Advice on good schools for my 9 year old and 16 year old
I am in need of recent information on schooling for my 9 year old and 16 year old. I plan to move over in August so will require (places permitting) information on which schools are recommended. My 16 year old would be studying her A levels and my 9 year old would be starting in year 5. I would prefer them to be in the same school, however understand that this may mot be possible. I have already had a message from Doha College to say my 9 year old is on a list and IF shortlisted will then have to sit a test and if passed would be offered a place. I am concerned that if a place does not come up soon or if he doesnt pass the test I would be stuck without a place and would then have to find a different school. Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all so much, our daughter has a provisional place at Park House to study A levels from Setember, our son is 20th on the list at DESS, however we are holding out for a place at Park House which should be easier once our daughter starts. I think I will home school him until then. I can honestly say based on personal experience with Doha College I wouldnt give them our hard earned cash after the disorganized chaos of their administration system. So very rude and inept. 4 months on and Im no further forward.
Think they have been living off their reputation for too long.
Thank you all so much, our daughter has a provisional place at Park House to study A levels from Setember, our son is 20th on the list at DESS, however we are holding out for a place at Park House which should be easier once our daughter starts. I think I will home school him until then. I can honestly say based on personal experience with Doha College I wouldnt give them our hard earned cash after the disorganized chaos of their administration system. So very rude and inept. 4 months on and Im no further forward.
Think they have been living off their reputation for too long.
Any update - its always nice to know if people are successful - it does help others
Doha British School is British Curriculam and in the same are as Doha College..... they encourage visits, give them a call....
Oops, how many times did I use the word currently in my previous post.
I didnt think the International School followed the British curriculum, there is not an awful lot of information online.
I will also check out Doha British School. All advice is greatly appreciated, if only schools would allow you to visit :(
Thank you all so much, my husband is currently living in the Diplomatic area of West Bay , we are currently visiting in school holidays. My daughter is currently finishing her GCSE's in the UK hence the move in August.
I am having huge issues with my daughter as she is not too happy about the move, although after our recent visit is warming to the idea. I thought it would be easier to have them in the same school. It is a little concerning that Doha college can evaluate a child based on a school report to make it on to their shortlist.
We were thinking of moving to an area near Doha College and hoped being in a compound would make it a little easier for the children to settle or am I being naive.
Thank you all so much, my husband is currently living in the Diplomatic area of West Bay , we are currently visiting in school holidays. My daughter is currently finishing her GCSE's in the UK hence the move in August.
I am having huge issues with my daughter as she is not too happy about the move, although after our recent visit is warming to the idea. I thought it would be easier to have them in the same school. It is a little concerning that Doha college can evaluate a child based on a school report to make it on to their shortlist.
We were thinking of moving to an area near Doha College and hoped being in a compound would make it a little easier for the children to settle or am I being naive.
Try Doha British School, I have a 9 yr old and 16 yr old who have been there for over 3 years and love it... and doing really well....
www.dohabritishschool.com
My nine year old has been on the DC waiting list for 2 years waiting for a test. We would be ahead of you so forget it and try else where
Though Qatar is small traffic in here can be an issue, so I recommend to find accommodation and then a suitable school near your area!
If transportation and location is not a problem for you then you might want to check
1 The Int'l School of Choueifat
2 Global Academy
3 Al Hamad International Developed School
4 The Cambridge School
they are from 1-12 grade