Education in Qatar has been viewed not merely as a service, but as a shared national responsibility and a genuine investment in human development. The country’s development journey has always placed people at its core, guided by a visionary leadership that believes true investment begins with education. Human dignity and access to quality education form the foundation for the strength of nations and the sustainability of their progress.
In an initiative that underscores community responsibility, 46 private schools and kindergartens have provided more than 4,000 free and discounted educational seats, reinforcing efforts to enhance educational equity and support eligible families across Qatar. The initiative falls under the Community Responsibility of Private Schools and Kindergartens project, launched by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in October last year.
Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater recently honoured the participating schools and kindergartens in recognition of their contribution to the project. The provision of 4,000 free and discounted seats is not simply a numerical achievement, but a reflection of deeply rooted values in Qatari society, which is based on social solidarity, responsibility, and a strong sense of national duty. The initiative embodies the ethical and humanitarian dimensions of education, while promoting cooperation and cohesion between all stakeholders.
The project represents a pioneering national model for community responsibility in education, and the ministry’s commitment to promoting educational justice, ensuring equal opportunities, and supporting deserving families in Qatar. The project has expanded significantly, with the number of participating private schools and kindergartens doubling from 21 in December to 46 in January. The range of available educational options has grown from four curricula, the national, British, Indian, and American curricula, to nine, following the addition of the International Baccalaureate, Egyptian, Pakistani, Tunisian, and Syrian curricula.
Several initiatives have been launched under the project, including the opening of an evening classes at the Syrian School with an initial capacity of up to 500 students at the lowest tuition fees ever approved in private education, set at QR3,000 per seat.
The initiative was implemented through cooperation between the ministry, the Syrian Embassy in Doha, and the school’s administration, with the aim of expanding access to affordable education.
