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German International School Doha has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 16.
Location
The German International School Doha is located at Ibn Seena Street No. 30 in the Al Maamoura area of Doha, Qatar. The address includes a P.O. Box (39135). The campus sits in a residential portion of Doha's Al Maamoura district.
Stages
The school comprises three levels: Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School I. The Secondary School offers the German international IB pathway (GIB) and the IB Diploma Programme as part of its curriculum.
Type
The school is coeducational and operates as a day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The majority of students hold German citizenship; the school has students from multiple nationalities. The DIS-Doha has more than 300 students from diverse nationalities.
Additional learning support
Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not published on the school's public pages. The available parent information focuses on daily routines and general logistics.
Country affiliation
The institution is a German international school and part of the German Auslandsschulen network; it is supported by the German government, including the Auswärtiges Amt and ZfA (as part of a network of about 140 German Auslandsschulen).
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated; the school emphasises secular educational principles in its mission.
School day structure
Kindergarten days run with a drop-off window of 07:30–08:00, core hours from 08:00–12:30, and a latest pick-up at 14:35. The school operates an open-all-day (Ganztag) program for primary and secondary, with morning classes extending into the afternoon (07:45–15:30).
Bus service
The school does not publish a dedicated school bus service; families may use public transport options in Doha. Nearby public transit stops exist and Doha's metro system serves the city.
Fees
Annual tuition at German International School Doha ranges from QAR 31,088 to QAR 48,031 for 2026/27.
Application & one‑off fees - Application (assessment) fee: QAR 500. - Registration (one‑time) fee charged on acceptance: QAR 3,127. This registration fee is payable to reserve the place and is not refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) - KG1 (Pre‑K / age 3): Annual QAR 31,088 — Per term (2 terms) QAR 15,544. (Per‑term amounts shown are the annual fee divided evenly across the school's two invoiced terms.) - KG2 (age 4): Annual QAR 31,088 — Per term QAR 15,544. - KG3 (age 5): Annual QAR 35,233 — Per term QAR 17,617. - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual QAR 41,451 — Per term QAR 20,726. - Grade 2 (age 7): Annual QAR 41,451 — Per term QAR 20,726. - Grade 3 (age 8): Annual QAR 41,451 — Per term QAR 20,726. - Grade 4 (age 9): Annual QAR 41,451 — Per term QAR 20,726. - Grade 5 (age 10): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 6 (age 11): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 7 (age 12): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 8 (age 13): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 9 (age 14): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 10 (age 15): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 11 (age 16): Annual QAR 48,031 — Per term QAR 24,016. - Grade 12 (age 17): Annual QAR 48,031 — Per term QAR 24,016.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued each term; the school operates on two invoiced terms (semesters) per academic year and term invoices show the due date. Term invoices are the normal billing unit for tuition. Per‑term amounts above are the annual tuition divided equally across the two invoiced terms. - The registration fee is due immediately after invoicing for an offer and secures the place. Fees for enrollment during a semester are calculated pro rata for that semester and are due within the period stated on the invoice. Installment plans are available in individual cases but normally require prior application and may involve a surcharge and post‑dated cheques.
Boarding fees - The school is a day (non‑boarding) school; there are no boarding fees.
Other costs and recurring charges - The tuition amounts do not typically include optional or third‑party charges: school transport, uniforms, textbooks, external examination fees, certain extracurricular activities and some specialist course fees are charged separately. Seat reservation/place reservation fees and similar one‑off charges may also apply. These additional costs are invoiced separately as required. - First‑year total for a newly enrolled child will usually include the application fee and the registration fee on top of the annual tuition (example: for KG1 the first‑year total shown by published fee tables is Annual tuition QAR 31,088 plus registration and application fees).
Refund, cancellation and reductions - The registration fee and place reservation fee are non‑refundable. Refunds and reductions (including sibling discounts or hardship reductions) follow the school's published fee and refund regulations and are dealt with by application to the school board or finance office; any partial refunds for mid‑term withdrawal are handled under the school's fee regulations. Installment surcharge and refund rules apply as stated in the fee regulations.
Payment methods and instructions - Accepted payment methods include bank transfer in QAR to the school's Qatar bank account, QAR cheque and cash payments at the school finance office. Installment payments, when approved, may require post‑dated cheques and a small installment surcharge. The school's published fee materials list the bank account details for Qatari transfers.
