Both schools have good reputations - you have to decide what would be a better fit for your son. ASD might seem expensive compared to QA, but QA is subsidized by Qatar Foundation. Compared to American schools in the region (Saudi, Emirates, etc.), ASD is quite reasonable. For your tuition at ASD you get highly qualified teachers, an excellent facility, ample and varied resources, a friendly student population where new students are usually assimilated quickly, and most typical activities of an American high school, but with an international twist. It also offers extensive AP courses. QA is an IB curriuculum and while I know less about it, I have heard good things from teachers and parents. Both would ultimately be what your son makes of them.
Both schools have good reputations - you have to decide what would be a better fit for your son. ASD might seem expensive compared to QA, but QA is subsidized by Qatar Foundation. Compared to American schools in the region (Saudi, Emirates, etc.), ASD is quite reasonable. For your tuition at ASD you get highly qualified teachers, an excellent facility, ample and varied resources, a friendly student population where new students are usually assimilated quickly, and most typical activities of an American high school, but with an international twist. It also offers extensive AP courses. QA is an IB curriuculum and while I know less about it, I have heard good things from teachers and parents. Both would ultimately be what your son makes of them.