundable. - All other fees (entrance/assessment test, registration, books, remark fees, seat/reservation fee in the case of no‑show) are non‑refundable. The refund/deduction policy applies to tuition and bus fees only.
Accepted payment methods and invoicing notes
- Accepted payment methods: Visa and MasterCard, direct bank deposit, telegraphic bank transfer, online bank transfer and current‑dated cheques. For telegraphic/online transfers, include the student name and ISAMs ID number as the payment reference. Company invoices follow the same payment terms.
Notes
- The amounts above are the fee items published by the school for the Al Waab campus and are listed per year group; instalment amounts are exactly half of the published annual tuition where payments are made in the standard two instalments.
Academics
Doha Academy Al Waab Campus teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Doha Academy Al Waab offers an all-through KG–12 education based on the English National Curriculum, with Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History taught to meet Qatar's requirements. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum and provides Cambridge International IGCSE in Year 11 and AS Level in Year 12, with GCE A levels offered in Year 13 as part of the qualification pathways. The Al Waab campus is organized into three blocks: Block A for Secondary Boys, Block B for EYFS/Primary, and Block C for Secondary Girls. The Doha Academy group holds NEASC accreditation with ACE Learning status and Qatar National Schools Accreditation for Al Waab, with ongoing QNI accreditation. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History are incorporated as core subjects in line with MoE requirements.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral care at Doha Academy Al Waab places wellbeing, belonging and security at the center of its work, embedding pastoral care across the curriculum with assemblies on friendship, leadership and anti-bullying and PSHE lessons to help students know who to talk to if they have concerns.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support is the responsibility of all teachers; the SEN department identifies four broad areas of need: speech, language and communication needs (SLCN); cognitive learning difficulties, including specific learning difficulties (SpLD); social, emotional and mental health difficulties; and sensory and/or physical needs; an Individual Education Plan (IEP) may be provided and shared with teachers and parents to guide targeted support, differentiated teaching, and reasonable accommodations.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a large population of EAL learners and uses Cambridge Insight assessments and MidYIS data to identify language and learning needs and to set targets, guiding teachers in supporting EAL learners.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through strong pastoral care that aims to provide wellbeing, belonging and security, with health and wellbeing integrated across the curriculum and through PSHE provision and assemblies addressing wellbeing, friendships and resilience.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection align with the MoEHE Code of Ethics; staff are expected to follow this code, and the school provides MoEHE-linked safeguarding guidance for its community.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Learn about the school. The school provides education from Kindergarten to Year 13, follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, and offers the IGCSE and GCE A levels. The Al Waab Campus operates as co-educational from Kindergarten to Year 5 and is gender segregated from Year 6 onwards. The admissions process is designed to assist families at every stage.
Step 2: Initiate contact. The admissions team is available to assist at every stage of the process. You can reach them to schedule a tour or ask questions about programs and requirements. The contact number is +974 4020 2709.
Step 3: Visit the school. If you would like to visit, call the office to book an appointment. Unplanned visits are not accommodated at this time. A campus visit provides an opportunity to learn about classrooms, facilities, and the curriculum.
Step 4: Transfer from another local school. If transferring from another local school, ensure all documents are signed and stamped as part of the transfer process. The admissions team will guide you through any additional steps required for enrollment.
FAQs
What curriculum does Doha Academy Al Waab Campus follow?
Doha Academy Al Waab Campus follows a Cambridge curriculum. Doha Academy Al Waab offers an all-through KG–12 education based on the English National Curriculum, with Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History taught to meet Qatar's requirements. The curriculum ...
Where is Doha Academy Al Waab Campus located?
Doha Academy Al Waab Campus is located at 220 Duhail Street, Al Waab, Doha, Qatar (PO Box 9691). The campus sits in the Al Waab district, a residential area in Doha. The address is published for mail and visits, and the campus is accessible by road via Duhail Street. The Al Waab campus is the larges
What age range does the school serve?
Doha Academy Al Waab Campus serves students from age 3 to 18, covering The school is structured across three campus blocks: Block A (Secondary Boys), Block B (EYFS/Primary), and Block C (Secondary Girls). It covers Early ....
How many students attend Doha Academy Al Waab Campus?
Approximately 2100 students are enrolled at Doha Academy Al Waab Campus.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 21,910 to PHP 43,150 depending on year group.
Is Doha Academy Al Waab Campus religiously affiliated?
Doha Academy Al Waab Campus has no stated religious affiliation.
Is the school co-educational?
Doha Academy Al Waab Campus is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
The school follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales.
What facilities does the school offer?
The campus spans over 19,000 square metres across four floors. It features 160 classrooms with small class sizes, three libraries, three indoor gyms, three medical clinics, science laboratories, an auditorium, outdoor play areas, and campus-wide Wi-Fi.
Does Doha Academy Al Waab Campus offer special educational needs support?
Learning Support is the responsibility of all teachers; the SEN department identifies four broad areas of need: speech, language and communication needs (SLCN); cognitive learning difficulties, including specific learning difficulties (SpLD); social, emotional and mental health difficulties; and sen...
What is the admissions process?
Step 1: Learn about the school. The school provides education from Kindergarten to Year 13, follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, and offers the IGCSE and GCE A levels. The Al Waab Campus operates as co-educational from Kindergarten to Year 5 and is gender segregated from Year 6 onwa
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school provides an all-through KG-12 British-based education for boys and girls at the Al Waab Campus. It follows the National Curriculum for England and emphasizes personal learning and thinking skills to develop a deep core of knowledge and curiosity.
Does Doha Academy Al Waab Campus offer a bus service?
The school's pages do not publish detailed information about a bus service (routes, providers or schedules). For confirmation and exact arrangements, contact the campus directly at +974 40202700.
What accreditations does Doha Academy Al Waab Campus hold?
NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) - An internationally recognized accreditation body that evaluates educational institutions for quality and continuous improvement.
Ministry of Education Qatar - Government approval ensuring compliance with national educational standards.
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