Hi, Qatar is very different from the UAE, that being said it is not impossible to adjust, but it is not possible to compare. as for schools there are a few expat schools you'd be best to google now and contact the schools talk to them yourself and decide if the school, teachers etc suit the education you would hope for (intellectual, physical and emotional).
I would advise that you secure a place now do not wait too long most schools star taking in for September in January and when it comes to fall it is difficult to find places, sometimes it is the luck of the draw and you'll find out last minute the place is in the school you want. In addition to this look at the school fees these do vary quite dramatically.
Another big thing about Qatar is the travel time 10km in peak time can take up to 1 hour so be prepared for the drives to and from if required, or be prepared to live near your chosen school.
Doha College is raved about and takes children from the start of their education to the university, dess has a huge waiting list and large class sizes, but children and british expats seem to like it, newton has some shoddy schools and barwa a new campus with no results to date but we have a group of children on the compound who love it, compass is pricey but i have heard only good remarks about it, Sherbourne has had mixed reviews from parents and children but is of course pushing for a high standard of education, Montessori (spelling is probably way off) is another option although the name may have changed but this may suit you.
Ultimately there are a fair amount of choices but schools are hard to find. Today i have been informed about attestation of childrens reports, enquire as to whether this is needed in advance of getting out here as that is one thing which is similar to the UAE they love stamps and sometimes it is easier to get stamps before leaving your home country, however laws change here as they do in the UAE so ask s you begin to find the school you want that has a place.
Good luck school hunting and I hope you enjoy the move to Doha.
Hi, Qatar is very different from the UAE, that being said it is not impossible to adjust, but it is not possible to compare. as for schools there are a few expat schools you'd be best to google now and contact the schools talk to them yourself and decide if the school, teachers etc suit the education you would hope for (intellectual, physical and emotional).
I would advise that you secure a place now do not wait too long most schools star taking in for September in January and when it comes to fall it is difficult to find places, sometimes it is the luck of the draw and you'll find out last minute the place is in the school you want. In addition to this look at the school fees these do vary quite dramatically.
Another big thing about Qatar is the travel time 10km in peak time can take up to 1 hour so be prepared for the drives to and from if required, or be prepared to live near your chosen school.
Doha College is raved about and takes children from the start of their education to the university, dess has a huge waiting list and large class sizes, but children and british expats seem to like it, newton has some shoddy schools and barwa a new campus with no results to date but we have a group of children on the compound who love it, compass is pricey but i have heard only good remarks about it, Sherbourne has had mixed reviews from parents and children but is of course pushing for a high standard of education, Montessori (spelling is probably way off) is another option although the name may have changed but this may suit you.
Ultimately there are a fair amount of choices but schools are hard to find. Today i have been informed about attestation of childrens reports, enquire as to whether this is needed in advance of getting out here as that is one thing which is similar to the UAE they love stamps and sometimes it is easier to get stamps before leaving your home country, however laws change here as they do in the UAE so ask s you begin to find the school you want that has a place.
Good luck school hunting and I hope you enjoy the move to Doha.