How to Apply Sherborne Qatar Admissions Process
Ready to begin your child's Sherborne journey?
We've made our application process straightforward and supportive, guiding you every step of the way.
How we make admissions simple for your family
We understand that applying to a new school can feel overwhelming, especially when moving countries or changing curricula. That's why our experienced admissions team personally guides each family through every step, ensuring you feel confident and informed throughout the process.
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Your Step By Step Journey With us
Step 1: Choose your school and check year group availability
We encourage you to choose the school that best fits your family's needs from our family of schools - whether that's our coeducational, girls-only, or boys-only options across different locations in Doha.
Once you've made your choice, we'll check availability in the year group and school of your choice. If spaces aren't available at your preferred school, we'll propose another school within our family of schools that has availability in your child's year group.
Our admissions team will help determine the right year group based on:
- Your child's age and current school year
- Ministry of Education guidelines
- Previous curriculum and academic background
Please use our Year Group Age Tracker Guide to find your child's entry point.
Age Tracker
Sherborne Qatar uses the following minimum age for the year of entry:
Age
Year Group
3
on or before 31st August
Pre-school
4
on or before 31st August
Reception
5
on or before 31st August
Year 1
6
on or before 31st August
Year 2
7
on or before 31st August
Year 3
8
on or before 31st August
Year 4
9
on or before 31st August
Year 5
10
on or before 31st August
Year 6
11
on or before 31st August
Year 7
12
on or before 31st August
Year 8
13
on or before 31st August
Year 9
14
on or before 31st August
Year 10
15
on or before 31st August
Year 11
16
on or before 31st August
Lower Sixth
17
on or before 31st August
Upper Sixth
Admission to Sherborne Qatar Preparatory, Junior School, Senior School or School for Girls is subject to passing an entrance assessment.
Step 2: Submit your application with required documents
Please provide us with the following documents to continue with your admissions process:
- Completed application form
- Passport copies and visa information
- Previous school reports and transcripts
- Medical records and vaccination certificates
- Passport-sized photographs
Step 3: Assessment process
Each journey is slightly different depending on the age of your child. It's important that we get to know your child as an individual, which is why we go through a comprehensive assessment process.
All applicants are required to undergo an assessment as part of the application process. The nature of the assessment will vary depending on the applicant's age. The assessment helps us evaluate the applicant's suitability for admission, and English language proficiency at an age-appropriate level is necessary for successful admission
For pupils in Qatar:
- In-person assessment at one of our schools
- Friendly, relaxed environment
- Results provided within 48 hours
For pupils abroad:
- Online assessment arranged with your child's current school
- Video submission may be required
- Assessment code provided to your current school
- Same high standards and quick turnaround
Step 4: Assessment results and offer
Place Offered: Congratulations! We'll send your offer letter with next steps
Waitlist: Your child meets our standards, but the year group is currently full
Missing Documents: If any documents are still needed at this stage, we'll let you know exactly what to provide
Step 5: Secure your child's place
Once offered a place, we'll ask you to complete the following within one week:
- Pay registration fees to confirm acceptance
- Complete additional paperwork
- Arrange any final documentation
Need more time to decide? We understand this is a big decision. We can arrange:
- Personal meetings with our Principals
- Video call with senior leadership team
- Taster session for your child to experience school life
Step 6: Welcome to Sherborne Qatar Family of Schools
After registration fees are paid, we'll:
- Send your comprehensive Welcome Pack
- Arrange safeguarding checks with your previous school
- Confirm your child's start date
- Connect you with your child's new House and form teacher
Availability and Waiting List
If an applicant meets the entry requirements but the relevant Year Group is full, parents will be offered a place on the Headteacher's Waiting List.
We encourage you to choose the school that best fits your family's needs from our family of schools - whether that's our coeducational, girls-only, or boys-only options across different locations in Doha.
Once you've made your choice, we'll check availability in the year group and school of your choice. If spaces aren't available at your preferred school, we'll propose another school within our family of schools that has availability in your child's year group.
Our admissions team will help determine the right year group based on:
- Your child's age and current school year
- Ministry of Education guidelines
- Previous curriculum and academic background
Please use our Year Group Age Tracker Guide to find your child's entry point.
Sherborne Qatar uses the following minimum age for the year of entry:
| Age | Year Group | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | on or before 31st August | Pre-school |
| 4 | on or before 31st August | Reception |
| 5 | on or before 31st August | Year 1 |
| 6 | on or before 31st August | Year 2 |
| 7 | on or before 31st August | Year 3 |
| 8 | on or before 31st August | Year 4 |
| 9 | on or before 31st August | Year 5 |
| 10 | on or before 31st August | Year 6 |
| 11 | on or before 31st August | Year 7 |
| 12 | on or before 31st August | Year 8 |
| 13 | on or before 31st August | Year 9 |
| 14 | on or before 31st August | Year 10 |
| 15 | on or before 31st August | Year 11 |
| 16 | on or before 31st August | Lower Sixth |
| 17 | on or before 31st August | Upper Sixth |
Admission to Sherborne Qatar Preparatory, Junior School, Senior School or School for Girls is subject to passing an entrance assessment.
Please provide us with the following documents to continue with your admissions process:
- Completed application form
- Passport copies and visa information
- Previous school reports and transcripts
- Medical records and vaccination certificates
- Passport-sized photographs
Each journey is slightly different depending on the age of your child. It's important that we get to know your child as an individual, which is why we go through a comprehensive assessment process.
All applicants are required to undergo an assessment as part of the application process. The nature of the assessment will vary depending on the applicant's age. The assessment helps us evaluate the applicant's suitability for admission, and English language proficiency at an age-appropriate level is necessary for successful admission
For pupils in Qatar:
- In-person assessment at one of our schools
- Friendly, relaxed environment
- Results provided within 48 hours
For pupils abroad:
- Online assessment arranged with your child's current school
- Video submission may be required
- Assessment code provided to your current school
- Same high standards and quick turnaround
Place Offered: Congratulations! We'll send your offer letter with next steps
Waitlist: Your child meets our standards, but the year group is currently full
Missing Documents: If any documents are still needed at this stage, we'll let you know exactly what to provide
Once offered a place, we'll ask you to complete the following within one week:
- Pay registration fees to confirm acceptance
- Complete additional paperwork
- Arrange any final documentation
Need more time to decide? We understand this is a big decision. We can arrange:
- Personal meetings with our Principals
- Video call with senior leadership team
- Taster session for your child to experience school life
After registration fees are paid, we'll:
- Send your comprehensive Welcome Pack
- Arrange safeguarding checks with your previous school
- Confirm your child's start date
- Connect you with your child's new House and form teacher
If an applicant meets the entry requirements but the relevant Year Group is full, parents will be offered a place on the Headteacher's Waiting List.
Important information for international families
Ministry of Education requirements
We follow all MOE guidelines for year group placement and ensure your child is placed appropriately according to both British curriculum standards and local regulations.
English language expectations
English proficiency at an age-appropriate level is essential for success at Sherborne Qatar. If additional English support is needed, we'll discuss options during the assessment process.
Curriculum transition support
Moving from different educational systems? We specialise in smooth transitions from:
- Other British curriculum schools
- American curriculum systems
- International Baccalaureate programs
- Local Arabic curriculum schools
- Other international curricula
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Academic year and timing
- Academic year: September 1st to August 31st
- Best application times: Apply early as popular year groups fill quickly
- Mid-year entry: Available subject to space and assessment
- Assessment scheduling: Shortly after document submission