QAD at a Glance

Welcome to Qatar Academy Doha,

There are moments in the life of a school when it is important to look back and reflect before looking forward. For Qatar Academy Doha, 2026 is one of those moments.

This year marks our 30th anniversary, three decades since QAD first opened its doors as part of the pioneering educational vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, placing education and human development at the heart of Qatar’s future. What began here has since grown into the wider family of Qatar Foundation schools within Pre-University Education.

Being the first Qatar Academy is a source of immense pride, but it also carries a particular responsibility. QAD was established to challenge convention, raise expectations, and contribute to Qatar’s development through education. Thirty years on, our responsibility is not simply to celebrate that legacy, but to continue advancing it.

For us, being a flagship school means being prepared to lead. It means remaining forward-looking, improving what we do and ensuring that innovation serves one clear purpose: helping young people fulfil their potential and contribute meaningfully to their country and the wider world.

At the heart of Education City, our students benefit from an exceptional educational ecosystem of universities, research institutions, cultural organisations, industry partners, and the wider Qatar Foundation community. We seek to use these opportunities purposefully, extending learning beyond the classroom.

Our IB programmes provide a rigorous framework for teaching and learning, but our aspirations extend beyond academic achievement. We want our students to become thoughtful, capable, and principled young people who understand who they are, value where they come from, and recognise their responsibility to contribute and lead.

Three core values anchor that ambition.

Integrity asks us to act with honesty, purpose, and a commitment to doing what is right.

Ihsan calls us to pursue excellence with humility, compassion, and care for others.

Innovation requires us to remain open to new ideas and continually seek better ways to learn, teach, and serve our community.

Our five strategic priorities translate these values into action: strengthening effective learning environments while investing in the continued development and expertise of our educators; integrating learning and behavioural support; identifying and developing the diverse talents of our students; using AI and digital technologies intelligently and responsibly; and deepening partnership between students, families, educators, and the wider community.

The strength of QAD lies ultimately in its people: educators committed to their profession, students encouraged to discover their potential, families who trust and engage with the school, and a community in which everyone understands that they have an important part to play.

As we enter QAD’s fourth decade, we inherit something significant, built over thirty years by generations of students, families, educators, and leaders. Our responsibility is to honour that history while continuing to strengthen and advance the school entrusted to us.

Whether you are a student, parent, or educator, Qatar Academy – Doha welcomes you. We invite you to visit our campus and become part of the next chapter of QAD’s story.

Ahmed Ashley-Welbeck
School Director
Qatar Academy Doha

Guiding Statement

Vision

Developing leaders who are biliterate, socially engaged, academically successful, locally rooted, and globally minded.

Mission 

At Qatar Academy Doha, we offer:

  • Learning experiences focused on holistic growth and values-driven character development 
  • Stimulating learning environments with access to a wide range of talent development opportunities 
  • Innovative curricular and pedagogical approaches grounded in IB standards and practices

Values

  • Integrity – Ihsan – Innovation

School Policies

QAD Admissions Policy QAD Behavior Policy QAD Inclusion Policy  Assessment Policy Language Policy  Academic Integrity Policy QF Schools Complaints Policy

QAD School Board

Qatar Academy Doha is part of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. Chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, Qatar Foundation is governed by its Executive Board of Directors, which serves as the governing authority responsible for appointing the School Board of Advisers for Qatar Academy Doha.

The Board and the school’s senior administrators meet quarterly throughout the academic year to address major management issues and reaffirm their commitment to providing the highest possible standard of education for its students.

Annual Reports

Qatar Academy Doha  2021 – 2022 Annual Report is now available online.  The Annual Report highlights QAD academic achievements, sports, student life, graduation, and university acceptances.

Annual Report 2022-2023
Annual Report 2021-2022
Annual Report 2020-2021

Accredited Partners

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