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The five schools Al rayyan parents researched most this year, chosen from the 16 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026.
Ebla International School – Main Campus is located in the Luqta district of Doha, on Noor Street, Building 116. The school serves international learners and is organized to support students' development in both Arabic and English. The school day runs from 7:00am to 1:15pm, delivering a structured timetable that supports focused learning and wellbeing. The campus features practical facilities including a health clinic, a well-stocked library and dedicated laboratories for science instruction, with information technology integrated across the curriculum. In science, laboratories support chemistry and physics, while IT resources enhance classroom learning. Extracurricular activities include sports and arts, complementing classroom study. The school emphasises Arabic-Islamic cultural values and pride in Qatari identity, alongside the aim of developing 21st-century skills, and the use of ICT to support education. Community service initiatives and on-campus clubs promote health, safety and social engagement, helping students learn in a supportive, values-based environment for life beyond school.
Ebla International Primary School – Al Nasiriya is located in Doha, Qatar and serves primary-age students within the country's educational landscape. The curriculum centers on Arabic-Islamic culture and a strong Qatari identity while equipping pupils with 21st-century skills. The Vision targets an academically and scientifically distinguished generation prepared to contribute creatively to society, and the Mission describes a stimulating environment that supports learning, faith, and active community participation. General goals emphasize instilling Arabic and Islamic values in school life, developing language skills in Arabic and English, and using information and communications technology to enhance teaching and learning. The school aims to foster belonging to the nation, cultivate character, and make learning enjoyable. A distinctive feature is the integration of ICT and science with language and cultural education, encouraging students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts and to serve the local community through school activities.
Noon International Academy is a co-educational day school in Doha, located at 364 Al Waab Street. It offers a Canadian curriculum alongside a Montessori-inspired approach and is an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate. English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic taught as a second language, and Islamic values intertwined with Qatari culture across the curriculum. Montessori international standards guide learning, emphasizing hands-on, self-paced, collaborative, joyful exploration that develops academics, leadership, self‑discipline, responsibility, independence, initiative, and a lifelong love of learning. The school is a member of the Montessori Council, reinforcing its commitment to Montessori principles. A distinctive feature is the integration of Montessori methods with Arabic language, Islamic values, and Qatari traditions, creating an education environment that supports bilingual capability and cultural grounding. Noon aims to nurture active, compassionate, and responsible lifelong learners through structured inquiry and community engagement. This combination supports bilingual capability and cultural grounding.
Al Faisal International Academy in Muaither, Doha, offers a British Curriculum for children aged 6 to 12. The adapted England and Wales framework is delivered under MoEHE guidance, with core subjects including Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Art and Design, French, Computing, Arabic, Qatar History and Islamic Studies. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Holy Quran are taught by specialist teachers using MoEHE-approved resources. Upper primary learners study with subject specialists and materials aligned to MoE standards. The school integrates modern technologies and promotes thinking skills, with enrichment programs for talented and gifted students and a wide range of curricular and co-curricular activities to support personal growth and citizenship. Facilities include a Prayer Room, Computer Laboratory, Library and Science Laboratory, a P.E. Hall, Football and Basketball Court, Playground and Nurse Room. Extracurricular activities feature the Al Faisal Football Championship, library and museum visits, book fairs, health campaigns, national celebrations and student-led activities.
Summit Academy is a tuition-free public K-12 charter school operating across four campuses in Salt Lake Valley, including Draper, Bluffdale, Independence, Summit Academy High School (9-12). Established in 2004 as Draper's first charter school, it serves students aged 5 to 18 with a curriculum aligned to Utah State Board of Education Teaching and Learning standards and an Advanced Placement (AP) emphasis. The campuses include Draper (K-8), Bluffdale (K-6), Independence (K-8), Summit Academy High School (9-12). The school provides a connected K-12 experience with class sizes: 24 students per class in K-8 and 16:1 student-teacher ratio in grades 9-12. Summit Academy offers over 17 athletic programs and 19 clubs, including AP Capstone, Concurrent Enrollment, STEM, and dual immersion language learning. The arts program features visual and performing arts, and student life includes Student Government and NHS participation. This structure supports college- and career-readiness through a mix of coursework, electives, and activities.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 16 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 24.0 students · based on the 5 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 11 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in QAR.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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