Sorry I am a little late to reply to your original question Moira concerning your worries over schools for your kids.

We arrived here from the UK last year in a similar situation with long waiting lists for our 3 kids at the main reputable schools (Doha College, DESS and Park House). We used Cedars for a term and it was absolutely fine as a stop gap.

I think of the main schools Park House has the shortest waiting list and possibly the best education. We are certainly very pleased with it.

Best of luck with the move.