The Phoenix Private School

The Phoenix Private School is located in Doha, State of Qatar. The campus address is Building No. 16, Al Afnaan Street, Al Mamoura. The Little Learners British Nursery is located in the heart of Doha.

The school offers education from Foundation Stage (early years) through Key Stage 3 (KS3). The Little Learners British Nursery forms part of the early years provision, and the curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum.

The Phoenix Private School follows the English National Curriculum in a British, coeducational setting. It operates as a day school; there is no boarding facilities listed publicly.

The school represents over 50 nationalities; the most common nationality and the local vs international ratio are not disclosed publicly.

The school states an inclusive environment with tailored support programs for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). It offers literacy support such as Read Write Inc. to assist reading development.

No formal country affiliation is stated; the school is located in Qatar and follows the English National Curriculum.

Religious affiliation is not indicated in public materials.

Typical school hours run from 7:00 a.m. to around 2:30 p.m. on most days; in some terms there are extensions up to about 3:30 p.m. for after‑school activities.

A dedicated school bus service is not publicly advertised; some information from third‑party listings suggests transportation can be arranged through private hire transport services.

The Phoenix Private School Doha follows the English National Curriculum across Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Key Stage 3, providing a defined progression toward secondary education and IGCSE preparation. EYFS uses a play-based approach aligned to the EYFS Framework and includes structured Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History, with core literacy and numeracy support from Read Write Inc and White Rose Maths and ongoing observational assessments. KS1 (Years 1–2) covers English, Mathematics, Science, Topic, Art, Music, PE, PSHE, French, plus Arabic, Easy Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, using resources like Read Write Inc, Collins, White Rose Maths, and MOE-aligned materials, with termly assessments and three formal reports per year. KS2 (Years 3–6) builds on prior learning with English, Maths, Science, Topic, Art, Music, PE, PSHE, French, alongside ongoing Arabic/Islamic Studies/Qatar History, using Literacy and Language, Cambridge Science, Oxford Reading Buddy, and White Rose Maths, with end-of-unit checks and optional GL/CAT4 benchmarking and three formal reports per year. KS3 (Years 7–9) deepens subject knowledge and prepares students for IGCSE study, offering English Language and Literature, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art, Music, PE, Computing, PSHCE, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Qatar History, and French, using Cambridge Lower Secondary materials and a range of supporting resources; Year 7–9 Curriculum Maps provide detailed unit content (for example Year 8 Computing includes Python programming) and there are termly checkpoints, end-of-year exams, CAT4, and external TIMMS/PIRLS assessments as appropriate .

The Phoenix Private School Doha supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a holistic, inclusive approach that places social and emotional development at the heart of learning. The Support Programme states a goal to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive culture and to support the academic, social, and emotional development of every learner. Staff receive regular training to identify concerns early and respond with appropriate intervention. Wellbeing and Belonging emphasises pastoral care, regular communication with families, and targeted support delivered by an Inclusion Co-ordinator and Learning Support Assistants. The overall approach focuses on building resilience, self‑confidence, and positive relationships, fostering a sense of belonging for all students.

The Phoenix Private School Doha provides inclusive support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as part of its Support Programme. Specialist staff, including an Inclusion Co-ordinator and Learning Support Assistants, deliver tailored support and monitor progress. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are used for students requiring tailored support, with early identification and a graduated response to additional needs. The programme also covers pupils who have English as a Second Language (EAL) and includes referral and collaboration with external specialists when needed. The information available does not indicate that the school operates as a specialist SEN institution; it describes inclusive provision within a mainstream setting.

The school explicitly supports pupils who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL) as part of its inclusive provision. EAL is listed among the groups the school aims to support, alongside SEND and other needs. The approach includes access arrangements and modified learning materials where appropriate to aid EAL learners. It uses a whole‑school model with collaboration between staff, families, and external specialists when needed. External input and referrals are part of the EAL support pathway when required.

Mental wellbeing is an explicit focus of the inclusion and wellbeing framework. The Wellbeing and Belonging section states that pupil wellbeing is central to learning, with robust pastoral support and ongoing staff training to identify concerns early and intervene. Pastoral care and counselling are available to support emotional development, alongside regular communication with families. The safeguarding policy reinforces the importance of promoting positive mental health and early intervention. The school emphasises resilience, self‑confidence, and positive relationships to support mental wellbeing.

The Phoenix Private School Doha has a safeguarding and child protection policy effective November 2025. The policy adopts a whole‑school approach with a Designated Student Protection Officer (DSPO) and trained staff who identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, including referrals to external agencies when needed. It sets out clear roles and responsibilities, reporting procedures, and secure record keeping, and includes online safety and digital safeguarding. It recognises safeguarding needs for SEND students and includes arrangements for appropriate safeguarding plans. The school also operates a separate Safeguarding Referral Policy detailing referral pathways to Sidra Child Advocacy Program (S‑CAP) and the AMAN Center.

The Phoenix Private School offers the 2026–2027 academic year admissions and is currently accepting new students for Term 2.

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