Park House English School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$6K - US$15K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,000
Location: Abu Hamour, Doha
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Park House is one of the better-value British options in Doha for families who want solid exam results and don't need the IB. The 2025 results are genuinely strong, and 30-plus years in the city gives it a stability that newer schools cannot match.
Park House has been running British education in Doha since 1994 and joined International Schools Partnership (ISP) in 2016. BSO inspected it in 2024, and it holds CIS, COBIS, BSME, and QNSA accreditations. The 2025 exam results are the headline: 100% A-Level pass rate and 96% of IGCSE students achieving grades 9 to 7. For a school of around 1,000 students that is not in the top fee bracket, those figures are worth taking seriously. The Abu Hamour campus on Mesaimeer Road is accessible from most central and southern Doha residential areas.
The school runs Nursery through Year 13 on a single campus, which means no transition between schools. Facilities for a school of this size are solid: 25-metre heated pool, a 323-seat auditorium named after founder Heather Brennan, a sports hall, 3G astroturf, and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. More than 80 extracurricular activities run alongside Duke of Edinburgh Award and Model United Nations. John Smith has been Principal since 2017, which is a reasonable period of leadership stability in a market where turnover is common. Seventy-five nationalities and 45-plus home languages give the community genuine breadth for a school of 1,000.
Park House is a pure British curriculum school to A-Level - there is no IB pathway. For families confident that A-Levels are the right route, that is not a limitation. For families keeping IB Diploma as a possibility, or those expecting a posting to a country where IB is the norm, it is worth thinking through before committing. The one-time fees include a refundable advance deposit of QAR 2,302, but the application, assessment, and registration fees add up to around QAR 4,259 before a child starts.
What parents value
- –100% A-Level pass rate and 96% of IGCSE students at grades 9-7 in 2025 - independently verifiable results that compare well with much higher-fee schools. BSO-inspected 2024, CIS, COBIS, BSME, and QNSA accredited.
- –Stable leadership under Principal John Smith since 2017. 25m heated pool, 323-seat auditorium, 3G astroturf, and Sixth Form Centre on one campus. Nursery-to-Sixth Form continuity with no transition between schools.
Points of consideration
- –No IB pathway - British curriculum only to A-Level. If your family may need IB Diploma for a future posting or university destination, factor that into the decision before shortlisting.
- –The school has historically had waiting lists. Confirm current availability at your child's year level early in the admissions process. One-time entry costs of around QAR 4,259 (excluding the refundable deposit) are payable before enrolment.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (age 3-4) | 3 | NaN |
| Reception - Year 2 | 5 | NaN |
| Year 3 - Year 6 | 7 | NaN |
| Year 7 - Year 9 | 11 | NaN |
| Year 10 - Year 11 | 14 | NaN |
| Year 12 - Year 13 (Sixth Form) | 16 | 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 |
| Assessment fee | NaN |
| Registration fee (one-time) | NaN |
| Advance deposit (refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
| A-Level pass rate 2025 | 100% |
| IGCSE grades 9-7 (2025) | 96% of students |
Key results: A-Level pass rate 2025 100%, IGCSE grades 9-7 (2025) 96% of students.
Extra Curriculars
Extra-curricular activities: 80+
Facilities: 25m heated swimming pool · 323-seat auditorium (Heather Brennan Auditorium) · Sports hall · 3G astroturf pitch · Science laboratories · Sixth Form Centre
Park House runs 80-plus extracurricular activities alongside Duke of Edinburgh Award and Model United Nations. The 25-metre heated pool, 3G astroturf, and 323-seat auditorium are the headline facilities for a school of this size. The Sixth Form Centre provides dedicated space for Year 12 and 13 students.
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. Abu Hamour is accessible from most central and southern Doha areas. The school does not appear to operate its own bus network - confirm transport arrangements with the admissions team if this is relevant for your family.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- BSO inspection completed 2024. CIS, COBIS, BSME, and QNSA accredited.
Accreditations
- BSO (British Schools Overseas) - Inspected 2024
- CIS (Council of International Schools)
- COBIS (Council of British International Schools)
- BSME (British Schools in the Middle East)
- QNSA (Qatar National Schools Accreditation)
- AoBSO (Association of British Schools Overseas)
Memberships
- International Schools Partnership (ISP)
Student Body
Park House enrols around 1,000 students from 75-plus nationalities, with 45-plus home languages represented across Nursery through Year 13. The Abu Hamour campus draws from families across central and southern Doha.
Leadership
John Smith
John Smith has been Principal of Park House English School since 2017. Under his leadership the school achieved 100% A-Level pass rate and 96% grades 9-7 at IGCSE in 2025.