Newton International School West Bay

Located in the West Bay district of Doha, Qatar, Newton International School – West Bay sits in the central business area and is part of the Newton Group of Schools. It follows the English National Curriculum under British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation. The campus can be contacted at +974 5005 9697 or info.westbay@newtonschools.sch.qa, and public transport options in West Bay include the West Bay Shuttle Bus operated by Mowasalat, which serves the area with a circular route and multiple stops.

The school provides Early Years Foundation Stage (Foundation 1 and Foundation 2) and Primary (Year 1 to Year 6), aligning with Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Children enter the school from age 3 up to 11, transitioning from EYFS into primary education as they grow.

The Newton West Bay campus is a private educational institution and operates as a day school within the Newton Group of Schools. It follows the English National Curriculum and holds British Schools Overseas accreditation. The group information confirms the broader network's focus on an international, English-language programme.

Details on Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions specific to West Bay are not published on the campus pages. The curriculum includes Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History in addition to the English National Curriculum. For SEN arrangements, the admissions team should be consulted for the latest guidance.

The school follows a British curriculum and is British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited, located in Qatar. This denotes curricular alignment with the United Kingdom rather than a formal country affiliation.

There is no formal religious affiliation stated for the school. Islamic Studies is included as part of the curriculum for Muslim students, in addition to a broad Arabic and Qatar History program.

EYFS sessions run from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while Primary runs from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Office hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The schedule reflects a three-term year with three daily blocks for teaching.

There is no published Newton-run bus service for West Bay. West Bay residents can use public transport options, including the West Bay Shuttle Bus (operated by Mowasalat), which provides a public circular route with 36 stops and service from early morning to evening. Families may also use other public transport or private arrangements.

Application and Registration Fees

- Entrance (non‑refundable) test fee for Years 1–6: QAR 210.
- Non‑refundable registration fee for Foundation 1 & Foundation 2: QAR 2,162.
- Non‑refundable registration fee for Years 1–6: QAR 2,101.
- Seat reservation fee: QAR 2,000 (this amount is deducted from Term 1 fees when a place is accepted).

Tuition and Annual Resources Fees (annual and per term by year group)

- Foundation 1 (F1): Tuition QAR 16,700; Annual resources fee QAR 1,000; Total per year QAR 17,700; Total per term QAR 5,900.
- Foundation 2 (F2): Tuition QAR 23,050; Annual resources fee QAR 1,000; Total per year QAR 24,050; Total per term QAR 8,017.
- Years 1–6: Tuition QAR 25,620; Annual resources fee QAR 3,000; Total per year QAR 28,620; Total per term QAR 9,540.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is organised in three terms. Tuition fees are payable in advance, prior to the commencement of the term to which they apply.
- Admissions mid‑term billing: admission in the first half of a term is charged at a full term's fees; admission in the second half of a term is charged at a half term's fees.
- Excursions, bus transportation and uniforms are charged separately and are not included in the tuition figures above.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable to this campus (the campus caters to primary‑age children aged 3–11 and does not operate a boarding programme).

Other costs and typical extras

- Annual resources fees are itemised above and are included in the total annual fee figures per year group.
- Uniforms are purchased separately; sample uniform prices include items such as a unisex white shirt QAR 75, bermuda shorts QAR 95, and pinafore QAR 95. Uniforms are not included in the tuition and are charged on a per‑item basis.
- Transport (school bus) and school excursions are additional charges; individual rates and routes for transport are billed separately.

Refund and withdrawal information

- Entrance test and registration fees are non‑refundable. The seat reservation fee is deducted from Term 1 fees when a place is accepted. Timely written notification is required for student withdrawal; formal withdrawal procedures must be completed with the school administration.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Online payment gateway (card) via the school's payments portal.
- Point of Sale (POS) at the school accounts office (in‑person card payment).
- Deposit or bank transfer to the school account. Bank details provided for transfers:
- Bank Name: Qatar National Bank.
- IBAN: QA08 QNBA 0000 0000 0011 010422 002.
- SWIFT code: QNBAQAQA.
- Beneficiary name: Newton International School.
- Account number: 0011-010422-002.
- For payment enquiries contact the school accounts team by email or phone as provided by the school.

The West Bay campus does not publish its own pupil nationality mix data. The Newton Group describes an international community across its campuses, with campuses such as NIS Lagoon and NIS Muraikh reporting representation from many nationalities (examples include 57+ nationalities at some Newton campuses).