Compare Islamic International Schools in Qatar

Oxford English School in Doha follows the National Curriculum of England for ages 3 to 11, delivering Early Years through Year 6. Core subjects are taught in two languages: English for Maths, Science, Social Studies, Art, PE and ICT, and Arabic for Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, in line with MOEHE requirements. The curriculum emphasizes cross‑curricular, project‑based learning with differentiation to meet individual needs and a focus on knowledge application, communication, collaboration and independent learning. Language development is supported in English and Arabic. Facilities include a full‑time pediatric nurse on site, an ICT lab with fiber optic internet, a science laboratory, a renovated library with real books and an online reading application, and Art & Design spaces. Teaching resources come from Pearson, Collins and International Oxford Primary. After‑school activities include Arts, Science, Sports, Quran and Drama. The school fosters a caring Islamic family ethos and emphasizes home–school partnership together.

Step One International School is a primary school in Doha, Qatar, located on Musa Bin Omair Street. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and uses the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for core learning. Cambridge assessments, including the Primary Progression Test and Checkpoint tests, are used to measure student progress. The school is a member of Qatar National School Accreditation (QNSA), reflecting its alignment with national standards for primary education in Qatar. Arabic, Islamic and Qatari History are integrated into the curriculum, alongside Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Languages & Literature, Art & Design, Physical Education, ICT and Global Perspectives. The Step One Learning Framework guides teaching and supports personalized learning, ensuring that teaching adapts to each pupil's needs. Subjects are complemented by the school's emphasis on language development, cultural understanding and creative expression through Art & Design and Languages & Literature. The environment encourages curiosity, collaboration and respectful learning daily.

Doha International School (DIS) is a private international day school in Doha, Qatar, operating since 1995 under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The school offers Pre‑school through Primary (Pre‑School KG to Grade 6). It follows the American Curriculum (California) for core subjects, while Arabic, Islamic Education and Qatar History are delivered in line with MoEHE requirements. The main language of instruction is English, and French is taught as a subject. Enrollment begins on September 5 each year and the school calendar is year‑round open. The school provides a values‑based program, including the Aseel initiative, and offers clubs such as Cross Country, Varsity Soccer, and Girls Tennis Club, as well as a Girls Volleyball Club.

Pak Shamaa School, Doha, established in 1958, is the city's oldest private co-educational school. It is recognized by the Ministry of Education and affiliated with Pakistan's Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE). The Doha campus in Mesaimeer offers spacious classrooms, a playground and science laboratories, with an AGA Department functioning as a mini FBISE board. The school offers Pakistani and Cambridge curricula. Classes run from Grade 1 to 8: English; Urdu/Geography/Arabic; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies; Computer; Islamic Studies; and Qatar History. For SSC (9–10) English, Urdu, Islamic Studies and Pak Studies are compulsory, with Science, Computer Science and Humanities groups; for HSSC (11–12) English, Urdu, Islamic Studies and Pak Studies, with Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, Science General, Humanities and Commerce groups. The academic year follows three terms (Sept–Nov, Dec–Feb, Mar–Jun) with eight weeks of summer break. Co-curricular activities focus on cricket, football and volleyball.

Al Arqam Academy for Girls is an international, girls-only school in Mamoura, Doha, Qatar, established in 1996. It serves pupils aged 3 to 18 (pre-school to Year 12) and follows the British curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The academy emphasizes Arabic, Islamic studies, and Qatar History in line with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education standards. Primary and kindergarten follow Pearson iPrimary, while the Cambridge International Program is used at the secondary level. The school is recognised as a Cambridge and Edexcel examination centre for IGCSE and AS assessments. In secondary, robotics and scientific research curricula are integrated to foster 21st-century skills in a bilingual English/Arabic environment. The campus comprises three buildings—kindergarten, primary, and secondary—designed to modern international standards with safety provisions. A programme of field trips, guidance services, and university fairs supports student development and parental engagement regularly.

Al Bayan Educational Complex for Girls is a girls’ day school in Doha, Qatar, serving students from age 4 to 17. The complex was established in 1990 and is listed as a non-profit, independent school for female students. Its curriculum combines national standards with the International Baccalaureate, and students may take qualifications including IGCSE, SAT and IB. English is used for teaching Maths, Science and IT, while Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies follow national requirements. The school is organised across KG to secondary stages in separate buildings and is reported to have 3,637 students. Learning is supported through classroom teaching, field trips, community service and extracurricular activities. The school is particularly known for combining Qatari national curriculum elements with international qualifications, helping students prepare for university pathways in Qatar and abroad.

