How to do a Medical Test in Qatar for School Admission

Health plays a significant role in every aspect of life. Every year many people come to Qatar for a better lifestyle and education for their kids, so Qatar authorities have made it compulsory for every student to pass their fitness test to secure school admission and related vaccination registration requirements in Qatar. Some parents find it unnecessary or hard to find a medical center.

School Admission Medical Test at a Glance (2026)

Item	Details
Purpose	Health screening required for many school admissions in Qatar
Where	Approved medical centres and clinics (verify current list)
Documents	Child passport or QID, vaccination records
Timing	Complete before or during admission per school and MOH rules
Related	Schools in Qatar guide

Fees note (July 2026): Medical test fees and approved clinic lists can change. Confirm the current cost and required documents with your chosen medical centre and the school admission office before your appointment.

Guide by: Sheikh Al Fahad, Qatar Guides. Reviewed: July 1, 2026.

Most parents also question how to do a medical test. How to get a medical fitness certificate in Qatar? But now they need not worry because this article will guide you through every detail of the medical test & center and also tell you about the Fit to Join School certificate so you can easily complete the process. Follow the mentioned below steps

Medical Fitness Test

The medical fitness test is a medical test that confirms that an individual is medically fit. This test ensures that the student is medically fit and is perfectly ready to join school. This test includes measurement of height, weight, vision, hearing, and various health assessments. 

This certificate is issued by government health centers across Qatar under PHCC, the certificate is known as the Fit to Join School Certificate.

Required Documents for Medical Test

Health Card (original + copy)

Qatar ID (original + copy)

Vaccination Records (original + copy)

Birth Certificate (original + copy)

Two photographs

Procedure of Medical Test for School Admission in Qatar

The following steps will explain to you in detail how to get a medical fitness certificate:

• Step 1: Fix an appointment 

To get an appointment with the govt health center, you have to call 107 and provide them with your health card number and the name of the health center you want to visit. You can also choose your date and time from available slots. 

• Step 2: Visit Health Centre 

On the provided or chosen date child and parent have to visit the health center with above mentioned documents. 

• Step 3: Register at the reception 

You have to register yourself at the reception desk and you would ask to provide documents, and they would prepare a document file and guide you further. 

• Step 4: Nursing Assessment 

In the assessment room height, weight, eyesight, and hearing would be checked by the nurse. Vaccination records would be reviewed and some questions about child development would be asked from parents. 

• Step 5:  Blood Chekup  

Child’s blood sample would be taken in the laboratory. A blood report would be provided after 15 to 20 minutes. 

• Step 6 :  Dental Checkup

A dentist would check the dental health and hygiene of the child, and in case of further treatment the doctor would guide you. 

• Step 7:  Physicians Checkup 

After all the above-mentioned checkups you would be advised to go to the physician. Physicians would examine the physical condition of the child and review the previous health details. In case of further treatment, he will guide. 

• Step 8: Collect medical Certificate 

After the physician’s assessment, you would collect your medical certificate from the main reception. 

•  Step 9: Fixing of Photographs 

The process of photograph fixing would be done in the Nursing Assessment Room by the nurse. 

Time: After this whole process you would be free to go home. The whole procedure would take almost 2 hours. 

Note : 

Each School has its specific guideline regarding medical tests so it’s always best to reach out to them directly for accurate and up-to-date information.

Top Medical Centers in Doha: 

There are a lot of medical centers in Doha that are performing their duties but for your ease, I have mentioned the top 3 medical centers that provide the best service. They are given below: 

Al Hayat Medical Centre (2nd Branch): 

It is one of Qatar’s most famous medical centers and is renowned due to its staff and doctors who successfully satisfy their patients. Its address and contact are provided below:

Al-Waab Main Street, PO BOX 12962, Doha, Qatar.

Tel 1: +974-70007171

Tel 2: +974-44297200

  Fax: +974-44297299

Timing: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm

Review:  It has achieved a 4.9 out of 5 and is undoubtedly the best medical centre in Qatar. This medical centre has all the qualities that a medical centre should have.

The International Medical Centre: 

Address : 14 Sahat Street Jelaiah , Duhail Doha , Qatar 

PO Box 19941 

Landline:0097444884292

Mobile:0097466444282

Email: [email protected]

 Timing:  Sunday to Thursday (8:00am to 8:00pm), Saturday (8am to 4pm) 

Review: This medical center has achieved a 4.4 out of 5 on Google rating and according to the survey it has friendly staff & doctors. 

City Medical Centre:

 Address: Al Maamoura Saad Bin Majed Bldg., / 49/ Zone: 56 / Street: 780, Doha, Qatar

 Timing:  From 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

 Phone:  +974 5995 9945

Review: City Medical Centre has achieved 4.0 out of 5. Staff and doctors are experienced, and this center is properly cleaned.  

Note: The amount of fee varies accordingly so please contact the medical center for fee information. 

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Last verified: July 1, 2026. Disclaimer: Not affiliated with the Ministry of Education. Confirm on edu.gov.qa. Part of our Schools in Qatar guide series.