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Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Typical class size 10
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Oryx International School provides a distinctive British education exclusively for the children of Qatar Airways employees and its subsidiaries. Located in a modern campus in Mesaimeer, the school follows the English National Curriculum, from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. The school is renowned for its Orbital Education management, ensuring high academic standards and a global perspective. The campus features exceptional facilities designed to support a broad curriculum, including a 450-seat auditorium for the performing arts, specialist science and eSTEM laboratories, and extensive sports grounds with a swimming pool. A key highlight is the school's commitment to language development, offering Arabic, French, and Spanish, alongside support for native languages. With a strong focus on community, the school offers the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, fostering leadership and resilience in students. Oryx International School creates a supportive, international environment where students are encouraged to excel both academically and personally.
Oryx International School has 1,520 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
Location
Mesaimeer Campus, Barwa City Street, Mesaimeer, Doha, Qatar. The campus is in the Mesaimeer/Barwa City area and is accessible via Barwa City roads, with the site designed to serve families working with Qatar Airways and its approved subsidiaries. The address is Mesaimeer Campus - Barwa City Street, Mesaimeer, Doha, Qatar.
Stages
Oryx International School serves boys and girls from age 3 through 18, with a structure that includes Primary and Secondary sections. The curriculum combines the English National Curriculum framework with UK IGCSE/GCSE offerings.
Type
Co-educational day school. It operates exclusively for the children of Qatar Airways employees and approved subsidiaries. There is no boarding facility offered for any year group.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body comprises more than 90 nationalities. The school describes itself as globally diverse, but the most common nationality and the local-to-international student ratio are not publicly published.
Additional learning support
The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and has received ALFRI accreditation for EAL provision. An Inclusion Team supports SEND and EAL needs, and the school holds a SENDIA Inclusion Award for inclusive education. There are ongoing parent-facing EAL initiatives, including parental language classes.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated; the school offers a British curriculum and is part of Qatar Airways and Orbital Education.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated.
School day structure
School days run Sunday to Thursday from 07:15 to 14:00, with morning gates opening at 06:50 and registration from 07:15–07:30. After the regular lessons, after-school activities run from about 14:05 to 15:00.
Bus service
New Image Building Services provides the school's dedicated bus service with routes across Doha. Parents arrange seats directly with New Image; the school notes that Qatar Airways Education allowances can be used to pay for bus costs. For 2025–26, there are designated transport contacts (transport coordinator, payment/contract contact, transport manager) and enrolment documents are available on the Parent Zone.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Oryx International School ranges from QAR 34,000 to QAR 47,000 for 2026/27.
Application and Admissions Fees
- Application fee: QAR 450 (non-refundable) payable prior to any assessment. - Registration fee: QAR 3,190 (non-refundable) payable once an Offer Letter is issued to secure the place; one-off payment. - Annual seat reservation fee: QAR 2,000, charged each year to confirm re-enrolment and deducted from the first term's tuition invoice for the forthcoming academic year.
Tuition fees by year group (2025/26) — per term and annual total
- FS1: Autumn term QAR 13,600 · Spring term QAR 10,200 · Summer term QAR 10,200 · Annual total QAR 34,000. - FS2: Autumn term QAR 13,600 · Spring term QAR 10,200 · Summer term QAR 10,200 · Annual total QAR 34,000. - Year 1: Autumn term QAR 14,400 · Spring term QAR 10,800 · Summer term QAR 10,800 · Annual total QAR 36,000. - Year 2: Autumn term QAR 14,400 · Spring term QAR 10,800 · Summer term QAR 10,800 · Annual total QAR 36,000. - Year 3: Autumn term QAR 14,400 · Spring term QAR 10,800 · Summer term QAR 10,800 · Annual total QAR 36,000. - Year 4: Autumn term QAR 15,600 · Spring term QAR 11,700 · Summer term QAR 11,700 · Annual total QAR 39,000. - Year 5: Autumn term QAR 15,600 · Spring term QAR 11,700 · Summer term QAR 11,700 · Annual total QAR 39,000. - Year 6: Autumn term QAR 15,600 · Spring term QAR 11,700 · Summer term QAR 11,700 · Annual total QAR 39,000. - Year 7: Autumn term QAR 15,600 · Spring term QAR 11,700 · Summer term QAR 11,700 · Annual total QAR 39,000. - Year 8: Autumn term QAR 15,600 · Spring term QAR 11,700 · Summer term QAR 11,700 · Annual total QAR 39,000. - Year 9: Autumn term QAR 15,600 · Spring term QAR 11,700 · Summer term QAR 11,700 · Annual total QAR 39,000. - Year 10: Autumn term QAR 18,000 · Spring term QAR 13,500 · Summer term QAR 13,500 · Annual total QAR 45,000. - Year 11: Autumn term QAR 18,400 · Spring term QAR 13,800 · Summer term QAR 13,800 · Annual total QAR 46,000. - Year 12: Autumn term QAR 18,800 · Spring term QAR 14,100 · Summer term QAR 14,100 · Annual total QAR 47,000. - Year 13: Autumn term QAR 18,800 · Spring term QAR 14,100 · Summer term QAR 14,100 · Annual total QAR 47,000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition fees are invoiced termly. The Autumn term invoice for 2025/26 is due by 31 August 2025. The Spring term invoice is due by the first day of Term 2 and the Summer term invoice is due by the first day of Term 3. - The school reserves the right to apply a 10% surcharge to late payments. No reduction in fees is made for temporary absence or illness, or for early withdrawal. - When a student joins during the first half of a term the full term fee is payable; when joining in the second half of a term a 50% term fee is charged. - The annual seat reservation fee (QAR 2,000) is deducted from the first term's tuition invoice. Registration and application fees are charged separately and are non-refundable.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; fees published are for day pupils and there are no boarding fee schedules.
