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Newton International School, Lagoon Campus

Updated July 2026

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The Newton Group of Schools is an international educational provider in Qatar offering the English National Curriculum to students from Early Years through Year 13. It integrates British and Qatari cultural values to provide a broad, balanced, and holistic education.

Teaching approach

The school is committed to fostering an international community of learners that strives for excellence and celebrates success. Its core values include respect, honesty, empathy, support for individual potential, diversity, social responsibility, personal accountability, environmental awareness, and transparent communication.

Programmes

The school follows the English National Curriculum, adapted for the local context in Qatar, covering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Primary (Key Stages 1 and 2), and Secondary (Key Stages 3, 4, and 5). The curriculum integrates core subjects with mandatory studies in Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History, as required by the Ministry of Education of Qatar.

Student support

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Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school manages admissions centrally, with a dedicated registration team available via email at registration@newtonschools.sch.qa or by phone at +974 5005 9697. Prospective families can access an application guide and form online, and are encouraged to book a school tour through the website to visit any of the group's various campuses.

Calendar

The academic year is structured into three terms, typically running from late August to late June, with a total of 185 teaching days. The calendar includes scheduled breaks for midterms, Qatar National Day, National Sports Day, and the Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha holidays.

About the campus

The Newton Group operates multiple campuses across Doha, including locations in West Bay, Lagoon, Barwa City, Al Waab, D-Ring, Al Dafna, Muraikh, Smash, and Lusail. These sites provide the necessary infrastructure to support the delivery of the English National Curriculum across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary stages.

Co-curriculars

Students participate in various leadership and enrichment programmes, including Restorative Champions, which focuses on conflict mediation, and an Eco Committee that leads sustainability initiatives like recycling and gardening. Other opportunities include serving as student librarians or Playground Buddies, roles designed to foster responsibility, inclusivity, and leadership skills.

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  • Mrs. Jane LarkinNBA-Barwa Deputy Principal

    Mrs. Jane Larkin serves as the Deputy Principal at the NBA-Barwa City campus. She is passionate about fostering a love of reading among students from EYFS to Secondary.

  • Mr. John SinghHead of Year 12 – Secondary Department

    Mr. John Singh is the Head of Year 12 in the Secondary Department. He advocates for principle-centered approaches to leadership and personal growth, such as those outlined in 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'.

  • Mr. Bradley DeyselKS3 English Teacher

    Mr. Bradley Deysel is a Key Stage 3 English Teacher. He recommends 'The Alchemist' to students for its inspiring message about pursuing dreams with courage and determination.

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