Accreditations and Affiliations

AoBSO- The Association of British Schools Overseas

AoBSO (Association of British Schools Overseas) is a not-for-profit membership organisation of British Schools Overseas, which strives to connect the best in educational thinking and practices in British Schools Overseas around the world. British Schools Overseas (BSOs) have been inspected under the Ofsted quality-assured, DfE-recognised BSO regulations, which are based on the standards used to inspect British Independent schools in the UK.

British International School Awards 2017

Doha College won the International Impact Award at the British International School of the Year awards 2017, in recognition of the impact the school's work had on environmental issues in the field of education in Qatar.

Doha College was the first school in the MENA region to receive a Green Flag under the Foundation for Environmental Education's (FEE) international programme.

British Schools in the Middle East

British Schools in the Middle East provides a quality-assured network of schools helping Heads and Teachers share best practice and keep abreast of the latest educational developments. BSME runs its own Accreditation System, Annual Headteachers' Conferences, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme of over 100 courses per year and a range of inter school sports, music, arts and other events.

British Schools Overseas Inspection

A voluntary inspection scheme for overseas schools run by the British Government that ensures schools provide their pupils with the skills and qualifications they need to enter or re-enter the British education system. The scheme helps to inform parents of how the standards in these schools measure up against the standards that apply to independent schools in England.

COBIS training school

In 2019 the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) announced Doha College as one of its first-ever cohort of COBIS Training Schools, launched as part of its ongoing strategic work to support schools with the current teacher supply challenge, both in the UK and overseas. 

Council of British International Schools

Doha College was the first school in Qatar to be awarded COBIS’ Patron’s Accreditation in 2017, and in May 2019 was also selected to become one of 11 COBIS training schools across the globe.

Council of International Schools

As a global organisation, CIS supports schools worldwide in adopting international education practices, gaining recognition, attracting qualified staff, connecting pupils with top universities, and delivering a quality educational experience.

The CIS International Certification drives school improvement through collaboration within a global network of diverse schools. It engages the entire school community in meaningful discussions about internationalism while fostering communication and mutual support among CIS Member Schools. Schools benefit from shared best practices and learn from each other’s unique strengths and contexts.

Duke of Edinburgh's international award

The International Award is a global self-development programme empowering young people with life skills to impact their lives, communities, and the world. Over 5 million participants from 110+ countries have embraced its voluntary and challenging activities.

At Doha College, nearly 200 pupils participate in the Award’s Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, making it one of our largest and most popular co-curricular programmes. Supported by a dedicated staff team, pupils step out of their comfort zones through Adventurous Journeys (AJs) and activities in Service, Physical Activity, Skills, and the Gold-level Residential Project, building diverse and valuable skillsets.

Eco-School

Doha College is the first school in Qatar to be awarded the Green Flag status back in 2016. The Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), who act as national operator for the Eco Schools Programme in Qatar, confirmed in June 2020 that Doha College secondary school has been successfully accredited with their third Green Flag award.

Independent Association of Prep Schools

Doha College became a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools, a renowned organisation of the world's leading preparatory schools, in 2019. Christopher King, Chief Executive of IAPS, said "Although each of our schools is independent and has its own ethos, they are all committed to delivering an excellent, well-rounded education to the pupils in their care. We are very pleased to welcome Doha College as a new member,”

The Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference

HMC (the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference) is a professional Association of heads of the world’s leading independent schools.

HMC independent schools are internationally recognised as the world’s highest achieving schools. HMC is a kite mark of global quality, innovation and excellence in education.