academic excellence

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Key Facts
World's top 100 universities
Our students go to the best universities, including Hofstra and Exeter.  
Among the best in the world
Our 2022 IBDP class got the highest score in our history, well above the global average.
Top marks
In 2021, 83% of our students achieved five or more A*-C IGCSE grades.

INSPIRING A LOVE OF LEARNING 

At Compass Doha, we know every child is unique. And our truly personalised approach to learning ensures every student thrives. Our world-class teachers embrace innovation to create tailored academic pathways that will nurture your child’s own special passions and interests. This cultivates a genuine love of learning and unlocks their full potential.

Encouraging our students to follow their own path helps them to get fantastic results, too. Our class of 2022 achieved the best International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) score in our history. Our outstanding academic success opens doorways to the world's best universities in the UK, US, Qatar and beyond.

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Early years
  • Early years
  • Primary
  • secondary
  • SIXTH FORM

OUR CURRICULA

At Compass, your child will follow the best in British and international curricula. We were the first school in the Middle East to be accredited for the quality of our International Primary Curriculum. And we’re one of the few schools in Qatar that offers a choice between A-levels and the IBDP.

Taught by our exceptional teachers, lessons offer the perfect blend of challenge, support, and innovation. And across all age groups, collaborations with The Juilliard School, UNICEF and MIT add an exciting dimension to your child’s learning, inspiring curiosity and creativity.

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2 to 5 years old
Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception)
Every day is an exciting new adventure for our youngest students. Through practical, hands-on activities, our early years children explore, play and grow, hitting important developmental milestones and learning about the world around them. 
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OUR CURRICULA

At Compass, your child will follow the best in British and international curricula. We were the first school in the Middle East to be accredited for the quality of our International Primary Curriculum. And we’re one of the few schools in Qatar that offers a choice between A-levels and the IBDP.

Taught by our exceptional teachers, our lessons offer the perfect blend of challenge, support, and innovation. And across all age groups, collaborations with The Juilliard School, UNICEF and MIT add an exciting dimension to your child’s learning, inspiring curiosity and creativity.

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5 to 11 years old
International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
Our primary students’ days are packed with stimulating activities that develop core literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Teachers spark students’ passions in safe, supportive environments, building their confidence and instilling a love of learning.
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secondary

Our secondary curriculum unlocks our students’ potential. As well as preparing them for either the IBDP or A-levels, personalised learning experiences nurture talents, encourage critical thinking, and inspire them to take on new challenges. 
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11 to 14 years old
English National Curriculum
Deepening our students’ knowledge in specialist subjects, our Key Stage 3 curriculum is the ideal grounding ahead of their IGCSEs. Your child will solve problems, explore ideas from different perspectives, and become independent learners.
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14 to 16 years old
Cambridge IGCSE
Our IGCSE curriculum offers unparalleled choice so your child can fully personalise their learning – and shape their future direction. Our world-class subject teachers engage, challenge and inspire, nurturing your child’s burgeoning talents.
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sixth form

We offer our oldest students a choice between either A-levels or the IBDP – both of which are respected by the world’s top universities. On each pathway, our innovative approach to teaching and learning develops independent young people who leave us with everything they need to succeed.
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16 to 18 years old
A-levels
Our A-level curriculum sets the standard for academic education, providing routes to outstanding higher education across the globe. Becoming an expert in their chosen subjects, your child will benefit from world-class teaching and take part in incredible extra-curricular activities.
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16 to 18 years old
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Our IBDP students follow personalised pathways that blend outstanding learning with exceptional opportunities for research, community service, and personal growth. The IBDP will broaden your child’s horizons – and take them to the top universities.
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  • Early Years
  • Primary
  • Secondary

Early years

Age range:
3-5
Languages taught:
5
English, Dutch, Arabic, French and Spanish.
Average class size:
23
Nationalities
80+

Primary

Age range:
5-11
Languages taught:
5
English, Dutch, Arabic, French and Spanish.
Average class size:
23
Nationalities
80+

secondary

Age range:
11-18
Languages taught:
5
English, Dutch, Arabic, French and Spanish.
Average class size:
18
Nationalities
80+
primary
  • Early years
  • Primary
  • Secondary

