Compare International Schools in Lusail, Qatar

Wadi Al Banat area, Lusail, Qatar. The campus is located in the Wadi Al Banat area of Lusail, Qatar. The school can be contacted at phone +974-4495 4444 and email [email protected].

Early Years (Kindergarten), Elementary School, and Secondary School.

International school. AIA-Lusail is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

Differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs. English and Arabic offered as secondary languages. A team of counselors and psychologists supports student wellbeing. The Learning Support Program provides tailored assistance with speech-language therapists, and IEPs are developed in collaboration with students, parents, teachers and support staff. Services are delivered mainly in class with selective pull-out.

The 2025–2026 academic year starts August 31, 2025, with a winter break December 21, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Holidays include Qatar National Day (December 18), Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr (March 2026), and Eid Al Adha (March 26–28, 2026). The last day for students is July 23, 2026, and administrative staff return dates are in August 2026 (first day for administrative staff August 16, 2026; first day for new academic staff August 16, 2026; first day for returning academic staff August 23, 2026; first day for students August 30, 2026).

The facilities include a dining area.

AIA-Lusail is governed by a Board of Trustees. Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al-Thani chairs the Executive Board and serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. The Board includes Wadha Al-Hajri, Samia Bishara, Eyad Masad, Nouf Khashman, Abdulla Albinali, Abbad Yahya, Esraa Al-Muftah, Mahmoud Amra, and Abdullah bin Ali Al-Thani.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The Lusail campus is a candidate school for both the Middle Years Programme and the Primary Years Programme.

There is a university and career counsellor available to support higher education progression.

Wellbeing is a lived experience integrated into the community. Emotionally, the school prioritizes authentic expression in a safe environment, belonging is fostered, taking responsibility is encouraged, and relational connections are valued.

A dedicated team of counselors and psychologists attends to students' emotional needs and conducts assessments, which may lead to referrals to the Learning Support Program. The Learning Support Program provides tailored assistance with specialized educators and speech-language therapists and develops individualized education plans (IEPs). Services are delivered primarily in class with selective pull-out sessions to bolster self-esteem and academic progress.

English and Arabic are offered as secondary languages. Language support and assessments are provided through Learning Support Services, including counselors, psychologists, and speech-language therapists, with in-class support and IEPs as appropriate.

Emotional safety and belonging are central to mental wellbeing. Wellbeing emphasizes supportive relationships, authentic expression, and a culture that values care and resilience.

1. Apply online by visiting aia-lusail.qa and complete the application. Attach copies of the required documents: Student's Qatar Identification Card; Parents' Qatar Identification Cards; Student's birth certificate; Student passport-size photo; Most recent student school report; Student's passport; Parents' passports; Referral letter from the last attended school (to be sent directly to AIA). 2. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated once all required documents are received, and you will be contacted to arrange for an entrance test and/or interview. Admission decisions follow the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education regarding admission and the equivalency of educational systems. You will be informed of the decision a few days after the interview and/or entrance test. 3. Upon acceptance, pay the registration fee of QAR 500 (non-refundable) and the place reservation fee of QAR 2,000 (deductible from tuition and non-refundable). Payments can be made by cheque at the AIA premises or by bank transfer. Bank details are provided by AIA for the transfer. Before completing the wire transfer, ensure the student's name is clearly marked on the documents and the full amount is transferred. 4. Upon acceptance, provide the following documents: Student medical file issued by a public medical center; A completed and signed medical form; Letter of employment from the parents' workplace; End-of-year report from the previous school year; Signed copies of fee schedules; Signed copies of AIA school registration guidelines.