Notes - All figures above are presented in Qatari Riyal (QAR) and follow the school's published fee tables and widely published fee summaries. The school publishes a fee schedule/fee structure document that sets out exact invoicing dates, due dates, one‑off charges and the full list of items not included in tuition; those rules determine the precise payment deadlines, refund mechanics and any surcharge for installment arrangements.
Academics
German International School Doha teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The German International School Doha follows a Thuringia-language curriculum for all levels from Kindergarten onward, adapted to Qatar's requirements, with English taught from Grade 1 and French introduced from Grade 5, and Arabic regional studies integrated. Lower secondary (Grades 5–10) leads to a Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (intermediate school-leaving certificate) at the end of Grade 10. Upper secondary (Grades 11–12) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), with a bilingual variant known as GIB that delivers a German–English bilingual IB experience. GIB subjects include German, English, History, Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Visual Arts, with Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS); many courses are offered in English, and from 2019 Mathematics and Chemistry can be taught in German. The school is part of the German international school network and earned the Excellent German School Abroad quality seal in 2018.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning at GIS Doha is embedded in the school's mission, which promotes freedom, democracy, human rights, social justice and ecological awareness, and aims to strengthen students' personalities and life skills, foster self-confidence and social competence, and maintain a respectful, holistic all-day learning environment.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Public information indicates that SEN-related support focuses on non-native German-speaking students via two full-time German as a Foreign Language/German as a Second Language teachers to provide intensive language support; there is no indication that GIS Doha operates as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs; publicly described language support focuses on German as a foreign/second language delivered by two full-time GFL/DaZ teachers, while the IB Diploma Programme is delivered in German and English.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by a school psychologist on staff (Irena Pidgirna) and by the mission's emphasis on strengthening personality, self-reliance, social competence and a respectful, holistic learning environment.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding concept is publicly described as being presented in workshops across classes, with the aim of promoting safety, justice and mutual respect within the school community.
Admissions
Scholarships
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FAQs
What curriculum does German International School Doha follow?
The German International School Doha follows a Thuringia-language curriculum for all levels from Kindergarten onward, adapted to Qatar's requirements, with English taught from Grade 1 and French introduced from Grade 5, and Arabic regional studies integrated. Lower secondary (Grades 5–10) leads to ...
Where is German International School Doha located?
The German International School Doha is located at Ibn Seena Street No. 30 in the Al Maamoura area of Doha, Qatar. The address includes a P.O. Box (39135). The campus sits in a residential portion of Doha's Al Maamoura district.
What age range does the school serve?
German International School Doha serves students from age 3 to 18, covering The school is structured into Kindergarten, Primary School (Grades 1-4), Secondary Stage I (Grades 5-10), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12)..
How many students attend German International School Doha?
Approximately 300 students are enrolled at German International School Doha.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 31,088 to PHP 48,031 depending on year group.
Is German International School Doha religiously affiliated?
German International School Doha has no stated religious affiliation.
Is the school co-educational?
German International School Doha is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
German as Foreign Language (DaF) is offered for Kindergarten and for the school. The IB Diploma Programme is delivered through GIB, the German IB, and includes German-taught History and Biology. The IB Diploma Programme is offered only for grades 11–12. The program is designed to help students gain
What facilities does the school offer?
The school is located at Ibn Seena Street No. 30, Al Maamoura Area, Doha. The school comprises a Kindergarten, a Primary School (grades 1–4) and Secondary School I and II. It operates as an all-day school with main subjects taught in the morning. Grades 11 and 12 are taught according to the Internat
Does German International School Doha offer special educational needs support?
Public information indicates that SEN-related support focuses on non-native German-speaking students via two full-time German as a Foreign Language/German as a Second Language teachers to provide intensive language support; there is no indication that GIS Doha operates as a specialist SEN institutio...
What extracurricular activities are available?
The German International School Doha was founded in 2008 as a German private school. Its academic quality and multicultural profile make it one of Qatar's leading educational institutions. The school is located in Doha, includes Kindergarten, Primary School (Grundschule), and Secondary I (Sek I), an
Does German International School Doha offer a bus service?
The school does not publish a dedicated school bus service; families may use public transport options in Doha. Nearby public transit stops exist and Doha's metro system serves the city.
What accreditations does German International School Doha hold?
Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule - The prestigious designation of Excellent German International School awarded by the German government.
IB Diploma Programme Authorization - Authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA) - Natio