A TYPICAL DAY AT COMPASS

No two days are the same at Compass. This is thanks to our outstanding enrichment opportunities, personalised learning, and unique global collaborations with world-leading organisations.
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Good morning!
Our littlest learners kickstart their day with focus time. Activities include singing, sharing stories, catching up on yesterday’s learning, and getting excited for the day ahead. 
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good morning!
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Fun and phonics
Speaking and listening, reading and writing – it’s time for our youngest children to express themselves! Following the EYFS framework, our students develop all-important communications and phonics skills.
Fun and phonics
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Time for a treat
Who doesn’t like a snack? Two 30-minute breaks give our children the chance to recharge their batteries, sit down with friends, and learn about healthy eating.
time for a treat
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Throwing, running, jumping
Our early years children have bags of energy, and our activity sessions are a great way to let off steam. Our students learn to swim, develop their motor skills through multi-sport activities, and more.
throwing, running, jumping
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Do what you love
Choice is so important at Compass – and we encourage our youngest students to do what they love. They can play an instrument, perform a dance, or learn a language, including Arabic.
do what you love
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Play time
Outdoor play time is a firm favourite and a great way to end a jam-packed day. Our playground is the perfect place for exploration and discovery with friends. Story time offers a chilled-out alternative!
play time

A TYPICAL DAY AT COMPASS

No two days are the same at Compass. This is thanks to our outstanding enrichment opportunities, personalised learning, and unique global collaborations with world-leading organisations.
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Nurturing young minds
Every day is filled with a sense of fun and wonder. Your child’s teacher will check-in on their wellbeing and hopes for the day, ensuring they start the morning on the right foot.
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nurturing young minds
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Exciting ways to learn
It’s time to get stuck into some reading, writing and numeracy. Our world-class teachers present core subject learning in extraordinary ways, developing problem-solving mathematicians, creative writers, and inquisitive scientists.
exciting ways to learn
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Healthy habits
Our freshly cooked nutritious meals are the perfect fuel for an afternoon of activity. This might include swimming lengths of our 25m pool, a big match on our all-weather pitch, or shooting some hoops on the basketball court. 
Healthy habits
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Getting hands-on
Our STEAM lessons are full of extraordinary moments. Practical projects inspire investigation and exploration, getting young minds ticking and embedding a love of science, technology and engineering.
getting hands-on
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Pursuing passions
Drama or crafts? Basketball or gymnastics? Or how about learning the ukulele? Our extra-curricular programme offers so much choice, ensuring everyone ends the day doing something they love.
pursuing passions

A TYPICAL DAY AT COMPASS

No two days are the same at Compass. This is thanks to our outstanding enrichment opportunities, personalised learning, and unique global collaborations with world-leading organisations.
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Tailor-made learning
It’s a critical time in your child’s education, which is why we personalise academic learning through themed projects and hands-on activities. From English and maths to chemistry and geography, every day throws up new challenges.
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tailor-made learning
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Leading the way
It’s time to take the lead and make a difference – either through our exclusive collaboration with UNICEF, volunteering on The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, or learning from one of our brilliant motivational speakers.
leading the way
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Outdoors and active
After a healthy lunch, students head to the pitch, pool, sports hall and dance studio. Physical activity gets our students moving, developing their resilience, teamwork and communication skills.
outdoors and active
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Our global family
Logging on to our Global Campus learning platform, your child will connect and collaborate with friends from more than 30 countries. They’ll tackle one-of-a-kind challenges and broaden their horizons, too.
our global family
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The learning never stops
The exceptional learning experiences don’t stop when lessons end! Enrichment activities – ranging from tennis and Zumba to robotics and our eco warriors club – will enable your child to follow their interests.
the learning never stops

OUR STATS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

100%
of our graduates go to university.
100%
IBDP pass rate in 2022.
44
top IBDP points score.
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HOW WE TEACH

INSPIRING YOUR CHILD

Our world-class international teachers drive innovation, deliver extraordinary experiences, and help our students discover their own uniqueness.
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LEARNING FROM THE BEST

Our teachers never stop learning. We make sure they get the right opportunities to develop and grow, supported by the best global training organisations.

On our award-winning learning platform, Nord Anglia University, our staff collaborate and share ideas with teachers from our global family of 81 schools. This ensures they continue to deliver cutting-edge academic programmes and extra-curricular experiences.

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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

SPEAKING OUR LANGUAGE

Our vibrant international school is home to children and families from more than 80 countries, inspiring our students to explore different cultures and learn new languages.

We’re proud to be the only school in Qatar accredited to teach Dutch. Your child can follow an advanced French programme, too, as well as native and non-native Arabic, Spanish and German.

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EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

At Compass, your child will pursue their passions and discover new interests through our extra-curricular activities, trips, and global collaborations.

Outstanding Experiences
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