Other costs and items excluded from tuition
- Included in tuition: academic textbooks, student journals, exercise books and some stationery. - Not included in tuition (examples of additional costs parents should expect): school uniforms, bus transportation, educational trips, extra special needs requirements, fees charged by external after-school activity providers, BYOD requirements for Secondary students, IGCSE and A‑Level examination fees, before- and after-school care, one-to-one learning support/shadow teacher costs, and canteen/lunch purchases. - School uniform purchasing and bus service payments are handled separately and are chargeable in addition to tuition.
Refund and non-refund information
- The Application fee (QAR 450) and Registration fee (QAR 3,190) are non-refundable. No reduction in tuition is made for temporary absence, illness, or early withdrawal. The school may apply its published surcharge for late payment.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer or cheque. Credit card facilities are not available. Cheques may be dropped at the school security gate for handover to the Finance Department; bank transfers must include the child's first and last name as the payment reference. - Bank details for transfers: Account Name: Oryx International School · Account Number: 4580-585935-001 · IBAN: QA87 CBQA 0000 0000 4580 5859 3500 1 · Bank: Commercial Bank of Qatar · Swift Code: CBQAQAQA. Payment from outside Qatar should be made by bank transfer.
Academics
Oryx International School teaches British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Oryx International School follows a modified English National Curriculum for its international student body, with Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3-5) and Primary (Key Stages 1 and 2) delivered through a topic-based approach that integrates literacy, numeracy, and creative subjects. In Secondary (Key Stage 3, ages 11-14), students follow a variant of the English National Curriculum, progressing to International GCSEs in Years 10-11 (ages 14-16) and then Sixth Form (Years 12-13, ages 16-18) offering A Levels or Level 3 Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma. Core IGCSE subjects include mathematics, English, and at least one science, with Arabic for Arab passport holders and Islamic Studies, plus complementary subjects such as Core PE, PSHE, and Qatar History. Language programmes include EAL support, Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) from KS1, Arabic First Language for eligible students, Arabic as a Second Language after school, and home-language GCSE/A-Level options (Italian, Portuguese, Urdu, Sinhala) depending on availability. Regular assessments with personalised targets and parent reporting support progress across all stages, and IGCSE/A-Level syllabuses are UK-based (JCQ) and regulated by Ofsted.
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Admissions
Admissions
The school serves children aged 3 to 18 years, covering Foundation Stage 1 to Year 10 and Year 12 for Sixth Form. It is open to local and expatriate students. At least one parent or guardian must be a full-time employee of Qatar Airways or one of their approved subsidiaries. Admissions are currently open for the 2024/25 academic year for FS1 and FS2 applications. Applications are submitted via the online admissions portal after completing the Application Form, and a non-refundable 450 QAR application fee applies. January starters are accepted in most year groups with the exception of Years 10–13. Tours for prospective parents can be booked online. The admissions process consists of six steps: Step 1 Eligibility (must be a full-time Qatar Airways employee or approved subsidiary); Step 2 Submit an Enquiry & Visit Us; Step 3 Submit Your Application via the online Admissions Portal (the portal remains open for the duration of the admissions journey and editing after submission is not possible); Step 4 Assessment (FS1–Year 2 are assessed via Soft Assessments; Year 3–Year 13 complete a formal CAT4 assessment); Step 5 Offer & Acceptance (an Offer Letter and Admissions Enrolment Agreement are issued; a non-refundable Registration Fee of 3,190 QAR must be paid by the stated deadline, typically 7 days); Step 6 Welcome to Oryx International School (the Academic Administration Team provides further information after joining). Mandatory documentation includes attested report cards (Year 2 and above), MOEHE registration requirements, and health-related certificates. For arrivals, health certificates (Fit to Join) must be obtained from a local health centre, and new students must meet MOEHE health and paperwork requirements. Sixth Form admissions require prior English National Curriculum background and completion of I/GCSEs where applicable. The school is managed by Orbital Education and coordinated by the Admissions Team. Tours or enquiries can be made via the Admissions pages, Online Application, or Enquiry pathways.
