Cambridge International School Doha is an English medium coeducational school in the Al Maamoura district of Doha, serving a multinational intake that the school reports as drawn from more than thirty nationalities. It follows the British curriculum from kindergarten to Year 13 and steers pupils through IGCSE, AS and A Level qualifications. Among the Doha international schools it is one of the established Cambridge pathway choices for families who want an English National Curriculum education without the premium price of the city's most expensive campuses.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee picture, the admissions calendar 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. The school appears in our roundup of the best British schools in Doha, which ranks the city's English curriculum options side by side.
Cambridge International School Doha at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British, based on the National Curriculum for England; IGCSE, AS and A Level through Cambridge and Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Kindergarten to Year 13 (roughly ages 4 to 18) |
| Founded | Mid 2000s (precise year not published here) |
| Accreditation | Cambridge and Edexcel examination centre; regulated by the Qatar Ministry of Education |
| Fee band | Mid tier Doha British school (see Doha fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Maamoura, Doha |
Curriculum and academics
Cambridge International School Doha follows the British curriculum, built on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to meet the requirements set by the Qatar Ministry of Education. Children begin in kindergarten and the early years, move through the primary phase, and reach the examination years in secondary, where they sit IGCSE qualifications in Years 10 and 11 before progressing to AS and A Levels in Years 12 and 13. The school works with both the Cambridge and Edexcel boards, the two main awarding bodies used across British international schools.
The A Level route at the top of the school is the qualification UK universities read directly and that institutions across the United States, Canada, Australia and the Gulf recognise for entry. For families who want continuity with an English system school elsewhere, the National Curriculum for England framework lets a child move between British schools with little disruption to subject choice or examination path. The school teaches in English with Arabic and Islamic studies alongside, as Qatari regulation requires.
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Cambridge International School Doha fees
Cambridge International School Doha sits in the mid tier of the city's British curriculum schools, below the most expensive premium campuses but above the value Indian and community schools. That places it in the middle band mapped in our Doha school fees guide. We do not republish a precise figure here because the schedule changes each year and is set by year group, so confirm the current rate with the school before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration or application charge, a deposit to secure the place, optional bus transport across the surrounding districts, uniform and books, and Cambridge or Edexcel examination entry fees in the IGCSE and A Level years. Tuition usually rises with each stage, so a sixth form place costs more than an early years one, and the real total runs above the headline rate.
Admissions and intake
Cambridge International School Doha follows the British academic year, with the main intake in August or September, and admits across year groups during the year where places exist. Demand is strongest at kindergarten and at the start of secondary, so apply early for those entry points and confirm the intake month for your child's year group when you enquire.
Admission is based on prior school reports, an age appropriate assessment and the relevant transfer documentation. The application is made through the school and typically asks for recent reports, the child's passport and residency papers, and a reference from the current school. Children moving from another British curriculum school usually settle quickly because the subject structure and examination path line up with what they already know.
Location and who goes there
The school is in the Al Maamoura area of Doha, well connected to the main road network and reachable from across the metropolitan area, with bus routes serving the surrounding residential districts. Many families live in the central and southern neighbourhoods within easy reach of the campus. The community is genuinely multinational rather than dominated by a single nationality, which suits relocating families who want their child in a mixed international peer group rather than a single national cohort.
For the wider picture of how the British, American, IB and Indian schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Doha schools hub.
Cambridge International School Doha reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Cambridge International School Doha fees?
Cambridge International School sits in the mid tier of Doha British curriculum schools, below the most expensive premium campuses. Fees rise with each year group and the schedule changes annually, so confirm the current figure with the school and budget separately for registration, deposit, transport, uniform and Cambridge or Edexcel examination entry fees in the IGCSE and A Level years.
Is Cambridge International School Doha a good school?
Cambridge International School is an established British curriculum school in Al Maamoura with a multinational community drawn from more than thirty nationalities. Whether it fits depends on whether the National Curriculum for England and a Cambridge IGCSE and A Level pathway suit your child. Confirm current results and inspection status directly with the school.
What curriculum does Cambridge International School Doha follow?
The school follows the British curriculum, based on the National Curriculum for England, from kindergarten to Year 13. Pupils take IGCSE qualifications in Years 10 and 11 and AS and A Levels in Years 12 and 13 through the Cambridge and Edexcel examination boards.
When do Cambridge International School Doha applications open?
The school follows the British academic year with the main intake in August or September, and admits across year groups during the year subject to availability. Apply early for the most in demand entry points and confirm the assessment and intake month for your child's year group with the admissions office.
Where is Cambridge International School Doha located?
The school is in the Al Maamoura area of Doha, reachable through the main road network from across the metropolitan area, with bus transport serving the surrounding residential districts.
