British Schools close to Qatar Foundation

randary
By randary

Hello

We'll soon be moving to Qatar. My kids (Primary) currently go a British School in Abu Dhabi, I'll want to get them into a similar carriculum school in Qatar.

Question is, Which schools are closest to Qatar Foundation ?

Thanks all

By the_hippo• 1 Dec 2007 19:21
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the_hippo

Maybe you could give N.I.S. a try. There are two branches, one at West Way and one at D Ring Road (Mamoura).

By randary• 26 Nov 2007 07:30
randary

Here's what I found out, there are minimal chances of getting places in DESS simply because they are full and give priority to Brits, we're Ozzies.

Montesorri is pretty full but possibilities may be available.

Compass I don;t know much about but heard its very very very expensive:(

Don't know much the Gulf English school, their web site looks primitive. Is it really any good ???

By HESSA• 25 Nov 2007 20:51
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HESSA

gulf english school is located near qatar foundation

By pwb78• 25 Nov 2007 19:17
pwb78

Squarepeg is right there is Qatar Academy in Education City but I don't think it's strictly "British" curriculum?

By Squarepeg• 25 Nov 2007 18:57
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Squarepeg

Qatar Foundation at Education City?

Compass is closer than DESS, just off Slope roundabout at Gharrafa - British management, UK schemes for English and Maths, and International Primary Curriculum for the rest. www.cisdoha.org.

By pwb78• 25 Nov 2007 11:49
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pwb78

Yes - DESS (Doha English Speaking School) would be the closest. British passports have priority and there is a waitlist. Very good school from what I hear.

By Petal• 25 Nov 2007 11:00
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Petal

The closest school under the British Curriculum with British qualified teachers is Doha English Speaking School. I hear there are long waiting lists but maybe not for the years you need. There is also Doha College but that is further away and then Park House which is even further away. Hope that this helps.

By randary• 25 Nov 2007 09:40
randary

Moved question to recommended forum

By Kellyb• 25 Nov 2007 09:34
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Kellyb

HI - you might want to post the same question in the Social forum as school questions tend to get answered there.

no experience except husband is teacher - he teaches at Parkhouse, good school following english curriculum, like all schools they are full up - I think... not really my place to say...

Good luck

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