Bhavan's Public School vs The Scholars' International School

	B Bhavan's Public School Doha, Qatar	T The Scholars' International School Doha, Qatar
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year QAR 5,600 - 8,800	Fees / year QAR 6,000 - 6,958
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,668	Pupils 833
Typical class size	Typical class size 26	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at a new single campus in Abu Hamour, Doha, Qatar. It opened for a soft launch on January 5, 2026, and all existing Bhavan's Public School campuses were consolidated into this one facility.	Location The Scholars' International School is located in Doha, Qatar, with the mailing address P.O. Box 201308. The school operates from two separate villa campuses in Doha. A bus service connects the campus to major residential areas in and around Doha.
Stages	Stages The school offers classes from LKG/UKG through Class XII (KG I to XII). LKG-UKG and Classes 1–12 are the defined instructional groups, with timings published for these levels.	Stages The school offers classes from kindergarten to Grade 6. The current student body is around 833 pupils.
School type	School type Bhavan's Public School Qatar is a private English-medium CBSE-affiliated day school. It is managed by the Al Misnad Education Centre and operates under Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.	School type The Scholars' International School is a co-educational institution following the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus. It describes itself as an Indian CBSE school with an international perspective.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Public data on the number of nationalities or the local-to-international student ratio is not published by the school.	Pupil nationality mix Public materials do not publish a nationality breakdown. The school has around 833 students and identifies as an Indian CBSE school with an international perspective. No local-to-international ratio is publicly disclosed.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not published on the school's public pages.	Additional learning support The school provides a full-time professionally trained school counsellor, a full-time nurse in the clinic, and a mentor–mentee program for students. These supports are part of the school's value-added offerings.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (an Indian educational trust) and licensed to offer CBSE curriculum in Qatar.	Country affiliation Affiliated with India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), under affiliation number 6630202. The CBSE listing confirms the affiliation and Qatar as the district.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is publicly listed; the school presents a secular CBSE-based program.	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not stated. The school presents itself as a CBSE Indian school with an international perspective.
School day structure	School day structure School day for LKG-UKG runs 6:30 am to 11:00 am; Classes 1–12 run 6:30 am to 1:45 pm. Office timings are 6:30 am to 3:30 pm Sunday to Wednesday, and 6:30 am to 1:45 pm Thursday.	School day structure Arrival guidance is to report to school by 6:55 a.m. Regular dispersal times are 11:30 a.m. for Kindergarten and 1:30 p.m. for Primary. School buses depart at 11:30 a.m. for Kindergarten and 1:45 p.m. for Primary.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school provides transport options; details and providers are handled by the transport department. Fees would be subject to the ministry-approved transport arrangements.	Bus service details The Scholars' International School operates a fleet of fully air-conditioned buses. A professional transport company conducts operations under the school Transport Co-ordinator, with trained drivers and female bus attendants for safety. Transportation fees are 3,000 QAR annually within Doha and 3,800 QAR annually for areas outside Doha.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Bhavan's Public School — Fees Overview One‑time / admission charges (per new admission, amounts in QAR) - Registration fee: Al Wakra branch QAR 150; New Salata branch QAR 88. - Admission fee: Al Wakra QAR 250; New Salata QAR 250. - Special fee (one‑time/annual component shown in fee schedule): Al Wakra QAR 421; New Salata QAR 416. - Caution deposit (security deposit): Al Wakra QAR 1,000; New Salata QAR 520. - Education accessories / tools fee: Al Wakra QAR 75; New Salata: included in the schedule (amounts shown in the published schedule). Tuition fees by year group (stated as tuition per term, amounts in QAR) - Al Wakra branch — Tuition fee (per term): - KG I & KG II: QAR 1,867 per term. - Std. I – IV: QAR 2,217 per term. - Std. V – VI: QAR 2,550 per term. - Std. VII – IX: QAR 2,567 per term. - Std. X – XII: QAR 2,917 per term. - New Salata branch — Tuition fee (per term): - KG I & KG II: QAR 1,943 per term. - Std. I – IV: QAR 2,293 per term. - Std. V – VI: QAR 2,660 per term. Other recurring / optional fees - Transportation: optional; parents are asked to contact the transport department for route and rates — transport fees are charged separately from the tuition schedule. - School meals / canteen: available (canteen purchases are optional and charged separately). - Books and uniform: approximate historical guidance shows book costs around QAR 600 and uniform (3 sets) roughly QAR 500–600 as approximate