Philippine International School Qatar was founded in 2000 to give the children of Overseas Filipino Workers in Qatar an education in their home curriculum and language. It teaches the Philippine K to 12 programme from kindergarten through to senior high school and was recognised by the Philippine Department of Education in 2009. Among the Doha international schools it is a community school rather than a commercial 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.
PISQ at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Philippine K to 12 curriculum (Department of Education); Montessori in preschool |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Kindergarten to senior high school |
| Founded | 2000; recognised by the Philippine Department of Education in 2009 |
| Accreditation | Recognised by the Philippine Department of Education; a Philippine school overseas |
| Fee band | Value tier Doha school (see Doha fees guide) |
| Campus area | Ain Khalid, Doha |
Curriculum and academics
PISQ follows the Philippine K to 12 curriculum set by the Department of Education, taking pupils from kindergarten through the elementary and junior high years to senior high school, the same structure they would follow in the Philippines. In the preschool department the school uses a Montessori approach, the child led, hands on method designed for the early years, before children move into the national programme. That alignment with the home system is the school's core purpose: a family relocating to or from the Philippines can move a child without the curriculum changing underneath them.
Senior high school in the Philippine system runs to Grade 12 with academic and technical vocational tracks, preparing pupils for Philippine universities and for the workplace. For families weighing this community route against an international curriculum such as the British or IB programmes, our Doha guides set out how the systems differ on cost and university destination.
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Philippine International School Qatar fees
PISQ 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 any examination or certification costs in the senior grades. Community schools keep these extras low, which is what makes them accessible to families on single incomes, but confirm what is included before you enrol.
Admissions and intake
PISQ follows the Philippine academic calendar, with admission to kindergarten and other grades subject to seat availability. As one of the main Filipino schools serving a large community in Qatar, 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 report card, identity and residency documents and, for some grades, an assessment. Children arriving from a school in the Philippines settle quickly because the curriculum, the medium of instruction and the school year match what they already know.
Location and who goes there
The school is based in Ain Khalid, an area of Doha convenient for the Filipino expatriate neighbourhoods of the city. The community is overwhelmingly Filipino, drawn from families working across Qatar's healthcare, hospitality, retail, construction and professional sectors, and the school serves as a cultural anchor as much as an educational one for many of them. 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.
Philippine International School Qatar reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Philippine International School Qatar fees?
Philippine International School Qatar sits in the value tier of Doha schooling, among the most affordable schools in the city because it is a community school for Filipino 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 any examination costs.
Is Philippine International School Qatar a good school?
Philippine International School Qatar is the established Filipino community school in Doha, founded in 2000 and recognised by the Philippine Department of Education. It suits Filipino families who want an affordable education in the home curriculum and language. Confirm current results and class availability directly with the school.
What curriculum does Philippine International School Qatar follow?
PISQ follows the Philippine K to 12 curriculum set by the Department of Education, from kindergarten to senior high school, with a Montessori approach in the preschool department. The programme mirrors schooling in the Philippines so children can move between the two systems.
When do Philippine International School Qatar applications open?
The school follows the Philippine academic calendar, with admission to kindergarten and other grades subject to seat availability. Filipino schools in Doha are in steady demand, so register early and confirm the documents and any assessment required for your child's grade.
Where is Philippine International School Qatar located?
Philippine International School Qatar is based in Ain Khalid, Doha, a location convenient for the Filipino expatriate neighbourhoods of the city.
