# Online tutors in Qatar

> GradeUp International teaches students in Qatar live online, one-to-one or in small groups, in Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3), with fees in QAR.

Source: https://www.gradeupinternational.com/online-tuition/qatar
Last updated: 2026-10-21
Publisher: GradeUp International (https://www.gradeupinternational.com/)

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Class timezone | Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) |
| School weekend | Friday–Saturday |
| Fees | 1:1 from QAR 110 per class; group from QAR 220 per subject per month |
| Curricula | IGCSE, A Level, IB, Matric (SSC), AP, O Level |

Qatar's government schools follow the national curriculum under the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, which also licenses and oversees private schools. Most expatriate children, and many Qatari families, choose private schools that teach British (IGCSE and A Level), American (high school diploma with AP), IB, Indian or Pakistani curricula.

Many students in Qatar aim for universities abroad or for the branch campuses of international universities in Doha's Education City, so subject grades and admissions tests matter. Students at British-curriculum schools typically take IGCSEs at 16 and A Levels at 18, while American-school students combine school grades with AP exams and the SAT.

We teach online only, matching each student with a tutor who knows their exact board and syllabus. Lessons run in Qatar time after school and at weekends, and continue unchanged if the family travels or relocates.

## Sitting exams

Most students sit exams at their own school if it is a registered centre. Private candidates register for Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA exams through the British Council in Qatar, which says candidates must be 18 or over, in line with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education; a minor needs an approval letter from the Ministry before registering. In the May/June 2026 series, Cambridge awarded grades in Qatar through a portfolio of evidence instead of written exams, so always confirm current arrangements with your school or the British Council. Pakistani-curriculum students sit Federal Board (FBISE) exams through their school.

## School calendar

Most private schools run from late August to June, with a winter break in December and a spring break around March. The Ministry publishes the calendar for government schools each year. During Ramadan, school hours are shortened and tutoring usually moves to the evening. Summer temperatures are very high, so many families use the break for online catch-up.

## Cities

- [Doha](https://www.gradeupinternational.com/online-tuition/qatar/doha)

## Frequently asked questions

### Do you have online IGCSE and IB tutors for students in Doha and across Qatar?

Yes, we offer live online tutoring for students in Doha and across Qatar in IGCSE, A Level, IB, AP and SAT, as well as Pakistani-curriculum subjects. Lessons run in Arabia Standard Time after school and on Fridays and Saturdays. Tell us your child's curriculum and subjects, and we will match a tutor who knows that syllabus.

### How much does a tutor cost in Qatar?

Our fees for Qatar are listed in QAR on our pricing page. The cost depends on the level, such as IGCSE, A Level or IB, whether you choose one-to-one or small-group lessons, and how many sessions a week you book. Because all lessons are online, there are no travel charges.

### Is an online tutor as effective as a home tutor in Qatar?

An online tutor can be as effective as a home tutor for most secondary students, provided the tutor knows the syllabus and the student has a quiet space and good connection. Online lessons widen the choice of specialists. We teach online only and do not provide home visits in Qatar.

### Can my child sit IGCSE exams as a private candidate in Qatar?

Only from age 18, or with Ministry approval. The British Council in Qatar registers private candidates for Cambridge, Edexcel and OxfordAQA exams, but says candidates must be 18 or over; a minor needs an approval letter from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, submitted at registration. Check its current guidance before you pay.

### Who are the best online tutors in Qatar?

The best online tutor for a student in Qatar is one who has taught the exact board and syllabus code your child sits, such as Cambridge IGCSE 0580 or Edexcel 4MA1, teaches in Qatar time, publishes fees in QAR and offers a trial class. Compare two or three tutors on the same topic. We offer all of this, with a free first class.

### Is private tutoring legal in Qatar?

Qatar regulates private tutoring: the Ministry of Education and Higher Education licenses tutoring centres and, since January 2026, issues ID cards to licensed private tutors for lessons at centres or in homes, The Peninsula reported. The published rules do not address online lessons from tutors abroad. We teach online only and never send tutors to homes.

### Do you teach the Pakistani curriculum (FBISE) in Qatar?

Yes, we teach Matric (SSC) and FSc (HSSC) online for students at FBISE-affiliated Pakistani schools in Doha, such as PISQ and Pak Shamaa School, following the Federal Board syllabus and paper pattern. Tutors can explain in Urdu when it helps. We also teach O Level and A Level for the Cambridge wings of those schools.

### What times are online classes in Qatar?

Online classes run in Arabia Standard Time, usually from about 3pm to 9pm 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 slot with you before the first lesson, based on your subject and tutor availability.

## Sources

- [Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education](https://www.edu.gov.qa/)
- [British Council Qatar: exam registration for private candidates](https://www.britishcouncil.qa/en/exam/igcse-school/register/private-candidates)
- [The Peninsula: Education Ministry issues first ID card for licensed private tutoring teachers (Jan 2026)](https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/07/01/2026/education-ministry-issues-first-official-identification-card-for-licensed-private-tutoring-teachers)
- [Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE)](https://www.fbise.edu.pk/)
- [Cambridge: June 2026 examinations in the Middle East](https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/recognition-and-acceptance/guidance-for-universities/J26-exams-middle-east-for-universities-and-recognising-organisations/)