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The Hamilton International School
A purpose-built ISP school in Mesaimeer, open since August 2019, that has moved quickly into the conversation about Doha's premier campuses.
In brief
A purpose-built ISP school in Mesaimeer, open since August 2019, that has moved quickly into the conversation about Doha's premier campuses.
Hamilton is operated by International Schools Partnership, the same UK group behind Park House English School in Doha. It runs Pre-KG to Grade 12 with the International Early Years and International Primary Curriculum lower down, and a choice of IB Diploma or American Diploma at the top end. NEASC and QNSA accreditations are both in place. Terry Senior heads the school. Around 90 nationalities are represented.
The campus is the headline. An 850-seat theatre, two pools, FIFA-rated football pitch, full athletics track. Parents talk warmly about teachers and communication, and about a strong sports and arts programme. The few critical voices focus on behaviour management in upper secondary as the school grows into its older year groups, which is common for new-build schools still filling out.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG to KG1 | 3 | Annual | QAR 55,000 |
| KG2 | 5 | Annual | QAR 60,000 |
| Grades 1-4 | 6 | Annual | QAR 60,000 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | Annual | QAR 70,000 |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | Annual | QAR 70,000 |
| Grades 9-12 | 13 | Annual | QAR 75,000 |
| Application fee | One-time | QAR 300 | |
| Re-enrollment fee | One-time | QAR 2,000 | |
| Registration fee | One-time | QAR 5,000 |
Reviews
- Parent reviews are polarized. Positive parents praise teacher support, communication, facilities and inquiry-based learning.
- The strongest negative parent review is serious, describing poor secondary communication, weak supervision and an unresolved bullying experience.
- Additional parent-facing signal is strongly positive about leadership, values and teacher energy, but it reads more promotional than the more detailed parent review page.
Head of school
Terry Senior
Terry Senior is Founding Principal of The Hamilton International School in Doha. He holds a Bachelor of Education from Massey University and brings over 28 years of educational experience. He began his career teaching in a small New Zealand country school and progressed through several private schools before moving into leadership roles in 2005. He served as Founding Principal of a private school in New Zealand and then as Principal in Shanghai for four years before taking the helm at Hamilton International School, committed to igniting students' passion, purpose and potential.
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 01
- QATAR_MOEHE 02