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Gheras International School has instruction in English.
Location
GIS is located at 27 Al Jamiaa Street, Aldafna, Doha, Qatar, in the West Bay Lagoon area behind the MOE&HE new building opposite Qatar University. The campus is in a central Doha district with good access from surrounding residential areas. The address is used in official listings and mapping services.
Stages
GIS offers Early Years through Primary, serving ages 3 to 11 (FS1 to Year 6). This places the school in the primary range rather than secondary.
Type
The school is co-educational (mixed gender).
Pupil Nationality Mix
About 320 students are enrolled, representing around 30 nationalities. The most common nationality is listed as 'Different nationalities,' and the local-to-international student ratio is 3:7. Language of instruction is English.
Additional learning support
Language support is provided for students not fluent in English. Teaching assistants are available up to year 3.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed. The school operates in Qatar and offers a British International Curriculum with Cambridge accreditation.
Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is listed. Islamic studies are taught as part of the curriculum.
School day structure
School days run Sunday to Thursday, from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Bus service
GIS offers a school bus service. This is listed in international school directories as an available transportation option.
Fees
Annual tuition at Gheras International School ranges from QAR 20,000 to QAR 28,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Assessment fees
- Assessment fee: An assessment fee is required and must be paid before the assessment; this fee is non-refundable. Payment for the assessment is accepted by card or bank transfer.
One-time registration and seat-reservation fees
- Registration fee (one-time): QAR 1,000 per student. - Seat reservation (one-time): QAR 2,000 per student. - Registration and seat-reservation payments are required as part of acceptance; registration fees are non-refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (listed amounts are the school's stated tuition fees; per-term figures shown below are the listed amount divided into three equal installments and rounded to the nearest QAR for reference)
- K.G 1 — Tuition fee: QAR 20,000 per year. Per term (3 equal terms, illustrative): QAR 6,667 per term. - K.G 2 — Tuition fee: QAR 20,000 per year. Per term (3 equal terms, illustrative): QAR 6,667 per term. - Year 1 — Tuition fee: QAR 24,000 per year. Per term (3 equal terms, illustrative): QAR 8,000 per term. - Year 2 — Tuition fee: QAR 24,000 per year. Per term (3 equal terms, illustrative): QAR 8,000 per term. - Year 3 — Tuition fee: QAR 24,000 per year. Per term (3 equal terms, illustrative): QAR 8,000 per term. - Year 4 — Tuition fee: QAR 28,000 per year. Per term (3 equal terms, illustrative): QAR 9,333 per term. - Year 5 — Tuition fee: QAR 28,000 per year. Per term (3 equal terms, illustrative): QAR 9,333 per term. - Year 6 — Tuition fee: QAR 28,000 per year. Per term (3 equal terms, illustrative): QAR 9,333 per term.
Books, uniform, transport and optional tutoring (per student)
- Books: - K.G 1 and K.G 2: QAR 1,000. - Years 1–6: QAR 1,500. - Uniform: - K.G levels: QAR 900. - Years 1–6: QAR 1,000. - School bus (optional): QAR 4,000 (inside) or QAR 5,000 (outside). - Tutoring (optional): QAR 200.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment due on acceptance: Registration fee (one-time) and the deposit for Term 1 must be paid within three days of the assessment. - Seat reservation validity: Once the academic year starts, the seat reservation is valid for the first two weeks only; late joiners must provide the joining date in writing and pay the full term fees in advance to secure a place. - Assessment fees and registration fees are non-refundable. Payment methods accepted for assessment and registration include card and bank transfer.
Boarding
- No boarding fees are listed; the school's published materials show day-school fee items (tuition, bus, uniform, books, etc.) and do not include boarding charges.
Other costs and notes
- Uniforms are supplied via the school's uniform provider arrangement; the uniform fee shown above covers standard uniform items. - The published fee table shows the specific one-time and recurring fee amounts listed above; an assessment fee is required but the assessment amount is not specified in the published fee table.
Refund information
- Withdrawal and deposit refund rules: If a withdrawal occurs without informing the registration department within the required period, the deposit will not be refunded. Registration fees are non-refundable. If termination of employment is documented with the required paperwork, tuition fees can be partially refunded proportional to the attendance period.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods (as stated for assessment and registration): card and bank transfer. Other payment details (such as on-site cashier or additional methods) are not specified in the published admission policy and fee materials.
