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Online IGCSE tutors in Qatar

Cambridge IGCSE (Cambridge International Education) and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE. Classes in Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3).

Online IGCSE tutors for students in Doha and across Qatar, teaching Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE to the exact syllabus code your child's school enters, such as 0580 or 4MA1. Classes are live, one-to-one or in small groups, and timed to Arabia Standard Time after school and on Fridays and Saturdays.

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IGCSE in Qatar: key facts

Boards used by British-curriculum schools in QatarCambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE; the British Council in Qatar registers private candidates for Cambridge, Edexcel and OxfordAQA exams (British Council Qatar: exam registration for private candidates)
June 2026 in QatarCambridge awarded IGCSE grades in Qatar through a portfolio of evidence instead of written exams (Cambridge: June 2026 examinations in the Middle East)
Next Cambridge IGCSE resultsNovember 2026 series: 14 January 2027, at 06:00 UK time (09:00 in Qatar) (Cambridge International: exam results information)
Private candidates in QatarMust be 18 or over to register with the British Council; under-18s need an approval letter from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (British Council Qatar: exam registration for private candidates)
Common Maths syllabus codesCambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580; Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 (Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580))
Local timeArabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3), no daylight saving; Pakistan is two hours ahead
Class timezoneArabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3)
Fees shown inQAR (switchable)
IGCSE subject experts
Waseem Abbas, Salman Bin Zahid, Muhammad Usman and Nimra Muqadas.

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Which IGCSE boards do schools in Qatar use?

  • Cambridge IGCSE (Cambridge International Education)

    Graded A* to G on most syllabuses, with Core and Extended routes in subjects such as Mathematics (0580), Physics (0625), Chemistry (0620) and Biology (0610). Cambridge listed Qatar among the countries where IGCSE grades for June 2026 were awarded through a portfolio of evidence, which confirms the board is entered by schools in Qatar.

  • Pearson Edexcel International GCSE

    Graded 9 to 1, with Foundation and Higher tiers in subjects such as Mathematics A (4MA1). Some British-curriculum schools in Doha enter Edexcel for some or all subjects, and the British Council in Qatar accepts Edexcel entries from private candidates. Ask your school which board each subject uses, because papers and mark schemes differ.

When are IGCSE exams for students in Qatar?

Full calendar by board on our exam dates page.
SessionWhat applies in Qatar
Cambridge June seriesThe main series for schools in Qatar. For June 2026, Cambridge awarded IGCSE grades in Qatar through a portfolio of evidence, and IGCSE results were released on 18 August 2026.
Cambridge November seriesUsed for resits and by private candidates. The British Council in Qatar published a Cambridge October/November 2026 timetable and price list for private candidates. Cambridge IGCSE results for November 2026 are due on 14 January 2027.
Pearson Edexcel seriesPearson runs International GCSE exams in May/June for all subjects and in November for a smaller set, including Mathematics A, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Check with your school or the British Council which Edexcel series are open in Qatar each year.

Where do students in Qatar sit IGCSE exams?

Most IGCSE students in Qatar sit exams at their own school, which enters them for each series. Families should confirm entries, tiers (Core or Extended, Foundation or Higher) and coursework deadlines with the school's exams officer early in Year 11.

Private candidates register online with the British Council in Qatar for Cambridge, Edexcel or OxfordAQA exams and then pay at the British Council. The British Council says candidates registering for school exams must be 18 or over, in line with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and that a minor needs an approval letter from the Ministry before registering.

The British Council states that registrations without the required eligibility documents are not processed, and that a 25% administrative fee is deducted from refunds where a candidate pays but cannot provide them. Read its current guidance before you pay.

How were June 2026 IGCSE exams handled in Qatar?

Cambridge International confirmed that, for the June 2026 series, Cambridge IGCSE, O Level and AS & A Level grades for candidates in Qatar, as well as Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE, would be awarded through a portfolio of evidence instead of written exams. IGCSE and O Level results were released on 18 August 2026.

For students now in Year 10 and Year 11, the practical lesson is that steady classwork, mock exams and coursework count. Whatever happens to a future exam series, the evidence a school holds on each student matters, so we help students do well in school assessments as well as past papers.

Can my child take IGCSE as a private candidate in Qatar?

Yes, but the rules in Qatar are stricter than in many countries. The British Council in Qatar says private candidates for school exams must be 18 or over, and that a younger candidate needs an approval letter from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, submitted at registration.

