The Gulf English School
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 7.66K–14.3K
QAR 27.9K–52K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
International private school in Doha, Qatar, teaching the English National Curriculum to boys and girls aged 3 to 18 (Pre-School to Year 13), with iGCSE, AS and IB examination fees listed for the upper years.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre School | QAR 27,880≈ USD 7.66K |
| Reception | QAR 27,880≈ USD 7.66K |
| Year 1-6 | QAR 32,920≈ USD 9.04K |
| Year 7-8 | QAR 42,930≈ USD 11.8K |
| Year 9 | QAR 44,310≈ USD 12.2K |
| Year 10 (iGCSE) | QAR 47,580≈ USD 13.1K |
| Year 11 (iGCSE) | QAR 47,580≈ USD 13.1K |
| Year 12 (AS) | QAR 52,050≈ USD 14.3K |
| Year 13 | QAR 52,050≈ USD 14.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre School | QAR 27,880 (about USD 7.66K) |
| Reception | QAR 27,880 (about USD 7.66K) |
| Year 1-6 | QAR 32,920 (about USD 9.04K) |
| Year 7-8 | QAR 42,930 (about USD 11.8K) |
| Year 9 | QAR 44,310 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Year 10 (iGCSE) | QAR 47,580 (about USD 13.1K) |
| Year 11 (iGCSE) | QAR 47,580 (about USD 13.1K) |
| Year 12 (AS) | QAR 52,050 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Year 13 | QAR 52,050 (about USD 14.3K) |
Source: school website (gulfenglishschool.sch.qa) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The Gulf English School (this school) | QAR 27,880 (about USD 7.66K) | QAR 52,050 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Qatar Academy Msheireb | QAR 46,033 (about USD 12.6K) | QAR 52,656 (about USD 14.5K) |
| M.E.S. Indian School | QAR 4,252 (about USD 1.17K) | QAR 8,295 (about USD 2.28K) |
| Qatar International School | QAR 29,998 (about USD 8.24K) | QAR 50,914 (about USD 14K) |
Source: school website (gulfenglishschool.sch.qa) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- QAR 550
- Enrolment fee
- QAR 4,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2027-02-29
- Entry process
- Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Model United Nations
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Student Council
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Location
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