The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced that admissions to government schools in Qatar for the 2026-27 academic year will begin from April 12. The ministry has urged parents to complete the admission process within the specified deadline.
The admission process will take place from April 12 to August 13, Warda Mohammed Al Aqeel, Head of the Admissions and Registration Department, said in a press conference. Registration will be held in different stages based on nationality and other criteria:
- Qatari citizens, children of Qatari women, GCC citizens (priority for siblings of children studying in the school): from April 12 to August 13.
- Resident students (priority for siblings): from May 17 to August 13.
- Other Qatari and GCC students: from April 26 to August 13.
- For other resident students: May 24 to August 13.
- Online registration for the new academic year for all categories: August 25 to October 1.
The ministry also announced that 7 new schools, including three technical schools, will open next year as part of improving the quality of education and providing more seats.
Students with disabilities will be admitted to the most suitable schools after undergoing a medical examination in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Healthcare Corporation (PHCC), said Amna Ali Al Mulla, Acting Director of the Special Education Department. About 80 inclusive schools and early intervention centers are ready for this.
Fatima Yousef Al Obaidli, Assistant Director of School and Student Affairs, announced that online registration for evening and adult education categories is now available. It operates through nine centers across the country. Around 500 people have already registered for this academic year through the ‘Maarif’ portal.
