The International School of Choueifat - Doha

A large SABIS-system school in Legtaifiya, open since 1999, that delivers the Choueifat method strictly and produces the Choueifat result.

ISC-Doha runs the SABIS Educational System from KG to Grade 12 with around 2,500 students. The system is non-selective, English-medium, and structured around weekly testing, tightly scripted lesson plans and a leading IGCSE-aligned exam track. The first cohort graduated in 2003. Joseph Salemeh is the school director.

Parents who like it describe disciplined progress, clear feedback and strong maths and science outcomes at IGCSE. The consistent counter-thread is that the testing is relentless, that lessons are uniform across the network with little teacher latitude, and that creative subjects feel thin. Families choosing Choueifat usually go in clear-eyed about the model. Those who chafe at it leave within a year or two.

• Academics are described as demanding and effective for exam discipline, with several former students saying the workload made university pressure easier to handle.
• The strongest negative theme is pressure. Parents and alumni describe frequent testing, limited space for creativity, and a school culture that can feel narrow if a child needs a more rounded experience.
• Social and pastoral fit is polarised. Some students recall decent staff and structure, while others describe bullying, weak talent development, and a harsh environment outside academics.