Welcome to King's College Doha
With a history spanning over 140 years, King’s College UK has long nurtured young people to excel in confidence, curiosity, and character. At King’s College Doha, we establish this proud British tradition in Qatar, fusing our Outstanding academic rigour with a deep respect for local culture and traditions.
Our prestigious all-through education is delivered across two state-of-the-art campuses in Doha: Al Thumama (Pre-Prep) and Mesaimeer (Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form). Dedicated facilities, specialist teaching from the very first years, and a curriculum that perfectly balances academics, sport, music, and the arts ensure every child is encouraged to thrive.
Operating under the five pillars of The King’s Identity (Confident, Creative, Committed, Caring, and Curious), our students learn to be resilient, collaborate effectively, and achieve more: both in the classroom and through co-curricular pursuits.
For King’s Doha, education extends beyond exam results; it is dedicated to shaping confident, compassionate young people, fully prepared for their role in a global future.
The King’s Family of Schools
King’s College Doha is the sister school to King's College UK, tracing a heritage that stretches back more than 140 years. This proud tradition of academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, and co-curricular breadth now directly inspires our students here in Doha.
Through this close partnership, we deliver a first-rate British independent school education in Qatar, combining our heritage of teaching excellence with innovation to thoroughly prepare students for bright futures, both locally and globally.
Learning Without Limits
The learning environment at King’s Doha is carefully designed to spark genuine curiosity and build true resilience. Our children are actively encouraged to question, embrace challenges, and think independently, developing a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Within an enriched and balanced programme—from mathematics and science to languages, the arts, and physical education—students gain both profound knowledge and confidence.
We believe success rests not only on academic results, but on the courage to try, the creativity to innovate, and the character to make a difference. At King’s, our students are prepared to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
Start Your Child’s King’s College Journey
Join King’s College Doha and give your child the opportunity to flourish at one of Qatar’s leading British schools rooted in heritage and alive with innovation.
Why King’s College Doha
A student at King’s College Doha is well-rounded, ambitious, and confident: equipped with the knowledge, character, and courage to take on complex challenges and become a leader of the future.

140+ Years of educational excellence
King’s College Doha is the sister school to King's UK, which was founded by Royal Charter in 1873. Students at King’s College Doha benefit from this 140+ years of history, tradition and educational expertise.

All-round British curriculum
King’s College Doha delivers a truly all-round education, based on an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum, inspired by King’s UK. Academic progress is made alongside the development of new skills and interests through sport, music, the arts and an extensive range of activities.

Subject specialist approach
While general class teachers cover all subjects up to Year 6 in most schools, uniquely at King’s College Doha, all subjects are led by specialist teachers from Year 5 onwards, allowing optimum depth of learning. We also feature specialist teaching in core subjects from Pre-Prep (age 3).

Qatar culture and Arabic language
The King’s approach is tailored to fit with our local Doha setting. Arabic language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are central components of our curriculum. Arabic language, for instance, is offered from Pre-Prep and delivered by subject specialist teachers.
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House Competition is back!
A much-loved KCD tradition, bringing the energy from the very first week of the new academic year.
Byerley, Darley, Godolphin and Markham each took to the stage to perform their House song, bringing plenty of spirit, creativity and friendly competition as our SLT took on the difficult task of judging the performances.
What a way to start the year!
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This October Half Term, join Haka Rugby Global at King’s College Doha for three unforgettable days of learning, teamwork, and fun.
Designed for young players of all abilities, the camp helps children build confidence, resilience, leadership, and rugby skills in a supportive and energetic environment.
📍 King’s College Doha
📅 25–27 October
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Register now via the link in our bio and secure your child’s place.
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A King’s comeback!
The campus is buzzing, the energy is back, and a new chapter begins at King’s College Doha.
Here’s to another extraordinary year together, and an especially memorable one as we celebrate 10 years of KCD.
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The video might be a little longer than usual… but this isn’t just any year! ❤️
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we wanted to give our community a truly special King’s welcome back.
Here’s to a new academic year, a decade of memories, and many more exciting chapters ahead.
Welcome back to King’s College Doha!
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As King’s College Doha celebrates 10 years, Principal Kate Jackson concludes our four-part series from our Early Years Campus — where the King’s journey begins.
A decade of growth, learning and unforgettable moments, and an exciting new chapter ahead for our entire community.
Here’s to 10 years of King’s College Doha — and to everything still to come.
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As King’s College Doha celebrates its 10th anniversary, Principal Kate Jackson takes us to where the King’s journey begins: our Al Thumama Campus.
In the third video of our anniversary series, Kate shares what’s new for our youngest learners and how our dedicated Early Years environment continues to evolve, creating inspiring spaces where curiosity, confidence and a love of learning can flourish. (King’s College Doha)
Ten years of KCD, and every great journey starts with strong foundations.
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As King’s College Doha celebrates its 10th anniversary, we continue to look ahead with ambition.
In the second video of our anniversary series, Principal Kate Jackson shares more of the exciting developments taking place across KCD this academic year, including the continued enhancement of our facilities and learning environment.
Ten years of King’s College Doha, and an exciting new chapter ahead.
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As King’s College Doha celebrates its 10th anniversary, we’re also looking ahead to an exciting new chapter.
In the first of our four-part series, Principal Kate Jackson shares some of the exciting changes taking place across our campus this academic year, including enhancements to our facilities and spaces designed to further enrich the experience of our students.
Ten years of KCD, and we’re continuing to grow.
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