Ministry Updates Admission Process for Qatar Schools
- Publish date: Sunday، 12 April 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
Key updates in Qatar school admissions: grace periods, inclusivity, and streamlined processes for students and families.
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The Peninsula newspaper has reported on the Ministry of Education and Higher Education introducing a set of updates to streamline student admission procedures during the press conference they held. The updates include clarifying documentation requirements and easing the entry process for certain categories of students.
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School principals and relevant authorities from across the country have attended the press conference.
According to the new updates, students entering Qatar on visit visas will be granted a two-month period to complete their residency procedures, with the option of a further two-month extension.
In light of supporting newly arrived students, the ministry also stated that the students who do not meet the approved age criteria may still be considered for admission based on their most recent academic certificates, given they successfully pass the school's admission test.
Additionally, international students arriving without certificate attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be given a two-month grace period to complete the required attestation process.
The Ministry also raised the maximum permitted age for students with disabilities and learning difficulties in the country.