Boarding school or Doha
Good evening ladies and Gentlemen,
I might move to Doha by the end of the year. At the moment I am looking at both posibilities.
From various posts I learned that it will be very difficult to get my daughter into DESS or the Doha Colege. She is 14, nearly 15 and is currently in 3rd year in Ireland.
What would be the approximate cost for both schools and does someone know how long the waiting lists are?
cheers
Brain
Finally we have decided that my Daughter is joining me in Doha. Looks like we will arrive at the beginning of January.
I have contacted Doha College yesterday; no answer yet.
Any other good schools around? We looked at Quatar international and Park House.
From previous postings, I get a mixed feeling about Park House.
My daughter has a strong personatlity. Similar to deedee's post, my daughter has many friends all over the world as we move ever so often. We realise that the next few years od school are critical to ensure top results in order to go to university. Going to a boarding school in the UK is actually her whish as her best friend is there already.
Brain
don't leave her alone in the hostel at this age, she needs you at this age...
here in Doha. Have a completely different view than the Brits. I actually think the life experiences one gets here is irreplacable. My child have friends from practically every corner of the globe and have now been all over the world. They are so much more mature and intelligent at a young age than their stateside counter parts. The restrictions they endure are a trade off for some incredible adventures in my opinion.
Boarding school.
Agree with BritExpat on the age factor bit
Sherborne opened last year. Again as suggested by above posters speak to the schools direct and get an idea for the waiting list for you kids age group.
Fees you are looking at aound QR40k per for Doha college
Boarding School - IMHO, this is not a place for teens - It is too rstrictive.
DESS is a primary school only. Doha College is good, but not at the calibre of a good UK public school. If you want to follow a British curriculum, I would not seriously consider anywhere else here (they are the only two British embassy-backed schools). The American School is also very good, but a different curriculum and teaching style entirely.
If you and your child are willing to endure the separation, then boarding school may be the best option if the decision is being based primarily on academics.
Best to talk to the schools direct via their web sites. Keep your kids with you as long as you can. There is nothing wrong with the schools in Doha. Dess and Doha college are not the only schools, there are many more.