Primary and Secondary Schools

Al-Maha English Schools

Contact details:
Tel: +974 4691965
Fax: +974 4690109
Email: admin@almahaschools.org.qa
Address : PO Box.63209, Doha, Qatar
Website: www.almahaschools.edu.qa

Includes Al Maha Mamoura Kindergarten, Al Maha Modern Kindergarten, Al Maha Girls Primary and Secondary and Al Maha Boys Primary schools. The school teaches the British National curriculum along side the National Arabic and Islamic Studies curriculum of Qatar. The school is registered as a British school in the UK and is an affiliated member of Cambridge-University of London.

American Academy

Contact details:
Tel: 4551278
Fax: 4734655
Email: amacademy@qatar.net.qa
Postal address: Po box 22978, Doha, Qatar

Teaches the American Curriculum.

American School of Doha

Contact details:
Tel:974-442-1377 Fax: 974-442-0885
Email: info@asd.edu.qa
The school consists of an elementary, middle and high school
Facilites: include swimming pool, gymnasium, 2 libraries, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts and two grassed fields
Location: E ring Road, Al Rayyan/Al Sudan District
Website: www.asd.edu.qa

Al-Jazeera Academy

Contact details:
Tel: +974 469 3777
Fax: +974 4682555
Email: registrar@aja.edu.qa
Comprises 4 schools:
Early Learning Centre (pre-school and reception)
the Primary School (years 1-6)
the secondary girls school (years 7-13)
the secondary boys school (years 7-13)
Curriculum: International primary school, IGCSE for secondary school with option to follow IB diploma or Cambridge International Diplomas.
Website: www.aja.edu.qa

Al Khor International School

Contact details:
Tel: (+974) 4734666
Fax: (+974) 4734665
Address: Al Khor International School (British Stream)
P. O. Box 22166, Doha, Qatar
Email (admissions): jane.fabrigas@akisbs.tv
Website: www.gemseducation.com

This is a Gems managed school offering the British Currciulum. It includes both a primary and a secondary school.

Cedars Tutoring Programme

Contact details: +974 4688192/ 583 0165
Email:cedarstutoring@hotmail.com
Location: off Al Afnan Street between Salwa Road and Haloul Street
Website: www.cedarstutoring.com

Offers additional tutoring, bridging programmes and intensive English courses to prepare students for English language schools.

Compass International School

Contact details:
Tel: +974 487 7445
Fax: +974 487 7446
Email: info@cisdoha.org
Address: PO Box 23479
Ages taught: 4-12 (with plans to raise the upper age limit to 18)
Location: Waab Al Abareeq Street in Al Gharaffa (close to Education city).
Website: www.cisdoha.org

Doha British Montessori School

Contact details:
Tel: +974 4445955/66
Fax: +974 4445977
Email: info@doha-montessori.com
Location: Al Soudan Roundabout
Address: PO Box 6142, Doha, Qatar
Ages taught: currently years reception – year 8 (years 9 and 10 from September 2007)
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England and Wales
Website: www.doha-montessori.com

Doha College

Contact details: Tel: +974 468 7379
Fax: +974 4685720
Email: Primary school: enquiriesprimary@dohacollege.com
Secondary school: enquiries@dohacollege.com
Address: Doha College P.O. Box 7506 Doha Qatar
Location: On the new E ring road, near Qatar decoration roundabout on Salwa Road.
Teaches from primary to secondary school
Sponsored by the British Embassy
Website: www.dohacollege.com

Doha English Speaking School

Contact details: Tel +974 487 0170
Fax +974 4875921
Email: dess@qatar.net.qa
Address: PO Box 7660, Doha, Qatar
Ages taught: 3-10
Location: Near TV roundabout
Curriculum: National Curriculum of England
Facilities include: covered swimming pool, music room, sporting facilities and playing field.
Website: www.dess.org

Doha Modern Indian School

Contact details:
Tel: +974 122 4583121
Fax: +974 4583124
Email: dmis@qatar.net.qa
Address: PO box 47391, Doha, Qatar
Location: Abu Hamour, close to the Pakistani School
Curriculum: CBSE syllabus
Website: www.gemseducation.com

French School

Contact details:
Address: Po Box 6110
Doha QATAR
Tel: (+974) 4930303
Fax: (+974) 468 939
Email: secretariat@lfdoha.edu.qa
Location: Al Intisar street

Offers the French curriculum and baccaulaureate in the medium of the French language.

