American School of Doha

 

Physical address: Al Bustan Street/E Ring Road Al Waab، Doha, Qatar
Website: www.asd.edu.qa
Email: admissions@asd.edu.qa
Telephone: + 974 4459 1500
Gender: Co-educational
Teaching Language: English
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 3 to 18

Background

The American School of Doha was founded in 1988 as the American International School, but changed its name in 1997. To accommodate a growing student body, the school moved to expanded, purpose-built facilities in 2009 and now has about 2,200 students of more than 80 nationalities. The campus has WiFi, computer labs and ceiling-mounted LCD projectors in each classroom. There is also a double gym, a fitness centre, an indoor pool, a theatre, two libraries, a full soccer pitch and a 400-metre track. The school offers several extracurricular sports including basketball, badminton, climbing, soccer, tennis, softball, baseball and swimming, as well as a fine arts club, a band and a choir, and a forensics club.

What the school says

“The American School of Doha (ASD) is committed to the intellectual and personal development of our students, inspiring and empowering them to become positive, active global citizens. This is our mission that we strive daily to achieve in every aspect of the school. ASD’s impressive physical plant provides a backdrop for student learning of the highest calibre. Technology, music, art, physical education, theatre, library, classroom and common spaces all communicate a message that learning is the core purpose and highly valued at ASD. The diversity of our students provides limitless opportunities to foster international-mindedness and cross-cultural understanding.”

Curriculum

The school follows an American curriculum based on the AERO (American Education Reaches Out) programme and also offers the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Fees

Annual fees for the 2024/2025 school year range from QAR 49,834 for Pre-Kindergarten to QAR 74,816 for Grades 9 to 12. There is an application fee of QAR 500.

From the director

“Welcome to The American School of Doha, the premier educational leader in Qatar. This year marks another milestone in the evolution of our wonderful school; we are proud and excited to celebrate our 35th Anniversary!

"Established in 1988 by the U.S. Embassy and prominent members of the Qatari community, ASD has witnessed and met the growing needs of international families in Doha. Now, 35 years later, ASD has become one of the top American international schools in our region and across the globe. Learner opportunities here are tremendous, and ASD student achievement follows the highest trajectories. Our diversity of cultures and backgrounds is an exciting strength of the school; our facilities are enviable here in Qatar and across our region.

"We challenge ourselves each and every day to provide a sense of belonging for each child who enters our community. ASD is a school committed to enduring values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and kindness. These values guide and sustain us in seeing our vision of empowering learners to discover their passions and develop their talents come true. Our mission – to nurture each child’s unique identity – is driven by our 6 C’s: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and active Character and Citizenship development.

"We choose sustainable practices, we harness current technology, and we promote evidence-based approaches to the study of real-world problems. American School of Doha’s focus on student learning in a safe, secure environment ensures that each of our students is encouraged to reach his or her potential.

"American School of Doha is the hub of a multicultural community where school life celebrates the whole Learner.

"Thank you for taking the time to look at us as a great place to learn and grow; I look forward to welcoming you personally to our school!"

– Steve M. Razidlo, Director of the American School of Doha