Compare Finnish Curriculum International Schools in Qatar

Ages 5 - 18 years

Fees QAR 44,125 - 61,885

Pupils 750

Location

The school is located in the Al Kheesa area, Zone 70, Street 461, Building 90, Doha, Qatar (PO Box 27888). The campus sits in a developing residential district on the edge of Doha and is accessible by major roads. There are nearby amenities and housing options in Al Kheesa. This site serves as the main campus for KG to Grade 12.

Stages

The school provides education for 4–18-year-olds, with Pre-Primary (KG1–KG2), Basic Education (Grades 1–9), and High School (Grades 10–12). The language of instruction across all grade levels is English.

Type

International K-12 school (co-educational by nature for a mixed-gender student body).

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school serves 700+ students from almost 60 nationalities. Public sources do not publish a single dominant nationality or the exact local-to-international student ratio.

Additional learning support

There is a dedicated SEN team, with SEN teachers assigned to KG2 and each upper grade (G1–G12), plus a school counsellor available to support student wellbeing and learning needs.

Country affiliation

The curriculum is the Finnish National Core Curriculum, accredited by the Finnish National Agency for Education, and it is also approved by Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Religious affiliation

There is no formal religious affiliation; the curriculum includes Arabic language and Islamic studies as part of the Arabic program.

School day structure

The school day typically starts around 7:30 am, with the gate opening around 6:30 am. Timetables include a morning start, a sequence of lessons with breaks, and a lunch period; grade-level schedules (e.g., Grade 5) show a structured homeroom period followed by several lessons and breaks.

Bus service

School transport is provided by Mowasalat. The school is listed as having a transport arrangement with Mowasalat, and contact information for transport inquiries is isbs@mowasalat.com.

Application & assessment fees

- Assessment (placement) fee: QAR 500 (single, non-refundable). Assessment for KG1 and KG2 is free of charge.
- Registration fee (one-off, non-refundable): QAR 2,500.
- Seat reservation fee (annual, non-refundable; deducted from first term tuition): QAR 2,000.

Tuition fees (per academic year and per term)

The school invoices the tuition for a full academic year which is divided into three terms; the per-term amounts below equal the school's term invoicing for AY 2025–26.

- KG1: Annual QAR 44,125 — Term 1 QAR 14,708; Term 2 QAR 14,708; Term 3 QAR 14,709.
- KG2: Annual QAR 44,125 — Term 1 QAR 14,708; Term 2 QAR 14,708; Term 3 QAR 14,709.
- Grade 1–6: Annual QAR 48,537 — Term amounts QAR 16,179 each term.
- Grade 7–9: Annual QAR 54,604 — Term 1 QAR 18,201; Term 2 QAR 18,201; Term 3 QAR 18,202.
- Grade 10–12: Annual QAR 61,885 — Term 1 QAR 20,628; Term 2 QAR 20,628; Term 3 QAR 20,629. High‑school tuition is charged as a fixed yearly amount and is not subject to proration or reduction for partial attendance within the high‑school program.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced for the full academic year but divided into three term invoices (first, second, third term). Guardians are responsible for ensuring fees are paid on time; unpaid fees or consistent non-payment may lead to suspension of attendance, withholding of reports, or refusal to renew place for the following year. Written notice to cancel a student place must be given to Admissions at least two weeks before the end of the current term; otherwise the fee for the following term will be due.
- The seat reservation fee is payable when accepting a place (or before the new academic year for returning students) and will be deducted from the first term invoice. Registration and seat reservation fees are non‑refundable. The assessment fee is non‑refundable (except where stated that KG1 and KG2 assessment is free).

