Newton British School Al Waab

Newton British School – Al Waab is located in Doha, Qatar, in the Al Waab district. The campus sits in the Aspire Zone area, with convenient access to major roads and nearby facilities such as Sports City. The address is Building 200, Street 169, Aspire Zone Street, Zone 55, Al Waab, Doha.

The Al Waab campus offers Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS, F1–F2) and Primary (Key Stage 1 & 2). There is no public indication of a secondary provision at this Al Waab campus.

The school is a private, international co-educational day school.

The school describes itself as an international community of learners. Public materials do not publish a numerical nationality mix or local-to-international student ratio.

SEN provisions are not publicly detailed for the Al Waab campus. The school describes its environment as safe and supportive and provides on-site welfare facilities, including a nurse on duty.

The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, reflecting a United Kingdom (British) affiliation.

There is no formal religious affiliation listed; Islamic studies are included as part of the curriculum.

The school day runs Sunday to Thursday. EYFS sessions are 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m and Primary is 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, with office hours 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Newton Schools bus service operates for NBS Al Waab. Buses arrive outside the gates at approximately 6:50 a.m. In the morning, buses enter the campus via Gate A; in the afternoon, EYFS buses exit at 12:27 and Main School buses at 13:37. Buses must have seat belts, a first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher; a bus coordinator and bus contact information are provided. Bus transport is not included in fees.

The school combines a private international primary program with a broad and balanced enhanced British curriculum and is QNSA accredited. The campus comprises Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Primary, with Year 1 to Year 6 in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. In EYFS, the framework follows six Areas of Learning and Development (Creative Development; Physical Development; Social, Personal and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy; Knowledge and Understanding of the World) and four guiding themes: a unique child, positive relationships, enabling environments, and learning and development. Primary School subjects include English, History, Mathematics, Arabic (First Language for native speakers; Second Language for non-native), Art/Design & Technology, Geography, ICT, Science, Citizenship, Islamic Studies, French, Philosophy for Children (P4C), Qatar History– Arabic/English, Music, and Physical Education. The English National Curriculum underpins Key Stages 1 and 2, with year-by-year detail provided via long-term overviews for Years 1–6 (2025-2026).

The Newton British School – Al Waab offers a private international primary education with a broad and balanced enhanced British curriculum and is QNSA accredited. Admissions are based on past school records, an entrance assessment, and in some cases an interview and an English proficiency test. Newton Schools admit qualified students on a first-come, first-served basis. The child's previous school report must be attested by the home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Qatar Embassy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar. The following documents are required: four recent passport-sized photographs; a copy of the applicant's passport and QID; copies of both parents' passports and QID; a report from the previous school; a copy of the child's immunization record; a completed Medical form (included in the application form); a signed Fee Regulation form (included in the application form); and a copy of the child's birth certificate. All documents must be submitted before the entrance exam date. When these documents are returned to the Registrar or Receptionist, you may apply for a test date and time and pay a QR 204 non-refundable entrance exam fee. Testing of students will be held by appointment. After the entrance assessment, you will be notified by telephone or email whether the school can offer your child a place. The school will not retain any document if admission is not granted. To confirm acceptance of this offer, you must visit the Accounts Office to pay the non-refundable Registration Fee. The school does not guarantee or reserve places; places are guaranteed only when the required fees are paid. Failure to pay the Registration Fee will result in this place being offered to another child. Now open for registration for the 2025-2026 school year; apply now.