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ACS Doha International School
The Doha outpost of the London-based ACS group, on a large purpose-built Al Kheesa campus since 2020. American and IB pathways for around 1,070 pupils aged 3 to 18, at the top of the Qatar fee market.
In brief
The Doha outpost of the London-based ACS group, on a large purpose-built campus in Al Kheesa. American and IB pathways, and the most expensive school in Qatar.
ACS first opened in Doha in 2011 and moved to its current Al Kheesa campus in August 2020. Around 1,070 students aged 3 to 18, IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma alongside an American high school diploma track. NEASC accredited.
Facilities are strong: indoor pool, sports hall, large libraries, well-equipped subject rooms. Many families speak warmly of the community feel, the diversity, and the welcoming early years. Recent ownership change has caused friction, with reports of experienced PYP teachers leaving and some long-standing families moving on. Fees of roughly 51,000 to 80,000 QAR put it at the top of the Doha market.
Good fit for diplomatic and corporate families wanting a full IB pathway and an American-leaning peer group, willing to pay a premium. Worth pressing on staff continuity in PYP at admissions stage.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre K3 - Pre K4 | 3 | QAR 51,309 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 1 | 5 | QAR 63,985 |
| Grades 2 - 6 | 6 | QAR 70,324 |
| Grades 7 - 12 | 12 | QAR 80,465 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | QAR 595 | |
| Pre-registration deposit (deducted from first term) | QAR 2,000 | |
| Registration fee (non-refundable) | QAR 4,163 | |
| Annual capital charge (per year) | QAR 5,352 |
Reviews
An Al Kheesa school on a purpose-built 2020 campus, around 900 students from 70-plus nationalities. The owner is Artemis Education, which bought the school in 2024. A new head of school, Dr Robert Jackson, arrived in August 2025 with three decades of international leadership behind him, and a fresh NEASC accreditation followed in the first semester of 2025/26. Parents talk about a warm, family-feeling community and strong pastoral grounding. The dual offer of the full IB continuum and an American High School Diploma is the headline academic fact, with the IB Diploma the more chosen path. Fees sit at the upper end of the Doha market.
Positives
- Community feel. Family-style atmosphere comes up consistently. Small enough that families recognise each other across year groups, large enough to carry a real international mix.
- Campus and facilities. Purpose-built 2020 campus in Al Kheesa. An eSports and innovation centre was added in 2024. Facilities are now in step with the teaching ambition.
- Curriculum breadth. Full IB continuum from PYP through DP sits alongside the American High School Diploma. The IBDP is the more chosen path at sixth form. Co-curricular sits under the Artemex programme.
- Academic standards. NEASC reaccredited the school in the first semester of 2025/26, citing a rigorous academic curriculum paired with a well-balanced pastoral programme.
Considerations
- Leadership stability. Dr Robert Jackson took over as head in August 2025 after experience leading schools in Jeddah, Tirana, Minsk and Shenzhen. The Artemis takeover in early 2024 was a turbulent period for staff, and the current chapter is still settling in.
- Fees. Sits at the top of the Doha price band. Often described as expensive, even by families who chose it.
- US university pathway. The IB Diploma is the well-trodden university pathway. Parents going down the American High School Diploma route should confirm the specific accreditation footprint that US colleges look for, given the school's relative youth.
Leadership
Dr. Robert S. Jackson
Born and raised in Indiana, USA, Robert Jackson became a world citizen over the last 30 years, living, working, and studying in various countries. He holds a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies and a Master of Education, and completed his Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2023. Robert has received the National Distinguished Principal Award and has extensive leadership experience in international education.
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 01
Academic results
- Students pursuing further education 98%