Nord Anglia International School Al Khor

What Nord Anglia International School Al Khor does

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK) is a private British international school located in Al Khor, Qatar, serving students ages 3-18 through the National Curriculum of England — from Early Years Foundation Stage through Primary, IGCSE, and A-levels. It is the only international school in the northern communities of Qatar and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nord Anglia Education, a privately-held global premium school operator headquartered in London with 80+ schools and 75,000+ students worldwide. The school holds triple accreditation, including the highest-tier Qatar National School Accreditation ('Highly Effective') and British Schools Overseas accreditation, and reports a student body representing 50+ nationalities.

The school's core academic offering is differentiated by exclusive partnerships with MIT (STEAM programme), The Juilliard School (performing arts), UNICEF (global citizenship), and IMG Academy (sports and wellbeing), plus a robust co-curricular catalogue of 40+ extra-curricular clubs, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, and international expeditions. Technology is supplied via Nord Anglia's centralized platforms: the Global Campus digital platform connecting students across the global network, the Family Portal for parent communications, and Nord Anglia University for teacher professional development. The school uses traditional Arabic architecture combined with modern facilities including STEAM labs, performing arts studios, science labs, libraries, a covered outdoor swimming pool, and sports halls.

NAISAK operates a direct-to-family B2C go-to-market via a non-selective admissions funnel (online enquiry, campus tour, application, age-appropriate assessment), with revenue generated almost exclusively through annual tuition fees starting from QR31,400 (~USD 8,600) per annum for the 2026-2027 academic year. Pricing is positioned as among the most competitive in Qatar. Marketing is conducted through the corporate Nord Anglia website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), campus tours, and digital enquiry forms, with a dedicated in-house Director of Admissions and Marketing leading the funnel. The Principal (Kevin Ferry) oversees academic and operational leadership.

Name

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor

Legal name

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor

Website

https://alkhor.nais.qa

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK) is a private British international school in Al Khor, Qatar, serving ages 3-18 through the National Curriculum of England up to A-levels. It is the only international school in northern Qatar and operates as a single campus of Nord Anglia Education's global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB), Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

Keywords

• British international education
• Primary secondary schooling
• IGCSE A-level programmes
• Early years foundation
• STEAM performing arts curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Khor

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for educational services covering formal teaching, most extra-curricular activities, and world-class collaborations with MIT, Juilliard, and UNICEF.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK) delivers premium British-international education from Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3-5) through Primary, IGCSEs, and A-levels (ages 16-18), following the National Curriculum of England. The school enriches its core curriculum with exclusive collaborations such as MIT for STEAM, The Juilliard School for performing arts, UNICEF for global citizenship, and IMG Academy for sports. Educational services are delivered on a single campus in Al Khor, Qatar, supported by the Global Campus digital platform connecting students across Nord Anglia's 80+ schools worldwide.

Product overview

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor offers a unified British-international education system through its core academic programmes (Early Years Foundation Stage, National Curriculum of England, IGCSEs, and A-Levels) supported by technology platforms (Global Campus, Family Portal, Nord Anglia University). The school enriches its curriculum through exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School (performing arts), MIT (STEAM), UNICEF (global citizenship), and IMG Academy (sports). The Global Campus platform connects over 75,000 students across 80+ Nord Anglia schools for international challenges and competitions, while Nord Anglia University provides teacher professional development. Beyond academics, the school offers 40+ extra-curricular clubs, residential trips, expeditions, and The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Programme Early years programme for children aged 3-5 following the British EYFS framework, nurturing natural curiosity and creativity while providing a firm academic foundation.
• Primary School Programme (National Curriculum of England) Primary curriculum for ages 5-11 following the National Curriculum of England, combining academic teaching with personalised care and support.
• Secondary School Programme with IGCSEs Secondary curriculum for ages 11-16 equipping students with skills and knowledge for IGCSE success, taught by subject specialists.
• A-Level Programme (Sixth Form) Sixth form programme for ages 16-18 offering a broad range of A-level subjects preparing students for top universities worldwide.
• Arabic Studies Programme Ministry of Education's Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatari History programme integrated into the curriculum for Qatari nationals.
• Learning Support Services Special educational needs department and English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme supporting children with additional needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of A-level students achieved results that got them onto the pathway of their choice (2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and local.

• The Juilliard SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive collaboration with the world-renowned Juilliard School enhances dance, drama, and music programmes. Juilliard specialists help develop a continually evolving performing arts curriculum that promotes creativity, teamwork, and resilience among students of all ages.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme inspires students through hands-on interdisciplinary problem-solving challenges. Students visit MIT on trips led by university experts, and teachers benefit from professional development with STEAM specialists to develop cutting-edge lessons.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UNICEF challenges students and teachers to make positive impact through UN Sustainable Development Goals and UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Students participate in annual Global Challenges and local outreach opportunities.
• IMG AcademysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMG Academy's sports and wellbeing programme develops confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through elite athletic training, personal development, and mindset coaching. Teachers also receive professional development from IMG Academy's expert coaches.
• Qatar MuseumslocalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural workshops and one-of-a-kind educational experiences through partnership with Qatar Museums, enhancing students' connection to Qatari heritage and culture.
• Qatar Science and Technology ParklocalTechnology or IntegrationTechnology experiences and learning opportunities in partnership with Qatar Science and Technology Park, providing students exposure to cutting-edge innovation in Qatar.
• Qatar Aspire AcademylocalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Qatar Aspire Academy for world-class sports coaching and athletic development opportunities.
• Doha Golf ClublocalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Doha Golf Club providing students with coaching and opportunities to pursue golfing passions.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary students participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, setting personal goals and challenges while building confidence, self-esteem, and essential life skills.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GEMS World Academy Qatar: Premium international school operated by GEMS Education, one of the world's largest private school operators. Directly comparable as a premium international school backed by a major global education network.
• British School of Qatar: Premium British international school offering GCSE and A-level programmes to expat families in Qatar. Directly comparable on curriculum, target demographic, and premium positioning.
• Nord Anglia International School Doha: Sister school under the same Nord Anglia Education parent, offering the same British curriculum, MIT/Juilliard/UNICEF collaborations, and Global Campus platform to expat families in Doha. Most directly comparable given shared brand, partnerships, and target customer.
• ACS International School Doha: Premium international school under the ACS Cobham network, offering IB and international curricula to expat families in Doha. Comparable as a network-affiliated premium international school serving similar demographics.
• Doha College: One of Qatar's oldest and most prestigious British international schools, following the National Curriculum of England through to A-levels. Competes for the same premium expat families seeking top British education and university placements.
• Qatar International School: British international school in Doha offering National Curriculum of England through to A-levels, established in the 1970s. Comparable on curriculum and target market though positioned more centrally than NAISAK.

Regional players

• Lycée Français de Doha: French international school serving the francophone expat community in Qatar. Comparable as a premium international curriculum school competing for the same affluent expat demographic with a different curriculum framework.
• German European School Doha: German international school in Doha offering European curriculum with multilingual focus. Comparable as a premium international school serving European expat families in the same premium segment.

Broad incumbents

• American School of Doha: Established premium international school offering American curriculum with IB diploma. While curriculum differs, it competes for the same affluent expat families seeking top-tier international education in Qatar.

Emerging players

• Awsaj Academy: Qatari-founded premium school offering Cambridge and IB programmes. Comparable as a premium international curriculum school in Qatar though positioned as a local Qatari initiative rather than an expat-focused operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/timeline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nord-anglia-international-school-al-khor
• Instagraminstagram.com/naisak.qa

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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