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Noon International Academy

Qatar, Al Rayyan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees QAR 18,000 - 22,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP)
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction

Noon International Academy is a co-educational day school in Doha, located at 364 Al Waab Street. It offers a Canadian curriculum alongside a Montessori-inspired approach and is an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate. English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic taught as a second language, and Islamic values intertwined with Qatari culture across the curriculum. Montessori international standards guide learning, emphasizing hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, joyful exploration that develops academics, leadership, self‑discipline, responsibility, independence, initiative, and a lifelong love of learning. The school is a member of the Montessori Council, reinforcing its commitment to Montessori principles. A distinctive feature is the integration of Montessori methods with Arabic language, Islamic values, and Qatari traditions, creating an education environment that supports bilingual capability and cultural grounding. Noon aims to nurture active, compassionate, and responsible lifelong learners through structured inquiry and community engagement. This combination supports bilingual capability and cultural grounding.

364 Al Waab St, Doha, Qatar

The Essentials

Noon International Academy has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
364 Al Waab St, Doha, Qatar (Al Waab district). The campus is in a residential area of Doha and is accessible by road via Al Waab Street. The address and contact details are listed for parent inquiries.

Stages
PreK–Grade 6

Type
Co-educational day school; Montessori-inspired with Canadian curriculum
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform; a sample of the Academy uniform is shown on the Tuition, Calendar & Uniform page.

Governance and Ownership
Member of the Montessori Council.
Fees

Annual tuition at Noon International Academy ranges from QAR 18,000 to QAR 22,000 for 2026/27.

Application & assessment fees

- Assessment fee: KG — QAR 0; Grades 1–6 — QAR 500. Payable before the assessment; non‑refundable for Grades 1–6.
- Registration fee: QAR 1,000 for all year groups; payable after the assessment; non‑refundable.
- Seat‑booking (reservation) fee: QAR 2,000; non‑refundable but the QAR 2,000 reservation payment is deducted from the Term 1 installment once a place is accepted.

Tuition fees — per term and annual totals (academic year 2025/2026 schedule and amounts)

- Kindergarten (KG)
- Term 1: QAR 6,000
- Term 2: QAR 6,000
- Term 3: QAR 6,000
- Annual total: QAR 18,000.

- Grades 1–2
- Term 1: QAR 7,000
- Term 2: QAR 6,000
- Term 3: QAR 6,000
- Annual total: QAR 19,000.

- Grades 3–4
- Term 1: QAR 8,000
- Term 2: QAR 6,000
- Term 3: QAR 6,000
- Annual total: QAR 20,000.

- Grades 5–6
- Term 1: QAR 8,000
- Term 2: QAR 7,000
- Term 3: QAR 7,000
- Annual total: QAR 22,000.

Books and resources

- Books and materials fee: KG — QAR 1,500; Grades 1–6 — QAR 2,000. Due 1 August 2025 for the 2025/2026 year; refundable if cancelled before the first day of school.

School transport (bus) fees

- Bus fee for serviced areas (Al‑Waab, Azizia, Muraykh, Muaither, Al‑Mura, Al‑Manaseer, Al‑Rayyan Al‑Jadeed): QAR 4,000 per year. Due 1 August 2025 for the 2025/2026 year.
- Bus fee for other areas: QAR 4,500 per year. Due 1 August 2025 for the 2025/2026 year.
- Note: bus charges shown apply only for students already registered on Academy buses; the QAR 2,000 seat‑booking fee is applied to the Term 1 fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms (2025/2026 dates shown)

- Term 1 tuition and associated charges (books, bus where applicable): due 1 August 2025. Term 1 amounts are refundable only if cancellation occurs before the first day of school.
- Term 2 tuition: due 1 November 2025. Term 2 amounts are refundable only if cancellation occurs before the first day of Term 2.
- Term 3 tuition: due 1 February 2026. Term 3 amounts are refundable only if cancellation occurs before the first day of Term 3.
- The QAR 2,000 seat reservation is credited against Term 1 fees when a place is accepted. Assessment, registration and the seat‑booking fee are explicitly non‑refundable.

Boarding

- No separate boarding fees are listed in the published fee schedule; the published fee policy makes provision only for day‑school tuition and transport charges.

Other costs and expected additional charges

- Uniform: a school uniform sample is shown by the Academy, but an explicit uniform price list is not provided in the published fee policy. Parents should expect a separate charge for uniform items.
- Extracurricular activities, school trips, and any special event charges are not listed in the term tuition amounts and are treated as additional costs when applicable.

