There is no one, including the Qatari gov't to blame for the lack of school spots available. All the schools have been undertaking massive building projects--but it takes much longer here in Qatar than it would in other places. This country has the world's fastest growing economy. More people are coming in each day so that the schools, the roads, the available apartments, etc cannot keep up with the demand---not matter how much advance notice they have received. It is impossible. Once you arrive here you will understand. The entire country is one large construction site. Everything is delayed due to cement and other building supply shortages. But they are all trying hard and things are starting to fall into place. Rome wasn't build in a day.