Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is ASD an accredited school?
A: Yes, ASD is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Q: What is an accredited school?
A: An accredited school is one that has met the standards set by a professional organization that oversees schools and ensures that schools meet a high standard of excellence.

Q: Whom should I contact for help?
A: Our principals, the school registrar, executive assistant to the director, and the director are all available to answer questions about our school or individual divisions within the school. For details see Contact Us under the menu heading About Us.

Q: How can I enroll in your school?
A: To enroll at ASD you must complete an application form, pay an assessment fee, and submit the records from your previous school. In most cases, a student interview and testing in math and English is required. See the information in the Admissions menu.

Q: What is the Tuition?
A: Please see our tuition table in the information forms in the menu.

Q: What is your courier address?
A: The American School of Doha
P.O. Box 22090, Al Bustan Street
Al Waab/South Al Sudan District
Doha, Qatar

Q: Is there bus transportation for students?
A: The school has a limited bus service depending on space available and the location of the family within the environs of Doha. The bus service company we use is TriLogistics.

Q: What nationalities compose the student population of ASD?
A: The student population at ASD is multi-cultural and we are proud of this diversity. The two largest groups within the school are Americans and Canadians, but we have students from all over the Gulf, Asia, Latin America, and Europe with over forty nationalities represented within our school.

Q: What nationalities compose the staff population of ASD?
A: Our staff is predominantly from North American, although we do have a number of teachers from Australia, the United Kingdom, the Gulf States, and Latin America.

Q: Where can I get an academic calendar?
A: Academic calendars are available for download under About Us.

Q: What holidays are respected for no school days?
A: We recognize both Qatar and American holidays with breaks at Eid, Thanksgiving, Qatar National Day, a two or three week winter break, a one-week spring break, and a number of long weekends strategically placed within the school year. We run a slightly abbreviated schedule during the fasting month of Ramadan.