United School International

Located on The Pearl in Doha, Qatar. The campus is at Viva Bahriya Roundabout on The Pearl. The school offers a bus service that covers The Pearl and areas beyond.

Early Years – ages 3–5; Primary School covers Key Stage 1 (ages 5–7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7–11); Secondary School covers Key Stage 3 (ages 11–14) and Key Stage 4/IGCSE (ages 14–16); Sixth Form – Key Stage 5 (ages 16–18).

British international school on The Pearl; enhanced British Curriculum; part of the Orbital Education group.

Nationalities represented: 85. Most common nationality: British. Ratio of local to international students: 98% international.

The school operates a SEND and Additional Needs Policy and provides support via a SEND and EAL departments. The SENDCo coordinates provision, a graduated intervention approach is used, and Individual Education Plans may be developed; a school counsellor is available.

Affiliation with the United Kingdom; USI follows a British curriculum and is part of Orbital Education, a UK-based group.

Religious affiliation: none. There is no school-wide religious education, but prayer rooms are available for Muslim students and Islamic Studies is mandatory for Muslim students.

Gates open at 7:00. Early Years day runs 7:40–13:45; Primary day runs 7:30–15:00 (lunch 11:05–11:50); Secondary day runs 7:20–14:00. After-school activities and bus departures follow the day's schedule.

USI partners with New Image to provide a bus service. Service covers The Pearl and beyond, with two-way or one-way options (morning or afternoon); buses can run after ECC/ASA sessions. New Image contact: Rodylin Almonte +974 3330 3432; cstrans.usi@newimagegulfstates.com.

The school follows an enhanced British Curriculum that blends the English National Curriculum with local market norms. The curriculum is balanced, providing time for academic work as well as music, drama and sports, and it supports English language development. Language of instruction is English, with an EAL program that serves a student body drawing from many languages and supports learners across year groups. The curriculum progresses from Early Years through Primary (Key Stage 1–2) to Secondary (Key Stage 3–4) with International GCSE courses, and then to Sixth Form (Key Stage 5) where students follow A Level courses (with pathways including BTECs). Every student has personalised targets from baseline assessments, with regular monitoring and reporting to parents on progress.

The first cohort's IGCSE results show an overall pass rate of 99%, with 76% of students achieving at least one Grade 7–9 (A–A) and 86% achieving at least one Grade 6–9 (B–A). All Year 11 students were offered places in the inaugural Sixth Form.

The Sixth Form offers A Levels (and BTECs) for Years 12–13. The A Level programme is closely aligned with USI's aims and is recognised by leading universities worldwide. Graduates are prepared to gain entry to prestigious universities globally.

Social and emotional learning at USI is supported by dedicated wellbeing resources and a School Counsellor (a qualified psychologist) who provides counselling in a safe, confidential space, underpinning a holistic approach to student welfare.

USI operates a whole‑school SEND policy with a UK‑based graduated approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review) and three waves of support, led by a SENDCo and SEND team, with Individual Education Plans for students requiring targeted provision and ongoing parental involvement.

EAL support is delivered by a dedicated EAL team that collaborates with class and subject teachers to plan and deliver English language interventions, follows Bell Foundation guidance for language acquisition, includes survival language for students new to English, and involves parents in planning and review.

Mental wellbeing is addressed through the wellbeing framework, including a School Counsellor and a holistic, inclusive approach to education, with PSHE and pastoral elements outlined in the safeguarding policy.

Safeguarding and child protection are governed by the Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024; the policy designates a Designated Safeguarding Lead (and deputies), requires staff safeguarding training, online safety measures, and clear referral pathways, including provisions for students with SEND.

USI's admissions follow five steps. Step 1: Compile necessary information and documentation for the online application, including the child's passport, QID (if processed), birth certificate, General Vaccination Certificate, passport photo, and the last two years of school reports (unless entering FS1, FS2 or Year 1 and never attended school); reports must be in English and include teacher comments on behaviour and attitude to learning. Step 2: Submit the online application via the Admissions Portal; before starting you should read all requirements and provide the requested information; the portal remains open year-round and you can log in to view progress, but once forms are submitted and documents signed you cannot edit them. Step 3: Assessment; applications are reviewed by the Admissions Team; for Year 2 and above, reports are reviewed and a decision is made on whether an entrance assessment is required; EYFS children are invited to a playdate observation; Primary and Secondary students will be asked to sit an online assessment. Step 4: Offer and acceptance; if a seat is available an official offer and Admissions Agreement are issued; the offer must be signed and the non-refundable Registration Fee of QAR 2,500 paid by the deadline stated in the offer. Step 5: Registration; the school registers students on behalf of parents while the Ministry of Education and Higher Education online system is open; after the MoE&HE closing date, parents provide the MOE registration form and the child's passport entry stamp, along with other listed documentation to finalise registration. The admissions portal never closes and can be used throughout the admissions journey; applicants may apply well in advance as places are in high demand. Year group allocation is based on age and requires entry by 30 September each year; MoE&HE guidelines also state that students must complete a full academic year to move to the next year group and that a child cannot be more than two years older than the age for the target year group. For new to Qatar, QID and attested report cards are required; for transfers from within Qatar, a Transfer Certificate and related health and attendance records are required.