FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Prospective families can apply to Compass at any time during the academic year. After making an initial enquiry, you'll join us for a tour, either in person or online. You’ll then fill in an online application form. At the final stage of the admissions process, we'll invite your child in for an assessment.

Every family’s enrolment journey is different, so we’d encourage you to get in touch with our admissions team to talk about what's best for you. Our team can also answer any questions about our entry requirements and walk you through the process.

At Compass International School Doha, the fees you’ll pay not only cover the cost of your child’s academic teaching and learning, but also other key aspects of school life.

These include many outstanding experiences beyond the classroom and exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), The Juilliard School, and UNICEF.

You can find full details on our tuition fees page. 

Although we’re one school community, each of our campuses offers students something slightly different.

Our Madinat Khalifa campus offers both primary and secondary education up to Year 11.

Our Themaid campus provides a complete educational journey from the early years through to Year 13 and proudly hosts Compass PLUS (Premium Learning Upper Secondary), home to our A-Levels and IB Programme (IBDP) pathways.

At Compass, we teach a combination of the best in British and international curricula.

Our youngest learners (ages 3-5) follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). In our primary classes (ages 5-11), students learn through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Lower secondary students (ages 11-14) follow the English National Curriculum. Our Key Stage 4 learners (ages 14-16) study for their International GCSEs. And at 16-19, our students have the unique opportunity to choose between A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Our 16 to 19-year-old students are in the unique position of being able to choose between A-levels or the IBDP. Both academic pathways are highly regarded across the world and recognised by the best universities.

Our A-level students typically specialise in four subjects, alongside extra-curricular activities and projects.

Our IBDP students study subjects in six thematic groups, as well as being assessed in core competencies, abilities, and values.

We know that the best teachers shape lives, which is why we only employ the most passionate, inspiring people. 

All our educators are UK qualified or equivalent, and have a wealth of experience in British and international schools. They use their expertise to drive innovation, find extraordinary ways to convey ideas, and encourage endless exploration – meaning our children love coming into school every day. 

We offer an exciting range of activities and clubs beyond the classroom that will nurture your child’s talents and ignite new passions.

These include immersive STEAM, performing arts, and sports programmes, as well as The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. We also offer once-in-a-lifetime expeditions to destinations including Switzerland and Tanazania, as well as enriching local excursions in and around Doha.