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The English Modern School Khor

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 25,900 - 41,350
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 626
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 22

KHOR Complex, CRC, Al Khawr, Qatar

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The Essentials

The English Modern School Khor has 626 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
The English Modern School Khor campus is located in Al Khor, Qatar. The campus address is opposite Khor Hospital. EMS operates four campuses across Qatar, including Al Khor, Doha, and two in Wakra, serving students from KG1 to Year 13.

Stages
EMS Al Khor offers education from KG1 to Year 13. The Cambridge Primary programme runs from Years 1–6, Cambridge Lower Secondary from Years 7–9, IGCSE in Years 10–11, and the Cambridge AS and A-Level curriculum in Years 12–13.

Type
The school is co-educational and privately run within the English Modern School network.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Nationalities represented at EMS Khor exceed 55. The most common nationality is not published by EMS, and the local-to-international student ratio is not publicly disclosed. External directories sometimes list Qataris as a common nationality and provide approximate local/international ratios, but EMS disclosures focus on overall international diversity and do not specify exact figures.

Additional learning support
EMS provides inclusive education and can accommodate students with special learning needs. There is a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) role to oversee SEND provision and an AIM (Academic Intervention/Support) Department. Parents are encouraged to disclose any special learning needs during admissions.

Country affiliation
The school operates in Qatar and is MOEHE-licensed under the Private Education Sector; there is no formal country affiliation beyond its Qatar location.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated in EMS materials.

School day structure
School days run from 7:25 am. KG1–KG2 finish at 12:30 pm, while Years 1–12 finish at 1:47 pm. After-school activities run Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm; office hours are 7:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Bus service
The Khor campus offers a school bus service that covers Alkhor, Semasma, and Umm Slal with three air-conditioned buses. Morning pickups aim for school arrival by 7:00 am. Afternoon pickups are 12:15 pm for KG1–KG2 and 2:05 pm for Years 1–13 (12:30 pm on Thursdays). All drivers and bus assistants are licensed and trained, and GPS tracking is used. Registration is via email to the school; contact is Ms. Noha Elkadi, phone 55369675.
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Fees

Annual tuition at The English Modern School Khor ranges from QAR 25,900 to QAR 41,350 for 2026/27.

Application & admission fees
- Admission assessment (applicable for Year 1 to Year 11): QAR 288.
- Registration fee (one‑off): QAR 1,153.
- Seat reservation fee (part of Term 1): QAR 2,000.

Tuition fees (per term and total per year) — Khor campus
- KG1: Term 1 QAR 8,633 · Term 2 QAR 8,633 · Term 3 QAR 8,634 · Resources/extra fees QAR 1,153 · Total per year QAR 25,900 · Transportation (per year) QAR 6,915.
- KG2: Term 1 QAR 8,633 · Term 2 QAR 8,633 · Term 3 QAR 8,634 · Resources/extra fees QAR 1,153 · Total per year QAR 25,900 · Transportation (per year) QAR 6,915.
- Year 1: Term 1 QAR 8,800 · Term 2 QAR 8,800 · Term 3 QAR 8,800 · Resources/extra fees QAR 1,153 · Total per year QAR 26,400 · Transportation (per year) QAR 6,915.
- Year 2 to Year 6: Term 1 QAR 8,800 · Term 2 QAR 8,800 · Term 3 QAR 8,800 · Resources/extra fees QAR 2,305 · Total per year QAR 26,400 · Transportation (per year) QAR 6,915.
- Year 7 to Year 9: Term 1 QAR 13,183 · Term 2 QAR 13,183 · Term 3 QAR 13,184 · Resources/extra fees QAR 2,305 · Total per year QAR 39,550 · Transportation (per year) QAR 6,915.
- Year 10 to Year 12: Term 1 QAR 13,783 · Term 2 QAR 13,783 · Term 3 QAR 13,784 · Resources/extra fees QAR 2,305 · Total per year QAR 41,350 · Transportation (per year) QAR 6,915.
- Year 13: Term 1 QAR 13,783 · Term 2 QAR 13,783 · Term 3 QAR 13,784 · Resources/extra fees: none listed · Total per year QAR 41,350 · Transportation (per year) QAR 4,500.

Assessment / registration / seat reservation (clarified)
- Assessment fee applies at admissions assessment (Year 1–Year 11): QAR 288.
- Registration fee charged at registration: QAR 1,153.
- Seat reservation is shown as part of Term 1 (QAR 2,000).

Transport / bus fees
- Transport is charged as a separate amount shown per year (typical amount QAR 6,915 for most year groups; Year 13 QAR 4,500).

