We've just turned down a place for our 8yo in yr 4 in Sept 2011 at DESS. They didn't have any places in Yr 1 for our 5 yo, (both are Brit citizens) instead they both got offered spots at Sherborne, after both were assessed in Feb. We will move from London at the end of August in time to start their new school.
Its good to hear from other people with children at Sherborne that they are pleased with it. Its location is not as convenient as DESS but we liked the spacious, airy facilities and got a good impression of all the staff there and how much they have achieved in setting up a school from nothing in such a short amount of time.
There is no standard employer contribution for paying school fees - some pay full whack for the most expensive schools in Doha (i.e. American School and Compass), others set their benchmark lower and you have to top up yourself if you want a more expensive school than what your employer pays for.
I can understand why DESS is so popular as it good quality plus has a central location and low fees. Btw DESS didn't test prior to offering us a place, they went solely by a y2 school report. Why Doha College is so popular is a bit of mystery to us, we weren't overly impressed by either their tiny facilities (at primary level) or their assessment, but maybe its because they go up to senior school which have nice grounds. Sherborne is also adding to the years they cover as they become established in Doha.
We've just turned down a place for our 8yo in yr 4 in Sept 2011 at DESS. They didn't have any places in Yr 1 for our 5 yo, (both are Brit citizens) instead they both got offered spots at Sherborne, after both were assessed in Feb. We will move from London at the end of August in time to start their new school.
Its good to hear from other people with children at Sherborne that they are pleased with it. Its location is not as convenient as DESS but we liked the spacious, airy facilities and got a good impression of all the staff there and how much they have achieved in setting up a school from nothing in such a short amount of time.
There is no standard employer contribution for paying school fees - some pay full whack for the most expensive schools in Doha (i.e. American School and Compass), others set their benchmark lower and you have to top up yourself if you want a more expensive school than what your employer pays for.
I can understand why DESS is so popular as it good quality plus has a central location and low fees. Btw DESS didn't test prior to offering us a place, they went solely by a y2 school report. Why Doha College is so popular is a bit of mystery to us, we weren't overly impressed by either their tiny facilities (at primary level) or their assessment, but maybe its because they go up to senior school which have nice grounds. Sherborne is also adding to the years they cover as they become established in Doha.