If you are planning to go back to America, then ASD is your best option, because, as far as I know, it is the only school that follows a US curriculum. Their website is very informative. ASD is where most American children go to school, including embassy-related children. They do not start until pre-k (four years old), so looking for a good preschool is probably your best option and then enrolling your child in ASD for the following. Space is limited for Pre-K, and so my understanding is that applying on the first day possible is important--this is usually a day in the autumn, but the website can help.
In terms of good preschools, there are several, and where you live will make a difference. There are MANY threads on this side with parents discussing the merits of each. I have heard very good things about Appletree and Starfish.
Joining Doha Moms is a good resource too, even if just until you settled. If you plan to life in a large compound, you'll find that people are friendly and more than happy to assist and share information (virtually everyone here was a new person at one time or another too!).
If you are planning to go back to America, then ASD is your best option, because, as far as I know, it is the only school that follows a US curriculum. Their website is very informative. ASD is where most American children go to school, including embassy-related children. They do not start until pre-k (four years old), so looking for a good preschool is probably your best option and then enrolling your child in ASD for the following. Space is limited for Pre-K, and so my understanding is that applying on the first day possible is important--this is usually a day in the autumn, but the website can help.
In terms of good preschools, there are several, and where you live will make a difference. There are MANY threads on this side with parents discussing the merits of each. I have heard very good things about Appletree and Starfish.
Joining Doha Moms is a good resource too, even if just until you settled. If you plan to life in a large compound, you'll find that people are friendly and more than happy to assist and share information (virtually everyone here was a new person at one time or another too!).
Good luck!