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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), German Curriculum
Typical class size 16
Ibn Seena School, Doha, Qatar
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The Essentials
German International School Doha has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 16.
Location
The German International School Doha is located at Ibn Seena Street No. 30 in the Al Maamoura area of Doha, Qatar. The address includes a P.O. Box (39135). The campus sits in a residential portion of Doha's Al Maamoura district.
Stages
The school comprises three levels: Kindergarten, Primary School, and Secondary School I. The Secondary School offers the German international IB pathway (GIB) and the IB Diploma Programme as part of its curriculum.
Type
The school is coeducational and operates as a day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The majority of students hold German citizenship; the school has students from multiple nationalities. The DIS-Doha has more than 300 students from diverse nationalities.
Additional learning support
Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not published on the school's public pages. The available parent information focuses on daily routines and general logistics.
Country affiliation
The institution is a German international school and part of the German Auslandsschulen network; it is supported by the German government, including the Auswärtiges Amt and ZfA (as part of a network of about 140 German Auslandsschulen).
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated; the school emphasises secular educational principles in its mission.
School day structure
Kindergarten days run with a drop-off window of 07:30–08:00, core hours from 08:00–12:30, and a latest pick-up at 14:35. The school operates an open-all-day (Ganztag) program for primary and secondary, with morning classes extending into the afternoon (07:45–15:30).
Bus service
The school does not publish a dedicated school bus service; families may use public transport options in Doha. Nearby public transit stops exist and Doha's metro system serves the city.
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Fees
Annual tuition at German International School Doha ranges from QAR 31,088 to QAR 48,031 for 2026/27.
Application & one‑off fees - Application (assessment) fee: QAR 500. - Registration (one‑time) fee charged on acceptance: QAR 3,127. This registration fee is payable to reserve the place and is not refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) - KG1 (Pre‑K / age 3): Annual QAR 31,088 — Per term (2 terms) QAR 15,544. (Per‑term amounts shown are the annual fee divided evenly across the school's two invoiced terms.) - KG2 (age 4): Annual QAR 31,088 — Per term QAR 15,544. - KG3 (age 5): Annual QAR 35,233 — Per term QAR 17,617. - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual QAR 41,451 — Per term QAR 20,726. - Grade 2 (age 7): Annual QAR 41,451 — Per term QAR 20,726. - Grade 3 (age 8): Annual QAR 41,451 — Per term QAR 20,726. - Grade 4 (age 9): Annual QAR 41,451 — Per term QAR 20,726. - Grade 5 (age 10): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 6 (age 11): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 7 (age 12): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 8 (age 13): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 9 (age 14): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 10 (age 15): Annual QAR 46,632 — Per term QAR 23,316. - Grade 11 (age 16): Annual QAR 48,031 — Per term QAR 24,016. - Grade 12 (age 17): Annual QAR 48,031 — Per term QAR 24,016.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued each term; the school operates on two invoiced terms (semesters) per academic year and term invoices show the due date. Term invoices are the normal billing unit for tuition. Per‑term amounts above are the annual tuition divided equally across the two invoiced terms. - The registration fee is due immediately after invoicing for an offer and secures the place. Fees for enrollment during a semester are calculated pro rata for that semester and are due within the period stated on the invoice. Installment plans are available in individual cases but normally require prior application and may involve a surcharge and post‑dated cheques.
Boarding fees - The school is a day (non‑boarding) school; there are no boarding fees.
Other costs and recurring charges - The tuition amounts do not typically include optional or third‑party charges: school transport, uniforms, textbooks, external examination fees, certain extracurricular activities and some specialist course fees are charged separately. Seat reservation/place reservation fees and similar one‑off charges may also apply. These additional costs are invoiced separately as required. - First‑year total for a newly enrolled child will usually include the application fee and the registration fee on top of the annual tuition (example: for KG1 the first‑year total shown by published fee tables is Annual tuition QAR 31,088 plus registration and application fees).
Refund, cancellation and reductions - The registration fee and place reservation fee are non‑refundable. Refunds and reductions (including sibling discounts or hardship reductions) follow the school's published fee and refund regulations and are dealt with by application to the school board or finance office; any partial refunds for mid‑term withdrawal are handled under the school's fee regulations. Installment surcharge and refund rules apply as stated in the fee regulations.
Payment methods and instructions - Accepted payment methods include bank transfer in QAR to the school's Qatar bank account, QAR cheque and cash payments at the school finance office. Installment payments, when approved, may require post‑dated cheques and a small installment surcharge. The school's published fee materials list the bank account details for Qatari transfers.
Notes - All figures above are presented in Qatari Riyal (QAR) and follow the school's published fee tables and widely published fee summaries. The school publishes a fee schedule/fee structure document that sets out exact invoicing dates, due dates, one‑off charges and the full list of items not included in tuition; those rules determine the precise payment deadlines, refund mechanics and any surcharge for installment arrangements.
Academics
German International School Doha teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The German International School Doha follows a Thuringia-language curriculum for all levels from Kindergarten onward, adapted to Qatar's requirements, with English taught from Grade 1 and French introduced from Grade 5, and Arabic regional studies integrated. Lower secondary (Grades 5–10) leads to a Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (intermediate school-leaving certificate) at the end of Grade 10. Upper secondary (Grades 11–12) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), with a bilingual variant known as GIB that delivers a German–English bilingual IB experience. GIB subjects include German, English, History, Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Visual Arts, with Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS); many courses are offered in English, and from 2019 Mathematics and Chemistry can be taught in German. The school is part of the German international school network and earned the Excellent German School Abroad quality seal in 2018.
