New in Qatar, Need Help, primary Grade 1 availability

Doha College are opening a new campus right near the University at Lagoon - go to their website to fill out the application form - this places you on a waiting list - that is how they work

Newton International School West Bay and Lagoon are also in the same area - lower price, more arab students,generally more problems with management - but the Primary section is reasonable with good western (mostly UK) teachers.

British International School is also nearby - don't know much about it though sorry.

All schools are in high demand for the early years - Foundation - Yr 3; if you get on a waiting list now you will most likely get a place for Sept as final deposits etc for the next school year are due around the end of this month usually.

Thanks @dragonladyoz for the feedback, well appreciated.
I will follow your recomendations and will give you news if any.

It's a disaster !!!!
I have been applying since february & i can't find a place for my 4 yrs old son !!!!

Hi, I am thinking about moving to Doha this summer. I checked online most of the school have closed their application for the next academic year, even for the waiting list. I have a son who will finish KG2 and need to find him a school for Grade 1.

Can someone advice what I can do?

My last option would be cancelling the move and stay where I am now.

Thanks

As above - school places are short in Doha, most particularly in the Key Stage 1 grades. Most schools are currently finalising re-enrolments for their current students and then will move to look at filling places with the students on their waiting list. There is no guarantee - all you can do is to put them on a list and cross your fingers. Some people are lucky - other wait months.