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International School of London Qatar
Full IB continuum school in North Duhail, serving 1,190-plus students from 80-plus nationalities across Early Childhood through Grade 12. Home language programmes available in 13 languages, with top IB scores reaching 43 points against a global average of 30.
In brief
Full IB continuum school in North Duhail, opened in 2008 at the invitation of the Ministry of Education and part of the ISL Group with sister campuses in London and Surrey. Around 1,190 students from over 80 nationalities.
PYP, MYP and DP across the whole school, with a mother-tongue language programme that runs in 12 languages and is one of the more genuine versions of that promise in the region. CIS and NEASC accredited. 2024 results showed an average around 36 with a top score of 43 and 16 bilingual diplomas; 2025 sat at an 82 percent pass rate with 46 diplomas.
Diversity is the practical advantage here. No single-nationality block dominates the parent body, which is the draw families repeat. Teachers and the head of school attract warm parent voice on care and approachability. The flip side is that the IB-only path suits families who want it; families who would prefer the option of an American or British exit will find that route is somewhere else.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood - Grade 5 | 3 | Annual | QAR 54,436 |
| Grade 6 - Grade 8 | 11 | Annual | QAR 60,565 |
| Grade 9 - Grade 10 | 14 | Annual | QAR 67,929 |
| Grade 11 - Grade 12 | 16 | Annual | QAR 77,766 |
| Evaluation fee (per child) | One-time | QAR 530 | |
| Re-enrolment deposit | One-time | QAR 2,000 | |
| Registration (new students) | One-time | QAR 2,652 | |
| Home Language Programme (optional, per year) | One-time | QAR 7,426 |
Reviews
- The mother-tongue language programme (cited variously as 7 to 12 languages) and the international student mix come up in almost every positive review.
- Parents repeatedly praise teacher care, accessibility of leadership, and the IB framework from PYP through Diploma.
- Long-tenure parents are common in the review pool; one family describes 11 years at the school and continued strong satisfaction.
- Critical reviews exist and focus on specific operational issues, including delays in assessment results, a child's name mispronounced for nearly a year, and one parent accusing management of poor handling of disputes.
- One reviewer flagged the MYP transition after Grade 5 as weaker than the early years, and noted only a few teachers felt fully invested at high fee levels.
Head of school
Dr. Sean Areias
Dr. Sean Areias is passionate about learning and leadership and has been an educator for nearly three decades, with the last twenty-two years spent in international schools across Mexico, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria. Originally from California, USA, he began his education career as a primary school teacher assistant while studying at the university level. He holds a BA in Liberal Arts from the University of San Diego, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (with an emphasis in Bilingual Education) from the same institution, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University. Outside of school, Sean dedicates most of his time to his family. He is accompanied by his wife, Imelda, an Early Childhood teacher, and their three children. Together, they enjoy outdoor activities, sports, and traveling.
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 01
Academic results
- Top IB score 43 points (global average 30)