Al Khor vs. Doha schools

thermmech
By thermmech

I was offered a position with RasGas and accommodation in Al Khor.

We are Canadians with 2 children ages 11 and 8.

Which schools would you recommend for our children and where?

Thank you!

By thermmech• 17 Mar 2009 05:38
thermmech

Thank you all for your valuable comments!

By alanisse• 16 Mar 2009 06:21
Rating: 4/5
alanisse

Al khor. My son is enrolled at Al khor Intl School because my husband is working at rasGas. Our accomodation is currently in Doha but i decided to enrol him at al khor to get rid of the long waiting list of schools in Doha, anyway the school provides a bus for all the children studying at AKIS.

By Aisha-Taweela• 16 Mar 2009 01:58
Rating: 5/5
Aisha-Taweela

For your info. Qatar Academy will open a new school in Al Khor in September. I would recommend you apply there as it is one of the best schools in Qatar. Also it will save you from driving back & forth to Doha each day. www.qataracademy.edu.qa/output/page23.asp for more info

Aisha-Taweela

By thermmech• 14 Mar 2009 15:54
thermmech

Well it seems like school in Al Khor would be better ...

Is there any problem with registering children with that school?

By deedee• 12 Mar 2009 08:19
deedee

some schools don't even have buses, therefore you or your wife would be the ones stuck driving for hours each day.

By deedee• 12 Mar 2009 08:17
Rating: 5/5
deedee

Be aware that if you live in Al Khor, Doha is approximately 45 minutes away. I live at the edge of Doha (golf course) and it takes my children 45 minutes to get to the American School (middle of Doha) each morning. Either choose the school in Al Khor or the Canadian School which is near to Landmark mall. Otherwise your children will spend HOURS each day on a bus.

By GodFather.• 12 Mar 2009 07:04
Rating: 4/5
GodFather.

Definately Al Khor I would say as it will be easy to travel to and from the school, no waiting lists etc etc.. There is a Canadian school on Doha also..Really depends on what you want.. Good Luck..

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HE WHO DARES WINS

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