Doha College is a A Levels / UK / IGCSE school in Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1980. It serves 2,600 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $10,462 to $19,954 USD.
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Doha College is a co-educational day school serving students ages 3-18 in Doha, Qatar. With 2,600 students, the school offers UK-based curricula including A Levels, UK national curriculum, and IGCSE qualifications, with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
British curriculum (A Levels, IGCSE) in Qatar; large student body of 2,600; wide age range from early years through sixth form.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS1-FS2 | QAR 12,963~$ 3,561 |
| Year 1-6 | QAR 13,502~$ 3,709 |
| Year 7-11 | QAR 20,650~$ 5,673 |
| Year 12-13 | QAR 21,936~$ 6,026 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: QR38,085 - QR72,660 per annum. Application fee: $1,003.
Admissions Process
- 1Applications are submitted online; for a September intake the process typically commences in November of the preceding year. 2. Applicants participate in an on-site entrance assessment (approximately 30 minutes for EYFS, 20 minutes for Year 1; a QAR 200 assessment fee applies for EYFS/Year 1). 3. Successful applicants are offered an open place or added to a rank-ordered waiting list based on academic ability, examination results, previous school reports, and an academic and character reference. 4. Payment of the Registration fee (QAR 3,650) and Seat Booking fee (QAR 2,000) confirms acceptance of a place. 5. Admission to Years 12–13 additionally requires minimum GCSE grades (five grade C/5 or higher with B/6 in chosen subjects), a satisfactory interview, and academic and behaviour references.
Admissions Details
Waiting lists are rank-ordered by academic ability as determined by the entrance assessment, examination results, previous school reports, and an academic and character reference. Waiting lists apply to all year groups when places are not immediately available.
School Day
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. Primary starts around 7:15–7:30 and Secondary around 7:20–7:30, with the formal school day typically ending at approximately 1:55 pm. After-school co-curricular activities (CCAs) extend into the late afternoon.
Student Life
Doha College operates a house system in which every pupil is a member of a House. The system supports participation across academic, sporting, and cultural activities, including inter-house events and competitions.
Uniform is DC-branded for all students from EYFS through Sixth Form. The kit includes a DC-branded shirt, Bermuda shorts or navy skirts/trousers, navy socks, and DC-branded knitwear for winter, plus a PE kit. A uniform catalogue outlines year-specific items; ZAKS Uniform Store is the designated supplier with online ordering and on-campus purchasing options.
Doha College provides on-site catering via its canteen service. The current catering provider is &Deli, offering pay-at-counter service with refreshed menus and reduced plastic packaging. A plant-based café opened in 2019 in partnership with Superheroes Eat Plants, and themed menus are run periodically.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is central to the school's framework, underpinned by the SHANARRI eight indicators of wellbeing. Mindfulness is integrated through Mindful Monday tutor-time activities, assemblies, mindfulness apps (e.g. Smiling Mind), mindful drop-ins, clubs, and journaling. PSHE covers relevant mental health topics and the Learning Support team provides targeted 1:1 or small-group support with Personalised Learning Plans where needed. A Student Wellbeing Committee provides structured pupil voice, and annual GL Assessment pupil attitude surveys monitor social-emotional needs from Year 3 upwards.
Safeguarding and child protection are core responsibilities at Doha College. Uzma Zaffar serves as Executive Designated Safeguarding Lead. The college promotes a safeguarding pledge and wellbeing wheel to support resilience, reviews safeguarding policies annually, and maintains a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, and Online Safety Policy. CPOMS is used for welfare information and clear channels exist for reporting concerns confidentially.
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School Background
private
British International School Awards 2017