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FAQs
Where is the German International School Doha located and what is the campus like?
The school is located at Ibn Seena Street No. 30 in the Al Maamoura district of Doha (P.O. Box 39135) and sits in a residential portion of that area. The campus comprises Kindergarten, Primary School and Secondary School levels and operates as an all-day school with core morning instruction followed by afternoon activities.
What age range and school levels does DIS Doha serve?
DIS Doha educates children aged 3 to 18 across Kindergarten, Primary School (grades 1–4) and Secondary School I and II (up to grade 12). The school offers a continuous German curriculum pathway from Kindergarten through the International Baccalaureate in the final years.
Is DIS Doha a day school and is it coeducational?
Yes, the school is a coeducational day school and does not offer boarding. There are no boarding fees because the school operates only as a day school.
Are there application and registration fees, and are any of these fees refundable?
There is an application (assessment) fee of QAR 500 and a one-time registration fee of QAR 3,127 payable on acceptance to reserve a place. The registration fee is not refundable and secures the student's place once invoiced.
What curriculum does the school follow and how are languages integrated into it?
The school follows the Thuringia state curriculum adapted to Qatar's requirements, with English introduced from Grade 1, French from Grade 5, and Arabic regional studies integrated throughout. Lower secondary (Grades 5–10) leads to the Mittlerer Bildungsabschluss, while upper secondary (Grades 11–12) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
What secondary and university-entrance qualifications are offered at DIS Doha?
Upper secondary (Grades 11–12) delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and a bilingual variant called GIB (German–English IB). The GIB is designed to prepare students for university admission worldwide, including in Germany.
What is the GIB (German IB) and which subjects are offered bilingually?
GIB is the German–English bilingual IB Diploma Programme offered in Grades 11–12; GIB subjects include German, English, History, Biology, Mathematics and either Chemistry or Visual Arts, together with Theory of Knowledge and CAS. Many IB courses are offered in English, and since 2019 Mathematics and Chemistry can also be taught in German.
Does the school provide German-as-a-foreign-language support for non-native speakers?
Yes, German as a Foreign Language (DaF) is offered in Kindergarten and at school levels, and the school employs two full-time GFL/DaZ teachers to provide intensive language support for non-native German-speaking students. This support is a key part of language provision rather than a specialist SEN service.
What wellbeing and mental-health support does DIS Doha offer?
The school employs a school psychologist (Irena Pidgirna) and embeds social and emotional learning in its mission to promote self-confidence, social competence and a respectful learning environment. Mental wellbeing is supported through this staff role and the school's holistic, all-day learning approach.
How does the school approach safeguarding and student safety?
The school's safeguarding concept is delivered through workshops across classes with the aim of promoting safety, justice and mutual respect throughout the school community. Safeguarding is presented as an ongoing part of school life and class programming.
What information is available about special educational needs (SEN) support?
Publicly available information indicates language-focused support for non-native German speakers via the two full-time GFL/DaZ teachers, but the school is not described as a specialist SEN institution. Specific specialist SEN provisions are not detailed in public materials.
What on-site food services are available for students?
The school operates a cafeteria (Mensa) with meals provided daily by a caterer, and kindergarten children eat their lunch in their rooms with caregivers. Optional or third-party meal services and related charges may apply separately.
Are there extracurricular activities and who runs them?
Afternoon activities are provided through an external company, offering a range of extracurricular options that complement the school day. Some specialist activity fees may be invoiced separately depending on the program.
Does DIS Doha host cultural or community events for families?
Yes, the school community organizes and participates in events such as the Festival of Cultures, the Kindergarten Family Lantern Fall Festival and seasonal markets like the Winter Market. These events are coordinated with the Parent Council and engage families and local partners.
What is the school's dress code or uniform policy?
The school enforces a dress code requiring covered shoulders, skirts or dresses that reach knee-length, and a prohibition on flip-flops. The dress code aims to maintain a respectful and practical school environment.
How is the school governed and who are its main partners?
DIS Doha is governed by a school board appointed by the German Embassy in Doha, with roles including chair, treasurer, personnel officer, facilities officer and secretary. The school partners with the German Embassy Doha, ZfA, Pasch/Auswärtiges Amt, WDA and NetWorld and is part of the German Schools Abroad network.
What official recognitions or quality labels does the school hold?
The school earned the Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule (Excellent German School Abroad) quality seal in 2018, and it is a member of the network of roughly 140 German Schools Abroad supported by German government agencies. This recognition followed a Bund-Länder-Inspektion (BLI) quality review.
When was the German International School Doha founded and how large is the student community?
The school was founded in October 2008 and has grown into a multicultural community of more than 300 students, with enrollment reported to have reached about 350 by 2023. The student body includes a majority of German citizens alongside many other nationalities.
Is there a Parent-Teacher Association or Parent Council and who leads it?
Yes, DIS Doha maintains a formal Parent Council that represents parents in school matters and supports school activities. The current co-chairs are Silke Sterr and Paola Di Giorgio, and the council works closely with school management on family-oriented initiatives.
What are the tuition fees at German International School Doha?
Annual tuition at German International School Doha ranges from QAR 31,088 to QAR 48,031 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.