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Qatar Finland International School

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Fees QAR 44,125 - 61,885
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 750
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Finnish Curriculum
Typical class size 8

Umm Salal Muhammed, Qatar

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The Essentials

Qatar Finland International School has 750 pupils, typical class sizes of 8.

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 Public sources do not publish a single dominant nationality or the exact local-to-international student ratio.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.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Qatar Finland International School ranges from QAR 44,125 to QAR 61,885 for 2026/27.

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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Academics

Qatar Finland International School teaches Finnish Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.

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).
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Admissions

Admissions
Admission is open year-round. The following steps apply to the application process. 1. Complete the online Admission form. Fill in all mandatory fields and upload all required attachments in English. If any information is missing, the application cannot proceed. A detailed list of required attachments is provided in the Admissions Policy. 2. Application review. The admissions team reviews the application and attachments and determines the appropriate grade level for the entrance assessment. 3. Entrance assessment. Applicants are invited to attend the entrance assessment in a small group setting. The assessment reflects Finnish curriculum standards and uses a holistic evaluation of learning, including academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and motor skills. Online assessment can be arranged for applicants abroad. The assessment has a non-refundable fee of QAR 500. 4. Offer. The admissions team makes the final decision regarding admissions and notifies whether the child can be accommodated at Q.F.I. School. 5. Acceptance. A seat is confirmed by paying the registration fee of QAR 2,500 and signing the School Policy Document. The seat reservation (if applicable) is QAR 2,500 and is deducted from Term 1 tuition. Fees include: Placement Test 500; Registration 2,500; Tuition by grade (e.g., Grade 0 44,125; Grade 1–6 48,537; Grade 7–9 54,604; Grade 10–12 61,885).
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