How to apply
How to apply

How to apply

We’re excited you’re considering Park House English School for your child’s next step. At our private school in Qatar, students lead their own learning, grow curiosity and build confidence every day. Our admissions process is clear, supportive and designed to put students at the centre - because we know every journey is unique.

 

We provide expert guidance at every stage - from your first enquiry to your child’s first day, with dedicated support for international families to ensure a smooth transition and a welcoming start in our community.

How to apply to Park House English School

Start your child's journey at our private school in Doha with confidence. Complete your application and prepare for an exciting start.

01
Initial enquiry 

At our British school in Doha, start your child's journey by completing the online enquiry form and providing a valid email address so we can respond directly and guide you through the process of joining our vibrant school community.

 
02
Schedule a school tour

Book a tour at Park House and explore the campus to see where students learn, create and connect. Arrange a visit to discover our facilities and meet the admissions team in person.

03
Application submission

Selected applicants are invited to provide further documentation and pay the application fee within 5 days; academic staff then review applications based mainly on recent school reports and while this step is required to proceed, it does not guarantee an assessment invitation or final offer.

04
Join the waiting pool

If your child’s application stands out, they join the waiting pool for their year group. When a place opens, every student on the list is considered. Selected students are invited to an entrance assessment, where they show what they know and how they learn.

05
Assessment and interview

An academic assessment and / or informal interview with our academic team will be arranged to ensure we can meet the student’s needs.

06
Offer a place

If your child is successful, you will receive a formal offer by email and will have 10 days to send colour copies of all required documents and pay the registration fee; after this, the place may be offered to another student and the application will not be reconsidered for that academic year.

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MoE approval

The Ministry of Education reviews every application to confirm your child’s placement in the right year group for the time of transfer. If a place is offered but the Ministry does not approve the transfer, the offer is withdrawn and any fees paid are refunded. For students transferring from schools within Qatar, applications are only accepted until the end of January, in line with Ministry regulations.

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Welcome to Park House English School

Congratulations and welcome to one of the best international schools in Doha, where students lead, connect and grow every day by taking charge of their journey, exploring their curiosity and building confidence through real challenges, always showing PRIDE in all they do.

Sherry Zhu

From first enquiry to enrolment, our Admissions team works closely with families to provide clear guidance and personalised support, helping every child begin their British curriculum journey with confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

Sherry Zhu, Admissions Manager

Admission FAQs

To apply, please provide the following documents:

  • A copy of your child’s final report from the previous academic year, along with all interim reports from the current academic year (reports must be in English) if applying for Year 2 and above.

  • A copy of your child’s Qatar residence permit, if available.
  • Copies of both parents’ Qatar residence permits, if available.
  • Any reports or documentation relating to additional needs, if applicable.
  • A completed language information form, which can be downloaded here.

Early Years children are invited to attend in small groups for an assessment lasting approximately 30 minutes. The Early Years teacher will observe and evaluate:

  • Social skills appropriate to the child’s age
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions
  • Level of English language suitable for their age
  • Ability to separate from parents
  • Readiness to attend the nursery class

Year 1 students complete an individual GL assessment focusing on literacy and numeracy skills.

Students in Year 2 and Year 3 undertake a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) and complete a short written assignment in English.

Students in Year 4 to Year 12 complete a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) as well as a short written and reading assignment in English.

All Sixth Form applicants, including current Park House students, must have a minimum of five passes at grade C or above at IGCSE or GCSE, including English language and mathematics. For subjects to be studied at AS and A level, a minimum grade B is required in the relevant IGCSE or GCSE subject. Offers for students from other schools are conditional on satisfactory reports and an interview. To confirm acceptance, students should email the Head of Sixth Form with their results as soon as they are issued in August. Places are offered based on availability.

To confirm your child’s place at Park House, please provide the following:

  • Birth certificate
  • Child’s passport style photograph (digital)
  • Passports of the child and both parents/ guardians (front page and information page, must be valid)
  • Qatar ID cards for the child and both parents/ guardians
  • Letter of employment from the child’s sponsor’s workplace
  • Vaccination card
  • School policies to be provided and signed
  • Fit to Join School Certificate (available from PHCC) for children joining Nursery, Reception.

All children transferring from another school in Qatar must provide their current school with confirmation of acceptance into Park House English School, along with our NSIS Code: 30185.

All children joining Year 2 and above and transferring from schools outside of Qatar are required to provide a copy of the previous Year End full school report together with any interim reports issued. To comply with the MoE requirements, please ensure the report includes the official stamp of the school. Children will only be accepted into the same year group or progressive year group as appropriate and in conjunction with the MoE equivalency table. Should there be a discrepancy between the year group offered and the year group that the MoE will accept the child, the offer of a place will be withdrawn.

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Start your journey at Park House English School - submit your application today and take the first step toward joining our vibrant, inspiring learning community.

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