Office of Finance

The Office of Finance is responsible for disbursing government funding to the new Independent Schools and for monitoring the use of those funds. The latter will be accomplished through periodic reports as well as an annual, comprehensive audit by an external auditor. To cover operating costs, the Independent Schools will receive a set level of funding for each enrolled student who is eligible for a free education in Qatar. This Office will also administer grants on an ad hoc basis to cover start-up costs for innovative school programs. Any Independent School requesting this type of funding must submit a separate and detailed application.

The Office of Finance also has a role in helping potential Independent School operators develop a financial plan to submit as part of the application process to run a school. Comprehensive financial plans are required of all candidates, and the Education Institute has developed a Finance Handbook as a guide in meeting this requirement.