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Qatar Academy Msheireb has instruction in English, Arabic.
Location
The school is located in Msheireb Downtown Doha, in the heart of central Doha. It sits in the Msheireb district near major road networks and is accessible from the city center. The nearest Doha Metro stations are Msheireb and Al Bidda, with several bus routes and the Msheireb Tram serving the district. The school address is Building 4, Street 850, Zone 3, Sharaoh Street, Msheireb Downtown Doha.
Stages
Qatar Academy Msheireb provides Early Years and Primary education, serving students from Pre-School 3 (PS3) to Grade 5.
Type
The school is a non-profit, co-educational international school within Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education, and is part of the Qatar Academy group.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school reports 369 students from Pre-3 to Grade 5. About 92.1% are Qatar nationals and 7.9% represent 16 other nationalities, including American, Argentinian, Australian, Bahraini, Egyptian, Emirati, French, Indian, Iranian, Jordanian, Omani, Saudi, Sudanese, Syrian and Turkish; these nationalities comprise a mix of local and international students across the cohort.
Additional learning support
QAM implements inclusive learning support through a dedicated Student Support Team (QAM SST) and a three-tier Learning Support framework. Services include Learning Support in English and Arabic, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Arabic as an Additional Language (AAL).
Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation listed; the school operates as a Qatar Foundation school under Pre-University Education.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is publicly listed for the school.
School day structure
The school day runs from 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Bus service
QAM does not publish a dedicated school bus service. Families typically use public transport to reach the campus. The closest transit options are Doha Metro stations Msheireb and Al Bidda, with nearby bus routes including 538, T601, T603 and T606.
Fees
Annual tuition at Qatar Academy Msheireb ranges from QAR 49,033 to QAR 55,656 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees - Application fee: QAR 500 (one-time, non-refundable). - Registration (seat-confirmation) fee: QAR 3,000 (one-time). - Re-enrolment fee: QAR 1,000 (non-refundable; applied to confirm a place for the following academic year and deducted from the first term's fees).
Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) - Pre‑3 to Pre‑4 (Early childhood): Term 1 QAR 19,181 — Term 2 QAR 19,181 — Annual total QAR 38,362. - Kindergarten to Grade 5: Term 1 QAR 22,895 — Term 2 QAR 22,894 — Annual total QAR 45,789. (Additional published per‑grade annual totals for the academic year are also reported in the publicly available fee schedule listings; the term breakdown above is the school's two‑term billing presentation.)
Additional compulsory or regularly charged fees - Technology fee: QAR 2,000 per year. - Educational resources fee: QAR 1,000 per year. - Lunch / catering (where taken through school): Pre‑3 — QAR 900 per term (QAR 1,800 annual); KG to Grade 5 — QAR 1,980 per term (QAR 3,960 annual).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed in two instalments corresponding to the school's two academic terms (Term 1 and Term 2). Parents are invoiced per term. - The re‑enrolment fee is deducted from the first term's invoice for returning students. - Invoices are issued electronically through the school's admissions/billing system and parents can proceed with online payment of invoices. Timing for each instalment follows the school's published term invoicing calendar.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Qatar Academy Msheireb operates as a day preparatory and nursery school; there are no boarding charges.
Other costs and optional charges - Costs that are published specifically for the school and charged in addition to tuition include the technology fee, educational resources fee, and school lunch as listed above. - Items commonly charged separately by schools (uniforms, transport, extracurricular activities, private lessons, school trips or some external examination fees) are not included in the tuition totals above and are billed separately if used; parents should expect separate charges for those services when applicable.
Refund information - The application fee and the registration fee are non‑refundable. The re‑enrolment fee is non‑refundable and is applied to Term 1 fees for the following year. Refund and withdrawal procedures follow the school's published admissions and withdrawal policy; non‑refundability of the itemized application/registration/re‑enrolment fees is stated in the school's fee schedule.
Fee payment options - Invoices are issued electronically and the school accepts online payments via the admissions/invoicing platform used by Qatar Foundation schools. The platform in use supports electronic payment methods including credit card and bank transfer (and other electronic payment options available through the platform). Parents receive an electronic invoice and can pay online against that invoice.
Qatar Academy Msheireb teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
Qatar Academy Msheireb offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Years through Grade 5 and is accredited by the Council of International Schools and IB World. The PYP is transdisciplinary and organized around the Programme of Inquiry, with six units of inquiry for KG–Grade 5 (PS3/PS4 have four units), and Grade 5 culminates in an Exhibition. The languages of instruction are English and Arabic in a dual-language program, with English Language Arts and Mathematics aligned to the AERO Common Core Plus standards and Arabic aligned to MOE standards, with IB, AERO, and MOE standards integrated into tailored scope and sequence documents. Core subject areas include Language (English & Arabic), Social Studies (including Islamic Studies and Qatar National History), Mathematics, Science, Arts (Visual and Performing Arts), and Physical, Social and Personal Education, all taught through inquiry-based, concept-driven learning. The school supports learners through Personalized Learning, offering Learning Support, English as an Additional Language, and Arabic as an Additional Language to students as needed.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Qatar Academy Msheireb places the well-being of the whole child at the center of its Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) approach, supported by a dedicated Student Support Team and a wellbeing coach, with pastoral care practiced by all staff.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN provision includes Learning Support in English and Arabic through a three-tier model, English as an Additional Language, Arabic as an Additional Language, speech and language sessions in collaboration with families, decisions guided by observations and standardized assessments, and access to psychologist and occupational therapy services through The Learning Center, with the Student Support Team creating customized learning paths.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported by the Student Support Team as part of a dual-language learning environment, including dedicated EAL services.
Mental Wellbeing
A wellbeing coach attends to social-emotional and behavioral aspects of students, all staff participate in pastoral care to foster wellbeing, and external services include a weekly psychologist and an occupational therapist as needed.
Safeguarding
QF schools maintain safeguarding and child protection policies, with trained staff and counselling support available to students.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Step 1: Qatar Academy Msheireb is a dual-language Early Years and Primary School serving PS3 to Grade 5 with instruction in English and Arabic. The school is authorized for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Complete the QAM Online Admission Form at qam.openapply.com. Upon completion, an email confirms account creation with login credentials and a link to the parent login page; no admission decision can be made prior to the online application. 2. Step 2: Submit supplementary documents within the online application. Provide a recent passport-sized photograph of the student and three end-of-year reports (for Kindergarten, the most recent report from Nursery or Pre-K). All documents should be scanned and uploaded as part of the online application.
