Pakistan Education Centre, widely known as PEC, is the principal Pakistani community school in Qatar, set up by members of the Pakistani community and later administered with support from the Pakistani embassy. It exists to give the children of Pakistani expatriates an affordable education in the national curriculum and language of home, preparing them for the Federal Board examinations they would sit in Pakistan. Among the Doha international schools it is a community school rather than an international campus, and it features in our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Doha.
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. Confirm every current figure with the school before you act on it.
Pakistan Education Centre at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Pakistani national curriculum; Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad (SSC and HSSC) |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early grades to Higher Secondary (intermediate) |
| Founded | Established by the Pakistani community in Doha; founding year not published consistently |
| Accreditation | Affiliated to the Federal Board, Islamabad; administered with Pakistani embassy support |
| Fee band | Value tier Doha school (see Doha fees guide) |
| Campus area | Abu Hamour, Doha |
Curriculum and academics
Pakistan Education Centre follows the Pakistani national curriculum, preparing pupils for the Secondary School Certificate and the Higher Secondary School Certificate examinations of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Islamabad. The senior school is organised into the familiar Pakistani streams, with science and humanities groups, so a child can move between PEC and a school in Pakistan without the syllabus changing. This is a national curriculum school rather than an international one: families who want an English language track such as the IB Diploma or A Levels look to the British, American and IB campuses elsewhere in the city.
The school's purpose is continuity for Pakistani families. Teaching reflects the language and content of the home system, which matters most for families who expect to return to Pakistan and want their child to re enter school or sit national entrance examinations without disruption.
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Pakistan Education Centre fees
Pakistan Education Centre sits in the value tier of Doha schooling, among the most affordable schools in the city because it is a community school rather than a commercial international campus. That places it at the bottom of the range mapped in our Doha school fees guide, well below the British, American and IB schools. Fees rise modestly by grade and the schedule changes each year, so confirm the current rate before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration or admission charge, optional transport, books and uniform, and the Federal Board examination fees in the certificate years. Community schools keep these extras low, which is the point of the model, but confirm what is included before you enrol.
Admissions and intake
Pakistan Education Centre follows the Pakistani academic calendar, with the main intake in the spring and admission to other grades subject to seat availability. As one of the few Pakistani schools serving a large community, places can be in demand at popular entry points, so register early and confirm the timetable with the school.
Admission asks for the child's previous school records and leaving certificate, identity and residency documents and, for some grades, an assessment. Children arriving from a Pakistani school settle quickly because the curriculum, textbooks and language of instruction match what they already know.
Location and who goes there
The school is based in Abu Hamour, an area of Doha convenient for the Pakistani expatriate neighbourhoods of the city. The community is overwhelmingly Pakistani, drawn from families working across Qatar's construction, transport, retail and professional sectors, and the school serves as a cultural anchor as much as an educational one. For the wider picture of how the community, Indian, British and IB schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Doha schools hub.
Pakistan Education Centre reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Pakistan Education Centre fees?
Pakistan Education Centre sits in the value tier of Doha schooling, among the most affordable schools in the city because it is a community school serving Pakistani expatriate families. Fees rise modestly by grade and change each year, so confirm the current figure with the school and budget for registration, transport and examination costs.
Is Pakistan Education Centre a good school?
Pakistan Education Centre is the long established Pakistani community school in Doha, administered with support from the Pakistani embassy. It suits Pakistani families who want an affordable education in the national curriculum and language of home. Confirm current results and class availability directly with the school.
What curriculum does Pakistan Education Centre follow?
Pakistan Education Centre follows the Pakistani national curriculum, preparing pupils for the Secondary and Higher Secondary School Certificate examinations of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad, with science and humanities streams in the senior grades.
When do Pakistan Education Centre applications open?
The school follows the Pakistani academic calendar, with the main intake in the spring and admission to other grades subject to seat availability. Confirm the documents and any assessment required for your child's grade directly with the school.
Where is Pakistan Education Centre located?
Pakistan Education Centre is based in the Abu Hamour area of Doha, convenient for the Pakistani expatriate neighbourhoods of the city.
