Compass International School Doha is an English medium school and a member of the Nord Anglia Education group, the international family of more than eighty schools. It teaches a British curriculum from the early years and runs the IB Diploma Programme as one of two sixth form pathways, spread across three campuses in the city. Among the Doha international schools it is one of the more prominent choices for families who want a recognised group school offering both the English National Curriculum and an IB exit route under one provider.
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 features in our roundup of the best IB schools in Doha, alongside the city's other Diploma Programme providers.
Compass International School Doha at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British (National Curriculum for England) and the IB Diploma; International Primary Curriculum, IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma Programme |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early Years to sixth form (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | Not published; now part of Nord Anglia Education |
| Accreditation | IB World School (Diploma Programme); International Primary Curriculum accredited; Nord Anglia Education member |
| Fee band | Mid to upper Doha tier (see Doha fees guide) |
| Campus area | Three campuses, including Madinat Khalifa and Gharaffa |
Curriculum and academics
Compass follows the British curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage upward, using the International Primary Curriculum in the primary phase and the English National Curriculum into secondary, where pupils take IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11. At sixth form the school splits into two routes: traditional A Levels, or the IB Diploma Programme, the two year qualification that combines six subjects with the extended essay, theory of knowledge and the creativity, activity and service strand.
Offering both A Levels and the IB Diploma under one roof is the school's distinguishing feature, because it lets a family choose the breadth of the Diploma or the depth of three or four A Level subjects without changing school. As a Nord Anglia member the school also draws on the group's collaborations in STEAM and the arts. For families weighing the two routes, our Doha IB schools hub sets out which campuses across the city run the Diploma Programme and how they compare.
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Compass International School Doha fees
Compass International School Doha sits in the mid to upper tier of the city's fee range as a Nord Anglia group school, above the value Indian and community schools and broadly in line with the other established British and IB campuses. That places it in the middle to upper band mapped in our Doha school fees guide. Fees can differ by campus and rise with each year group, and the schedule changes each year, so confirm the current rate for your chosen campus before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration or application charge, a deposit to hold the place, optional bus transport, uniform and books, and examination entry fees in the IGCSE, A Level or IB Diploma years. A sixth form Diploma place costs more than an early years one, so build the full progression into your relocation budget rather than the entry rate alone.
Admissions and intake
Compass follows the British academic year, with the main intake in August or September and rolling admission across year groups where places exist at each campus. Because the school runs three sites, availability for a given year group can depend on the campus, so name your preferred campus early and ask the admissions team where space exists for your child's year.
Admission is based on prior school reports, an age appropriate assessment and the relevant documentation. The application asks for recent reports, the child's passport and residency papers and a reference from the current school, and sixth form entry to either the A Level or IB Diploma route usually carries subject specific grade expectations. Children moving from another British or IB school tend to transition smoothly because the framework is familiar.
Location and who goes there
Compass operates three campuses in Doha, including sites at Madinat Khalifa and Gharaffa, which places the school within reach of families across the central and western districts of the city. The multi campus model means the community is spread across several neighbourhoods rather than concentrated in one, and the intake is broadly international in line with the Nord Anglia group profile. Families relocating to Doha for the energy, finance and construction sectors are well represented.
For the wider picture of how the British, IB, American and Indian schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Doha schools hub.
Compass International School Doha reviews
No verified parent reviews of Compass International School Doha have been submitted to GlobalSchoolGuide yet. We hold back from publishing a star rating until we have enough verified first hand accounts to represent the school fairly, and we never fabricate ratings. If your family attends or has attended any of the Compass campuses, please consider sharing your experience through our school reviews page to help other relocating families.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Compass International School Doha fees?
Compass International School sits in the mid to upper tier of Doha British and IB schools as part of the Nord Anglia group. Fees vary by campus and 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 IB or IGCSE examination fees.
Is Compass International School Doha a good school?
Compass is an established Nord Anglia school offering both the British curriculum and the IB Diploma across three campuses, with collaborations the group runs in STEAM and the arts. Whether it fits depends on which campus and which sixth form pathway, A Levels or the IB Diploma, suit your child. Confirm current results directly with the school.
What curriculum does Compass International School Doha follow?
Compass follows the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England from Early Years, with the International Primary Curriculum in primary, IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11, and a choice at sixth form between A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
When do Compass 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 at each campus. Apply early for the most in demand entry points and confirm the assessment and intake month for your child's year group.
Where is Compass International School Doha located?
Compass operates three campuses in Doha, including Madinat Khalifa and Gharaffa, serving families across the central and western districts of the city, with the campuses chosen by year group and place availability.
