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Doha College
“Excellence for all: Excellence from all”
British independent international school in Al Wajba — the only not-for-profit British curriculum school in Qatar, with 2,604 pupils from 83 nationalities aged 3 to 18.
Parent rating
★ 5.0
Parent & editorial sentiment
Founded
1980
Students
2,604
Nationalities
83
Avg class size
24
Principal
Mr David Tongue
Area
Al Wajba (Al Niser Street)
Curriculum
British
Ages
3–18
School day: 07:10 – 13:55 (09:00 – 14:00 in Ramadan) · Campus: Al Wajba (purpose-built single campus, opened 2020)
Contact
Location
Al Niser Street, Al Wajba, Doha, Qatar
At a glance
Curriculum
English National Curriculum, IGCSE & A Level (+ BTEC in Sixth Form)
Ages
FS1 (3) – Year 13 (18)
Status
Only not-for-profit British curriculum school in Qatar
Selectivity
Academically selective, co-educational
Pupils with SEND
224 receiving differentiated/adaptive support (BSO 2023)
Attendance
95.3% — above the England average (BSO 2023)
Ranking
#1 in Qatar, Top 150 globally (Carfax 2024)
Governance
Elected Board of Governors — surplus reinvested
Curriculum stages
| Stage | Ages | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | 3–5 | FS1 & FS2 — EYFS framework, systematic phonics |
| Key Stage 1 | 5–7 | Years 1–2 |
| Key Stage 2 | 7–11 | Years 3–6 — High-Performance Learning approach |
| Key Stage 3 | 11–14 | Years 7–9 |
| Key Stage 4 | 14–16 | IGCSE — Years 10–11 (most pupils take 10 subjects) |
| Sixth Form | 16–18 | 305 pupils choose from 25 A Level subjects + BTEC + EPQ |
Fees (QAR / year)
KG1
39,192
QAR / year
KG2
39,192
QAR / year
Year 1
41,152
QAR / year
Year 2
41,152
QAR / year
Year 3
41,152
QAR / year
Year 4
41,152
QAR / year
Year 5
41,152
QAR / year
Year 6
41,152
QAR / year
Year 7
70,136
QAR / year
Year 8
70,136
QAR / year
Year 9
70,136
QAR / year
Year 10
70,136
QAR / year
Year 11
70,136
QAR / year
Year 12
74,840
QAR / year
Year 13
74,840
QAR / year
Additional charges
Beyond the published tuition fees
Registration fee
Charged on application — see the MoE-approved fee schedule below for the current amount.
Capital fee
Annual capital contribution — varies by year group. See the MoE-approved fee schedule below for the current amount.
Other published charges
Bus transport, uniform, school trips, exam fees and ad-hoc co-curricular activities are billed separately. Full breakdown in the MoE-approved schedule.
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Inspection — British Schools Overseas (BSO) — Education Development Trust (DfE-approved, quality assured by Ofsted)
5–8 November 2023 (report published 22 December 2023, ref. 12/39/2023)
Inspected by a four-inspector team from Education Development Trust led by Daniel McGrorry. Doha College was judged an outstanding school providing an outstanding quality of education for pupils aged 3 to 18. It meets all BSO standards except those it is legally precluded from meeting under Qatari law (parts of the UK Equality Act 2010 covering gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, and sex/sexual orientation). The judgement is endorsed by the British government and is valid for three years.
Overall quality of educationOutstanding
Curriculum and other activitiesOutstanding
Teaching and assessmentOutstanding
Pupils’ progress in learningOutstanding
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentOutstanding
Behaviour of pupilsOutstanding
Welfare, health and safety of pupilsOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
Suitability of proprietor and staff (Std 4)Met
Premises and accommodation (Std 5)Met
Provision of information for parents (Std 6)Met
Handling of complaints (Std 7)Met
EYFS provisionOutstanding
Strengths
- ✓Outstanding attainment and progress in English, mathematics and science — well above England and international averages at every stage, with consistent outcomes for pupils with SEND.
- ✓Exceptionally well-planned curriculum: National Curriculum for England adapted with Qatari core subjects, plus High-Performance Learning in primary and 25 A Level options + BTEC + EPQ in Sixth Form.
