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Doha Academy Al Waab Campus
A long-established Qatari-owned British-curriculum school that blends English National Curriculum with Islamic studies and is largely chosen by Qatari and wider Arab families.
In brief
A long-established Qatari-owned British-curriculum school that blends English National Curriculum with Islamic studies and is largely chosen by Qatari and wider Arab families.
Doha Academy was founded in 2000 by Sheikha Aisha Bint Faleh Al Thani. The Al Waab campus opened in 2014 as a purpose-built site for EYFS, primary and secondary. The wider group runs five divisions across three campuses including Salwa and Doha International Kindergarten. Around 2,250 students. NEASC accredited on the ACE Learning pathway.
Curriculum is English National blended with Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel for IGCSE and AS Level, with Qatari national components for Arabic, Islamic studies and social subjects. Boys and girls are separated in classes from Year 6 upwards, which materially shapes the day-to-day feel of the school.
Parents praise the facilities and the educational standard. The clearest fit is for families who want a recognisable British academic pathway delivered inside an Islamic-values frame. Western expat families wanting a fully co-educational secondary tend to look elsewhere.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1-KG2 | 4 | Annual | QAR 20,300 |
| Grade 1-5 | 6 | Annual | QAR 25,900 |
| Grade 6-8 | 11 | Annual | QAR 25,900 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | Annual | QAR 28,900 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | Annual | QAR 28,900 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | Annual | QAR 28,900 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | Annual | QAR 33,300 |
| Grade 13 | 18 | Annual | QAR 39,400 |
| Entry Test (Grades 1-13) | One-time | QAR 500 | |
| A Level Test Fee (Grade 13) | One-time | QAR 1,500 | |
| IGCSE Test Fee (Grade 12) | One-time | QAR 1,500 | |
| Registration Fee | One-time | QAR 1,500 | |
| Seat Reservation | One-time | QAR 2,000 |
Reviews
- Doha Academy is privately owned and integrates British curriculum with Islamic values. Reddit and Glassdoor produce a polarised signal that is unusually candid for a Doha school.
- One r/qatar comment told a prospective student in capital letters: "NEVER GO TO DOHA ACADEMY". A separate comment recommended the school as one of the better, harder-to-enter Doha options. The pool is genuinely mixed.
- Edarabia parent reviews skew positive on dedicated teachers and welcoming atmosphere. A 2020 critical review flagged curriculum quality, staffing and management decisions during the pandemic.
- Glassdoor records across roughly 36 staff reviews, with 39 percent recommending the school. Recurring teacher complaints describe below-market pay, July salary not paid, contract terminations during COVID, and HR friction.
- Uniform policy is flagged repeatedly: girls in the secondary section are required to wear the hijab regardless of religion, a hard structural fact families need to weigh.
Head of school
Mr. Edward Myler-Crook
Edward Myler-Crook is the Principal of Doha Academy, bringing over 12 years of experience in school leadership in the region. He aims to ensure that every child reaches their highest potential, fostering global citizenship and an all-inclusive education that reflects Islamic principles.
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 01
Academic results
- IGCSE Biology 83% of grades 7-9 (A-A*)
- IGCSE Chemistry 89% of grades 7-9 (A-A*)
- IGCSE Physics 88% of grades 7-9 (A-A*)
- IGCSE Mathematics 62% of grades 7-9 (A-A*)
- AS Level Mathematics 33 A grades
- AS Level Biology 33 A grades
- AS Level Chemistry 33 A grades