Boarding fees

- Boarding: not applicable. Qatar‑Finland International School operates as a day school; no boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: charged separately; the school's uniform supplier is Noble House Trading (contact information provided in school materials). Uniform purchase and any repair/replacement costs are additional to tuition.
- Transport: school transport is arranged through Mowasalat; transport fees are separate and billed through/arranged with the transport provider.
- Canteen: meals are provided by an external canteen provider (Jazz Café) using a cashless bracelet system; canteen purchases are separate from tuition.
- Extra‑curricular activities (ECAs): most ECAs are provided by the school or outsourced providers and carry additional termly fees; ECAs require separate sign‑up and online payment each term through the ClubSys portal. Study club and some after‑school clubs may incur extra charges.
- High‑school laptop requirement: laptops for high‑school students (where required) are an additional cost. Special trips, external examination fees and some resources may also be invoiced separately.

Refund information and cancellation

- Assessment fee: non‑refundable (assessment for KG1 and KG2 is free). Registration fee and seat reservation fee: non‑refundable.
- Notice to cancel: written notice of intention to cancel must be given at least two weeks before the end of the current term; otherwise the following term's fees are due. High‑school tuition is not prorated or reduced for partial attendance within the high‑school program. Late or unpaid fees may result in loss of attendance rights, withholding of report cards, or non‑renewal of the place for the following year.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer to the school bank account, direct bank deposit, or cheque payable to EduCluster Finland. Parents must provide proof of transfer/deposit showing payer name and student details to the Finance Office or by e‑mail to finance@qfischool.com.
- Bank details (for transfers/deposits): Beneficiary Name: EduCluster Finland; IBAN: QA71 CBQA 0000 0000 4670 4163 6420 1; Bank Name: The Commercial Bank; Account Number: 4670-416364-201; Swift Code: CBQAQAQA. Transfer charges, if any, must be paid by the parent.

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Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are supplied by Noble House Trading. The Uniform Shop is listed as a quick link on the site, and Noble House's contact details are provided for ordering.

Food Options

The school operates a canteen called Jazz Café, which is the canteen provider. For assistance, contact Jeronimo Dsouza at +974 3360 8088.

Governance and Ownership

The school is powered by EduCluster Finland in partnership with the University of Jyväskylä; governance is via a Board of Trustees.

Curriculum

The curriculum is based on the Finnish National Core Curriculum and adapted to Qatar's standards, with approval and accreditation from the Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Finnish National Agency for Education. Teaching is conducted in English across all grade levels, with separate curriculums for Pre-Primary (KG1–KG2), Basic Education (Grades 1–9), and High School (Grades 10–12). In Primary and early years, the Finnish class-teacher model supports integrated learning; the year is divided into three terms with End of Term Reports; in early education evaluations are descriptive, while from Grade 3 onward more subjects are graded numerically, and three pedagogical conferences are held with progress tracked in Personal Learning Plans. The language program provides Arabic, French and Spanish as foreign language options, with English as the language of instruction for all grade levels; Arabic Mother Tongue is taught for Arabic passport holders, and CLIL is used to develop language skills. In High School, students may undertake the Finnish International Final Examination (FIFE), administered by the Finnish Institute for Educational Research, with six passing grades required for a certificate; FIFE tests cover Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Literature, Mathematics, and humanities, with spring and autumn test periods (the Spring 2026 window runs 24 April to 7 May).

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

SEL is delivered through the Finnish-model student support for KG–9, featuring a Personal Learning Plan (PLP), long-term flexible planning, and multi‑professional collaboration among teachers, learning assistants, SEN staff, and school counsellors to address each student's social, emotional, and learning needs. .

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

SEN support is provided by a multi‑professional Student Welfare Team (academic principal, school counsellor, and SEN teachers) with differentiated instruction, remedial teaching, part-time SEN education, and assistive services, all planned and documented in the student's PLP. .

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the overall language of instruction; CLIL is used to develop language skills, and students may study Arabic, French, or Spanish as foreign languages with progression from A1 (first language) to B2 (second language) and a possible B3 option. .

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported by guidance counselling as part of the Finnish curriculum, with a dedicated school counsellor and guidance counsellor, and two full‑time nurses available for emergencies and health matters. .

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is addressed in the AY2025‑2026 policy with a multi‑professional Student Welfare Team (academic principal, school counsellor, and SEN teachers) to monitor welfare and plan support, complemented by Home–School collaboration and a formal complaints process. .

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