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When you join our thriving international school, you'll become part of a supportive community of students, parents, and teachers from more than 80 countries. At Compass, your child will get the care, attention, and inspiration they need to thrive. Your whole family will get a warm welcome, too!
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Your child will enjoy incredible opportunities to learn with friends through our global collaborations, clubs, and life-changing trips.
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Performing arts
Every student is encouraged to be creative. Through our exclusive collaboration with The Juilliard School, your child will express themselves on the stage and in our dance studio. They can also learn an instrument, star in the school orchestra, or sing in our choir.
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Sports
Your child can do what they love – or try something new – at our sports clubs. Activities change each term, ranging from basketball and tennis to Zumba and sailing. National and international competitions give our students the chance to shine and put their skills to the test.
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STEAM
Our science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) programme gets young minds ticking through creative challenges. Your child can join our award-winning Young Innovators Club and solve some of the world’s most perplexing puzzles in our STEAM learning lab.
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Languages
We’re proud to be the only school in Qatar accredited to teach Dutch, including after-school lessons. Your child can also follow an advanced French programme, as well as native and non-native Arabic. This gives them a real understanding of and appreciation for our community.
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Trips and expeditions
Our trips and global expeditions change lives. In Tanzania, our students make a genuine difference in local communities. Our collaboration with UNICEF takes our students to UN headquarters in New York. And through our partnership with the Ministry of Education, your child will get a genuine appreciation for local history and culture.
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Global Campus

Globally connected

Nord Anglia’s exclusive online learning platform, where students from our schools around the world learn and develop their problem-solving and creative thinking skills.

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Bus Service

Getting to Compass has never been easier

Please contact Karwa for pricing and additional details.

 

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IMPORTANT DATES

Keep up to date with our term dates and key events.
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COMPASS CONNECT

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PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

We’ll make sure your child is ready for their first day.
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Uniform
Our school uniform is simple, practical, and smart. Wearing a uniform gives our students a sense of community – and they look great!
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Lunch
Your child will enjoy a snack and lunch break every day, giving them the fuel they need to learn, create, and get active.
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School Timings
Our school bus services safely get our students to school. You can drop your child off by car, too.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What are the differences between your three campuses?

    Although we’re one school community, each of our campuses offers students something slightly different. 

    Our Gharaffa campus teaches early years and primary education. This complements our primary and secondary provision on our Madinat Khalifa campus. On our Themaid campus, we teach early years right through to our Compass PLUS (Premium Learning Upper Secondary) pathway which serves years 12 and 13 (A-levels and IBDP).

    All three campuses have outstanding facilities that deliver a first-class learning experience.

  • What nationalities are represented at your school?
    Our school community is home to children and families from more than 80 countries around the world.
  • Where can I find term and other important dates?
    You’ll find all our key dates on the school calendar.
  • Are you a boarding school?
    No, we don’t provide student accommodation.
  • What curricula will my child follow?
    At Compass, we teach a combination of the best in British and international curricula. Our youngest learners (ages 3-5) follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). In our primary classes (ages 5-11), students learn through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Lower secondary students (ages 11-14) follow the English National Curriculum. Our Key Stage 4 learners (ages 14-16) study for their International GCSEs. And at 16-19, our students have the unique opportunity to choose between A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
  • How do A-levels and the IBDP differ?

    Our 16 to 19-year-old students are in the unique position of being able to choose between A-levels or the IBDP. Both academic pathways are highly regarded across the world and recognised by the best universities.

    Our A-level students typically specialise in four subjects, alongside extra-curricular activities and projects.

    Our IBDP students study subjects in six thematic groups, as well as being assessed in core competencies, abilities, and values.  

  • At what time does the school day begin and finish?

    Madinat Khalifa

    Gates open at 6.45 am.

    The school start time is 7.15 am. Students need to arrive at 7 am.

    Registration period for all phases (EY to Secondary) 7.15 am to 7.30 am

    • Classes start for all phases: 7:15 am
    • School finishes for Early Years at 12 pm
    • School finished for Primary and Secondary at 2 pm
    • School finishes for all phase on Thursdays at 12pm

    Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

    • Sunday to Wednesday: 2 pm to 3 pm
    • Thursday: 12pm to 2pm

     

    Themaid

    Gates open at 6.45 am

    Registration period for all phases (EY to Secondary) 7.15 am to 7.30 am

    • Classes start for all phases: 7.15 am
    • School finishes for Early Years at 12 pm
    • School finishes for Primary and Secondary at 2 pm
    • School finished for all phases on Thursdays at 12pm

    Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

    • Sunday to Wednesday: 2 pm to 3 pm
    • Thursday: 12pm to 2pm

     

    Gharaffa

    Gates open at 6.45 am

    Registration period for EY's and Primary is from 7:15 am to 7:30 am.

    School finishes at 12pm for EY’s and 2pm for Primary.

    Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

    • Sunday to Wednesday: 2 pm to 3 pm
    • Thursday: 12pm to 2pm

  • Does Compass International School have a bus service?

    Yes, Karwa offers bus transport services to Compass students and families. 

     

    To find out more information about this bus service please email [email protected] or call 4458807.

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NEWS AND EVENTS

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Lilianna's Journey to the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award in Qatar
Follow Lilianna’s journey from a shy drama student to winning the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award in Qatar. Read about her challenges, triumphs, and the lessons she learned along the way, and discover how creativity and perseverance can lead to national recognition.
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The Real Value of Mock Exams
Mock exams are more than just practice. They provide a real-world rehearsal for the pressure, timing, and focus required in high-stakes situations. Beyond revealing knowledge gaps, they help Year 11 students build resilience, manage stress, and develop skills that will serve them long after the IGCSEs. At Compass, we are committed to supporting students every step of the way and preparing confident learners ready to face challenges both inside and beyond the classroom.
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Celebrating World Children’s Day Through Student Kindness and Impact
In this blog, we explore how Compass International School goes beyond academic learning, partnering with UNICEF and engaging students in projects linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Discover how our students take action, give back, and develop the skills and empathy to make a real difference locally and globally.
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