Every learner at ASD is empowered with the tools, facilities, and support they need to thrive—on campus and beyond. This is where school life flows smoothly, giving students the space to learn, explore, and grow.
Facilities
The American School of Doha offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to support academic excellence, creativity, and student well-being. Classrooms are modern and technology-enabled, while specialized spaces include science and computer labs, art and music studios, a library media center, and dedicated learning commons.
Sports and recreation facilities feature a gymnasium, outdoor fields, courts, and a swimming pool. These safe, innovative spaces provide students from Pre-K to Grade 12 with the environment to learn, explore, and thrive.
Library Media Center
The American School of Doha (ASD) is at the heart of learning, and the libraries are at the heart of ASD. The main goals of the libraries are to promote and foster a love of reading, to help students become independent lifelong learners through research and information literacy, and to encourage a culture of creativity. The libraries provide print, digital, electronic, and physical resources. Library resources are provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all members of the ASD community.
Library materials are selected to provide patrons with a wide range of resources, encompassing multiple levels of difficulty, in a variety of formats, with diverse appeal, and that allow for the presentation of many different cultures and points of view. Library patrons are allowed to choose freely from the collection; teacher-librarians provide guidance as appropriate. Materials selected will enrich and support the curriculum and/or meet the personal interests of members of the school community.
ASD has two libraries on campus, our Elementary School (ES) Library and our Middle School/High School (MS/HS) Library. Our libraries are lively, welcoming spaces, with four teacher-librarians and a library support staff ready to assist students and teachers in finding the right resources for their personal interests and academic needs. The teacher-librarians regularly collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy lessons into the school’s curriculum and to encourage a love of reading. A wealth of print, digital, and electronic resources is available to the ASD community, and students and faculty are welcome to drop in at any time throughout the day. For more details on what our libraries offer, please visit our ES/MS/HS Library websites.
Technology
The American School of Doha (ASD) understands how important it is for our students to acquire the technological skills that will not only help them participate in today’s technological era but also excel, compete, and become leaders in a globalized, competitive world. They must become innovative thinkers, able to ask questions, research, and find solutions in the world's fastest-changing industry today.
Technological education is central to all our lives today, and the development of technologically literate individuals throughout the school is a priority for us, our students, and for. The school's technology platform enables teachers to engage students, present content, evaluate performance, and provide ongoing feedback. Students are active participants in their own learning, striving for academic excellence, and exploring what it means to be a positive, active global citizen.
Learning activities enhanced by technology help students become confident and competent in 21st-century technological skills, while also enabling them to use technology tools to improve their communication, information-gathering, and presentation skills.
DragonCard
DragonCards serve as ASD’s all-in-one ID and payment system, providing access to campus, cafeteria purchases, and payments for items such as yearbooks, field trips, library fines, instrument rentals, and tech fees.
Each family has a single Family ID that links all members, although each person maintains an individual account. Funds can be added by logging in with the Family ID (to allocate money among members) or by topping up directly at kiosks located in Main Reception, Central Administration, or the Middle/High School Cafeteria.
Top-ups can also be made online via the DragonCard portal.
New Parent Information:
Student & Parent IDs
To ensure DragonCards are ready when school begins, please email a recent passport-size photo (JPG, max 800 KB) for each student and parent to admissions@asd.edu.qa Include each person’s full name in the file name.
Managing Your Account
Access and manage your family’s DragonCard account online using your family number as the default login. You can view deposits and purchases, top up balances, and set spending limits, low-balance alerts, or food restrictions for individual family members. Go to DragonCard Online.
Lost or Damaged Cards
Replacement cards are available at the Main Reception (Central Administration) for QR 50. If the original card is later found and reactivated, a QR 40 fee applies (card must be in good condition and have a current photo).
Domestic Worker IDs Each domestic worker who needs campus access must have an ASD-issued ID (QR 50 per card). Submit the following to reception@asd.edu.qa:
- Completed DragonCard application form
- Passport and Qatar ID (front and back) copies
- Passport-size photo (JPG, max 800 KB)
Withdrawing from ASD:
When a student withdraws from ASD, the student’s DragonCard and the parents’ DragonCards must be returned to ASD. Any available account balance will be refunded.
*Please note: DragonCards are the property of the American School of Doha.
For all inquiries on DragonCards and Bands, please contact dragoncard@asd.edu.qa.
School Cafeteria
Sterling serves as ASD’s cafeteria concessionaire, providing a variety of healthy and balanced meal options for our students and staff.
How to Order from the Cafeteria through the DragonCard Portal
ASD cafeterias are open to students in Grades 1–12, allowing them to purchase lunch directly on campus (hot and cold meals).
Parents of students also have the option to pre-order lunches through the dragoncard@asd.edu.qa.
Orders must be submitted by 6:00 a.m. for same-day delivery. Meal cancellations (for absences or ordering errors) must be made by 8:30 a.m. on the day the meal was scheduled.
For step-by-step instructions, please refer to the resources below. For questions or assistance, contact dragoncard@asd.edu.qa.
Bus Transportation
Bus registration for School Year 2025-2026 is now open. Please register before JULY 15, 2025. Parents/Guardians need to register their child(ren) to access this service. Applicants who register late will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified of their application status once the routes are confirmed.
Contact Details: busservices@asd.edu.qa. l 4499 1158
Bus Service Terms and Conditions
Parent Bus Agreement
Bus Service Application Form
PE Uniform
All students from Pre-K to Grade 10 participate in PE classes at the American School of Doha. Students in Pre-K to Grade 8 are required to wear their school uniform on PE days.
ASD offers a PE uniform made of high-performance material for comfort, durability, and functionality, supplied by Noble House.
ASD Access Code: ASD3005
PE Uniforms at ASD
School Clinic
The dedicated nursing team at ASD supports students from Pre-K to Grade 12 across the Elementary and Middle/High School clinics. Led by Head Nurse Andrea Urbanski, the nurses bring extensive experience in both hospital and pediatric settings, paired with a passion for school-based care. They collaborate with families, teachers, and counselors to ensure students’ health, safety, and wellness during school hours and extracurricular activities.
Contact ASD Nursing Clinic: nurses@asd.edu.qa
