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How to Enroll a Child in a Qatari School

Finding a good school for your kids is a top priority for any parent, no matter where they live. The search for a school and enrolling children in it may be a new and distinct experience for migrant families in Qatar. Families relocating to Doha from abroad must be aware that the registration deadline for the new school year is set by the Ministry of Education. Families who miss the registration deadline typically have to apply for special permission to enroll their children in private schools from the Ministry of Education. Your child will not be given this exemption without first receiving a Qatar Identification (QID). If the QID processing is to move quickly, the family sponsor must maintain constant contact with the company’s PRO. Doha area students who want to switch schools have until the end of March to do so. We understand that it can be an overwhelming procedure so we are listing the vital five steps any parent can follow to make the process easier for them.

Research and Visit the school

You can coordinate with family, friends or even look through the websites of various schools. Once you set your eyes on the one you like, better to visit them as soon as you can. In Qatar, one can choose to enroll their child in one of a wide variety of schools, including international schools like Compass International School as well as single-sex schools that cater to the educational needs of particular nationalities. If you haven’t been to the school yet, your options are either to make an appointment for a tour of the campus or to submit an application.

Submit the Application Form

After going to the school and making sure that it has the most crucial aspects such as a qualified and continually trained staff, an international curriculum, worldwide links, etc., you can either go back to the school to pick up an application form or you can visit their website. The majority of educational institutions feature a “Admissions” category on their websites, in which admissions procedures and criteria may be found. In addition, the majority of educational institutions permit students to make inquiries and submit applications online. Check to see if the school prioritise students of certain countries as you go through the admissions process, or whether the requirements are all-encompassing and don’t give any advantage to particular passport holders.

Pay the Relevant Fees

The application form must be delivered to the school in addition to the application and assessment fee prior to the student being considered for admission. There is no assurance that you will be accepted into the programme simply because you have handed in the required paperwork and payments. The application fee as well as the fee for the placement assessment are not refundable. Your kid may be required to take official written examinations and assessments.

Receive the Offer Letter

Once evaluations are complete and accepted, most schools will extend an offer and provide a deadline by which the signed agreement letter and seat reservation fee must be given. The seat reservation fee is typically non-refundable but applied toward the total cost of tuition for the first term. Because the seat may be released to another student on the waiting list if the signed agreement is not returned in a timely manner, it is strongly recommended that you return the agreement as soon as possible.

Allocation to the Class

Your kid’s class placement is determined by their birthday. Students must be admitted to the appropriate year group in accordance with Ministry of Education guidelines. You must provide proof that your child has completed the equivalent academic year prior to entering any year group, such as report cards or certificates.

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