Sherborne Qatar

 

Physical address: Bani Hajer, Al Terhab Street, Doha (Sherborne Qatar Senior School)
Website: www.sherborneqatar.org
Email: office@sherborneqatar.org
Telephone: +974 4459 6400
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching Language: English
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, BTEC and A-Levels
Ages: 3 to 18

Background

Sherborne Qatar is the daughter school of the prestigious British school of the same name, founded under a royal charter in 1550. The school is a member of Qatar Ministry of Education's Outstanding Schools Programme. A wide range of after-school activities is provided – ranging from Thinking Skills to Modern Dance, French to Choir, Sailing to Brownies.

What the school says

“We provide a rich education experience which focuses on the intellectual, the creative, the emotional and the practical talents of each child. We want to ensure that pupils learn the value of kindness, respect, manners, concern for others and service to the community. We aim to produce happy children who are independent thinkers, with the ability to adapt and improve and who are prepared to engage fully in their learning. We wish them to become good communicators by speaking and listening to each other, and by appreciating each other's company. We encourage pupils to become lifelong learners, able to adapt to the amazing advances and changes that are certain to happen in their lifetimes.”

Curriculum

The school follows a version of the National Curriculum for England enriched with international elements. In the Senior School, pupils are prepared for IGCSE examinations using the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) board specifications and follow courses leading to the CIE International AS and A Level examinations. Sherborne Qatar also offers a BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business.

Fees

Annual fees for the 2022/2023 school year range from QAR 35,000 for Preschool to QAR 66,053 for Years 11 to 13. Application fees are QAR 544 for Prep School and QAR 560 for Senior School.

Quotes from the parents

"With a really strong British heritage and multicultural community, Sherborne Qatar has proved to be an amazing learning experience for our son. He has thrived under the tutelage of open, friendly and professional teachers, who have encouraged him to develop and grow as an individual. The school's management, teachers and parent community are always welcoming, supportive and encouraging."

– Debbie, parent