Compass International School Doha is more than a school. It is a thriving community where your child will become the best version of themselves and where your child will see no limits to what they will achieve. Every child is encouraged to be ambitious in their learning and to exceed expectations. Each child is nurtured through personalised learning to build self-confidence and develop into ambitious learners and strong performers. We understand that it is important to develop social skills as well as academic success. Our students are inspired to think independently and critically, to evaluate and make judgments themselves and with their peers.
Nord Anglia Education (NAE), with over 80 schools across the world, has unique collaborations and links with world-renowned institutions such as The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and UNICEF which offer students a wealth of innovative curricular experiences and will help your child connect with their future. Global Campus offers challenges, collaborations and worldwide experiences that will provide a host of benefits for your child and stimulate their natural curiosity to learn.
Children aged 3 to 19 are taught at our three campuses across Doha: Themaid, Madinat Khalifa, and Gharaffa. The curricula offered at our campuses include the International Primary Curriculum, English National Curriculum, IGCSE, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and A-levels.
| Number of students |
1800 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
80 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Dutch, French, English as an Additional Language, Spanish. |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and A-Levels. Future years will accommodate BTECs. |
| Results in these examinations |
Compass students perform exceptionally well and show great progress year on year. In 2019, Compass International School Doha’s students achieved an average score of 32 points, the school’s highest ever average score in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. . The average score was 8% higher than the IB global average of 29.63 points, widening the gap between Compass International School Doha and other IB schools around the world. This result also showcases the difference that Nord Anglia Education schools bring to students’ academic results. 2019 graduate Aisha Serpedin achieved 42 points out of a potential 45 points, placing in her in the top 2% of IDBP students globally. This is the level of attainment required to gain admission to the world's elite universities, such as Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard and Stanford. Aisha’s achievement continues Compass’ strong record of academic excellence and year-on-year improvements. In the 2017/18 academic year, Compass graduate Audrey Palosse achieved 40 points, placing her in the top 8% of IBDP students globally and in the 2016/17 academic year, Mujahid Khan achieve 41 points, placing him in the top 4% of IBDP students globally. In 2019, two Compass students were awarded ‘Top in Qatar’ by Cambridge International Education for the highest mark in Qatar for IGCSE subjects Coordinated Science and Art and Design. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For applicants going into Early Years through Year 2 (ages 3 to 7), the school administers an in-class assessment only. For applicants going into Year 3 through Year 6 (ages 7 to 11), the school administers an online aptitude test and an in-class assessment. For applicants going into Year 7 through Year 13 (ages 11 to 18), the school administers an online aptitude test and a written English test. In all cases the school will request up to two years of previous school or nursery reports (if applicable) and may seek out a teacher recommendation from the applicant’s previous school. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Within Qatar - October
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
07:15 am |
| School finish time |
13:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, teachers are on the playground before school and a classroom after school until 14:00 for late pick ups. |
| School bus service available |
External bus service provider |
| School provided lunches |
Students are required to bring a healthy packed lunch and snacks to school. At our new Themaid campus there is a cafeteria serving healthy meals, snacks and drinks. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of afterschool Extra-curricular Activities (ECA) are offered each term including football, arts and crafts, music, fencing, chess, sailing, basketball, golf, horse riding, cricket, tag rugby, funky fitness, taekwondo, swimming squads and splash time, Lego, choir, dodgeball, maths catch up, Islamic Studies, French Club, Spanish Club, Danish Club, Story Club, Mad Science etc. Our on-site ECA clubs run from 13.30 until 14.30. They are available to book within the first week of each term. |
| Sports activities included |
Dance in collaboration with The Juilliard School, swimming, football, basketball, netball, athletics, gymnastics, hockey, handball, badminton, volleyball, cricket, rounders and softball. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, drama studio, music practice rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Each campus has a sports hall, swimming pool and outdoor courts. At our state of the art Themaid Campus we have some of the finest sports facilities in Qatar including a 25 metre swimming pool, multi-purpose sports hall, dance studio and football pitch. Indoor gymnasiums, swimming pool, covered netball / basketball courts, football fields available at our other campuses. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Compass International School Doha is one of Qatar’s leading schools providing the very best of British and international curricula for over ten years. As part of Nord Anglia Education's family of over 70 premium schools worldwide, Compass International School Doha offers your child a truly unique international learning experience. Compass International School Doha is more than a school. It is a thriving community where your child will become the best version of themselves and where your child will see no limits to what they will achieve. Every child is encouraged to be ambitious in their learning and to exceed expectations. Each child is nurtured through personalised learning to build self-confidence and develop into ambitious learners and strong performers. We understand that it is important to develop social skills as well as academic success. Our students are inspired to think independently and critically, to evaluate and make judgments themselves and with their peers. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
A very warm welcome to Compass International School Doha. We have multiple campuses placed at various locations across the city. We operate as one school with one vision. We offer continuous education to serve the needs of our students from their first steps in our Early Years programme through to their final graduation on their way to top universities across the world. The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools with over 70 partner schools across the world. We support our students to achieve more than they may have thought possible through our shared commitment to personalised learning, enhanced with unique global opportunities and collaborations with world-leading organisations such as The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and UNICEF. When combined with the outstanding teaching in our school, your child will succeed, thrive and enjoy learning with us. We believe there is no limit to what every student can achieve - academically, socially and personally. Our school will encourage your child to reach for their dreams and try something new in every aspect of their education. We take great pride in the care and support we offer children at the school. Our highly qualified teachers are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for your child and ensuring they are able to access the university and jobs of choice when graduating from the school. We invite you to explore our website and to visit our campuses to discover more about the excellent opportunities available for your children at Compass International School Doha. If you have any questions, please contact us at admissions.cisd@nais.qa and we will be pleased to arrange for you to meet us in person so that we can show you why we are so proud of our students and our Compass Community. |
Our Gharaffa Campus is our longest established campus in Doha. Established in 2006, it welcomes children in Early Years and Primary. We are based to the West of Doha, approximately 10 minutes from both the Madinat Khalifa and Rayyan campuses and near to Education City and Sidra Medicine. Gharaffa Campus also offers the only accredited Dutch Language and Culture programme for Dutch speakers in Qatar.
The Madinat Khalifa Campus is based in a pleasant residential area approximately 10 to 20 minutes from our sister campuses, within easy reach of West Bay and the city. Our Madinat Khalifa Campus offers Early Years, Primary and Secondary education including Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the International Primary Curriculum, the English National Curriculum, IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Our campus offers an outdoor basketball and sports court, football pitch, indoor sports hall and in additional to the 20 metre swimming pool, as well as specialist rooms for science, music, art, ICT and languages.
Our Themaid campus is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus where we teach and support early years through Year 13. Offering A Levels and IB Diploma Programme secondary pathways to our secondary students.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in Compass International School Doha for your child’s education. We want to ensure that applying to our school is a simple and supportive experience and we’re here to support you throughout the process. We welcome applications at any time of the year and can accept your application whenever is convenient for your family.
