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The Hamilton International School

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 55,000 - 75,000
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 2300
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Typical class size 22

Building 117, Street 1117, Zone 56, Mesaimeer Area, Doha, Qatar

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The Essentials

The Hamilton International School has 2,300 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
The Hamilton International School is located in the Mesaimeer area of Doha, Qatar. The campus address is Building 117, Street 1117, Zone 56, Mesaimeer Area. It sits in a well-connected area near the Religious Complex, Barwa City, Lulu Hypermarket, and Villagio Mall, with Hamad International Airport about 10 minutes away. The nearest Doha Metro Red Line station is Free Zone, connected to Mesaimeer via the Metrolink M140 feeder bus, stopping near key locations including the Religious Complex and Barwa City.

Stages
Early Years (Pre-KG to KG2). Primary School (KG2 to Grade 5). Middle School (Grades 6-8). High School (Grades 9-12).

Type
Private international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school represents more than 90 nationalities in its pupil body; the most represented nationalities are not publicly disclosed; the community is described as diverse and international.

Additional learning support
Inclusion Department and Student Support Services; Gifted & Talented enrichment; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support; counselling and mental health initiatives.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation; the school is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a UK-based group.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation. Islamic Studies are compulsory for Muslim students and are delivered in Arabic for Arab-passport holders and in English for non-Arab students; Arabic language is also taught.

School day structure
School days run to a two-tier pattern: Early Years and Primary typically from 7:20 am to 1:45 pm; Secondary from 7:20 am to 1:50 pm (Sunday–Thursday).

Bus service
Bus transportation is contracted to STS Group, a safety-focused operator providing transport to and from the school. For enquiries, contact Mr. Khaleelur Rahman at +974 66088256. STS customizes routes for Hamilton and adheres to safety and regulatory standards; the service serves the Mesaimeer area and surrounding zones.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The Hamilton International School ranges from QAR 55,000 to QAR 75,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- Application fee: QAR 300 (one-off, non-refundable) for Primary to High School applications.
- Registration fee (new students): QAR 5,000 (one-off payment due on acceptance to secure a place; non-refundable and non-transferable).
- Re-enrolment fee (returning students): QAR 2,000 (seat reservation; payable by March and deducted from the first term instalment for the next academic year).

Tuition fees (2025–2026) — amounts and instalments

- Kindergarten (Pre‑KG to KG1): MoEHE approved tuition QAR 55,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 22,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 16,500 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 16,500 due 6 February.

- Primary School:
- KG2 and Grades 1–4: MoEHE approved tuition QAR 60,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 24,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 18,000 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 18,000 due 6 February.
- Grade 5: MoEHE approved tuition QAR 70,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 28,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 21,000 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 21,000 due 6 February.

- Middle School (Grades 6–8): MoEHE approved tuition QAR 70,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 28,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 21,000 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 21,000 due 6 February.

- High School Diploma Program (Grades 9–12): MoEHE approved tuition QAR 75,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 30,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 22,500 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 22,500 due 6 February.

- IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12): MoEHE approved tuition QAR 75,000 per year. Instalments: 40% = QAR 30,000 due 25 August; 30% = QAR 22,500 due 5 December; 30% = QAR 22,500 due 6 February.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is payable in three instalments: 40% of the annual fee due on 25 August; 30% due on 5 December; 30% due on 6 February. These are the standard billing dates for the 2025–2026 academic year.
- Once an offer is accepted, the registration fee must be paid within one week to secure the place.
- Re-enrolment fee is payable by March each year to reserve a returning student's place and is deducted from the first term instalment for the next academic year.
- Early‑payment discounts (Early Bird) are offered for full-year payment with tiered deadlines: 7% if paid in full by 30 April 2025; 5% if paid in full by 31 May 2025; 3% if paid in full by 30 June 2025 — with terms and conditions applying.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as a provision or fee on the school's admissions or tuition information; no boarding fees are published. The school's fee material and admissions information list tuition, transport, uniforms and other ancillary services but do not show boarding charges.

Other costs and optional charges

- Uniforms: uniforms are supplied through the school's approved supplier (Noble House). Uniform purchase is an additional cost to the tuition/registration charges.
- Transport: school transport is offered as a separate service and is charged in addition to tuition. Transport fees and routes are billed separately.
- Canteen services, educational school trips, external examination fees, and some extra‑curricular activities are invoiced separately or charged in addition to tuition.
- Sibling and corporate discounts are available where eligible and are applied according to the school's fee terms.

Refund information

- The application fee (QAR 300) and the registration fee (QAR 5,000) are non-refundable.
- Refunds or adjustments to tuition, transportation or other charges (for example if a student withdraws) are subject to the school's Fees Policy and the terms set out in that policy. Specific refund conditions and any timelines for processing refunds are set out in the Fees Policy document.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include bank transfer, credit card, or payment at the school Finance Office (point of sale). Company/corporate payments are accepted but the parent remains responsible for timely payment.

Summary of what is chargeable beyond tuition

- One‑off costs: application fee QAR 300 (non-refundable), registration fee QAR 5,000 (new students, non-refundable), re‑enrolment QAR 2,000 (returning students).
- Recurring/ancillary costs: uniform purchase, transport, canteen, trips, external exam fees and certain extra‑curricular activities.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

The Hamilton International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
The Hamilton International School offers an international curriculum underpinned by US standards. Early Years and Primary follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Secondary follows the US High School Diploma with the option of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. The main language of instruction is English; Arabic A is for Arabic passport holders, Arabic B is for non-native speakers. French and Spanish are offered from Grade 1.

Student Teacher Ratio
Pre-KG: average 18 students per class; KG1: average 22 students per class; KG2 to Grade 12: average 24 students per class.

Higher Education Progression
Life and career pathways provide personalized guidance for university and career choices.

Gifted and Talented
The school includes an Inclusion Department with specialized teachers, therapists and learning assistants. It offers Gifted & Talented enrichment and related support such as linguistic support and counselling.
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Admissions

Admissions
01 Get in touch today. Reach out to our Admissions Team or complete the online inquiry form to register interest or ask what you need to know. 02 Join us for a tour. Book a tour or schedule a virtual call to explore the campus in Doha, meet Admissions specialists and inquire about school life and curricula. 03 Application submission. Submit the registration form along with key documentation, listed in FAQs. Overseas applicants applying for Grade 2 and above require the latest or end-of-year report, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Qatar Embassy in the school's country. 04 Assessment and interview. The admissions team will provide information on the assessment date and time, which is held online for overseas applicants. A one-off, non-refundable application fee of 300 QAR must accompany each application from Primary to High School. 05 Offer. Successful applicants receive an offer letter within 48 hours of attending the assessment and providing all the required documents. 06 Acceptance. Once you receive an offer, you have one week to complete registration and pay the registration fee of 5,000 QAR, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. 07 Welcome to The Hamilton International School. After acceptance, you will be invited to visit the school before the term begins to meet the staff and learn about day-to-day operations; you will then start on your first day.
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