GEMS American Academy - Qatar is a American school in Al Wakra, Qatar. Founded in 2014. Annual tuition ranges from $9,631 to $16,344 USD.
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About
GEMS American Academy - Qatar is a co-educational day school located in Al Wukair, Al Wakra, Qatar, serving students from ages 3 to 18. The school follows a USA curriculum and delivers instruction in English, spanning nursery, preparatory, senior, and sixth form levels.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
First Music Production Studio in Qatar at an international school; first NAAAS Aquaponic Greenhouse in Qatar; 20+ Advanced Placement courses including AP Capstone Diploma; enriched American curriculum aligned to U.S. national standards; student body representing nearly 80 nationalities; Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and QGBC School Sustainability Award recipient; NEASC fully accredited.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | QAR 11,371~$ 3,124 |
| Grade 2 | QAR 11,769~$ 3,233 |
| Grade 3 | QAR 11,905~$ 3,271 |
| Grade 4 | QAR 12,645~$ 3,474 |
| Grade 5 | QAR 13,015~$ 3,576 |
| Grade 6 | QAR 13,371~$ 3,673 |
| KG1-KG2 | QAR 9,631~$ 2,646 |
| Grades 7-9 | QAR 14,933~$ 4,102 |
| Grades 10-12 | QAR 16,344~$ 4,490 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: QAR 35,150 - 59,650. Application fee: $959.
Admissions Process
- 1Review age and grade placement using the Age Requirements and Grade Placement chart. 2. Submit an online application via Apply Online on the Admissions page. 3. Use the Virtual Admissions Center or schedule a campus tour. 4. Review tuition and fees. 5. Check Admissions FAQ for additional information and next steps.
School Day
Sunday to Thursday. Students may enter from 7:10 a.m. PK and KG1: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (with later pick-up at 2:15 p.m. Sunday–Wednesday or 1:30 p.m. Thursday). KG2–Grade 12: 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., with Thursday dismissal at 1:30 p.m.
Student Life
The school operates a House System that offers regular SEL-related activities including lessons on Digital Citizenship, Responsible Decision Making, Increasing Self-Awareness, and Building Social Skills, alongside Advisory classes.
Uniforms are required for KG1 through Grade 12. Uniforms are sold exclusively through Threads at Ezdan Mall – Al Gharrafa, offering 100% eco-friendly cotton options and leather school shoes.
The campus has on-site dining facilities including Lower School dining and Upper School café with an outdoor eating space, plus a Parents Café. The school serves a wide range of healthy lunches and snacks in its cafeterias.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through guidance and counseling services at Middle and High School levels, an onsite Health Clinic with school nurses, a formal SEL curriculum, Advisory structures, and campus wellness events led by elementary, middle, and high school counselors.
GAAQ operates under a formal safeguarding framework with designated safeguarding leads and roles across school levels. A GEMS Safeguarding Policy (2023–24) is published. Designated counselors support safeguarding and student protection integrated into daily school life.
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School Background
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Eco-Schools Green Flag AwardQGBC School Sustainability Award (2020)