Compass International School, Doha
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$13K - US$20K
Curriculum: British · IB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,500
Location: Madinat Khalifa, Doha
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Compass is a solid British-curriculum option with Nord Anglia's global network and IB Diploma at Themaid. Clarify which campus your child attends before you visit - it materially affects the Year 12 question.
Compass is Nord Anglia's Doha presence, with access to the group's global partnerships: MIT for STEM, Juilliard for performing arts, UNICEF for global citizenship programmes. The British curriculum framework is familiar and the Qatar Ministry placed it in the top 32% of private schools in its 2024 Clear Flag review.
Two campuses mean two different experiences. Themaid runs EY1 through Year 13 with full IB Diploma. Madinat Khalifa runs EY1 through Year 11 only. If your child starts at Madinat Khalifa and reaches Year 12, there's a campus move to navigate. Average class size of 23 is at the larger end for this market, though teacher quality gets good reviews from families on the school circuit.
Compass fees sit in the middle of the Doha range - less than ASD at secondary and below Doha College at sixth-form level. The annual resource fee of QAR 3,980 at Themaid is charged separately. Ask for the historical rate of fee increases; Nord Anglia has raised fees notably in other markets.
What parents value
- –Nord Anglia network delivers real academic enrichment: MIT STEM, Juilliard arts, UNICEF programmes. British curriculum with IB Diploma at Themaid gives a clear pathway through to Year 13.
- –Mid-range fees for Doha's top tier, with pools, music studios, and STEAM labs across both campuses. Qatar Ministry Clear Flag 2024 provides independent external validation.
Points of consideration
- –The Madinat Khalifa campus only runs to Year 11. Families there face a campus transition at Year 12 - clarify how that process works and what it means for community continuity.
- –Annual resource fee of QAR 3,980 per year is separate from tuition. Ask about the fee review schedule and historical increase rates before committing long-term.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| EY1 | 3 | NaN |
| EY2 | 4 | NaN |
| Year 1 - Year 6 (Primary) | 5 | NaN |
| Year 7 - Year 13 (Secondary) | 11 | NaN |
Fees converted from QAR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual resource fee (Themaid) | NaN |
| Application/Assessment fee | NaN |
| Seat reservation | NaN |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Facilities: Swimming pools · Music studios · STEAM labs · Performing arts spaces
Both Compass campuses include pools, music studios, STEAM labs, and performing arts facilities. Nord Anglia's Juilliard and MIT partnerships run as structured programmes across the academic year.
The school week follows Qatar's calendar: Sunday to Thursday. Co-curricular timetabling can differ between the two campuses, so confirm what's available at the site your child would attend.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Qatar Ministry of Education Clear Flag 2024 - placed in the top 32% of 344 private schools assessed.
Accreditations
- Qatar MOEHE Clear Flag Award (2024)
Memberships
- Nord Anglia Education
Student Body
Compass draws around 1,500 students across its two campuses, with 80-plus nationalities represented. The Nord Anglia network adds an international dimension, with collaborative projects across the group's schools globally.
Leadership
School leadership
Contact the school for details.