The high cost of school fees is only a problem once you have managed to find places for your children. Some schools in Doha will not even give you places on the waiting list. As well as the school fees, there are also other charges.

Recently a friend of mine managed to get a place at DESS for her son. She only had to wait two years, during which time she repeatedly telephoned the school, e-mailed them and visited the school in person.