Compass International School Doha

What Compass International School Doha does

Compass International School Doha is a premium international K-12 school operating three campuses in Doha, Qatar, serving expatriate families from more than 80 countries. Founded in 2006 as part of the Nord Anglia Education family, the school delivers a combination of British and global curricula spanning Early Years (ages 3-5) through Sixth Form (ages 16-18). At the secondary level, students may choose between A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; Compass is one of the few international schools in Qatar offering both pathways. Academic outcomes include a 2025 IB mean score of 30.8 (above global average), 84% of students achieving 5+ A*-C IGCSEs, and an average 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

The school's academic offering is differentiated by exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School (performing arts), MIT (STEAM), and UNICEF (social purpose), supplemented by partnerships with IMG Academy (sports) and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Nord Anglia's Global Campus platform serves as the primary EdTech infrastructure, connecting students to over 70,000 children across 32+ countries via laptops and iPads for collaborative projects. The school operates specialized support services including English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Additional Learning Needs programmes, and is the only school in Qatar accredited to teach Dutch. Core facilities are concentrated at the purpose-built Themaid campus, including a STEAM learning lab and performing arts spaces, with Madinat Khalifa serving as the second operational site.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring tuition fees, which are not publicly disclosed and require direct contact with the admissions team. Distribution is sales-led, with prospective families engaging via website enquiry, in-person or virtual campus visits, and a structured admissions process including a student assessment. The school benefits from its parent's centralized infrastructure — including Nord Anglia University teacher training (with a Master's in International Education pathway) — and is wholly owned by Nord Anglia Education, which itself is backed by The Blackstone Group and KGL Wafura.

Name

Compass International School Doha

Legal name

Compass International School Doha

Website

https://cisdoha.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Compass International School Doha is a premium international K-12 school operating three campuses in Doha, Qatar, serving expatriate families from 80+ countries with British and global curricula differentiated by Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF collaborations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• International school education
• British curriculum schooling
• K-12 international education
• IB diploma programme
• Premium expatriate schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students. Families pay for educational services across Early Years through Sixth Form programs. The school offers a choice between A-levels and IB Diploma Programme at secondary level.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Compass International School Doha is a premium international school offering British and global curricula from Early Years (ages 3-5) through Sixth Form (ages 16-18). The school provides personalized learning pathways with a choice of A-levels or IB Diploma Programme at sixth form level, enhanced by exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF. It operates across three campus locations in Doha, Qatar as part of the Nord Anglia Education family.

Product overview

Compass International School Doha is a premium international school offering a British and global curriculum across three campuses (Themaid, Madinat Khalifa). The school provides a unified educational pathway spanning Early Years (ages 3-5), Primary (ages 5-11), Secondary (ages 11-16), and Sixth Form (ages 16-18). At secondary level, students choose between A-levels and the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum is enhanced through specialist programmes including MIT-powered STEAM education, Juilliard-powered performing arts, and UNICEF-powered social purpose initiatives. The school operates Nord Anglia's Global Campus EdTech platform connecting students globally, and provides support services including EAL and Additional Learning Needs programmes. The school's 'Beyond the Classroom' offerings include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, language programmes (Arabic, French, Dutch), and residential trips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme (EYFS 1-2)

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of students achieve 5+ A*-C IGCSEs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• The Juilliard SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive collaboration bringing world-class performing arts programmes to students. Juilliard specialists enhance the school's music, dance, and drama curriculum, providing access to exclusive content and teaching methodologies from one of the world's premier performing arts institutions.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEAM collaboration providing students with access to MIT's innovative science and technology programmes. The partnership enhances the school's STEAM learning lab at Themaid campus and provides exclusive educational content.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive collaboration enabling students to participate in the Global Challenge programme. Students attend the High Level Political Forum in New York, contributing to workshops and seminars on global issues. Partnership supports social purpose initiatives and community outreach projects.
• Nord Anglia EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of premium international schools. This parent company provides the Global Campus platform (70,000+ students worldwide), Nord Anglia University teacher training (including Master's in International Education), and shared best practices across 32+ countries.
• IMG AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports collaboration providing students with access to elite sports training programmes and athletic development opportunities.
• Duke of Edinburgh International AwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is accredited to offer the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, providing students with opportunities for personal development through community service, physical fitness, and adventure activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• GEMS World Academy Qatar: A premium international school operated by GEMS Education in Qatar. Direct peer because it competes in the same premium international K-12 segment within Doha.
• American School of Doha: A premium American-curriculum international school in Doha serving the expatriate community. Direct peer because it competes for the same premium international school families in Doha.
• Qatar Academy (Qatar Foundation): Qatar Foundation's flagship K-12 school offering IB curriculum from primary through diploma. Direct peer because it competes for premium families seeking IB pathways in Doha.
• Doha College: A premium British-curriculum school in Doha offering GCSE/A-levels to expatriate and Qatari families. Direct peer because it competes for the same expatriate premium-segment families in the same British curriculum space.
• British School of Qatar: A British-curriculum school in Doha targeting the same expatriate family segment. Direct peer because it overlaps directly in British curriculum and premium positioning.
• International School of London Qatar: An international school in Doha offering IB curriculum across primary and secondary. Direct peer because it competes for premium expatriate families preferring IB pathways.

Regional players

• Nord Anglia International School Dubai: A sister Nord Anglia Education school in Dubai offering the same MIT/Juilliard/UNICEF collaboration stack. Regional peer because it shares brand, curriculum, and partnerships with CIS Doha but serves a different GCC market.

Broad incumbents

• Dulwich College International: A network of premium British-curriculum international schools across Asia and the Middle East. Broad incumbent because it competes in the same premium British-curriculum segment in regional markets overlapping with CIS Doha's catchment.
• Inspired Education: A global premium K-12 operator with schools across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond. Broad incumbent because it operates in the same premium international school category but with a much broader global footprint.
• GEMS Education: Largest private K-12 operator in the Middle East with a broad portfolio of premium and mass-market schools across the UAE, Qatar, and beyond. Broad incumbent because it operates at scale in the same market with overlapping offerings but a far wider portfolio than CIS Doha's single-campus focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cisdoha
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChE6-aSVBw9Lwcv2RPRAsKg
• Facebookfacebook.com/cisdoha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compass-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/compassdoha/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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