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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
King's College is an independent Anglican secondary school in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, educating students aged 13 to 18. The campus offers a Cambridge IGCSE pathway alongside New Zealand's NCEA, with Years 11–13 allowing students to choose between Cambridge AS/A Levels and NCEA Levels 2–3. Class sizes are small, rarely more than 22 students, enabling individual attention. The school draws on a long history dating from 1896 and operates on a 42-acre site that includes the Toi Manawa Music and Performing Arts Centre (opened March 2024), the Roy Kelley Design Technology Centre, a dedicated Library in the Centennial Centre, and a refurbished Great Hall (2025). Sports and facilities are extensive: golf with a partner club, rowing, sailing, swimming, football, hockey, rugby, and more, plus a new High Performance Gym opened in 2024. Round Square exchanges and a broad co-curricular program support international-minded learning beyond the classroom. The school balances tradition with global opportunity.
The school delivers an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum, inspired by King's College UK. Students take GCSEs and A Levels in the Senior School and Sixth Form.
What age range does the school accept?
Students are admitted from Pre-School (age 3) through to Year 13 (Sixth Form, age 18).
How much are the fees?
Annual tuition ranges from QAR 47,550 (Pre-School to Year 2) to QAR 70,000 (Years 12-13). There is a QAR 2,000 registration fee and assessment fees of QAR 300-500.
How many campuses does the school have?
King's College Doha has two campuses: Al Thumama for Pre-Prep, and Mesaimeer for Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form.
Is Arabic taught?
Yes, Arabic is taught from Pre-Prep by specialist teachers. Islamic Studies and Social Studies are also core curriculum components.
Is there EAL support?
Yes, EAL (English as an Additional Language) and Learning Support programmes are available for students who need additional help.
What is the house system?
The school operates a house system that provides a framework for competition, community building, and pastoral support across year groups.
What extracurricular activities are available?
An extensive range of co-curricular activities includes sports, music, arts, The King's Academy, Destination Imagination, and residential trips including international experiences.
Is there a bus service?
Transportation is not included in tuition fees. Families should contact the school for details on available transport options.
What is the admissions process?
Families enquire, visit the campus, submit an online application, attend an age-appropriate assessment (remote options available), and then accept the offer and pay registration fees.
Is King's College Doha linked to King's College UK?
Yes, it is a sister school to King's College UK, which was founded by Royal Charter in 1873. The Doha school draws on the same ethos and educational approach.
What network is the school part of?
King's College Doha is part of the Cognita Schools network, a global family of schools.
