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Doha Academy Salwa Branch

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 15,825 - 33,675
Ages 3 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 360
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 22

691, Ibn Houd Street, Doha, Qatar

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Doha Academy Salwa Branch has 360 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
The Doha Academy Salwa branch is located at 691 Ibn Houd Street, Mamoura, Doha, Qatar. It sits in a peaceful, green residential area in Mamoura. The campus is spread over two buildings on the site.

Stages
The Salwa campus serves Kindergarten through Year 6, with around 380 students in total.

Type
The school is co-educational for Years 1–5 and gender-segregated from Year 6 onwards.

Additional learning support
The school provides additional academic, social and emotional support if required.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is published; the curriculum blends elements of the National Curriculum for England and Wales, the Cambridge International curriculum, and the Qatar National Curriculum.

Religious affiliation
Islamic values and teachings are integrated into the school's ethos.

School day structure
Primary days begin with doors opening at 06:30 and registration at 07:00; lessons start at 07:15. Years 1–3 follow a timetable with two short breaks and finish at 13:30 (07:15–08:45; 08:45–09:10; 09:10–11:15; 11:15–11:40; 11:40–13:30). Years 4–6 follow a similar pattern but with a later first break (07:15–09:15; 09:15–09:40; 09:40–11:45; 11:45–12:10; 12:10–13:30).

Bus service
Bus service information is not published; contact the school to arrange transport. Phone: +974 44509917.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Doha Academy Salwa Branch ranges from QAR 15,825 to QAR 33,675 for 2026/27.

Application and admissions fees
- Entry test fee (one-time, non-refundable): QAR 500.
- Registration fee (one-time): QAR 1,500.
- Seat reservation deposit (to secure a place): QAR 2,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per instalment)
Note: The Salwa Branch provides places for Year 1 to Year 9. Tuition is shown below as annual amounts and as per-instalment amounts (fees are payable in two equal instalments).
- Year 1 — Annual tuition: QAR 26,460. Per instalment: QAR 13,230.
- Year 2 — Annual tuition: QAR 26,460. Per instalment: QAR 13,230.
- Year 3 — Annual tuition: QAR 26,460. Per instalment: QAR 13,230.
- Year 4 — Annual tuition: QAR 26,460. Per instalment: QAR 13,230.
- Year 5 — Annual tuition: QAR 26,460. Per instalment: QAR 13,230.
- Year 6 — Annual tuition: QAR 26,460. Per instalment: QAR 13,230.
- Year 7 — Annual tuition: QAR 30,345. Per instalment: QAR 15,172.50.
- Year 8 — Annual tuition: QAR 30,345. Per instalment: QAR 15,172.50.
- Year 9 — Annual tuition: QAR 30,345. Per instalment: QAR 15,172.50.

Mandatory and recurring ancillary fees (by year group where specified)
- Book / textbook fee:
- Year 1: QAR 2,580.
- Year 2: QAR 2,580.
- Year 3: QAR 2,900.
- Year 4: QAR 2,900.
- Year 5: QAR 2,900.
- Year 6: QAR 2,900.
- Year 7: QAR 3,330.
- Year 8: QAR 3,330.
- Year 9: QAR 3,330.
- Textbook fee is payable with the first instalment.

- Transport (annual rates; internal and external options):
- Internal transport service: QAR 5,000 per year (where used).
- External transport service: QAR 7,000 per year (where used).

- Assessment / examination administrative notes:
- For remarking or correction of IGCSE, AS/A Level papers, prior approval is required from the Examination Officer and remarking fees are non-refundable.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition fees for each academic year are payable in two equal instalments. The first instalment is due on or before 31 August; the second instalment is due on or before 10 January. Textbook fees are collected with the first instalment.
- Fees cannot usually be transferred from one child to another, even within the same family.

Boarding fees
- The Salwa Branch is a day school; boarding provision is not offered at the Salwa Branch and boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and policies
- Uniform: Students are required to adhere to the school uniform policy; uniform purchase and fittings are arranged through school channels (uniform shop / fittings are operated for the Salwa campus). Uniform costs are charged separately.
- Seat reservation and registration are charged as one-time payments (Seat reservation: QAR 2,000; Registration: QAR 1,500). These charges are required to secure a place and complete enrolment.

Refund and non‑refund rules
- The entry test fee (QAR 500) is non-refundable.
- Remarking fees for public examinations are non-refundable and require prior approval from the Examination Officer.
- Other specific refund conditions are governed by the school's fee and admissions policies; parents are required to complete the registration and payment steps to secure places.

Payment options
- Accepted payment methods include Visa and MasterCard, direct bank deposit, telegraphic bank transfer, online bank transfer, and current-dated cheques. For bank transfers, parents should include the student name and ISAMs ID as payment reference.

Notes and important points
- The Salwa Branch operates for Years 1–9; the fee schedule above applies to those year groups.
- The published annual tuition amounts above are billed in Qatari Riyal (QAR) and instalment amounts shown are half of the annual tuition in accordance with the two-instalment payment schedule. This per-instalment calculation follows the school's stated two-equal-instalment payment structure.
Academics

Doha Academy Salwa Branch teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.

Curriculum
Doha Academy Salwa Branch offers a blended curriculum that combines the English National Curriculum (NCfE), the Cambridge International framework, and the Qatar National Curriculum for students aged 5–14 (Year 1–9). English is the main medium of instruction, with Arabic, Qatar History, and Religion taught under the Qatar National Curriculum. The academic program comprises twelve subject disciplines, with an emphasis on Language & Literacy and Mathematics & Numeracy across the core. In Primary, English is delivered via the Cambridge Primary Framework; RWI Phonics is used in Early Years to Year 3; guided reading in Years 4–6; Power Maths for Mathematics; and French, ICT, and PE are taught by specialist teachers. For upper secondary, the school prepares students for Cambridge International examinations (IGCSE in Year 11) and Edexcel AS Level in Year 12; Year 13 is referenced in some materials but specific qualifications beyond AS Level are not detailed. Co-curricular activities and a reading-focused environment supplement the curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
No student–teacher ratio is published on the site.

Higher Education Progression
The school indicates preparation for Cambridge International and Edexcel examinations, including IGCSE (Year 11) and AS Level (Year 12).

Gifted and Talented
No specific gifted and talented programs are detailed on the site.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Determine eligibility and program fit: Doha Academy Salwa offers education from Year 1 to Year 9. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales. From Year 1 to Year 5 the school is co-educational; from Year 6 onwards, classes are gender segregated. 2. Contact the admissions team to obtain information or arrange a tour: the admissions team aims to assist at every stage of the Admissions process, and you can call +974 44143704 or schedule a tour. Unplanned visits are not accommodated. 3. Initiate the visit or submit applications: book an appointment to visit; an "Enroll Now" option is available to begin the enrollment process. 4. Transfer documents: if you are transferring from another local school, ensure all documents are signed and stamped. 5. Finalize enrollment: follow the instructions provided by the Admissions team to complete enrollment; the team is available to answer questions at any stage.
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