The International School of Choueifat - Doha

The International School of Choueifat – Doha is located in the Legtaifiya area of Doha, Qatar. The campus address is P.O. Box 22085, Aba Al Erhayyat Street

915, Building 50, Legtaifiya Area 66, Doha. The school sits on a large, purpose-built campus with modern facilities and is accessible via major city routes to serve both local and expatriate families. It is a member of the SABIS network serving a diverse community.

The school is organized into four levels: Kindergarten & Infant School (KG 1 – Grade 1); Primary School (Grades 2 – 6); Intermediate School (Grades 7 – 9); and High School (Grades 10 – 12).

ISC-Doha is a non-selective, co-educational, independent English-medium day school. It serves local and multinational communities and offers a full range from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The ISC-Doha School Profile indicates approximately 2,500 students representing around 60 nationalities. The profile notes the high level of international diversity but does not publish a breakdown of the local (Qatari) versus international ratio or identify a single most-common nationality.

The school provides Student Support Services to support Additional Learning Needs (SEN) as part of its academic framework.

There is no specific country affiliation listed; the school operates under the SABIS network in Qatar and is recognized by the Qatar Ministry of Education.

No religious affiliation is indicated in ISC-Doha materials.

The school day typically starts around 07:00 and ends around 16:00. A cafeteria is on site for meals or for students who bring their own. Break times are not publicly published in the shared materials.

ISC-Doha offers a transportation option with a two-way bus service for Doha residents, priced at QR 5,000 per year, payable at registration.

ISC-Doha follows the SABIS Educational System, an English-medium international curriculum that runs from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students develop fluency in English, Arabic, and a third world language of their choice, with a strong emphasis on English and the sciences in the secondary years, and a broad range of subjects including social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, business and economics, and computing, with preparation for external examinations such as SAT, DELF, TOEFL, IGCSE, AS and A-Levels. Kindergarten & Infant School (KG 1 – Grade 1) introduces reading, phonics, language, mathematics and Arabic, with integrated art, music and physical education. Primary School (Grades 2–6) balances academic progress with social, physical and emotional development, and includes art, music and PE. Intermediate School (Grades 7–9) emphasizes mastery of English, Arabic and mathematics, and offers an arts and sports program with weekly classes in art, music, computing and PE. High School (Grades 10–12) begins a three-year cycle toward the High School Diploma, with options to sit Cambridge IGCSEs in grades 9–11, A-Levels, or AP exams, and ISC-Doha holds international accreditation.

ISC-Doha provides a positive, supportive environment with high levels of personal care from teachers and staff to support student wellbeing and development. Learning support is essential within the SABIS Educational System, with student progress monitored and gaps addressed through teacher-led study groups and classroom leadership roles. The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) offers peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos to reinforce learning and collaboration. From Grade 7 onward, weekly Advising Classes provide a safe space to discuss contemporary themes, while earlier years cover topics such as peer pressure, organization, health, and conflict resolution; higher grades add health, IT safety, cultural understanding, and career guidance.

ISC-Doha describes Learning Support as an essential part of the SABIS Educational System, with progress monitored and gaps addressed through teacher-led study groups and group leadership roles. The Academic Department of the SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos to support learning. The health provision includes two resident nurses who manage medical care and long-term healthcare needs and promote school health and safety. The site does not specify the kinds of Special Educational Needs it can support or indicate a dedicated SEN institution, suggesting it is a mainstream school with learning support rather than a specialist SEN facility.

ISC-Doha is described as an English-medium day school. The site does not publicly describe any EAL-specific programs or staffing for English language learners, and there is no explicit EAL provision listed on the public Student Support Services page. The absence of an EAL program on the site is not publicly disclosed as a separate provision. EAL-specific provisions are not publicly disclosed on the ISC-Doha site.

Health & Wellness is provided by two resident nurses responsible for medical care during the school day and for managing students with long-term healthcare needs. The nurses promote health and safety and respond to health-related questions and emergencies. Advisory Classes from Grade 7 provide a safe space to discuss topics important to students' lives, with topics expanding as students mature to include health, wellbeing, IT safety, and career counseling. The SABIS Student Life Organization and broad participation in activities support social engagement and a sense of belonging, contributing to overall wellbeing.

The materials describe a health and safety framework and a safe, nurturing environment for students. The Student Support Services page emphasizes wellbeing and safety, including nurses and advisory services, but there is no explicit safeguarding or child protection policy listed on the ISC-Doha site. A privacy policy exists focusing on data protection, but it does not cover safeguarding policies. It is not clear whether formal safeguarding policies exist or are published separately for ISC-Doha. Therefore, ISC-Doha does not publicly disclose safeguarding policies on its site.

1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit the school for a tour of the campus and to speak with admissions staff. Appointments can be made through the school administration. A virtual tour is available if needed. 2. Application and Required Documents. Parents may apply online by filling in the Application Form or obtain the application pack at the reception desk and apply in person. Required documents include three recent passport-sized photos of the applicant, latest school reports, copies of the applicant's passport and both parents' passports, birth certificate, vaccination card, health evaluation certificate, Hamad Health Card, and copies of Qatar IDs for the applicant and parents, plus an employment certificate and a signed Guarantee Form. After the application is submitted, the admissions office schedules a school presentation for applicants and parents. There is no application deadline; applications are accepted based on spaces available throughout the school year. 3. Admission Decisions. Admissions decisions are made after careful evaluation of candidates, including results of diagnostic testing and previous school records. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the ability of ISC-Doha to accommodate the candidate's needs. A final admission decision cannot be made without the required documentation, and once accepted and the fees are paid, a place is reserved. 4. Admissions Policy and Placement. ISC-Doha operates a non-selective admission policy; acceptance is based on academic attainment rather than age (with age acting as a limiting factor) and there can be up to a two-year age range within a class. There are no academic requirements for Levels A, B and C (three to five and a half years of age); these students are interviewed and must be toilet-trained and able to follow simple instructions. All other prospective students take diagnostic tests in core subjects to determine placement; the school may employ strategies such as summer school or extra lessons, and provides special academic support when needed. Appointments for diagnostic testing can be arranged through the admissions office.