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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 13:04

Hi there, My daughter goes to Doha College and is in year 9 and she is very happy there where she will do her IGCSE. I would advise you to speak to your preferred school directly and ask them about availability, they will require your daughter to do an entrance exam, which can be done from UK at your current school. Also check out the schools website for the required documents as there are so many that you will need to sort out before you leave the UK. Happy to give you my email address if I can be of any help

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Latest post on 17 November 2014 - 23:09

@cats45 are you in Doha at the moment ? Have you had your medical yet ? Contact me if you need help with this <em>edited by Tilgate on 17/11/2014</em>

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Latest post on 17 November 2014 - 23:04

sorry for delay in response, dont know where the time goes here. We have been in Doha 4 years and daughter been in Doha college since year 7 now going in year 9 and she is very happy there. We are very happy with the school. If you would like I can give you my email address. We live in company accommodation and would not change it

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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 09:15

Party Kingdom behind Megamart

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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 09:14

My husband works for QR and we live in company accommodation also have a child in Doha College, School places are very hard to find so I would start applying now to the ones of your choice. I can contact the schools you are interested in from here and find out the details.

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Latest post on 25 June 2014 - 23:49

Thats fine as long as they will also provide a housing allowance and nursery or school fees also agree with lalala if no tenants in your uk home unless your rental agreement is guaranteed rent

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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 22:38

Al Ahli hospital does it, no idea of cost

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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 22:36

Fanar in Souq does classes

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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 22:27

depends which school you want you children to go to as some will only accept if all infant vaccines have been completed and a medical report stating this

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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 22:18

congratulations on getting a secure place

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Latest post on 25 May 2014 - 08:07

Have you secured a place in ASD ?

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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 13:05

QA will always be mostly Qatari, I cant stress enough how critical schools places are here (its my job) regardless of the company if there are no places in the schools you children will not get in. I know several families who are doing home school and have been told that they MAY get a school space in September. Find out which school it is and contact them directly as the laws have all changed about putting children on a waiting list. Supreme Education Council has now stated children cant go on a nursery list or school list without a residence permit, however not all schools are following this guidence.

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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 11:09

Hamad is still free on tourist visa

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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 11:47

School places are very hard to secure and the situation is getting worse. Apply to all schools that you like the sound of. Do consider that not all English speaking schools teach the British curriculum if that is what you want your child to continue in. It is also worth a phone call to you preferred school so they get to know you. Kids have a great life here and lots of opportunities.

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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 11:33

Totally agree with the previous comments, Doha is a very hot lonely place in the summer with not a lot of things to do.

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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 09:06

Look forward to seeing you at Easter

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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 00:06

Try EVO swimming , we go there and love it

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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 23:55

believe it or not you get used to it very very quickly and when you return to you country like i do to Ireland I have to think about it !!! Just very embarrassing when you get into the the right hand side of the car and there is no steering wheel!!

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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 23:40

Hi , we live in Holiday Villa with our 12 yrs old daughter and are happy here. My girl started in Doha College in year 7 in sept so a convenient location. My girl was at DESS before that, if they have a place for 1 child then the sibling take priority on the waiting list.When you come have a look at the drive to your preferred school from your accommodation as driving is very congested here. would love to meet up with you when you arrive . My hubby is also QA staff. If I can b of any help please ask and happy to meet with you when you visit.

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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 15:39

Hi there, our girls have meet at DC, my daughter Cara keeps talking about Faye , they are both in the same house. Coffee sounds fantastic you can email me at [email protected]:)

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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 12:18

I am also Irish and my daughter is in year 7 at DC maybe they will meet up. We live very close to you !!

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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 12:13

Hi there, as far as I am aware you cant get new ones in Doha, you may get second hand ones through dance teacher. I had tap shoes sent over with Amazon.

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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 09:40

Hi schools are a hugh problem in Doha where the waiting list can be very long. Doha English Speaking school has a 2 year waiting list but normally have places in year 5 or 6. They are very helpfull if you phone or email them.

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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 12:43

If you get a cleaner from an agency they only get paid a fraction of what you pay the agency.

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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 12:41

I agree with lots of the comments made. Doha is what you make it, we have a great life here and have made some great friends from all parts of the world, Doha can be very fustrating but one you accept that is just how it is and laugh at the hoops you have to jump through to achieve things. There is lots of things to do here and there is villa's around for 10k I have seen lots some good some bad. Come with the attitude that it is a new adventure and nothing like your life in the UK . My husbands company gave us a furnished apartment when he arrived and we r how looking to move to a villa after living here for 12 months and have decided which areas would be best for work and school. This worked for us and also gave us the chance to explor and take advise of others living here.

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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 12:22

I would put your child's names down in more than 1 school ASAP, DESS has places in some years but not all, I would suggest you contact them by email they are very helpful. I stayed in the UK untill there was a place for my child at school which came up after a few months whilst my husband found us somewhere to live. Good Luck with the move and maybe see you when you arrive

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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 13:16

Hi, if you want a British school I would suggest Doha English Speaking School ,they have a long waiting list but are very good. My daughter goes there and is very happy

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