International School of London

Contact details:
Address: PO Box 18511, Doha,
Qatar
Tel: +974 6189821
Fax: +974 499 5208
Email: mail@ISLQATAR.com
Website: www.islqatar.com (Warning -greets you with loud music!)

Curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate programmes

Newton International School

Contact details:
Tel: (+974) 4110014
Fax: (+974) 4113960
Email: info@newton.com.qa
Website: www.newton.com.qa

British international school teaching the UK National Curriculum.

Park House English School

Contact details:
Tel: +974 4633800
Fax: +974 4583785
Email: phes@qatar.net.qa
Address: PO Box 22215, Doha, Qatar
Location: Wholesale Market Street
Ages taught: Primary School 3-11 years old
Comprehensive School Year 7-12
Curriculum: Follows English and Welsh National Curriculum
Facilities include science labs, I.T. suites, auditorium, heated swimming pool and sports facilities including football pitch.
Website: www.parkhouseschool.com

Qatar Academy

Contact details:
Tel +974 482 6666
Fax: +974 480 2769
Address: PO Box 1129, Doha, Qatar
Email: qataracademy@qf.org.qa
Address: PO Box 1129, Doha, Qatar
Location: Education city
Includes primary and secondary school.
Curriculum: international baccalaureate.
Features include: science labatories and art studios, 250 seat auditorium, library-media centre, 50m Olympic swimming pool and training pools + multi gym.
Website: www.qataracademy.edu.qa

Qatar Canadian School

Contact details:
Phone: +974 483 3520/27
Fax: +974 483 0791
Email: qcs@cna-qatar.edu.qa
Address: P.O. Box 24449, c/o CNA-Q
Location: Al Markhiya (clost to Landmark Mall)
Website: www.qcs.edu.qa

Qatar International School

Contact details: Tel: +974 4833456
Fax: +974 4831096
Email: info@qis.org
Address: P.O.Box 5697, Doha, Qatar
Location: Dafna West Bay Area of Qatar next to French School and new Lebanese School
Teaches ages 2 ½ - 17
Teachers: U.K. trained
Facilities include: swimming pool and sports facilities
Website: www.qis.org

The Cambridge School for Boys and Girls

Contact Details:
Tel: +974 4696590/ 4690520
Fax: +974 4699278
Email: cambridge@qatar.net.qa
Ages taught: 3-18
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England and Wales
Location: Al Madeed Street, Mamoura Area

The Gulf English School

Contact Details: Tel: +974 486 5367/ 487 3865
Fax: 4861256
Email: info@gulfenglishschool.com
Address: PO Box 2440, Doha, Qatar
Location: Al Gharaffa Street
Ages taught: 3-18
Curriculum: International baccalaureate, Arabic and Islamic studies included
Facilities include bus and swimming pools.
Website: www.gulfenglishschool.com

Philippine School of Doha

Contact Details: (+974) 418-1587, 418-1596, 421-7992
Fax: 421-7718
Websitel: www.psdqatar.com
Address: Al Sadd

Philippine International School

Contact Details: (+974) 4821923, 4821924, 4820158

College and Universities

Carnegie Mellon University

Website: www.qatar.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon, the Pennsylvania-based university, offers degrees in computer sciences and business. Students of any nationality can apply.

Contact details
Tel: +974 492 8260
Fax: +974 492 8255
Email: Admissions: ug-admission@qatar.cmu.edu
Recruitment: qatar-resume@qatar.cmu.edu
Address: c/o Qatar Foundation
P.O. Box 24866, Doha, Qatar

Calgary University: Faculty of Nursing in Qatar

Website: www.ucalgary-qatar.ca

Qatar's newest institute (opening at the start of May 2007), this Canadian University provides nursing education and research in collaboration with Hamed Medical Corporation.

CHN Institute

Website: www.chninstitute.com
Location: CHN University Campus

CHN institute is affiliated with CHN university in Holland and Qatar (see below). It provides language courses for individual students, and tailor made courses, research and consulting to corporate clients.