Scholarships
Sixth Form students have received university offers and scholarship opportunities. A May 2025 news post highlights that Sixth Form students secured offers to top universities worldwide, including instances of unconditional offers and scholarship opportunities. Examples include a Kyushu University offer with a full scholarship (including monthly living allowance and return flights) and scholarships to Massey University and the University of Canterbury. The article notes a substantial number of offers to Russell Group universities and other leading institutions, illustrating that students benefit from university-level opportunities through the school's Careers & Guidance Counsellor and Sixth Form leadership.
Waitlist
The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Oryx International School follow?
Oryx International School follows a modified English National Curriculum for its international student body, with Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3-5) and Primary (Key Stages 1 and 2) delivered through a topic-based approach that integrates literacy, numeracy, and creative subjects. In Secondary ...
Where is Oryx International School located?
Mesaimeer Campus, Barwa City Street, Mesaimeer, Doha, Qatar. The campus is in the Mesaimeer/Barwa City area and is accessible via Barwa City roads, with the site designed to serve families working with Qatar Airways and its approved subsidiaries. The address is Mesaimeer Campus - Barwa City Street,
What age range does the school serve?
Oryx International School serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Oryx International School serves boys and girls from age 3 through 18, with a structure that includes Primary and Secondary sections. The curriculum c....
How many students attend Oryx International School?
Approximately 1520 students are enrolled at Oryx International School.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 34,000 to PHP 47,000 depending on year group.
Is Oryx International School religiously affiliated?
Oryx International School has no stated religious affiliation.
Is the school co-educational?
Oryx International School is co-educational.
When was Oryx International School founded?
Oryx International School was founded in 2016. Oryx International School opened in January 2016 as a Qatar Airways initiative, established in partnership with Orbital Education to provide a British-style education for the children of Qatar Airways...
What languages are taught at the school?
Arabic 1, Arabic 2, French and Spanish are delivered by specialist staff, and an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme supports non-English-speaking students; the school is working towards ALFRI accreditation. Regular provision includes Spanish and French for all students, while Arabic (
What facilities does the school offer?
The Campus in Mesaimeer opened in September 2018, providing a five-star environment for teaching and learning. It has state-of-the-art facilities for science, technology and robotics, including laboratories for physics, biology and chemistry as well as food technology and resistant materials. Classr
Does Oryx International School offer special educational needs support?
Oryx International School has the SENDIA Inclusion Award, recognizing inclusive education for children with special needs and/or disabilities, and is the first school in Qatar to receive this award. The inclusion award demonstrates a formal commitment to supporting students with SEND within the main...
What is the admissions process?
The school serves children aged 3 to 18 years, covering Foundation Stage 1 to Year 10 and Year 12 for Sixth Form. It is open to local and expatriate students. At least one parent or guardian must be a full-time employee of Qatar Airways or one of their approved subsidiaries. Admissions are currently
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school follows a modified version of the English National Curriculum for England and Wales to suit its international student body in Doha. The curriculum is balanced, including academic work as well as music, drama and sports. A personalised target setting approach uses baseline assessments with
Does Oryx International School offer a bus service?
New Image Building Services provides the school's dedicated bus service with routes across Doha. Parents arrange seats directly with New Image; the school notes that Qatar Airways Education allowances
What accreditations does Oryx International School hold?
COBIS Beacon School Status ( Primary ); The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program is part of school activities.
Does Oryx International School offer scholarships?
Sixth Form students have received university offers and scholarship opportunities. A May 2025 news post highlights that Sixth Form students secured offers to top universities worldwide, including inst
Who is the head of school?
The head of school at Oryx International School is Allen Bird.
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