Oxford English School is a British National Curriculum school in Doha, Qatar. Annual tuition ranges from $5,384 to $7,036 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
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About
Oxford English School is a co-educational primary day school in Al Gharrafa, Doha, Qatar, serving children aged 3 to 11 from Preschool through Year 6. The school follows the English National Curriculum with bilingual delivery — core subjects taught in English and Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History in Arabic in line with Qatar MOE requirements. Facilities include smartboard-equipped classrooms, an ICT laboratory, a renovated library, an on-site cafeteria with a healthy eating policy, and a range of after-school clubs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual instruction in English and Arabic across all key stages; curriculum aligned with both the English National Curriculum and Qatar MOE requirements (Arabic, Islamic Studies, Qatar History); smartboard-equipped classrooms and weekly ICT laboratory sessions; Class Dojo for home-school communication; on-site full-time paediatric nurse; active Student Council and PTA; strict healthy eating policy with on-site cafeteria; range of after-school clubs including Quran, Drama, Science and Sports.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | QAR 5,466~$ 1,502 |
| Year 2 | QAR 5,466~$ 1,502 |
| Year 3 | QAR 6,042~$ 1,660 |
| Year 4 | QAR 6,042~$ 1,660 |
| Year 5 | QAR 6,617~$ 1,818 |
| Year 6 | QAR 6,617~$ 1,818 |
| KG1 (FS1) | QAR 5,179~$ 1,423 |
| KG2 (FS2) | QAR 5,179~$ 1,423 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: QAR 19,650 - 25,680. Application fee: $280.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application through the school's online admissions portal. 2. Preschool and Reception applicants attend an interactive play session assessment with the Early Years team; parents may remain in the room. 3. KS1 and KS2 applicants sit a written assessment appropriate to their age and year group to determine placement.
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School Day
The school day runs from 7:00 to 14:00 (Sunday to Thursday). Specific break and lunch timings are not publicly published.
Student Life
A compulsory uniform is required daily. PE kit is worn on PE days. Black leather shoes are required; sports shoes, high heels and sandals are not permitted on non-PE days.
The school operates an on-site cafeteria offering healthy snacks, juice, yoghurt, water and biscuits. Early Years has two snack times daily. Families are encouraged to provide nutritious meals from home. The Healthy Eating Policy prohibits fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolates, chips, fast-food meals and eggs; the school is nut-free and will return any nut-containing items.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A full-time paediatric nurse is on site. Nursing policies emphasise maximising learning through physical and psychological health and include an open-door policy for student concerns.
Safeguarding is supported by nursing policies aligned with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Ministry of Public Health. Staff liaise with parents to plan appropriate care, and incident records are maintained.