estimates appearing in school circulars; parents should budget for the one‑off book and uniform purchase in addition to the fees above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is invoiced on a per‑term basis (tuition amounts in the published fee tables are given as "per term"). - The parent/guardian selects the installment to pay via the online fee portal during the payment process. Receipts are generated and available in the portal within 24 hours of successful remittance. - The school collects registration/admission/special fees and the caution deposit at time of admission as separate line items in addition to the per‑term tuition. Fee payment methods / options - Online payment via the school parent portal using debit/credit card through the payment gateway (Q‑Pay flow described in the school's online payment instructions). - Bank transfer (wire) to the school's bank account (Doha Bank) using the published IBAN; parents must email the remittance details to the school accounts office after transfer so the payment can be reconciled and an official receipt issued. The school's payment instructions include the bank account name, account number, IBAN and the requirement to include student name and admission number in the transfer reference. - Invoices and receipts are issued through the school portal; the online instructions specify entering the student admission number and selecting the installment before payment. Refunds and caution‑deposit handling - A caution deposit is collected as a refundable security deposit at admission (amounts shown above). The school's publicly posted fee schedules list the caution deposit as a charged item; no detailed refund procedure or timetable for returning the caution deposit is stated in the published fee documents. Parents should note that the published fee schedules do not include an explicit, itemized refund policy for caution deposits or tuition refunds. Other notes on charges and billing - The fee schedule separates one‑time admission charges (registration, admission, special fees, caution deposit, accessories/tools fee) from recurring tuition (expressed per term). - Transport and other optional services (for example canteen purchases) are billed separately. The transport department publishes route and fee details on request.	Fee details Application & admission fees - Kindergarten (KG I & KG II): Admission Fee QAR 300 (one-time) and Caution Deposit QAR 938. - Primary (Class I – VI): Registration/Admission Fee QAR 250 (one-time) and Caution Deposit QAR 938. Tuition fees by year group (term and annual amounts) - Kindergarten (KG I & KG II): Term 1 QAR 1,800; Term 2 QAR 2,400; Term 3 QAR 1,800. Tuition per year QAR 6,000. - Primary — Class I & II: Term 1 QAR 2,000; Term 2 QAR 2,655; Term 3 QAR 2,000. Tuition per year QAR 6,655. - Primary — Class III to VI: Term 1 QAR 2,100; Term 2 QAR 2,758; Term 3 QAR 2,100. Tuition per year QAR 6,958. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and transportation fees are required to be paid term-wise. The published term payment due dates are: Term 1 payable on or before April 5; Term 2 payable on or before September 5; Term 3 payable on or before January 5. Parents should follow the school's term deadlines when remitting fees. Transportation (bus) fees - Kindergarten transport (annual): Inside Doha QAR 3,500; Outside Doha QAR 4,000. - Primary transport (annual): Within Doha QAR 3,000; Outside Doha QAR 3,800. Transport is charged annually but tuition and transport fees are collected term-wise. Boarding fees - No boarding facility or boarding fees are listed. The school operates from separate villas and the published fee pages list tuition and transport only. Other costs and fees - Uniform: A prescribed school uniform is required for all students and must be purchased from the school store; uniform items and requirements are published but prices are not listed. Parents are responsible for the cost of uniforms. - Books and materials: Books are distributed from the school store; parents are responsible for the cost of books and any stationery. - Caution deposit (listed above) is an additional one-time amount held by the school. Refund information - No formal refund policy or detailed refund procedure is published on the school's fee pages or admission guidelines. For questions about refunds (for example, in case of withdrawal), contact the school's Accounts/Admissions office. Fee payment options and practical payment details - The published admission guidance states that school fees must be remitted to the school Accounts department; specific online payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, e-wallet) are not listed in the published fee or admission pages. Parents should use the school's Accounts/Admissions contact channels for available payment methods and for receipts.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Bhavan's Public School Doha follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum with English as the medium of instruction. It offers education from LKG through Class XII, organized as Primary (I–V), Middle (VI–VIII), Secondary (IX–X), and Senior Secondary (XI–XII). CBSE affiliation enables AISSE (Class X) and AISSCE (Class XII) examinations, with the school's affiliation period noted as 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2028 under affiliation number 6330008. XI–XII streams are Science (English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics, and Computer Science) and Commerce (English, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, and Informatics Practices). Languages offered include Hindi, Malayalam, French, and Arabic as second languages, with Tamil available as a third language from Class V onward; the curriculum also covers Qatar History, Islamic/Moral Science, Life Skills, Work Education, Art Education, Music, Dance, and Physical Education, all under CBSE guidelines.	