The English Modern School Wakra is a Cambridge International Curriculum / Cambridge Early Years / Cambridge Primary / Cambridge Lower Secondary / Cambridge IGCSE school in Wakra, Qatar. Annual tuition ranges from $6,876 to $7,360 USD.
Location & Getting There
NanaSays Scorecard
Key Details
Key facts
About
The English Modern School Wakra is a private, co-educational international day school located in Wakra, Qatar, serving students from KG1 to Year 9 (ages 3–14) and forming part of the Almuftah Group's EMS network across four campuses. The school follows the Cambridge International Curriculum and holds accreditations from CIS, NEASC, COBIS, and QNSA, integrating Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History alongside its international programme. EMS Wakra emphasises 21st-century education, inclusive learning, and holistic student wellbeing through dedicated SEN coordination, counselling services, and a Digital Citizenship Programme.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 | QAR 6,877~$ 1,889 |
| KG2 | QAR 6,877~$ 1,889 |
| Year 1 | QAR 7,049~$ 1,937 |
| Year 2 | QAR 7,049~$ 1,937 |
| Year 3 | QAR 7,049~$ 1,937 |
| Year 4 | QAR 7,361~$ 2,022 |
| Year 5 | QAR 7,361~$ 2,022 |
| Year 6 | QAR 7,361~$ 2,022 |
| Year 7 | QAR 10,091~$ 2,772 |
| Year 8 | QAR 10,091~$ 2,772 |
| Year 9 | QAR 10,091~$ 2,772 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: QAR 25,028 - 26,791. Application fee: $312.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application with required documents (student passport and Qatar ID, recent photo, parents' passports, latest school report). Child is placed on a waiting list and acknowledgment email is sent. 2. When a vacancy arises, assessments are scheduled prioritising those on the waiting list; results emailed approximately one week after assessment. 3. Age-specific assessments: KG1/KG2 observed for school readiness; Year 1/2 assess basic writing, phonics, and number work; Year 3–10 assessed online in English and Mathematics. 4. Once accepted, enrolment is completed online and confirmed upon receipt of registration fee, school fees, and all required documentation. 5. Priority order: EMS staff children, siblings of current students, EMS alumni children, students from other EMS campuses, then all other qualifying applicants.
Admissions Details
After submitting an online application, the child's name is placed on a waiting list and an acknowledgment email is sent. When a vacancy arises, the admissions office schedules assessments prioritising those on the waiting list. Vacancies are filled on a first-come, first-served basis with defined priority groups.
School Day
School hours are 7:00am to 1:40pm, with a 6:45am opening for drop-off and collection after the day ends.
Student Life
All students wear the school uniform: a navy polo with the school logo, navy bottoms, black shoes, and a navy jacket with the school logo. A navy PE kit is worn for physical education.
The cafeteria is not currently available; parents are asked to provide meals in safe containers, with a no-nut policy and no sharing between students.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental health support is provided in partnership with counselors and wellness teams. The SENCO leads mental wellbeing programs within the Student Support Services department. On-campus health facilities include nurses and a school doctor for immediate care during the school day.
Safeguarding is treated as a shared responsibility among staff, students, parents, and visitors, with a dedicated safeguarding team. Policies are aligned with local laws, ongoing staff safeguarding and child-protection training is provided, and clear procedures exist for reporting concerns. A Data Protection Officer oversees a robust data-protection programme.
Student Demographics
School Background
The English Modern School is a distinguished member of the Almuftah Group of Companies, operating four campuses across Doha, Khor, and Wakra.