If your child is under 18 and not at a school that enters them, speak to the Ministry and the British Council before planning a private entry. Our tutors can prepare a student for any series once the entry route is confirmed.

Is online IGCSE tutoring allowed in Qatar?

Qatar regulates private tutoring. In January 2026 the Ministry of Education and Higher Education issued its first official ID cards for licensed private tutoring teachers, to be shown during lessons at licensed centres or in homes, The Peninsula reported. The published reports describe in-person tutoring and do not address online lessons from tutors outside Qatar.

We teach live online classes from outside Qatar and never send tutors to homes. If you have questions about the rules for your family, check with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Which IGCSE subjects do we teach students in Qatar?

Each subject page lists the syllabus codes, papers and topics we cover.

All IGCSE subjects and boards

What times are online IGCSE classes in Qatar?

Classes run in Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3), usually between about 3pm and 9pm on school days, and from morning to early evening on Fridays and Saturdays. Our tutors are based in Pakistan, two hours ahead of Qatar, so a 5pm class in Doha is 7pm for the tutor.

Private schools in Qatar are licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and most follow a late-August to June year. During Ramadan, school days are shorter and families usually prefer lessons after iftar.

We teach online only. We do not send tutors to homes in Qatar, and parents can join any lesson.

Weekdays after school

3pm to 9pm Qatar time (GMT+3) is 5pm to 11pm in Pakistan (GMT+5), when many of our tutors teach.

Weekends

9am to 8pm Qatar time (GMT+3) is 11am to 10pm in Pakistan (GMT+5), when many of our tutors teach.

Times shown for the current season. Daylight-saving changes can shift the difference by an hour; we confirm every slot in your local time.

How much does IGCSE tutoring cost in QAR?

Prices default to QAR; switch currency at any time.

Prices shown in Qatari riyals

  • Recommended

    One-to-one

    Fully personalised to your child

    QAR 110 / class

    • 60-minute live classes at times you choose
    • A plan built from a diagnostic of your child's gaps
    • Past-paper practice marked against the mark scheme
    • Progress notes for parents
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  • Small group

    Up to 6 students, 8 live classes a month

    QAR 28 / class

    • 75-minute live classes, 8 per month
    • Taught to your exam board and syllabus code
    • Weekly past-paper questions with feedback
    • Class recordings and notes
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  • Intensive exam prep

    12 one-to-one classes a month before exams

    QAR 99 / class

    • Three 60-minute classes a week
    • Timed past papers and full mock exams
    • Topic-by-topic weak-spot drills
    • Pack discount of 10% applied
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Prices are per class unless shown per month: one-to-one classes are 60 minutes and group classes 75 minutes. Your trial class is free and doesn't turn into a paid plan by itself. Pricing FAQ

IGCSE questions from families in Qatar

Do you have IGCSE tutors for students in Doha?

Yes, we tutor IGCSE students in Doha and across Qatar, live online, for Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE. Tell us the subject, board and syllabus code, and whether your child takes Core or Extended (or Foundation or Higher), and we match a tutor who has taught that specification. Your first class is free.

Which IGCSE board do schools in Qatar use?

British-curriculum schools in Qatar enter Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE, or a mix of the two. Cambridge awarded IGCSE grades in Qatar in June 2026, and the British Council in Qatar registers private candidates for Cambridge, Edexcel and OxfordAQA. Check your child's statement of entry for the exact board and code.

Can an under-18 student sit IGCSE privately in Qatar?

Only with Ministry approval. The British Council in Qatar says private candidates must be 18 or over, and that a minor needs an approval letter from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, submitted at registration. Applications for minors without that letter are not processed, so arrange it before you pay any fees.

When are the next IGCSE results for students in Qatar?

Cambridge IGCSE results for the November 2026 series are due on 14 January 2027, at 06:00 UK time, which is 09:00 in Qatar. June series results come out in August; June 2026 IGCSE results were released on 18 August 2026. Schools give results to their own students, and private candidates check online.

How much does an IGCSE tutor cost in Qatar?

Our IGCSE fees for Qatar are shown in QAR on this page and on our pricing page, with one-to-one and small-group options. IGCSE is priced at our core tier, below A Level and IB. All lessons are online, so there are no travel charges wherever you live in Qatar, and the first class is free.

What times are online IGCSE classes in Qatar?

Online IGCSE classes for Qatar usually run between about 3pm and 9pm Arabia Standard Time on school days, and from morning to early evening on Fridays and Saturdays. During Ramadan, lessons can move to after iftar. We confirm the exact time in writing before the first class.

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