Doha Mums & Schools

Spent my last day in Doha busy trying to make connections and see schools...and making myself car sick in the process!

I started out at the Hyatt Plaza (no shortage of malls or giant grocery stores here!) at the 'New Arrivals Coffee' for a networking group called Doha Mums.

I met about 9 other Moms (most without their kids because in school or nursery) from all over - UK, South Africa, Poland, Lebanon. Everyone really friendly and happy to share information on everything from schools to the best place to buy diapers. By attending the event I can now sign up to get an official membership and post any query to their online forum which I think will be very helpful.

I then had to pull out my map to help the driver narrow down the location of some pre-schools and kindergartens. It seems school starts young here for kids. There are many full time (Sun-Thur, 7a-1p) schools starting at 3 years. Haven't completely decided what to do with Maëlle but did find some great options. Might opt for a nursery which still is teaching the kids (music, PE, art, abc's/numbers etc) but you can opt for 2-5 days per week. Think it's great that they teach a little Arabic too. There is one close to our new house, I think walking distance no problem but so funny when you ask. "Oh no! Too far, car is better."

Relaxed in evening, one last swim and a nap before off to the airport for my 1:30am flight.