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Durham girls grow in a safe, all-girls environment where learning is joyful and belonging is strong. Islamic values and Qatari culture sit at the heart of school life, alongside a respected British curriculum. Here, every girl is known, valued and supported to grow in confidence for life.
Durham School for Girls, Doha opens as Qatar’s first all-girls British school, welcoming 576 students from Early Years to Year 7 in its first year.
972 girls enrolled as the school quickly shifted to full digital learning, ensuring continuous education during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite pandemic challenges, Durham Girls thrived with 1,185 students enrolled.
Durham School finally resumed full on-campus learning. That same year, we earned top global recognition, prestigious accreditations and celebrated our first IGCSE graduates.
Durham School for Girls, Doha joins International Schools Partnership - ISP, strengthening academic quality and global recognition while honouring Qatari values.
Durham School for Girls, Doha opened its doors as the first all-girls British school in Qatar. The first phase launched as a primary school, welcoming students from EYFS through to Year 7. In its inaugural year, 576 girls began their journey with excitement and curiosity.
The second academic year commenced with 972 girls enrolled. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, the school swiftly transitioned to a fully digital learning environment, ensuring uninterrupted education and support for all students.
With 1,185 students registered, the school welcomed back all girls for varying periods throughout the year, adhering to safety measures.
Full on-campus learning resumed as the school returned to 100% in-person attendance. Durham School for Girls was honoured with the Microsoft Showcase School Award. The year also marked the graduation of the first cohort of IGCSE students and the school received accreditation from British Schools Overseas (BSO) and ONSA.
Durham School for Girls, Doha became part of International Schools Partnership - ISP, a global family of schools dedicated to growing the world’s most curious, confident minds. This milestone enhances the strength of our British curriculum through international expertise and recognition, while keeping Islamic values and Qatari culture at the centre. For every girl, it means confidence for life built on learning that is valued both in Qatar and worldwide.
Top reasons our families choose to belong here
In an all-girls community, every girl feels safe and respected and proud of who she is.
Her British curriculum is recognised everywhere - accredited by BSO and QNSA, aligned with Pearson and Cambridge and strengthened by International Schools Partnership.
Girls grow with pride in their Qatari identity, enriched by Durham’s global reputation for British education.
Every girl progresses to IGCSEs, AS Levels and chooses the pathway that shapes her future.
Learning is joyful, creative and full of discovery - every day brings new confidence.
Belonging is at the heart of Durham School for Girls, Doha. In a close-knit community, every student is known, valued and supported. Surrounded by peers who share their Islamic values and Qatari culture, girls grow in confidence, build friendships and feel proud of their identity.
Global recognition underpins every stage of her education from Early Years to IGCSE and A Level. Accreditations from BSO and QNSA, alignment with Pearson and Cambridge and the strength of International Schools Partnership ensure the British Curriculum is delivered to international standards.
Daily prayer, Arabic and Islamic studies and national celebrations place Islamic values and Qatari culture at the centre of school life. Durham’s heritage of British education adds academic challenge and global perspective. With this blend, girls grow into confident young women who honour their culture while benefiting from an internationally respected curriculum - guided by Qatar’s National Vision 2030, where women are central to the nation’s future.
Our British Curriculum School in Doha offers breadth across subjects, from Maths and Science to Arts and Humanities. At Secondary, girls prepare for IGCSEs before choosing AS Levels in Sixth Form. With personal mentoring and tailored guidance, every student explores her strengths and ambitions - whether that leads to top universities in Qatar and abroad, or to other respected pathways she chooses for her future.
At Durham British School in Qatar, learning is designed to be joyful, challenging and meaningful. Teachers spark curiosity and give girls the confidence to embrace challenge and succeed. From FS1 to Year 13, every girl learns through experiences that stay with her for life, building both knowledge and character.
To be the leading school for girls in Qatar, where every student is empowered with confidence for life, underpinned by Islamic values and Qatari culture and enriched by global perspectives.
As a British curriculum girls’ school, we provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where every girl can be herself and flourish. We nurture creativity and critical thinking, fostering confidence, leadership, resilience and a love of learning. We encourage students to embrace challenge and develop skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.
At Durham School for Girls, Doha, every girl is guided by values that shape how she learns, leads and cares for others.
Moral integrity
Durham girls act with honesty, courage and pride, staying true to their values and culture. Guided by a strong moral compass, they support others, take responsibility and strive to be the best versions of themselves.
Ambition
Durham girls embrace every challenge with confidence and determination. They set high goals, work hard to achieve them and take pride in every step of their learning journey as they grow into their full potential.
Responsibility
At our British and International school in Doha, girls take ownership of their actions, learning and impact on others. They care for their community, use technology wisely and contribute positively to their school and environment with pride and purpose.
Kindness
Durham girls lead with kindness, showing empathy, respect and friendship to all. They value differences, listen with care and build a warm, supportive community where everyone feels seen, heard and included.
The past six years at DSGD have been an incredible journey watching my daughters grow into confident, compassionate and curious young women. I would wholeheartedly recommend DSGD to other families. It is a place where children are seen, celebrated and challenged in all the best ways.
Somaia, Parent
British education, Qatari values, confidence for life.
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