Qatar, Doha
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Newton British Academy Al Dafna has 24 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.
Newton British Academy – Al Dafna is in Doha, Qatar, in the Al Dafna district. The campus address is Building 16, Al Adaid Street, Al Dafna, Doha, Qatar. It sits in a central Doha area that hosts an international community of families and expatriates.
The school offers the Early Years Foundation Stage (Foundation One and Foundation Two) and Primary (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) through Year Six, a structured eight-year programme. Foundation One and Foundation Two correspond to UK Nursery and Reception; Year 1–6 cover KS1 and KS2 under the English National Curriculum.
The Newton British Academy Al Dafna is a co-educational private international school. It serves mixed-gender intake and has no boarding facilities listed; it operates as a day school.
The school hosts an international student body with representation from more than 60 nationalities. The most common nationalities are not publicly published; the Newton Group describes NBA Al Dafna as an international community of learners.
The Newton Group publishes a SEN policy outlining identification and support for learners with additional needs, reflecting a commitment to inclusive practice. The group also provides safeguarding materials and related policies for pupils.
The school is British-curriculum aligned, following the English National Curriculum and positioning the campus as a British overseas school. It is part of The Newton Group of Schools, with accreditation and affiliations associated with British and international education standards.
There is no explicit religious affiliation noted for the school; the institution operates with a secular, British-curriculum framework.
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. EYFS classes operate 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Primary classes run 7:00 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.; office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, and until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
The NBA Al Dafna Bus Policy exists to govern the school bus service, including routes and arrangements. Details are published in the bus policy documents, and families can contact the admissions team for route-specific information.
Annual tuition at Newton British Academy Al Dafna ranges from QAR 25,633 to QAR 41,556 for 2026/27.
Newton British Academy Al Dafna teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
Newton British Academy, Al Dafna follows the English National Curriculum, adapted for Doha, offering a British education from Foundation Stage through Year 6 as a primary programme. The EYFS comprises Foundation One and Foundation Two, with Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6). The curriculum combines English National subjects with Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History to provide a well-rounded education and to reflect local context. It emphasizes 21st Century Skills and values within the National Curriculum framework. In the Newton Group's secondary provision linked to NBA Al Dafna, Key Stage 3–5 follows the English National Curriculum, with IGCSE in Key Stage 4 and A Levels in Key Stage 5.
The NBA Al Dafna campus supports Social and Emotional Learning through a pastoral care framework and student-facing structures such as a Student Council and the P4C program, complemented by wellbeing-focused events including World Mental Health Awareness Day.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
There is no public information on provision for English as an Additional Language (EAL) on NBA Al Dafna's policies page.
Mental wellbeing is supported through events such as World Mental Health Awareness Day and a generally supportive campus environment described as a 'supportive community' at NBA Al Dafna.
Safeguarding is supported by a dedicated framework including the NBA Al Dafna Safeguarding Leaflet 2025-2026 and policies on attendance, anti-bullying, and behaviour.
Newton British Academy – Al Dafna accepts children from age 3 and offers an eight-year programme from Foundation One through Year Six. It follows the National Curriculum of England, with Early Years Foundation Stage (Foundation One and Foundation Two), Key Stage One (Years 1–2), and Key Stage Two (Years 3–6). Registration is open for the 2025-2026 academic year via the Apply Now portal. The Admissions resources available are the Application Guide, Application Form, Academic Calendar, School Fees, and School Timings.