Qatar, Doha
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Nord Anglia International School Al Khor is located on the coast in Al Khor, Qatar (Building 5, Taimiyah Street, Zone 74). The campus sits safely in the heart of Al Khor with straightforward road access to Doha and Lusail. It is described as about a 20-minute drive from Lusail. The school operates a bus service with routes from Doha and Lusail areas.
The school serves ages 3 to 18. The Early Years Foundation Stage covers ages 3–5, followed by Primary and Secondary under the English National Curriculum, with International GCSEs for 14–16 and A-levels in the Sixth Form for 16–18.
NAISAK is a co-educational, day school. There is no boarding provision.
Learning Support is provided for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Four areas of need are Cognition and learning, Communication and interaction, Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH), and Sensory and/or physical needs. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) pathway is used, with transition out when appropriate.
The school is a British school overseas and follows the English National Curriculum.
There is no formal religious affiliation. The curriculum embeds Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatari History in line with Ministry of Education requirements.
The school day runs from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
NAISAK offers a safe and reliable bus service that covers Al Khor and locations in Doha. There are multiple bus routes (the school currently operates four routes) with new services added based on demand.
Application and assessment fees
- Application fee: QAR 584 per child (non-refundable).
- Assessment fee: QAR 300 per student (Years 1–13) (non-refundable).
Enrolment / seat reservation fee
- Enrolment (seat reservation) fee: QAR 2,000 (non-refundable). This fee is deducted from the first term invoice.
Tuition fees (term and annual amounts)
All amounts are quoted in Qatari Rials (QAR).
- FS1 (born between 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2022): Annual QAR 31,400 — Term 1 QAR 12,560; Term 2 QAR 9,420; Term 3 QAR 9,420.
- FS2 (born between 01/09/2020 - 31/08/2021): Annual QAR 36,800 — Term 1 QAR 14,720; Term 2 QAR 11,040; Term 3 QAR 11,040.
- Year 1 (born between 01/09/2019 - 31/08/2020): Annual QAR 37,200 — Term 1 QAR 14,880; Term 2 QAR 11,160; Term 3 QAR 11,160.
- Year 2 (born between 01/09/2018 - 31/08/2019): Annual QAR 37,200 — Term 1 QAR 14,880; Term 2 QAR 11,160; Term 3 QAR 11,160.
- Year 3 (born between 01/09/2017 - 31/08/2018): Annual QAR 37,200 — Term 1 QAR 14,880; Term 2 QAR 11,160; Term 3 QAR 11,160.
- Year 4 (born between 01/09/2016 - 31/08/2017): Annual QAR 37,200 — Term 1 QAR 14,880; Term 2 QAR 11,160; Term 3 QAR 11,160.
- Year 5 (born between 01/09/2015 - 31/08/2016): Annual QAR 37,200 — Term 1 QAR 14,880; Term 2 QAR 11,160; Term 3 QAR 11,160.
- Year 6 (born between 01/09/2014 - 31/08/2015): Annual QAR 37,200 — Term 1 QAR 14,880; Term 2 QAR 11,160; Term 3 QAR 11,160.
- Year 7 (born between 01/09/2013 - 31/08/2014): Annual QAR 42,600 — Term 1 QAR 17,040; Term 2 QAR 12,780; Term 3 QAR 12,780.
- Year 8 (born between 01/09/2012 - 31/08/2013): Annual QAR 42,600 — Term 1 QAR 17,040; Term 2 QAR 12,780; Term 3 QAR 12,780.
- Year 9 (born between 01/09/2011 - 31/08/2012): Annual QAR 42,600 — Term 1 QAR 17,040; Term 2 QAR 12,780; Term 3 QAR 12,780.
- Year 10 (born between 01/09/2010 - 31/08/2011): Annual QAR 47,750 — Term 1 QAR 19,100; Term 2 QAR 14,325; Term 3 QAR 14,325.
- Year 11 (born between 01/09/2009 - 31/08/2010): Annual QAR 47,750 — Term 1 QAR 19,100; Term 2 QAR 14,325; Term 3 QAR 14,325.
- Year 12 (born between 01/09/2008 - 31/08/2009): Annual QAR 47,750 — Term 1 QAR 19,100; Term 2 QAR 14,325; Term 3 QAR 14,325.
- Year 13 (born between 01/09/2007 - 31/08/2008): Annual QAR 47,750 — Term 1 QAR 19,100; Term 2 QAR 14,325; Term 3 QAR 14,325.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is shown as annual and broken down into three term payments (Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3).
- The QAR 2,000 enrolment (seat reservation) payment is non-refundable and will be deducted from the first term invoice.
- The school's fee structure is approved by Qatar's Ministry of Education Higher Education (MoEHE).
Payment methods and how to pay
- Two payment routes are offered: payment via the school's Finance Office or via the school's secure online payment portal.
- Refunds (where applicable under the school's Schedule of Fees) are processed by bank transfer to the payer listed on the school's payment documents. The school's terms set out required notice periods and that refunds are made only as specified in the incorporated Schedule of Fees.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as an option for this campus; the school operates as a day school and provides a bus service. Bus provision is managed by the school; separate bus service fees apply (details available from Admissions/Finance).
Other costs and additional charges
- Tuition fees explicitly include access to campus facilities, school-led extracurricular activities, and the school's Nord Anglia collaborations (Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF) as part of the fee package.
- Uniforms are required and may be purchased from the identified supplier (Uniform Mart). Uniform cost is a separate parental expense.
- Transport (bus) is available and is charged separately.
- Additional optional items (for example specialist extracurricular offerings, certain trips or external examination charges) may incur separate charges as set out in the school's Schedule of Fees and the school's policies. The school's terms require notice periods for withdrawal and specify that refunds (where allowed) follow the Schedule of Fees.
Refunds and withdrawal
- Withdrawal and refund arrangements follow the school's incorporated Schedule of Fees. Parents must give the requisite notice specified in the Schedule of Fees when withdrawing a student. Refunds are issued only as set out in that Schedule and are processed by bank transfer to the payer named on the original payment. The School's terms also indicate that in some circumstances (for example suspension/expulsion or certain force majeure events) the School may decide not to provide a refund.
Short summary
- Key mandatory payments: Application QAR 584 (non-refundable), Assessment QAR 300 (non-refundable for Years 1–13), Enrolment (seat reservation) QAR 2,000 (non-refundable, deducted from first term). Annual tuition varies by year group and is billed in three term instalments as listed above. Payments can be made via the Finance Office or the school's secure online portal; refunds (where applicable) are made by bank transfer in line with the Schedule of Fees and the school's terms.
More than 45 nationalities are represented at the school. Qatari nationals are part of the local representation. The exact most-common nationality and local-to-international ratio are not publicly disclosed.