Qatar, Doha
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Loyola International School operates on two campuses in Qatar: Oasis Campus, Ezdan Oasis Community, Al Wukair, and Al-Nasr Campus at Villa No. 40, Al Andalus Street, Freej Al Nasr, Doha. The Oasis Campus serves KG1 through Grade 12 and is the main campus for middle and senior students, while Al-Nasr hosts the earlier-year cohorts with students transitioning to Oasis from Grade 6. The campuses are connected by LIS transportation options that serve major routes in the region.
The Oasis Campus offers KG 1 to Grade 12 and serves as the main Loyola campus for middle and senior school learners. Students from Al Nasr transition here after Grade 6, though many begin their Loyola journey at Oasis from the start.
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision.
Public disclosures do not provide a detailed nationality breakdown; the school serves local and international students, but exact numbers or proportions are not published. The school's listings show multiple nationalities without a publicized ratio.
Loyola provides an on-site nurse and a full-time counsellor. The school supports inclusive education, including programs for gifted learners and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The school is CBSE-affiliated and is administered by the New Loyola Model Education Society, Hyderabad, India.
There is no explicit religious affiliation listed; the school presents itself as values-based and CBSE-aligned rather than a religious school.
Kindergarten (KG 1–2) runs from 07:00 to 11:00, while Grades 1–12 run from 07:00 to 01:30. Timings may vary during Ramadan.
Transportation is available as an optional service across major routes; charges apply based on area. Parents apply via a Transport Request Form, and service is confirmed after route verification and subject to seat availability. Pick-up and drop-off times are assigned by the school and must be observed; buses have seat-belt and conduct requirements.
Annual tuition at Loyola International School ranges from QAR 9,300 to QAR 15,000 for 2026/27.
Loyola International School teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Loyola International School Doha follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, with AISSE at the end of Grade 10 and AISSCE at the end of Grade 12. The program is organized into four clusters—Kindergarten 1 to Grade 2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, and Grades 9–12—emphasizing inquiry-based, experiential, and interdisciplinary learning aligned with NEP 2020 and Qatar's education goals. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, with language offerings in Arabic, French, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam; a second and third language are chosen from these options depending on grade level. In Grades 11–12, students pursue Science or Commerce streams under CBSE, with core subjects such as English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Mathematics in the Science stream) or Accountancy, Economics, and Business Studies (in the Commerce stream), plus electives like Informatics Practices and Psychology, and related compulsory components such as Qatar History and Physical Education. The school operates across two Qatar campuses (Oasis and Al-Nasr) and emphasizes values-based education, life skills, and a digitally-enabled learning environment with regular formative assessment.
Loyola International School commits to supporting the emotional, social, and mental well-being of every student. Teachers and staff are trained to identify students in need of emotional support. Students may approach the school's counselor directly or be referred for support. Counseling sessions are confidential and handled with empathy. Parents are involved when appropriate, especially in recurring or serious concerns. In cases requiring further support, referrals to licensed professionals may be made.
Loyola International School describes inclusive education and mentions special education needs and gifted programs as part of its offerings. The school does not publish details of a dedicated SEN department or a separate SEN facility, and does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution. The inclusive approach is presented as central to the school's provision for diverse learners.
The curriculum lists English as a core subject and presents Arabic, French, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam as second/third languages, indicating multilingual provision. The school does not publicly disclose a separate EAL (English as an Additional Language) program or dedicated EAL staff. Therefore, explicit EAL-specific support is not described in publicly available materials.
Loyola emphasizes mental wellbeing as part of its holistic development, with dedicated student support from a school counsellor and on-site nurse. The school counsellor can be contacted directly or via referral, and sessions are confidential. The school notes that mental wellness is as important as academic success. Parents are involved when appropriate, particularly in cases requiring ongoing or specialized support.
The Anti-Bullying Policy states that bullying is not tolerated and that the school aims to create a safe, inclusive, and compassionate community. Reports are taken seriously and handled with sensitivity, with options to speak to trusted adults at school. The school provides support to both the affected student and the student displaying concerning behavior, and invites parents to meetings in serious cases.
1. Complete Registration: Complete Registration is available on the LIS website; submit the admission form to begin. From KG1 to Grade 12, admissions are open, subject to seat availability and eligibility. The first step starts the admissions journey.
2. Await Admission Call: Our Admissions Team will contact you to assist with next steps. They guide you through the subsequent steps and provide support as you move toward testing and document submission. This outreach marks the progression from registration toward testing.
3. Admission Test: Take an age-appropriate test. The test is part of the admission criteria used to assess applicants.
4. Document Submission: Submit all required documents via the online checklist. Incomplete documentation may delay the admission process. Documents required include copies of Qatar ID, passport, birth certificate, vaccination card, health fitness certificate, and prior mark sheets as applicable.
5. Confirm Admission: Pay fees to confirm admission and join the Loyola family. Admission is subject to seat availability. Loyola operates two campuses in Qatar: Oasis and Al-Nasr. Affiliation numbers are 6630206 for Oasis and 6330012 for Al-Nasr.