External exam fees
- Year 11 (IGCSE): QAR 600 per subject (payable before the exam).
- Year 12 & Year 13 (AS / A‑level): QAR 749 per subject (payable before the exam).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are structured and billed per school term (three terms per academic year); the seat reservation amount forms part of Term 1.
- Registration and any assessment fees are payable at the point of admission/registration.
- The school operates a secure online fee‑payment portal for viewing invoices and making payments.
- Delinquent accounts may lead to withholding of records, withholding of re‑enrolment, and other actions in line with the school's published tuition/payment policies.
- The school notes that a fee increase (up to 10%) may be applied if approval is obtained from the relevant authorities.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered at the Khor campus; the campus operates as a day school.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Resources / extra fees: shown per year group (amounts listed above) and included separately from the term tuition.
- Uniform: school uniform is compulsory for all students; specific uniform prices are not listed on the Khor uniform information page.
- One‑off or occasional charges such as school trips, extracurricular activity fees, and replacement ID/library/stationery charges may apply as charged by the school (these are not itemised in the published fee table).
- Parents are responsible for external exam fees per subject where applicable.

Refund information (key points)
- Application/testing fees are non‑refundable.
- Seat reservation fees may be refundable in specific circumstances (for example, sudden termination of a parent's employment is noted as a condition under which seat reservation fees can be returned).
- The school requires written notice of withdrawal (a six‑week notice period is stated in the school's tuition/refund guidelines) and refunds of paid tuition (where applicable) follow the published refund schedule and policy.
- Deposits used to secure a seat are deductible from Term 1 tuition and are treated according to the school's tuition/refund policy.
- Non‑payment may affect a student's record, re‑enrolment and access to official documents until accounts are cleared.

Fee payment options
- Payments are accepted via the school's secure online payment portal (parents can view invoices, download receipts and make payments).
- The school's online portal supports credit/debit card payments; some parents also use participating Qatar bank school‑fees payment services that accept account or card payments through mobile banking apps.
- For bank transfers, card payments or other payment methods, parents should follow the school's online portal instructions or the bank payment channel used for school‑fee payments.
Academics

The English Modern School Khor teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
The school delivers the Cambridge International Curriculum from KG1 to Year 13, including Cambridge Primary (KG1–Year 6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), IGCSE (Years 10–11), AS Level (Year 12), and A Level (Year 13).

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities around the world, primarily in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, and Qatar.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Gather the Essentials. The English Modern School Khor is located in Al Khor, Qatar. The Cambridge International Curriculum is used for KG1 to Year 13. Admission is conducted exclusively through online applications. The school serves KG1 to Year 13 and has a diverse student body from over 55 nationalities.

2. Fill Online Application. Submit the online application via the EMS admissions system. After submission, the child's name is added to the waiting list and you receive an acknowledgment email. If a vacancy arises, the admission office schedules assessment dates for applicants, prioritizing those on the waiting list. Results are emailed to parents about a week after assessments.

3. Waiting List Placement. After submitting, the child's name is placed on the waiting list and an acknowledgment email is sent. When a vacancy arises, assessments are scheduled with priority given to those on the waiting list. Assessment results are emailed to parents about a week after the assessments. Vacancies are filled on a first-come, first-served basis with priorities for EMS staff children, siblings of current EMS students, EMS alumni's children, students from other EMS campuses, and all other students meeting admission requirements.

4. Assessment. For KG1 & KG2, assessments are conducted through practical play sessions to assess readiness. For Year 1 & Year 2, assessments cover basic writing, phonics, and number work. For Years 3 to 10, English and Mathematics are assessed online, either online or on-site. For Year 11, acceptance follows interviews and evaluation of Year 10 subject reports, with possible assessments. For Year 12, entry to the AS Level program requires at least a C grade in five IGCSE subjects; admissions from other programs at this stage are rare. For Year 13, entry requires at least A-E in three AS Level exams; spaces are limited and allocated by waiting list and criteria.

5. Acceptance and Registration. Once accepted, proceed with the registration process. Final enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of the registration fee, school fees, and all required documentation.

6. Priority Placement. Vacancies are filled on a first-come, first-served basis with the following priorities: Children of EMS staff members; siblings of current EMS students; EMS alumni's children; students from other EMS campuses; all other students meeting admission requirements.

7. Withdrawal Procedure. Submit the withdrawal form at least four weeks prior to the start of the term. Ensure all outstanding school fees are settled; return school-issued Chromebooks and library books. For transfers within Qatar, a vacancy letter from the new school is required to facilitate the transfer in the NSIS system. Transcripts are issued after clearance; leaving Qatar may require transcript attestation.

Waitlist
The waiting list is created after an online application is submitted, and an acknowledgment email is sent. When a vacancy arises, assessment dates are scheduled for applicants, with priority given to those on the waiting list. Assessment results are emailed to parents about a week after the assessments. Vacancies are filled on a first-come, first-served basis with priority categories including EMS staff children, siblings of current EMS students, EMS alumni's children, students from other EMS campuses, and other qualified applicants.
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