Curriculum details The Scholars' International School Doha follows the CBSE curriculum (Delhi, India) for Kindergarten through Grade VI, approved by the Ministry of Education, State of Qatar. The academic year is organized into three terms: Term 1 April to September; Term 2 October to December; Term 3 January to March. Kindergarten subjects include English, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Islamic Studies, Arabic (Arab nationals only), Art & Craft, Dance or Music, Games, and Personality Development. Grade I and II subjects include English, Mathematics, EVS – Environmental Science, Qatar History, Hindi/Malayalam/Arabic/French, Value Education/Islamic Studies, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and General Knowledge. Grades III to VI subjects include English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Qatar History, Hindi/Malayalam/Arabic/French, Third Language (Grade 4), Value Education/Islamic Studies, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and General Knowledge. The official language of instruction is English.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Eligibility for admission. Age limits are defined per class and are determined by the dates 31 March and 30 September. Parents should verify the class-specific age requirement before applying. The policy ensures students are placed in the appropriate class according to age. Step 2: Documents required for registration. The student's identification card or valid passport (original plus one copy) is required, along with the birth certificate (original plus one copy) and a valid residency permit for all non-Qataris (original plus one copy). Two recent photographs are required, and a health record is needed for children aged three to six who are residents in Qatar (sight of originals plus copies). For Class I onwards, a previous school TC and last year's report card are required, and for KG II and above a written test is conducted. For KG I, only a parent interview with the Principal is required, and the child should accompany the parent for the interview. Step 3: Admission testing and interview. The admission test for KG II and above is based on the syllabus of the class immediately preceding the class sought. All tests are followed by an interaction with the Principal, and the principal's final decision is binding. The process is designed to assess readiness and fit with the school's program. Step 4: Fees and fee payment. Fee structures are provided in the Ministry Approved Fee File for Bhavan's Public School – Al Wakra and Bhavan's Public School – New Salata, showing Registration Fee, Admission Fee, Special Fee, Caution Deposit, Education/Tools Fee, and Tuition Fee per term, varying by grade. An online fee payment option is available. Transportation fees are handled by the transport department; contact them for details. Fees are subject to approval of SEC.	Admissions 1. Admission is open to all Indian students in Qatar, subject to seat availability. The registration for the new academic year starts in the first week of December. Submit the registration form using the online application link for The Scholars' International School or The Scholars' Kindergarten. The school serves a student body of 833 and operates from two separate villas in Doha. 2. Registration documents and syllabi: Register online by filling the application and uploading the required documents: a photocopy of the student's valid Qatari Residence Permit, photocopies of the parents' Residence Permits, photocopies of relevant passport pages, a recent report card (not applicable for KG I), a Health Record, Conduct Certificate (not applicable for KG I, KG II, and Class 1), four passport photos, Original Transfer Certificate countersigned by the CBSE Head Quarters or Regional Officer, and a local map for transportation if required. The syllabus for the entrance test/interaction will be sent to shortlisted candidates. 3. Interaction/admission test: The date of the admission test or interaction will be informed well in advance. Shortlisted candidates will participate in the test or interview process as part of the selection. 4. Admission call letter: The selected students must complete the admission process within the allotted time, or the seat will be offered to the next eligible candidate. 5. Office visit and appointment: Upon receiving the admission call letter, parents should call the office to book an appointment and report to the reception at the specified time. 6. Verification of documents: After the verification of documents, admission and transport forms must be completed and submitted. 7. Remittance of fees: Fees must be remitted at the Accounts department and paid term-by-term as outlined in the fee schedule.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.	Scholarships The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.	Waitlist The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
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