The English Modern School Doha

The Doha Campus is located at 22 February Street, Al Messila, Doha, Qatar. It sits in central Doha with convenient access to major roads and nearby amenities. The EMS network operates four campuses across Doha, Khor, and Wakra.

Doha Campus offers KG1 to Year 13. The Cambridge International Curriculum is implemented across this age range. The EMS network also operates a Khor Campus (KG1–Year 13) and a Wakra Campus (KG1–Year 9).

Co-educational; Day school (no boarding facilities are reported).

The Doha campus has students from over 55 nationalities. The most represented nationalities are not published, and no publicly available local-to-international ratio is provided.

The school has a dedicated SEN Coordinator (SENCO) and an AIM (Academic Intervention/Support) Department to support students with Special Educational Needs.

No formal country affiliation. EMS Doha is a MOEHE-endorsed private school in Qatar and holds accreditations with CIS, NEASC, QNSA, COBIS and others.

No religious affiliation; admission is open to students of all faiths.

School days run Sunday to Thursday. On Sundays to Wednesdays, KG1–KG2 attend 7:00–12:00; Years 1–6 and Years 7–13 attend 7:00–13:55. On Thursdays, the day ends earlier at 12:35 for all levels.

A school transport service is provided with air-conditioned buses; specifics about routes and providers are arranged by the school.

The Cambridge International Curriculum is followed at The English Modern School Doha from KG1 through Year 13, with English as the language of instruction. KG1 and KG2 follow the Cambridge Early Years Curriculum. Primary (Years 1–6) uses the Cambridge Primary International Curriculum, including English, Mathematics, and Science, plus Digital Literacy, Physical Development, Music, and Art & Design, with a Global Perspectives approach; Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History are taught as required by MOEHE. Secondary includes Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11), and Cambridge AS and A-Levels (Years 12–13) at the Doha Campus. EMS also offers Global Studies for non-Islamic students and operates a pastoral program (Second Step).

EMS Doha supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) primarily through the AIM (Assistance, Inclusion & Mentoring) Department, which helps learners via differentiation of instruction, curriculum and assessment and by providing in-class, small-group, and one-on-one support to engage students with the mainstream curriculum. Inclusion is a learner-centered philosophy that emphasizes belonging and recognizing each student's unique contributions. On-campus wellbeing is further supported by health services and counselors; EMS notes mental health matters and collaboration with counselors as part of student care. After-school activities and clubs foster social skills, teamwork, and personal development across primary and secondary levels. The school also runs anti-bullying and wellbeing awareness initiatives, such as National Anti-Bullying Week activities.

The AIM Department at EMS Doha provides SEN support through differentiation of instruction, curriculum and assessment, with in-class, small-group, and one-on-one sessions to help learners engage with the mainstream curriculum. The department explicitly notes that learners come from diverse backgrounds and may have varying levels of English language proficiency. Inclusion is described as a learner-centered philosophy, highlighting a focus on individual needs within the general curriculum. The site does not describe a dedicated specialist SEN unit; SEN support appears to be delivered through AIM rather than a separate institution. In short, EMS provides inclusive, differentiated support rather than a standalone specialist SEN service.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support at EMS Doha is described within the AIM Department, which addresses learners with varying levels of English proficiency through differentiation and in-class, small-group, and one-on-one support to enable engagement with the mainstream curriculum. The AIM page notes inclusion and 21st-century skills development delivered through a mix of in-class, small-group and one-on-one sessions. The school does not publish a separate, standalone EAL program page; EAL support is described as part of the AIM provision. EMS emphasizes inclusion for learners from diverse language backgrounds.

Mental wellbeing is supported through EMS Doha's on-site health clinics, staffed by nurses and a school doctor, providing immediate care and care plans for chronic conditions, as well as mental health support in partnership with counselors. The medical team includes nurses and a designated school doctor who oversees care and preventive health strategies. EMS Health & Wellness notes that mental health matters are addressed, with counselors involved in supporting students' emotional wellbeing. On-campus clinics promote early support for stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges as part of a holistic wellbeing approach. Safeguarding policies also reinforce the emphasis on a safe, supportive environment for student wellbeing.

EMS Doha maintains a dedicated Safeguarding Team and comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures that are regularly reviewed to align with local laws and customs in Qatar. Safeguarding is described as a shared responsibility among staff, students, parents, and visitors, with staff wearing easily identifiable badges. Principles include protecting students from abuse, open communication, early identification and reporting, clear procedures, confidentiality, external support, staff training, and data protection (including a Data Protection Officer and GDPR-aligned practices). There are formal reporting channels, and staff are trained to respond to disclosures appropriately. A link is provided to read the full safeguarding policy (drive.google.com). The safeguarding approach is stated as a core priority for creating a safe and supportive learning environment.

1. Submit online application. Online applications are accepted throughout the year. The EMS network operates across four campuses, including the Doha Campus, and follows the Cambridge International Curriculum. The school accepts students from the Doha Campus regardless of nationality, in line with EMS's admission policy.

2. Complete admission assessment and pay the assessment fee. An Admission Assessment is required for Year 1 to Year 11, with a fee of QR 284. This step appears as part of the formal admissions process prior to final placement.

3. Submit registration and pay registration and seat reservation fees. A Registration Fee of QR 1,138 applies, and a Seat Reservation Fee of QR 2,000 is paid as part of Term 1. These fees are part of securing a place in the school.

4. Review the tuition and additional fees for the chosen year group. Tuition is charged per term with Extra Fees per year group listed; external exam fees (IGCSE/AS/A‑Level) and bus fees (where applicable) are also published. The fee structure varies by year group, reflecting progression from KG through Year 13.

5. Confirm placement and follow year‑level progression, noting that Year 12 and Year 13 (AS/AL) are offered in the Doha Campus. The Cambridge International Curriculum is implemented across Primary and Secondary, with the Doha Campus delivering the higher levels. Online applications and year‑by‑year progression align with EMS admissions across all campuses.