Refund information (summary)

- Term tuition payments and book fees are refundable only if cancellation occurs prior to the first day of the relevant school term (Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3) or prior to the first day of the school year in the case of the Term 1/book payment.
- Assessment fee, registration fee and the seat‑booking (reservation) fee are non‑refundable. The QAR 2,000 reservation amount is, however, applied against Term 1 fees when a place is taken.

Fee payment options and contact for payments

- The published fee policy and the academy's publicly posted fee schedule do not list specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card or POS) within the fee PDF. For payment arrangements and accepted methods, contact the academy accounts office: phone +974 3348‑2545 or email info@noonacademy.qa.

If you require these figures for a particular academic year other than 2025/2026, or need the school's current payment instructions, contact the academy directly at the phone number or email above.
Academics

Noon International Academy teaches Canadian Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, IB (PYP).

Curriculum
The school uses a Canadian curriculum with Montessori international standards and principles. Montessori methods are integrated with Arabic language, Islamic values, and Qatari culture. Noon International Academy is a member of the Montessori Council. Montessori emphasizes hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, joyful learning and fosters academics, leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, independence, initiative, and a lifelong love of learning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school defines four SLOs: self-directed learners, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible learners. Learners enquire to understand and build knowledge, search to develop learning skills, and combine information from different subjects together. They reflect ethics and Islamic values and think and decide, while solving problems independently and collaboratively. They develop positive interpersonal skills and communication in both English and Arabic, and they utilize technology to support their learning. They are taught to respect diverse cultures, reinforce Qatar identity and global citizenship, and understand safe and healthy lifestyles.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches two languages, English as a primary language and Arabic as a secondary language.

Mental Wellbeing
Self-esteem is described as the foundation for a healthy mental life and social happiness. Emotional intelligence is highlighted as important for peer relationships and a balanced outlook. Noon emphasizes confidence-building, expressing needs and feelings, and an accepting environment that supports social-emotional development.
Parent Experience

History
Noon International Academy was created to offer high-quality education while upholding Islamic and Arabic values. The school aims to foster a generation of lifelong learners who are active, compassionate, and responsible. Noon offers Montessori international standards and principles, recognized in more than 140 countries. Noon International Academy is a member of the Montessori council. The school teaches English as the primary language and Arabic as a secondary language.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located at 364 Al Waab St, Doha. The Canadian curriculum is adopted, and Montessori international standards and principles are applied. The Montessori approach promotes hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, joyful learning. The school is a member of the Montessori Council. It combines Montessori with the Arabic language, Islamic values, and the customs of Qatari society.

Academic Facilities
The school uses the Canadian curriculum and Montessori international standards and principles. Montessori methods provide a hands-on, sensory-based environment that encourages self-paced, collaborative learning. Children are encouraged to express themselves and explore their surroundings through their senses. The approach blends Montessori with Arabic language, Islamic teachings, and Qatari culture. The school is an IB Candidate School.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the Canadian curriculum and Montessori standards internationally. The Montessori method provides a creative, hands-on learning environment that emphasizes leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, independence, initiative, and a lifelong love of learning.

Cultural & Language
English is the primary language of instruction and Arabic is taught as a secondary language. Arabic language and Islamic values are integrated into the curriculum, alongside the authentic traditions of Qatari society.

Leadership & Professional
Montessori fosters leadership development, self-discipline, responsibility, independence, initiative, and a lifelong love of learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Two languages are taught: English as the primary language and Arabic as the secondary language. Classroom instruction is 80% English and 20% Arabic. Language learning includes development of home languages, languages of the school, and literacy. This bilingual approach supports multilingual development across the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches two languages, English as a primary language and Arabic as a secondary language. In-classroom instruction is 80% English and 20% Arabic. Language learning includes the development of home languages, languages of the school, and literacy.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Documents for registration are required. Two recent photos of the child, a copy of the child's Qatar ID or passport (for citizens and residents) or passport for the personal number, and a copy of the guardian's valid ID and passport must be provided. A birth certificate copy is required; for residents born in Qatar, provide a copy; for those born abroad, provide a certified copy from the country of birth. A medical record is required for residents, and the most recent school report or preschool certificate from the previous school.
Step 2. Fill the registration form and pay the registration fee. The form should be completed and submitted. The registration fee is non-refundable except in the case of student failure or enrollment rejection, and is not counted toward tuition. Noon International Academy is a member of the Montessori Council; Montessori promotes hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, joyful learning. Children in Montessori follow their interests wherever that passion leads. Montessori provides strong academics, leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, independence, initiative, and a lifelong love of learning.
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