King's College, Doha

The school is guided by 'The King’s Identity,' which focuses on five pillars: Confident, Creative, Committed, Caring, and Curious. It emphasizes a holistic education that balances academic rigour with character development, encouraging students to embrace challenges, think independently, and develop a lifelong love of learning. The school integrates British independent school traditions with a deep respect for local Qatari culture and traditions.

The school delivers an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum, with subject specialist teaching beginning in core subjects from Pre-Prep (age 3) and across all subjects from Year 5. The curriculum includes core local studies such as Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatari History. The academic pathway spans from Pre-School through to Sixth Form, culminating in GCSE, AS, A Level, and BTEC Level 3 qualifications.

The school reports strong academic performance, with students achieving GCSE results where the percentage of Grade 9s is more than double the UK national average. It maintains a 98% pass rate at GCSE and a 100% pass rate across A levels, AS levels, and BTEC Level 3 qualifications, with all pupils receiving university offers. The school is accredited as an ‘Outstanding’ institution by the Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA).

The school provides an inclusive environment with specialist support to ensure every student is known and encouraged to fulfil their potential. Highly qualified teachers utilize a personalized learning approach to nurture academic excellence and student well-being.

The school manages admissions through a dedicated team that guides families through the enquiry, tour, and application process. Prospective families must submit an application and pay a non-refundable assessment fee (QAR 500 for Pre-Prep; QAR 300 for Prep/Senior/Sixth Form). Upon acceptance, a non-refundable registration fee of QAR 2,000 is required to secure the student's place.

The academic year is divided into three terms: Winter, Spring, and Summer. The 2025–26 academic year began on 27th August 2025 and concluded on 1st July 2026, with scheduled half-term breaks in October, February, and May.

The school operates two purpose-built campuses in Doha. The Al Thumama Campus (Pre-School to Year 2) features a dedicated library, central atrium, STEAM lab, music and drama classrooms, and a role-play area. The Mesaimeer Campus (Year 3 to Year 13) includes a Performing Arts and Media Centre, an Art and Design Centre, a STEAM Centre, and a 17,000m² Sports Academy equipped with a double sports hall, Olympic-standard pool, dance studio, fitness suite, and basketball and tennis courts.

The school offers a broad range of co-curricular activities designed to develop character and social skills, including sports, music, and the arts. Students participate in prestigious global initiatives such as The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Model United Nations, and The World Scholar’s Cup. Competitive opportunities are provided across various disciplines, including swimming, athletics, debating, and theatre productions.