Doha College

Focus 

Cultivating a passion for learning 

Day fees 2025/26

$10,700-$20,500

Term dates

• Term 1: 31 August to 17 December 2025
• Term 2: 5 January to 12 March 2026
• Term 3: 29 March to 30 June 2026
  

Ages

3-18

Pupil count

2,800

Spear’s Review

Serving Qatar’s increasingly large international community from its Al Wajba campus, Doha College is one of the state’s best-performing schools.

Founded by the British Embassy in 1980, the school follows the UK national curriculum and operates under an ethos that embraces learning. 

‘We believe that every pupil, regardless of background, ability or needs, can excel academically and personally when supported effectively,’ a representative from the school tells Spear’s. 

Rated ‘outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas, Doha College nurtures both academic and personal growth, ensuring that its students are equipped with the skills and experiences needed to succeed in the future.

Academics

In 2025:

• 74 per cent of (I)GCSE results were grades 7-9 
  
• 54 per cent of A-Level results were A* or A
  

Head teacher

David Tongue, principal of Doha College since 2023, brings a wealth of international educational experience to the school. Before joining Doha College, he held the head post at St George’s British International School in Rome, Brighton College Bangkok and Brighton College Al Ain. 

University and college destinations

Doha College graduates frequently gain acceptance to prestigious universities around the world. In the UK, many students attend top institutions such as Oxbridge, Imperial College London and UCL. In the US, graduates have been accepted into Ivy League universities including Harvard, Yale, Columbia and Princeton, and other top schools such as UC Berkeley. 

In 2025, 90 per cent of the graduating class received places at Russell Group universities. 

Admissions

Applicants at Doha College take an entrance assessment, which differs by age group. For younger students, the assessment focuses on literacy, numeracy and cognitive abilities.

Older students are assessed through cognitive ability tests, with Year 12 and 13 applicants also submitting school reports and undergoing an interview. Within 14 days of the assessment, parents are informed of the outcome. Successful applicants receive an offer, while others may be placed on a waiting list. The school also accommodates students with special educational needs, providing tailored support through its Inclusion team.

Accessibility 

Hamad International Airport: 25 minutes

Location

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