Park House English School is one of the longest established British schools in Qatar, founded in 1994 and now teaching around 1,400 to 1,600 pupils from the early years to the sixth form. It delivers the English National Curriculum across the whole school, leading pupils to IGCSE and A Level qualifications, and is accredited by British Schools Overseas, the Council of International Schools and the Council of British International Schools. Among the Doha international schools it is a heritage British choice for families who want an established school with a full sixth form, and it features in our roundup of the best British 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.
Park House English School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British (English National Curriculum, IPC in primary); IGCSE and AS and A Level |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Age 3 to 18 (Early Years to sixth form) |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Accreditation | British Schools Overseas, Council of International Schools, COBIS; Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge recognition |
| Fee band | Mid to upper tier Doha school (see Doha fees guide) |
| Campus area | Mesaimeer, Doha |
Curriculum and academics
Park House English School teaches the British curriculum across the whole school. The primary phase draws on the International Primary Curriculum within the English framework from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stage 2, before the secondary school takes pupils through Key Stages 3 and 4 to IGCSE, then on to AS and A Levels in Years 12 and 13. That full progression to a sixth form on a single campus is part of what families value in an established school.
The school works with Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge for its examinations and has published strong A Level and IGCSE outcomes, though results vary year to year, so ask for the current figures when you visit. For families weighing the depth of A Levels here against the breadth of the IB Diploma offered elsewhere in the city, our Doha guides set out how the two exit routes differ.
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Park House English School fees
Park House English School sits in the mid to upper tier of Doha's British schools, reflecting its long standing reputation and full sixth form provision, which places it toward the upper middle of the range mapped in our Doha school fees guide. Fees rise with each year group and the schedule changes each year, so confirm the current rate for your child's stage 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, uniform and books, and examination entry fees in the IGCSE and A Level years. A sixth form place costs more than an Early Years one, so build the full progression to Year 13 into your relocation budget rather than the entry rate alone.
Admissions and intake
Park House English School follows the British academic year, with the main intake in August or September and rolling admission across year groups where places exist. As an established school in steady demand, popular entry points such as the Early Years and the start of secondary can fill early, so register ahead and ask admissions where space exists for your child's year.
Admission is based on prior school reports, an age appropriate assessment and the relevant documentation, with sixth form entry to the A Level route usually carrying subject specific grade expectations. The application 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 tend to settle quickly because the framework is familiar.
Location and who goes there
The school is based in Mesaimeer, serving families across the south and centre of Doha. The community spans more than 70 nationalities, led by British and wider expatriate families alongside Qatari families who want an English language education, drawn from across the country's energy, finance, public and professional sectors. Its long history in the city means many families know it by reputation and word of mouth. 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.
Park House English School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Park House English School fees?
Park House English School sits in the mid to upper tier of Doha's British schools, reflecting its long standing and full sixth form provision. Fees rise by year group and change each year, so confirm the current figure with the school and budget separately for registration, deposit, transport, uniform and IGCSE or A Level examination entry fees.
Is Park House English School a good school?
Park House English School is one of the oldest and most established British schools in Qatar, founded in 1994 and accredited by British Schools Overseas, the Council of International Schools and COBIS. It suits families who want a long standing English curriculum school with a full sixth form. Confirm current results and inspection status directly with the school.
What curriculum does Park House English School follow?
Park House English School follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage to the sixth form, drawing on the International Primary Curriculum in the primary phase, with IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11 and AS and A Levels in Years 12 and 13.
When do Park House English School applications open?
The school follows the British academic year with the main intake in August or September and rolling admission across year groups where places exist. Apply early for popular entry points and confirm the assessment and intake month for your child's year group.
Where is Park House English School located?
Park House English School is based in the Mesaimeer area of Doha, serving families across the south and centre of the city, with a community of more than 70 nationalities.
