From what I hear, yes, DESS would be one of the top schools here. After that kids can transition to Doha College in order to stay in the British system. The American School is also very good here but the most expensive. Many different nationalities go to all these schools. The only complaint I hear about Doha College is no or little sport activities and the only complaint I hear about American School is price. I would be happy with my kid being able to attend any of those 3 schools. There is also a new school opening here International School of London following the IB system. No word on the quality of this school yet. I'm headed over there in a few days for the open house.
I will say - getting a place in these schools could be an issue. The waiting lists are long but people are in and out of Qatar so your kids probably will not have to wait long.
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Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
From what I hear, yes, DESS would be one of the top schools here. After that kids can transition to Doha College in order to stay in the British system. The American School is also very good here but the most expensive. Many different nationalities go to all these schools. The only complaint I hear about Doha College is no or little sport activities and the only complaint I hear about American School is price. I would be happy with my kid being able to attend any of those 3 schools. There is also a new school opening here International School of London following the IB system. No word on the quality of this school yet. I'm headed over there in a few days for the open house.
I will say - getting a place in these schools could be an issue. The waiting lists are long but people are in and out of Qatar so your kids probably will not have to wait long.
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Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.