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Doha British School (Wakra / Rawdat Al Hamama)
Two sister campuses to the existing Doha British School Ain Khaled, one in Al Wakra and one in Rawdat Al Hamama.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-School | 3 | QAR 25,680 |
| Reception - Year 6 | 4 | QAR 28,534 |
| Year 7 - Year 9 | 11 | QAR 32,100 |
| Year 10 - Year 11 | 14 | QAR 34,892 |
| Year 12 - Year 13 | 16 | QAR 44,346 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | QAR 350 | |
| Assessment fee | QAR 500 | |
| Resources Levy (per year) | QAR 2,000 | |
| Registration fee (one-off, non-refundable) | QAR 3,650 |
Reviews
- The Al Wakra campus opened in 2015 as the second DBS site and moved into a new 1,200-capacity building in September 2024. The Rawdat Al Hamama campus opened in 2022 to serve the Lusail catchment.
- Parent feedback on Al Wakra is consistently positive. One parent who has had children there for seven years praised education quality, teachers and atmosphere. Another described the campus as "a small school with big plans" where small year-group sizes allowed personalised learning.
- The most recent BSO inspection covering the DBS group, including Al Wakra, returned an Outstanding rating with inspectors highlighting strong leadership, creative planning and pupil behaviour.
- The Rawdat Al Hamama campus is newer and the review pool is small. Ratings average across three parent reviews, with one parent saying academically it is "alright somedays but most days it's sloppy" and that some teachers and admin staff are apathetic.
- The wider DBS group's 2023 review noted the newer Al Wakra and Rawdat sites are better resourced than the original Ain Khaled campus and benefit from more modern infrastructure.
Positives
- Al Wakra new building. Moved to a 1,200-pupil facility in September 2024 with modern infrastructure.
- Personalised teaching. Parents say small year groups at Al Wakra allow individual attention.
- BSO Outstanding. Group-wide BSO inspection awarded Outstanding.
- Catchment fit. Rawdat Al Hamama serves families in Lusail and the northern suburbs.
Considerations
- Rawdat Al Hamama consistency. Small directory review pool averages; one parent flagged inconsistent teaching and apathetic admin.
Leadership
Terry McGuire
Andrew Hurst, Principal of Al Wakra, is an experienced educator with nearly 30 years of leadership experience across six countries. He specializes in school start-ups and has served as a founding headmaster for three institutions before joining Doha British School in 2024. Robnawaz Khan, Principal of the Rawdat Al Hamama campus, is currently in his fifth year with the school, leading the campus since its expansion. Both leaders emphasize a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and fostering a global perspective within the British international curriculum framework.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 02
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2024 average 38 points
- A* / A at A Level 2024 52%