Doha English Speaking School (DESS)
Fereej Kulaib (Al Maarri Street 940, Zone 35) · British · Ages 3-13
★ 4.5
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Fereej Kulaib (Al Maarri Street 940, Zone 35), Doha, Qatar
Website ↗At a glance
- Curriculum
- British
- Area
- Fereej Kulaib (Al Maarri Street 940, Zone 35)
- Year groups
- KG1, KG2, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Fees (QAR / year)
| KG1 | 38,120 |
| KG2 | 38,120 |
| Year 1 | 38,120 |
| Year 2 | 38,120 |
| Year 3 | 38,120 |
| Year 4 | 38,120 |
| Year 5 | 38,120 |
| Year 6 | 38,120 |
| Year 7 | 48,500 |
| Year 8 | 49,500 |
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Parent sentiment & editor notes
Qatar's oldest British school, founded in 1971. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani attended the school's grand opening in 1979. DESS is a selective, not-for-profit preparatory school offering the English National Curriculum through Year 8.
Pros: Qatar's oldest British school (founded 1971); royal grand opening attended by Queen Elizabeth II and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in 1979 • Sponsored by / affiliated with the British Embassy • Not-for-profit charitable-trust governance • BSO and COBIS 'Outstanding' (2023) • IAPS/BSME member • Strong primary/prep programme through Year 8
Cons: Only to Year 8 — families need to transfer for IGCSE/A-Level • Higher fees than peers given limited year range • Smaller cohort
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