Tariq Bin Ziad School, a member of Qatar Foundation, has a rich and evolving history of educational excellence. The school offers both Primary and Middle School and continues to grow to meet the needs of our community.
Tariq Bin Ziad School is one of Qatar’s leading bilingual schools, offering all subjects in Arabic and English while integrating Qatari culture and heritage to strengthen students’ understanding of their local identity.
The school also implements the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum to foster critical thinking, innovation, and global skills among students.
The school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and learning resources to support a comprehensive educational experience.
Our teachers bring diverse experiences and expertise, enriching learning and inspiring students to explore and excel.
At Tariq Bin Ziad School, we aim to cultivate a progressive learning environment where high expectations, curiosity, responsibility, and risk-taking are integral to education.
We set high standards and inspire our students to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We are excited to start our new journey and relaunch a school that has a legacy of graduating many of our current leaders in Qatar. The school promises to be one of a kind as it will provide a bilingual education blended with a curriculum that is deeply rooted in the Qatari heritage. Our programs will be offered in a great facility that retains the historic shape of our building and updates it with the addition of new state-of-the-art amenities.
We look forward to further strengthening links with the community and providing learning opportunities for our students that enable them to explore the world beyond the confines of their classroom. We encourage you to visit the school and get to know more about our philosophy, programs, and facilities.
Regards,
Dr. Maha Al Romaihi
School Director
Welcome to the Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Tariq Bin Ziad school!
At Tariq Bin Ziad school, we are proud to offer an enriching IB learning experience that reflects our school’s mission: to nurture a caring and inclusive community that values dual language learning, honors Qatari culture and heritage, and prepares students to thrive in a dynamic global world.
Our PYP programme is grounded in inquiry-based, student-centered learning that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful action. We believe in developing the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally within an environment that celebrates diversity, promotes well-being, and fosters mutual respect.
Language is at the heart of learning at Tariq Bin Ziad school. Through our commitment to dual language education, students learn to communicate fluently and confidently in both Arabic and English, deepening their cultural awareness and empowering them to engage thoughtfully with the world around them.
As principal, I am honored to lead a school community that is passionate about learning, rooted in local values, and driven by international best practices. Together with our dedicated educators and supportive families, we are building a future-focused generation one that is principled, open-minded, and prepared to make a positive difference.
Thank you for visiting our website. I invite you to learn more about our programme and the vibrant, values-driven community we are so proud of here at Tariq Bin Ziad school.
Warm regards,
Dalal Ali Ahmed
PYP Principal
Tariq Bin Ziad school
It is with great excitement that I join Tariq Bin Ziad Middle School as the new Principal. I am a passionate educator who strongly believes in the power of student agency, the idea that every learner should be empowered to take ownership of their learning, make meaningful choices, and develop the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
My vision is to nurture a school community where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. As a Middle Years Programme (MYP) school, we are uniquely positioned to provide our students with opportunities to inquire, explore, and grow into responsible, reflective, and compassionate global citizens.
Together with our dedicated teachers, supportive families, and talented students, I look forward to building on the strengths of our school and creating an environment where every child feels valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
I am honored to serve this community and excited for the journey ahead.
Rana Naji
Middle School Principal
This video essentially showcases two scenes side by side, comparing the school's facilities and appearance from the past to the future. Whilst showcasing children in the yard, in the classrooms, praying, playing together, and leaving the school in the end.
Tariq Bin Ziad offers a globally balanced educational program that preserves the local identity in a way that achieves the difficult equation for every family. the school provides every child with a safe, stimulating environment that fosters independence and curiosity, broadening awareness and developing self-confidence. As a bilingual school, we focus on strengthening the mother tongue of every child along with mastery of the English language. We also believe in the necessity of bolstering the national identity while promoting open mindedness and raising global awareness in order to create international citizens. This is done by encouraging the partnership and close relationship between home and school starting from. It is our belief that a child achieves his fullest learning potential when all parties participate and are committed to the goal of developing all the child’s potential.
Tariq Bin Ziad school seeks to meet the educational needs and aspirations of its students and provides opportunities for students to unleash their energies by:
Tariq Bin Ziad school is located within Al Sadd Area in Doha, and it consists of mainly 3 buildings and several facilities: The Single Floor Early Years Education Building, The Two Floors Specialized Learning Studios and the Primary Buildings, along with Two Floors Basement Car Parking and large retractable umbrellas. The school has various spaces and rooms in which they serve the learning purposes and the physical and motor skills activities.
The Classrooms are prepared and equipped with the latest technologies and suitable furniture. As well as the laboratories and specialized rooms around the school such as the ICT Computer Labs, Science Labs, Music Rooms, Art Rooms and Library rooms. All of which have been designed to satisfy the latest trends in school learning processes.
Many of the indoor and outdoor Non-classrooms areas are allocated as well. For Example: Multi-Purpose Sports Hall, Cafeteria, School’s Prayer Hall, Indoor Play Areas, Outdoors Playgrounds, Football Field, Basketball and Tennis Courts.
The Buildings of Tariq Bin Ziad School are considered as Eco-Friendly and Green. Several integrated Systems and Special Equipment are installed to cope with the Environmental and the planet reservation efforts: Sun-Tracking Solar System, Retractable Skylight, Open Skylight Receptions and Common Spaces with Natural Sun Lightings, Motion-Sensor Lights in corridors, Recycling Trash Bins and Self-Closing Water Faucet inside all the toilets and hand wash spaces.
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