About
Doha British School is a group of three campuses in Qatar (Ain Khaled, Rawdat Al Hamama and Al Wakra) offering the English National Curriculum from Early Years to Key Stage 4 (IGCSE), and post-16 study through AS/A Level, BTEC and the IB Diploma. Accredited by BSO, CIS and IB. Places emphasis on character development and an extensive extra-curricular programme.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Students
2,800
Language
English
Type
International school
- Founded
- 1997
- Accreditations
- BSO, CIS, IB
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · EYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
Sports
- Football
- Padel
- Swimming
Arts
- Art
- Music
After-school activities
- Extra-curricular pathways (50+ options)
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