Academics
Gheras International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
The GIS curriculum is an integrated British International Curriculum delivered in English, with Arabic, Quranic and Islamic studies components, and Cambridge accreditation alongside Qatar National Schools Accreditation. In Early Years, GIS follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with seven areas of learning and additional offerings such as Lego Education, Genius Minds experiments, Arabic and Islamic studies. In Primary, GIS follows a broad and balanced British curriculum with core subjects including English, Science, Maths and Arabic, plus Qatar History; the curriculum is designed to be cross-curricular and inquiry-based. The school offers extracurricular activities such as Robotics Club, STEM Club, Science Club, Art Club, Reading Club, Football Academy, Kaadah Nouraneya and a French Club. Accreditations include Cambridge International Examinations (2016), Qatar National Schools Accreditation (2019), and Qatar Green Building Council (2020).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is integrated through the Early Years Foundation Stage, where Personal, Social and Emotional Development is a named prime area of learning. The EYFS curriculum uses a mix of planned and spontaneous activities to develop social-emotional skills and critical thinking. GIS Core Values—being accessible and patient, tolerant and fair—support students' social and emotional development in daily school life. The public materials indicate SEL is delivered through the curriculum and school culture rather than via a separate standalone program. There is no published stand-alone SEL initiative described beyond the embedded EYFS and values-based approach.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school publishes a Gifted and Talented Student Plan to identify and nurture high-ability learners. The plan uses IQ testing and a talent nomination process, with ongoing tracking of educational, health and social needs to develop the students' talents. A Gifted Welfare Committee oversees care, coordinates psychological and social support, and liaises with families and external partners as appropriate. Enrichment activities include competitions, research projects and advanced learning opportunities to challenge top learners. GIS does not publish a general SEN policy beyond gifted education, suggesting gifted provisions are described separately from a full, specialist SEN service.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision. The curriculum is taught in English, and English is the official language of communication at GIS. Public materials do not describe a stand-alone EAL program or dedicated EAL staff. Based on available documentation, EAL Support specifics are not publicly detailed.
Mental Wellbeing
The Differentiation Plan notes that teachers should provide an emotional and social climate characterized by affection, compassion and harmony, supporting students' wellbeing. The plan also endorses collaborative learning and group work to foster positive social interactions. The safeguarding framework includes a School Nurse as part of the core safeguarding team, indicating health and wellbeing support is available within student welfare structures. Staff training such as the SAFEcic program is referenced to prepare staff to respond to safeguarding and wellbeing concerns. Overall wellbeing appears to be addressed through embedded practice rather than a separate wellbeing program.
Safeguarding
GIS has a formal Safeguarding Policy (GIS Safeguarding Policy, 2022–2023). The policy states that safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff and that reporting concerns is mandatory under local law. A core safeguarding team—comprising the School Principal, Social Worker, Principal Assistant, School Nurse and School Deputy—handles concerns, with escalation to the CEO if necessary. Confidentiality is maintained within the reporting chain, and records are kept secure. The policy also outlines categories of abuse and indicators, and details the steps for reporting and investigation.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Receiving and submitting the application. The school requires an application with the following supporting documents: four photographs of the child; a copy of the child's birth certificate; a copy of the child's vaccination report; a copy of the child's previous school report, attested by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin; copies of the Qatar ID for the child and for both parents; and copies of the passports for the child and both parents. Applications with missing documents are not accepted and the assessment will not occur. The process begins once the school receives a complete application package. 2. Assessment and offer. The child is assessed after the application is complete, and assessment fees must be paid before the assessment (nonrefundable) by card or bank transfer. The seat is offered once the child passes the assessment, and payment of registration fees (nonrefundable) and a deposit for Term 1 must be paid within three days of the offer. The academic year seat is reserved for the first two weeks, and the joining date must be communicated in writing with full term fees paid in advance. 3. Year placement and documentation. The school registers the student in the grade following the current grade provided the latest school report for the current academic year is submitted and the final end‑of‑year report is submitted by August. If the student fails the end‑year exams and a complete report is not provided, the student may repeat the same grade according to the Ministry of Education directives, unless a non‑objection letter from the parent is provided. If the final report is not provided on time, the student's name may not be included in the class list for the next academic year. 4. Residence permit requirement. Attendance requires a valid residence permit; students without a valid permit are not able to attend. 5. Withdrawal policy. If withdrawal occurs, a withdrawal form must be signed one month after leaving; the deposit is nonrefundable if withdrawal is made without informing the registration department. Tuition refunds may be considered only in relation to the attendance period and after termination of employment, with registration fees remaining nonrefundable. 6. Transfer within Qatar. Transfers to another school in Qatar require a signed transfer form submitted to the registration department between January 15 and February 28 each year, and a vacancy letter from the receiving school is needed. Transfer occurs after all due payments are settled. Gheras International School operates under the licensing and directives of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
