Qatar, Doha
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Newton British School Muraikh is in the Muraikh area of Doha, Qatar. The campus is located near Aspire Park and Villaggio Mall, with accessibility from major Doha routes. It serves the Muraikh neighbourhood and surrounding areas.
The school is open to Foundation (F1) to Year 12. It provides three levels: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Primary, and Secondary.
The school is a private co-educational day school regulated by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE). It does not list boarding facilities as part of its offering.
The school has an Additional Educational Special Needs (AESN) department to support students with special educational needs. A Counselling Policy provides social, emotional, psychological, and behavioural support, including individual and small-group counselling and tailored plans (e.g., ESW Plan, IBP, PSP) in collaboration with AESN; external referrals may be used when needed.
The school follows the English National Curriculum and operates as a British school overseas.
There is no formal religious affiliation indicated for the school. The curriculum includes MOEHE-mandated Arabic, Qatar History, and Islamic Studies as part of the required programme.
The school runs Sunday to Thursday. EYFS classes typically finish at 12:30, Primary at 13:30, and Secondary at 13:40; office hours run to 14:30.
School buses are operated by BAATCO, not the school. Buses are parked outside the grounds with a bus supervisor on board, and drivers and staff follow safety procedures including seatbelt use, daily checks, and an emergency contact framework. The Bus Safety Policy provides detailed safety measures and contact information for the bus manager.
Application and Admission Fees
- Non-refundable entrance test fee: QR 204.
- Non-refundable registration (once-off) fee: QR 2,550.
- Reservation (seat-holding) fee: QR 2,000; this amount is deducted from Term 1 tuition once a place is accepted.
Tuition and Resource Fees (amounts shown in QAR)
- Foundation 1: Annual tuition QR 23,460; Annual resources fee QR 1,000; Total per year QR 24,460; Total per term QR 8,153.
- Foundation 2: Annual tuition QR 30,600; Annual resources fee QR 1,000; Total per year QR 31,600; Total per term QR 10,533.
- Year 1–6: Annual tuition QR 36,720; Annual resources fee QR 3,000; Total per year QR 39,720; Total per term QR 13,240.
- Year 7–9: Annual tuition QR 42,840; Annual resources fee QR 3,000; Total per year QR 45,840; Total per term QR 15,280.
- Year 10–11: Annual tuition QR 48,960; Annual resources fee QR 3,000; Total per year QR 51,960; Total per term QR 17,320.
- Year 12: Annual tuition QR 52,020; Annual resources fee QR 3,000; Total per year QR 55,020; Total per term QR 18,340.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is organised into three terms. Tuition fees are quoted per term and are payable in advance, prior to the commencement of the term to which they apply.
- 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, a half-term fee is charged.
- The seat reservation fee (QR 2,000) is deducted from the first term's fees once a place is accepted.
Boarding
- Newton British School – Muraikh operates as a private co-educational day school; no boarding fees apply.
Other costs and exclusions
- School excursions, bus transportation and uniforms are not included in the tuition and must be paid separately.
- IGCSE, AS and A Level examination fees are not included in the tuition fees and are charged separately.
- Resource fees are listed separately and are reflected in the total annual amounts above.
Refund information and withdrawal
- Entrance test and registration fees are explicitly non-refundable. The reservation fee is applied against Term 1 fees rather than refunded.
- Written notification is required for withdrawal from the school; Administration must be contacted to complete the withdrawal procedure.
Fee payment options
- Online payment gateway (school's payment portal) for school fees, registration, entrance exam and other fees.
- Point of Sale (POS) at the accounts office: Debit, Credit and American Express accepted.
- Bank deposit or transfer to the school account (Qatar National Bank). When paying by transfer, include the invoice number and student name as reference. Bank details provided for transfers include:
- Bank Name: Qatar National Bank.
- IBAN: QA45 QNBA 0000 0000 0027 0195 3200 2.
- Swift Code: QNB A QA QA.
- Beneficiary Name: Newton British School.
- Account Number: 0027 0195 3200 2.
(The amounts and terms above reflect the school's published fee regulation information.)
The school reports 800+ students across more than 57 nationalities. The published information does not specify a most common nationality or a local-to-international student ratio.