Al Khor International School (AKIS) is a large, co-educational all-through school in Al Khor Community, about 40 kilometres north of Doha. It serves more than 4,000 students aged 3–18 and delivers the British Curriculum with iGCSE and AS/A Level pathways in English. The curriculum is adapted to MoEHE requirements for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, and includes licensed CBSE components. AKIS is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and accredited by COBIS, BSME and COIS; it is an approved examination centre for Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel. The campus operates across four buildings with a staff of over 500 teachers and more than 50 administrators. Core features include Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award; extensive sports facilities (running track, indoor/outdoor pools, two grass football pitches, climbing wall); Learning Support and EAL; five libraries and a Virtual Library; and a broad ECA program in academics, sport and culture.

Awfaz Global School (AGS) in Qatar offers a British‑curriculum education from early years through the upper level. Established in 2010 as a group of homegrown schools, AGS aims to provide quality international education to local families and residents, delivered in a secure, caring, inclusive, child‑centred environment that builds confidence beyond academics. The curriculum combines English schooling with Arabic language and culture and Islamic lessons, beginning with the English Early Years Foundation Stage and continuing through Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. In years 10–12 students prepare for Cambridge IGCSE exams, with external UK assessments offered in January and June. The upper school provides career and university planning guidance. The Izghawa Campus offers spacious classrooms, advanced science and technology laboratories, well‑designed libraries and high‑quality sports fields, with a campus planned for 2029. The school emphasizes community involvement, mental health support and lifelong learning, and runs extra‑curricular activities, including robotics and leadership events.

Iqra English School for Girls is a girls’ primary school in Doha and forms part of the Iqra English Schools group. The girls’ campus serves pupils from age 5 to 12 and follows an English-medium curriculum based on British educational principles. Arabic and Islamic Studies are also included, reflecting the school group’s focus on combining English-medium learning with Islamic values and character development. The girls’ school operates separately from the boys’ campus, while sharing the same wider educational approach across the Iqra school group. The school is suited to families looking for a girls-only primary setting in Doha, with English as the main language of instruction and Arabic and Islamic Studies included as part of the programme. Extracurricular activities, enrichment opportunities and community events are also part of the school’s stated provision.

Awfaz Global School, Izghawa Campus, is a coeducational primary and secondary school in Doha, Qatar established in 2010. The campus offers Kindergarten using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, with international play-based and child-friendly teaching strategies to help children become motivated, independent and confident lifelong learners who are creative and inquisitive. Primary and Secondary curricula follow a British framework, with dedicated Curriculum Overview materials linked on the Izghawa pages to guide learning across year groups. The school also incorporates Arabic language and culture as well as Islamic lessons, reflecting Qatar's bilingual educational context. The Izghawa campus currently serves Year 1 through Year 6 with around 240 students, and welcomes pupils aged approximately 3 to 16. A range of recognition and milestone events highlights student achievement, including an Excellence Award Ceremony and IGCSE High Achiever milestones, alongside vibrant arts, cultural celebrations and sports activities. The campus fosters a supportive, inclusive community.

Awfaz Global School – Duhail Campus is part of the Awfaz Global Schools in Qatar, serving students aged 3 to 16. The campus offers the British Curriculum with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Cambridge IGCSE, supporting learning from ages three to sixteen. In the Duhail Kindergarten, the British EYFS is delivered and enriched with local Qatari culture and values, including Arabic, Islamic Studies and the Holy Quran. Cambridge Early Years resources support English as an Additional Language. The Primary and Secondary curriculum draws on Izghawa Primary, Izghawa Secondary, and Dafna Primary frameworks, with Year 7–12 comprehensive overviews. Facilities include a language-rich EYFS environment, a Reading Corner, Math Exploration, Art Centre, role play areas and construction spaces, plus integration of Arabic, Islamic studies and Qatar History. Aims focus on play, active learning, creativity and critical thinking, using Cambridge Resources and a COEL approach. Extracurriculars include arts, theatre and Qur'an competitions.