Wow. After reading the comments that appeared after my post above, I sure am glad my child is at DESS, which btw isn't an all-white British expat school. British passports are held by a range of races and religions and DESS reflects that diversity. My guess is that about 2/3 would be considered "white", which is about the same as at the American School and Doha College.
I don't know about Newton in this regard (and I don't think it matters), but my comments vs Sherborne are derived from recent and current parents in the primary schools. Sherborne has a reputation of better facilities and better morale amongst the staff. Newton has a reputation being dismissive of parents. And I can't say that Missteachers posts are doing much to dispel my generally negative impression of Newton.
That said (to the OP), there won't be a great deal of choice this late in the year. The best think is to secure a place and then shop around in the early autumn. It's not unusual for parents to start with one school and then upgrade when places become available.
Wow. After reading the comments that appeared after my post above, I sure am glad my child is at DESS, which btw isn't an all-white British expat school. British passports are held by a range of races and religions and DESS reflects that diversity. My guess is that about 2/3 would be considered "white", which is about the same as at the American School and Doha College.
I don't know about Newton in this regard (and I don't think it matters), but my comments vs Sherborne are derived from recent and current parents in the primary schools. Sherborne has a reputation of better facilities and better morale amongst the staff. Newton has a reputation being dismissive of parents. And I can't say that Missteachers posts are doing much to dispel my generally negative impression of Newton.
That said (to the OP), there won't be a great deal of choice this late in the year. The best think is to secure a place and then shop around in the early autumn. It's not unusual for parents to start with one school and then upgrade when places become available.