American School of Doha

Qatar, Middle East

School Mission: The American School of Doha nurtures each Learner’s unique academic and personal identity; challenged and enriched through Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking and active Character and Citizenship development.

Visit the school website for more information.

Family Reviewed – overall rating for teaching families

Would you recommend this school to other teaching families?

Likely to recommend – mostly positive experience

Overall compensation package rating

Excellent – very generous for families

Tuition benefits

Full coverage capped at 2 children

Housing

Excellent (fully covers appropriate family housing)

Flights

Annual round-trip flights for entire family

Healthcare

Good coverage with some limitations or co-pays

High quality and readily accessible

Adjustment for kids

Easily – adjusted well with minimal issues

Support for partners

Excellent – partner is a teacher and found a job at the same school

Overall school community support for families

Good – welcoming and helpful

Extracurricular opportunities for kids

Good – a decent range of activities with some high-quality options

Some activities included, specialty activities have fees

Retirement/pension benefits

Good (5-10% contribution)

School leadership rating & stability

Good – generally responsive and supportive

Mostly stable (occasional changes)

American School of Doha – Additional Benefits

  • Technology allowance/equipment
  • Professional development budget
  • Relocation allowance
  • Settling-in allowance
  • School pays full utility bills
  • Regular family events / buddy system

There are a lot of teachers who have been here a long time. They already have their friend groups, so it might be difficult at first to fit in. If you came in new with other people, those are some good friends, especially at first.

Current Teacher

It’s a big school, with a truly international feel, plenty of friendship opportunities and activities.

Current Teacher

Housing is generous and comfortable, and the school itself is very diverse – plenty of opportunities for my children to make friends, etc.

Current Teacher
Minaret in Doha, Qatar set against a blue sky. Where you'll find the American School of Doha.
Indoor shopping mall in Doha, Qatar - visiting indoor malls is a possibility if you work at the American School of Doha
View of Doha at night overlooking the water

Safety, Adaptability & Cost of Living

  • Safety: Excellent – teaching in Qatar offers a very safe environment
  • Adaptability: Easy – mostly welcoming with some minor adjustments
  • Cost of Living: Affordable – comfortable lifestyle

General Overview for Teaching Families

25-40% for teacher.

Adequate – manageable but busy

40-45 hours

Generally flexible

Limited – basic accommodations only

New family orientation program, family mentoring/buddy system, regular family social events, parent network groups

It’s Doha, so there’s a lot of mall culture. Sometimes can be difficulty to find new things to do, especially outdoor activities, although kayaking and the beach and desert camping are fun.

Good support – provides some resources like info sessions, basic language courses, and HR guidance.

Flexible and outgoing

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