Starting at a new school should be an exciting time for any family. At Doha College we have been delivering academic excellence within a safe and happy community environment for over 40 years. We believe in an inclusive approach to education that engages students and nurtures a love of learning.
We are a forward-thinking college. We love working together to shape a relevant and multi-skilled education for our young people. We are proud to provide a world-class education for students from the ages of 3 to 18 years.
The College has over 2,600 students on roll, ranging from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to our very popular 6th Form. Over the last decade, we have developed a reputation as one of the very best international schools in the world. We are pioneers of High-Performance Learning (HPL) and enjoy outstanding results in our academic, sporting and extra-curricular achievements.
There is a lovely energy, joy in learning, and dynamism around the College. Our students are well-supported, happy and challenged. We believe that a 'DC' education should be a positive, inspiring and happy experience from which friendships and memories are made for life. We are committed to making the learning journey enjoyable and helping to recognise the ambitions, skills and aspirations of every student.
Doha College is a selective entry school with a focus on academic excellence. Admission to Doha College is subject to criteria which vary according to the child’s age-group and subject to places being available.
Open places are not handed out on a ‘first come, first served basis’. All applicants will be expected to sit an entrance assessment and only applicants successful at the assessment will be eligible to take up open places or be added to the waiting list.
The assessment tests are designed primarily to ensure that the student meets the entry requirements and that the teaching and curriculum offered to match the pupil’s needs and are of great help internally at Doha College.Entry to the College is based on availability in the Year group required, results of the entrance assessment, previous school reports and a satisfactory academic and behaviour reference.
Admission to Years 12 and 13 is subject to meeting our minimum entry requirements at GCSE and/or A-Level (five grade C’s and above with B’s in the subject options selected), availability of places and a satisfactory academic and behaviour reference.
In some circumstances, students with learning support requirements will be accepted. If extensive learning support is required, then this will be discussed with the school prior to confirmation of a place.
Doha College is a selective entry school with a focus on academic excellence. As part of the admissions process, applicants are required to meet the entry requirements by means of an entrance assessment.
Please find below an outline of the entrance assessments.
| Stage | Entrance Assessment | Duration of Assessment | Mode |
| EYFS (FS1 & FS2) | Social assessment | 30 -40 minutes | Onsite at Doha College |
| Year 1 | Adaptive online assessment that offers insight into literacy, numeracy, communication, and language | 20 minutes | Onsite at Doha College |
| Year 2 | Adaptive online assessment that offers insight into literacy, numeracy, communication, and language | 40 minutes | Onsite at Doha College |
| Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) |
Standardised Cognitive Ability Test (60- 90 minutes) plus review of a writing sample. | 60 – 90 minutes | Onsite at Doha College |
| Key Stage 3 & 4 (Years 7- 10) | Standardised Cognitive Ability Test (60- 90 minutes) | 60 – 90 minutes | Onsite at Doha College |
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Key Stage 5 |
Standardised Cognitive Ability Test (60- 90 minutes) plus interview with Head of KS5. | 60 – 90 minutes | Onsite at Doha College |
Remote assessment provisions are available for overseas applicants
Assessment Costs (non-refundable)
Doha College follows the British National Curriculum, our academic year runs from September to June.
The application process for a September intake typically commences in November of the preceding year. The application process for September intake will commence November. The Admissions Schedule provides details on key dates.
As most of the vacancies at Doha College are based on student turnover, our intake is not limited to September but accommodates mid-year starters based on availability. This applies to all year groups with the exception of Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13.
The application process is online and must be completed using the APPLY tab from the Admissions page. An overview of the application process is as below:
Apply
Submit an online application with the relevant documents and make payment using the APPLY tab from the admissions homepage.
Assessment
Once the application is processed, parents will be contacted with the details of the entrance assessment test.
Outcome
The application review is completed and the outcome conveyed to parents within 14 days from the date of the test.
Successful applicants could either be offered a place at Doha College or placed into a waiting list if places are not immediately available in the required year group.
Please visit our admissions page for details on our application process. Applications must be submitted online at www.dohacollege.com/admissions.
Doha College is an academically selective entry school. The admissions schedule is published as a tentative guideline to enable overseas applicants and recruiting employers to plan ahead on application and assessment time frames.
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