- ✓Teaching and assessment outstanding across the school — strong subject knowledge, evidence-based practice and skilful questioning.
- ✓Pupils show excellent behaviour, confidence and analytical skill; ~70% take part in 300 weekly co-curricular activities, with ~200 in Duke of Edinburgh and a similar number in Model United Nations.
- ✓Safeguarding rigorous and aligned to best UK practice; pastoral systems and emotional-literacy support assistants praised by pupils and parents.
- ✓Outstanding purpose-built Al Wajba campus: well-equipped specialist facilities, two swimming pools, large outdoor sports areas, strong security.
- ✓Strong governance — elected board with parental, staff and British embassy representation holds the principal to account.
Areas to improve
- →In a very small number of lessons, teaching does not consistently consider the learning needs of all pupils. Further staff training on the school’s new assessment system, with regular analysis of individual progress data, would ensure every pupil progresses in line with their ability. (Sole development point in the report.)
Academic results
A Level — attainment
Well above England national average; majority A*/A in mathematics, further maths, sciences (BSO 2023)
IGCSE — attainment
Significantly above England and international averages; majority of pupils secure 9–7 in maths and sciences (BSO 2023)
Top global results 2023
5 pupils top globally in maths/further maths; 2 pupils top worldwide in A Level chemistry and physics
University destinations
All Sixth Form leavers progress to university; majority to UK universities (BSO 2023)
Awards & recognition
Carfax — The Schools Index 2024
Ranked #1 school in Qatar and among the Top 150 private schools globally.
Spear's Schools Index
Featured among the world's leading private and international schools.
TES Schools Awards
Recognised for innovation, educational impact and outstanding practice.
MENA School Excellence Awards
Honoured for school leadership, pupil experience and wider excellence.
Top results 2023 — A Level & IGCSE
5 pupils achieved the highest marks globally in A Level/IGCSE mathematics and further maths; 2 pupils achieved the highest marks worldwide in A Level chemistry and physics; further top-in-Qatar/Middle-East marks in business studies, economics and Spanish.
Co-curricular life
●~300 co-curricular activities offered each week (~70% pupil participation)
●~200 pupils on the Duke of Edinburgh International Award
●~200 pupils in Model United Nations
●Competitive sport: football, rugby, netball, swimming, athletics (two pools, large outdoor facilities)
●Performing arts: orchestra, choir, weekly Tuesday musical performance
●STEM enrichment, science Olympiads and CREST awards
●Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in Sixth Form
●Community service and charity partnerships
Community
- ●2,604 pupils on roll from 83 different nationalities (majority British)
- ●224 pupils identified as having SEND
- ●Form tutors, Heads of Year, ELSAs and qualified counsellors
- ●Long-standing partnership with the British Embassy in Qatar
- ●Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Committee — runs Black History Month, World Day of Culture, etc.
Sources
- Doha College — official website ↗
- Principal's Welcome ↗
- Awards & recognition ↗
- MoE-approved fee schedule (PDF) ↗
- BSO Inspection Report — Education Development Trust (Nov 2023, PDF) ↗
- Wikipedia — Doha College ↗
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Parent sentiment & editor notes
Considered Qatar's premier British school. Parents call it 'excellent' but 'academically rigorous' especially for primary years; demand for places exceeds supply; not-for-profit reinvests fees into facilities.
Pros: Not-for-profit British curriculum school in Qatar • Accreditations/memberships: BSO Inspected (DfE-accredited) — 'Outstanding' (Nov 2023), CIS, COBIS Accredited Member, HMC (Leading Independent Schools), IAPS, BSME • Carfax Education 'The Schools Index' — Top 100 Schools in the Middle East; Spear's Schools Index — Top 100 Schools in the World • MENA School Excellence Awards 2026 'Highly Commended' for School of the Year & Principal of the Year (only school outside the UAE recognised) • Strong A-Level and IGCSE results with 'best in the world/Middle East' awards; large extracurricular programme
Cons: Highly selective entrance test; competitive admissions expensive tuition and extra charges
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