ACS Doha International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$14K - US$24K
Curriculum: IB · American
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,070
Location: Other Doha, Doha
Updated April 2026
In Brief
ACS Doha is worth a visit if you want IB alongside a US High School Diploma and genuinely excellent facilities. The Artemis acquisition in 2024 is recent, and it's reasonable to ask how that has changed day-to-day life - but the NEASC re-accreditation in late 2025 is a solid marker that the academic programme held up through the transition.
ACS Doha runs IB PYP, MYP, and Diploma alongside the US High School Diploma - one of very few schools in Qatar offering both pathways through to graduation. NEASC inspectors re-accredited the school in November 2025, describing it as a diverse, value-driven international school with exceptional facilities. Around 1,070 students from 70-plus nationalities, with 25% local Qatari families, gives the community a broader local grounding than most schools in this guide.
The facilities are genuinely strong: 25-metre pool, all-weather athletics track, football pitch, fitness suite, drama studios, high-tech theatre, maker spaces, and an eSports and Innovation Center opened in 2024. Average class size of 22 against a maximum of 25 is slightly smaller than the Doha norm, and 98% of students proceed to further education. The inquiry-based IB framework runs through all year levels, which gives the academic programme coherence from Pre-K through Grade 12.
Al Kheesa is in the north-west of the city, a 20 to 30 minute drive from most central residential areas and further from the south. The school became part of Artemis Education in February 2024 and Dr. Robert Jackson was appointed Principal in March 2026. Both changes are recent enough to warrant questions at any school visit. The annual capital charge of QAR 5,352 applies on top of tuition, which pushes the real Grade 7 to 12 cost to around QAR 85,800 per year before one-time fees.
What parents value
- –NEASC re-accredited November 2025. Dual IB and US High School Diploma pathway is rare in Qatar and useful for families unsure about future university destinations. Exceptional facilities including 25m pool, athletics track, and eSports Innovation Center.
- –Average class size of 22, with 70-plus nationalities and 25% Qatari enrolment. Strong further education rate at 98%.
Points of consideration
- –Artemis acquisition (February 2024) and new Principal (March 2026) are both recent. Worth asking directly how these changes have affected day-to-day school life and any programme or staffing developments.
- –Annual capital charge of QAR 5,352 is on top of tuition. Full senior school cost reaches around QAR 85,800 per year. Al Kheesa location is north-west of the city - confirm the commute from your residential area.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre K3 - Pre K4 | 3 | NaN |
| Kindergarten - Grade 1 | 5 | NaN |
| Grades 2 - 6 | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 7 - 12 | 12 | NaN |
Fees converted from QAR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Registration fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Pre-registration deposit (deducted from first term) | NaN |
| Annual capital charge (per year) | NaN |
Academic Results
| Students pursuing further education | 98% |
Key results: Students pursuing further education 98%.
Extra Curriculars
Facilities: 25m swimming pool · All-weather athletics track · Football pitch · Fitness suite · Wellness studios · Drama studios · High-tech theatre · Maker spaces · eSports and Innovation Center · Sports cafe
ACS Doha has the broadest facility offering of any school in this wave: 25-metre pool, all-weather athletics track, football pitch, drama studios, high-tech theatre, maker spaces, and an eSports and Innovation Center that opened in 2024. The school week runs Sunday to Thursday.
The inquiry-based curriculum extends into co-curricular life, with IB CAS requirements at Diploma level reinforcing community engagement and creativity. Ask the admissions team for the current activities list and what a typical week looks like for your child's age group.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- NEASC re-accreditation November 2025 - inspectors noted exceptional facilities and a diverse, value-driven school community.
Accreditations
- NEASC (Commission on International Education) - Re-accredited November 2025
- IB World School - PYP, MYP, DP
Memberships
- Artemis Education
Student Body
ACS Doha enrols around 1,070 students from 70-plus nationalities, with approximately 25% Qatari students - a notably higher local proportion than most international schools in this guide. NEASC inspectors in 2025 described the student body as a diverse, value-driven international community.
Leadership
Dr. Robert Jackson
Dr. Robert Jackson was appointed Principal of ACS Doha International School in March 2026. He leads the school as it continues its development under Artemis Education ownership following the February 2024 acquisition.