Contact details:
Tel: +974 4878288
Fax: +974 4871764
Email: admin@chninstitute.com

CHN University

Website: www.chn.nl/qatar
Location: Al-Jeleait Street, Bin Omran

You can't miss this Dutch administered university – it is located in a fort-like building at the back of Hamad Hospital and the Athletes Village. CHN university offers both degrees and MAs in tourism and hospitality.

Contact details:
Phone +974 – 4888116/ 4888126
Fax +974 4888136
Email: chnsecretary@qatar.net.qa
Address: P.O. Box 36037, Doha, Qatar

College of the North Atlantic, Qatar

Website: www.cna-qatar.com

CNA,Q is a Canadian run technical college administered by the College of the North Atlantic, Canada. Programs include business studies, engineering technology and information technology. Part time courses are also available.

Main campus:
Location: 68 Al Tarafa, Duhail North, (Next to Qatar University)
Contact details
Telephone No. +974 4952222
Fax No. +974 4952200
Email: info@cna-qatar.edu.qa
Address: P. O. Box 24449, Doha, Qatar Doha, Qatar

Rayyan Campus:
Location: Al Forousiya Road
Opposite Horse Race Track
Contact details:
Telephone No. +974 4825555
Fax No. +974 4825500
Email: info@cna-qatar.edu.qa
Address: P. O. Box 24449, Doha, Qatar

Georgetown University

Website: www3.georgetown.edu/sfs/qatar
Location: Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) Building - Education City

George Town university offers a four year bachelor of Sciences degree in foreign services. While all suitable students will be considered, George Town anticipates that the majority of students will be recruited from English language international schools in the region.

Contact details (admissions):
Phone: +974 492 7652
Fax: +974 482 6868
Email: SFSQadmissions@georgetown.edu
Address: P.O. Box 23689, Doha, Qatar

NorthWestern University, Qatar (Journalism)

Website: www.qatar.northwestern.edu
Location: 1st Floor Texas A&M University Building
Education City

Offers Journalism Programme leading to a Bachelors of Science in Journalism degree, and a communications leading to a Bachelor of Science in Communication degree with a major in Media Industries and Technologies.

Contact details:
Phone: + 974 4230300
Email: nu-qadmissions@northwestern.edu
Address: P.O. Box 34102 Doha, Qatar

Qatar Aeronautical College

Website: www.qac.edu.qa/
Location: Ras Abu Aboud

Qatar Aeronautical College offers courses in Air Traffic Control, Engineering, Pilot Training and English Language.

Contact details:
Phone: +974 4408888
Fax: +974 4357034
Email: qacadmn@qatar.net.qa
Address: P O Box 4050, Doha, Qatar

Qatar University

Website: www.qu.edu.qa
Location: In West Bay area, close to the Golf Club.

Qatar University offers a foundation course and programs in engineering, education, law, sharia, Business and Economics and Arts and Sciences. Of particular to interest to expatriates might be Arabic for non-native speakers, offering a years program consisting of three four-month semesters. Its Sharia college is moderate; its former dean has spoken out against the use of the veil, and argued that Muslims should be allowed to join in festivities at Christmas, while its current dean is a women.

Contact:

- Associate Vice-President for Student Affairs
Phone: +974 485-6633
Fax: +974 485-1704
E-mail: stdaffairs@qu.edu.qa

- External Relations Office
Phone: +974 485-2331
Fax: +974 483-7742
E-mail: ccer@qu.edu.qa

Alternatively, email admin@qu.edu.qa.

University Address: PO Box 2713

For admissions see the individual colleges on Qatar Universities website.

Texas A&M University at Qatar

Website: www.qatar.tamu.edu
Location: Education City

Texas A&M university currently has approximately 200 students and around 48 members of staff – pretty small compared to the 45,00 students it has enrolled in its home country! In Qatar the university focuses on engineering programs, offering degrees in chemical, electrical, mechanical and petroleum engineering. Admission is open to international students, and competition for places is highly competitive.

Contact details:

Phone: +974 492 7369
Fax: +974 492 7177
Email: info@qatar.tamu.edu
Address: PO Box 23874, Doha, Qatar

Admissions:
Phone: +974 492 7377
email: admission@qatar.tamu.edu

Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar

Website: www.qatar.vcu.edu
Location: Qatar Foundation

Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, a branch university of VCU School of the Arts in Richmond, Virginia, offers a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design, fashion design or interior design. Admission is open to non-Qatari students.

