Newton British Academy Al Dafna

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 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.

Overview

Newton British Academy Al Dafna operates on a three-term academic year. Tuition fees are payable in advance, prior to the start of each term.

Application and entry fees

- Entrance Test Fee: QAR 204 (non-refundable).
- Registration Fee: QAR 2,550 (once-only, non-refundable).
- Seat Reservation: QAR 2,000 (paid to secure the place; amount is deducted from Term 1 fees).

Tuition fees by year group (Academic Year 2025–2026)

- Foundation Stage 1:
- Annual tuition fee: QAR 24,633.
- Annual resources fee: QAR 1,000.
- Total fees per year: QAR 25,633.
- Total fees per term: QAR 8,544.

- Foundation Stage 2:
- Annual tuition fee: QAR 32,130.
- Annual resources fee: QAR 1,000.
- Total fees per year: QAR 33,130.
- Total fees per term: QAR 11,043.

- Years 1–6:
- Annual tuition fee: QAR 38,556.
- Annual resources fee: QAR 3,000.
- Total fees per year: QAR 41,556.
- Total fees per term: QAR 13,852.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is divided into three terms; fees for each term must be paid in advance before the term begins.
- If a student is admitted in the first half of a term, a full term's fees are charged. If admitted in the second half of a term, half-term fees are charged.
- The QAR 2,000 seat reservation payment is deducted from the Term 1 invoice once a place is accepted.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed for this campus.

Other costs and fees

- Annual resources fees are shown above and are part of the total annual fee.
- School excursions, bus transportation and school uniforms are not included in the tuition and are charged separately. Uniform purchases are processed through the school's uniform service.
- Point-of-sale or accounts-office payments and any optional services (transport, excursions, uniform) will incur separate charges as applicable.

Refund information and withdrawal policy

- The Entrance Test Fee and the Registration Fee are non-refundable. The seat reservation amount is applied to Term 1 fees when accepting a place.
- Timely written notification is required for student withdrawal; administration must be contacted to complete the formal withdrawal procedure.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Online payment gateway for school fees, registration, entrance exam and other fees.
- Point of Sale (POS): direct payment at the accounts office.
- Deposit/Bank transfer to the school bank account; parents should provide a copy of the transfer to accounts and state the invoice number and student name as reference. Bank details provided by the school are:
- Bank Name: Qatar National Bank.
- IBAN: QA87 QNBA 0000 0000 0252 0352 1800 2.
- SWIFT Code (for payments from outside Qatar): QNBAQAQAXXX.
- Beneficiary Name: Newton British Academy.

(Amounts are shown in Qatari Riyal, QAR.)

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.