Newton British Academy Barwa City is a British school in Doha, Qatar. Founded in 2014. It serves 300 students for students aged 2–14. Annual tuition ranges from $7,181 to $14,834 USD.
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About
Newton British Academy Barwa City is a coeducational day school located in Barwa City, Doha, Qatar. The school serves students aged 2 to 14 with a British curriculum and has a current enrolment of approximately 300 pupils.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-6 | QAR 10,713~$ 2,943 |
| Years 7-9 | QAR 12,362~$ 3,396 |
| Years 10-11 | QAR 14,010~$ 3,849 |
| Years 12-13 | QAR 14,834~$ 4,075 |
| Foundation 1 (Oryx) | QAR 7,181~$ 1,973 |
| Foundation 2 (Oryx) | QAR 8,928~$ 2,453 |
| Foundation 1 (Pearl) | QAR 7,016~$ 1,927 |
| Foundation 2 (Pearl) | QAR 8,722~$ 2,396 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: QAR 26,137 - 54,000. Application fee: $687.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit required documents and book an entrance test (previous school report must be attested by home country Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Embassy, and Ministry of FA in Qatar; documents include passport/QID copies for student and parents, school reports, immunization records, medical form, fee regulation form, birth certificate, and four passport photos). 2. Sit the entrance assessment by appointment; results communicated by phone or email. 3. If a place is offered, visit the Accounts Office to pay the non-refundable Registration Fee (QAR 2,500) and seat reservation fee (QAR 2,000, deducted from Term 1 fees). 4. Places are guaranteed only when required fees are paid; school admits on a first come, first served basis.
Admissions Details
No waitlist policy is described. The school operates on a first come, first served basis; places are not guaranteed until required fees are paid.
School Day
School week runs Sunday to Thursday. EYFS: 7:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Primary: 7:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Secondary: 7:00 a.m.–1:40 p.m.; Office hours: 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Student Life
Uniform is compulsory for all pupils. G1–G12 wear a white shirt; G1–G6 wear navy Bermuda shorts or navy trousers, with girls wearing a navy tartan skort; G7–G12 wear navy trousers for both genders; KG pupils have tartan options including Bermuda shorts or a tartan pinafore for girls. Uniforms are purchased through the Newton online uniform store.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school has a Health and Wellbeing Centre offering confidential advice and treatment on physical, mental, emotional, and sexual health. Counselling is an integral part of ongoing pupil support, with access to School Counsellors and the pastoral team. PSHE and Philosophy for Children (P4C) tutorial programmes address mental health, relationships, e-safety, and anti-bullying. Wellbeing events include Mental Health Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Pupil voice activities such as school surveys and forums are used to monitor wellbeing.
NBA Barwa City operates a formal Child Protection Policy establishing safeguarding as a core duty of all staff. Designated Safeguarding Leads exist for EYFS, Primary, and Secondary. Staff undergo background checks and safeguarding training. Concerns are logged and escalated to safeguarding leads on the day they arise. External partners including AMAN and CAMHS support multi-agency collaboration. Safeguarding records are kept securely.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Outstanding rating across all eight educational areas by the Association of British Schools Overseas (BSO) and the UK Department for Education, May 2022