Contact details:
Phone: +974 492 7200/ 492 7328
Email: vcuqadmissions@qatar.vcu.edu

Weill Cornell Medical College

Website: www.qatar-med.cornell.edu
Location: Education City

Weill Cornell Medical College is administered by the American Cornell College. In Qatar it offers a 6 year medical program consisting of a 2-year pre-medical program followed by a four year medical program, culminating in a Cornell Md degree. Up to 60 students are admitted, and while priority will be given to Qatari students who meet the strict admission criteria other nationalities will also be considered.

Contact details:

Tel: +974 492 8000
Fax: +974 492 8444
Email: admissons@qatar-med.cornell.edu

Tourist Visa through Qatar Airways

Description of Service
This service allows visitors to Qatar to request a visitor visa while on Qatar Airways.

What you need to do

• Click HERE to apply online.
• Select the visa type from the visa list.
• Complete the visa form.
• Confirm your details, if necessary change them.
• Confirm the information you provided is true to proceed with your visa.
• You will get an instant response. (Accepted/ Rejected/ In Progress.)
• For cases where your application is being processed, you will be notified later if you application is successful or rejected. You can also check your visa’s application on-line.
• When you get the approval, you will be directed automatically to the Payment page. You can pay the fees only by using MasterCard or Visa.
• When the payment process is finished, a pop-up window will appear, including visa information that has been approved.
• Print out the visa information and present it to the relevant authority.

Required Documents

• Copy of the sponsor’s passport and residency.
• Copy of the visitor’s passport (valid date plus entry stamps into Qatar).
• Documents proving relationship of the visitor to the sponsor.

Other Special Conditions

• The period of this type of visa is 14 days, but you can extend it for another 14 days.
• It is not allowed for the visa’s holder to stay more than 28 days in the State of Qatar.
• A fine of 200 Riyals for each day of delay after the 28 day period.
• The relationship between the person arriving and the sponsor is 1st degree (wife – sons – father - mother - brother - sister).
• Proof (and Copy) of the relationship will be required.

For more information visit: http://www.gov.qa/wps/portal/

Tourist Visa

Description of Service
Citizens of these countries (passport holders only) are issued visitor entry visas before arriving at the border. The service is provided 24 hours a day from any place around world.

Target Audience

• Visitors - See list of 33 countries.
• The countries covered by this visa are (The United States, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece , Finland, Spain, Monaco, the Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Lichtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea).

What you need to do

• Click on the "Launch e-Service" icon above to apply online.
• Choose the visa type from the visa list.
• Complete the form.
• When you apply for the visa, a web page will appear to confirm your information and you can change/ update information as necessary.
• Make sure all personal information is correct to continue with the visa request process.
• You will get an immediate result for your application (approved or rejected).
• If your application is approved, you will be directed to another web page to pay fees, using your MasterCard or Visa Card.
• When the payment is complete, a web page will appear that includes visa information that has been requested.
• Print out this visa form and present it to the authorised department.

Required Documents
The proceedings will be conducted at the airport.

Other Special Conditions

• The entry visa is issued directly at the border.
• The entry visa is for one month, and can be extended.
• Specified fees must be paid.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to work in Qatar with or without payment.
• Subject to laws concerning entry and residency of foreigners and resolutions related to that matter.
• Subject to current rules for residents of GCC countries, and people arriving and departing on Qatar Airways (other than the citizens of the previously mentioned countries).
• The delay fee for this kind of visa is 200 Riyal's per day.
• Must be from one of the following countries: United States, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada and All countries included in this visa are Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Island, Andrew, San Marino, Lichtenstein, Burni, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea.

For more information visit: http://www.gov.qa/wps/portal/

Official Visa

Description of Service
This service is for the issuing of free visas requested by ministries and government establishments, for one month and extended for five months after medical tests and fingerprints.

What you need to do
Fill in the special visa form from the relevant government authority.

Required Documents

• Letter from the Ministry or government establishment.
• Copy of valid passport of the visiting person.
• Copy of the company registration form

For more information visit: http://www.gov.qa/wps/portal/