The Hamilton International School

The Hamilton International School is located in the Mesaimeer area of Doha, Qatar. The campus address is Building 117, Street 1117, Zone 56, Mesaimeer Area. It sits in a well-connected area near the Religious Complex, Barwa City, Lulu Hypermarket, and Villagio Mall, with Hamad International Airport about 10 minutes away. The nearest Doha Metro Red Line station is Free Zone, connected to Mesaimeer via the Metrolink M140 feeder bus, stopping near key locations including the Religious Complex and Barwa City.

Early Years (Pre-KG to KG2). Primary School (KG2 to Grade 5). Middle School (Grades 6-8). High School (Grades 9-12).

Private international school.

Inclusion Department and Student Support Services; Gifted & Talented enrichment; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support; counselling and mental health initiatives.

No formal country affiliation; the school is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a UK-based group.

No formal religious affiliation. Islamic Studies are compulsory for Muslim students and are delivered in Arabic for Arab-passport holders and in English for non-Arab students; Arabic language is also taught.

School days run to a two-tier pattern: Early Years and Primary typically from 7:20 am to 1:45 pm; Secondary from 7:20 am to 1:50 pm (Sunday–Thursday).

Bus transportation is contracted to STS Group, a safety-focused operator providing transport to and from the school. For enquiries, contact Mr. Khaleelur Rahman at +974 66088256. STS customizes routes for Hamilton and adheres to safety and regulatory standards; the service serves the Mesaimeer area and surrounding zones.

Application and Registration Fees

- Application fee: QAR 300 (one-off, non-refundable) for Primary to High School applications.
- Registration fee (new students): QAR 5,000 (one-off payment due on acceptance to secure a place; non-refundable and non-transferable).
- Re-enrolment fee (returning students): QAR 2,000 (seat reservation; payable by March and deducted from the first term instalment for the next academic year).

Tuition fees (2025–2026) — amounts and instalments

- Kindergarten (Pre‑KG to KG1): MoEHE approved tuition QAR 55,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 22,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 16,500 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 16,500 due 6 February.

- Primary School:
- KG2 and Grades 1–4: MoEHE approved tuition QAR 60,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 24,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 18,000 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 18,000 due 6 February.
- Grade 5: MoEHE approved tuition QAR 70,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 28,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 21,000 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 21,000 due 6 February.

- Middle School (Grades 6–8): MoEHE approved tuition QAR 70,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 28,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 21,000 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 21,000 due 6 February.

- High School Diploma Program (Grades 9–12): MoEHE approved tuition QAR 75,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 30,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 22,500 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 22,500 due 6 February.

- IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12): MoEHE approved tuition QAR 75,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 30,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 22,500 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 22,500 due 6 February.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is payable in three instalments: 40% of the annual fee due on 25 August; 30% due on 5 December; 30% due on 6 February. These are the standard billing dates for the 2025–2026 academic year.
- Once an offer is accepted, the registration fee must be paid within one week to secure the place.
- Re-enrolment fee is payable by March each year to reserve a returning student's place and is deducted from the first term instalment for the next academic year.
- Early‑payment discounts (Early Bird) are offered for full-year payment with tiered deadlines: 7% if paid in full by 30 April 2025; 5% if paid in full by 31 May 2025; 3% if paid in full by 30 June 2025 — with terms and conditions applying.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as a provision or fee on the school's admissions or tuition information; no boarding fees are published. The school's fee material and admissions information list tuition, transport, uniforms and other ancillary services but do not show boarding charges.

Other costs and optional charges

- Uniforms: uniforms are supplied through the school's approved supplier (Noble House). Uniform purchase is an additional cost to the tuition/registration charges.
- Transport: school transport is offered as a separate service and is charged in addition to tuition. Transport fees and routes are billed separately.
- Canteen services, educational school trips, external examination fees, and some extra‑curricular activities are invoiced separately or charged in addition to tuition.
- Sibling and corporate discounts are available where eligible and are applied according to the school's fee terms.

Refund information

- The application fee (QAR 300) and the registration fee (QAR 5,000) are non-refundable.
- Refunds or adjustments to tuition, transportation or other charges (for example if a student withdraws) are subject to the school's Fees Policy and the terms set out in that policy. Specific refund conditions and any timelines for processing refunds are set out in the Fees Policy document.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include bank transfer, credit card, or payment at the school Finance Office (point of sale). Company/corporate payments are accepted but the parent remains responsible for timely payment.

Summary of what is chargeable beyond tuition

- One‑off costs: application fee QAR 300 (non-refundable), registration fee QAR 5,000 (new students, non-refundable), re‑enrolment QAR 2,000 (returning students).
- Recurring/ancillary costs: uniform purchase, transport, canteen, trips, external exam fees and certain extra‑curricular activities.

(End of fees overview.)

The school represents more than 90 nationalities in its pupil body; the most represented nationalities are not publicly disclosed; the community is described as diverse and international.