Awsaj Academy is a specialist day school in Education City, Doha, operating under Qatar Foundation. It works with students who have mild to moderate learning needs, teaching in small classes so that children who learn differently can access a full school curriculum with structured support. Among the Doha international schools it occupies a distinct place, described as the only school of its kind in Qatar and one of only a handful worldwide built around this model.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee picture, the admissions approach and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. Families comparing structured curricula can read our explainer on the International Primary Curriculum to understand the framework the academy uses.
Awsaj Academy at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | International Early Years Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum and International Middle Years Curriculum; English medium with Arabic, Islamic studies and Qatar history |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early years through the middle years |
| Founded | More than twenty years of operation; current Education City building opened 2011 |
| Accreditation | Holds dual accreditation; member of the Qatar Foundation schools (confirm bodies with the school) |
| Fee band | See Doha fees guide; confirm directly with the school |
| Campus area | Education City, Doha |
Curriculum and academics
Awsaj Academy teaches a thematic international curriculum built around the International Early Years Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum and the International Middle Years Curriculum, with clear learning goals for each subject. Lessons run in English and cover mathematics, English, science, Arabic, Islamic studies, Qatar national history, art, information technology and physical education. The distinguishing feature is the level of support wrapped around that curriculum for children with identified learning needs.
Classes are kept small, reported at no more than ten pupils, so that teaching can be differentiated and individual learning plans followed closely. Through a multi tiered system of academic and behavioural support, the academy works to close the gaps that have held a child back elsewhere, while still teaching a recognisable mainstream curriculum. This combination of a structured international framework and intensive support is what makes the school unusual in the region.
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Awsaj Academy fees
Awsaj Academy operates within Qatar Foundation rather than as a standalone for profit international school, so its fee structure differs from the commercial campuses mapped in our Doha school fees guide. Specialist provision with small classes and additional support staff carries real cost, and the published position can change year to year, so confirm the current fees and any support related charges directly with the school before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration or assessment charge as part of admission, and ask the school how additional therapies, individual support and any optional services are billed. Because placement depends on a child's profile, the school will discuss the full cost as part of the admissions conversation rather than from a single published tariff.
Admissions and intake
Admission to Awsaj Academy is needs led rather than purely date driven. Because the school is built for students with mild to moderate learning needs, the process centres on understanding a child's learning profile through prior reports, any educational or psychological assessments and the school's own evaluation, so that staff can judge whether they can meet the child's needs and at what level of support.
Families are advised to begin the conversation early, sharing existing reports and diagnoses where they exist, and to expect a meeting and assessment rather than a simple application form. Places are limited by the small class model, so contact the admissions team as soon as a move to Qatar is confirmed and ask about availability in the relevant stage.
Location and who goes there
The academy sits within Education City, the campus on the western edge of Doha that brings together schools, universities and research institutions under Qatar Foundation. Families using the academy come from across Doha, drawn by the specialist provision rather than by a single neighbourhood, and Education City is well connected by road and by the Doha Metro. The community is mixed, reflecting the broad expatriate and Qatari population that the school serves.
For the wider picture of how the American, British, Indian and IB schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Doha schools hub.
Awsaj Academy reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Awsaj Academy fees?
Awsaj Academy operates within Qatar Foundation rather than as a commercial international school, so its fees differ from the standalone campuses. Specialist provision with small classes carries real cost and the position changes year to year, so confirm current fees and any support related charges directly with the school. Our Doha fees guide gives context for the wider market.
Is Awsaj Academy a good school?
Awsaj Academy is described as the only school of its kind in Qatar, built for students with mild to moderate learning needs and teaching an international curriculum in small classes with structured support. Whether it fits depends on your child's profile, so the right test is a conversation with the admissions team about how the school would meet your child's needs.
What curriculum does Awsaj Academy follow?
Awsaj Academy teaches the International Early Years Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum and the International Middle Years Curriculum in English, covering mathematics, English, science, Arabic, Islamic studies, Qatar history, art, information technology and physical education, wrapped in individual learning support.
How do Awsaj Academy admissions work?
Admission is needs led. The school reviews prior reports and any educational or psychological assessments, then carries out its own evaluation to judge whether it can meet a child's needs. Families should expect a meeting and assessment rather than a simple form, and should begin the process early because places are limited by the small class model.
Where is Awsaj Academy located?
Awsaj Academy is in Education City on the western edge of Doha, the Qatar Foundation campus that houses schools, universities and research institutions, well connected by road and the Doha Metro.
