DPS Modern Indian School vs Ideal Indian School

	D DPS Modern Indian School Doha, Qatar	I Ideal Indian School Doha, Qatar
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year QAR 6,000 - 12,762	Fees / year QAR 3,990 - 7,928
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 1982
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Al Wakrah, Doha, Qatar, near Pearl Roundabout. The campus is accessible via major road links between central Doha and the Wakra area and serves a diverse expatriate community. The official postal address is DPS Modern Indian School, PO Box 14868, Doha, Qatar.	Location Ideal Indian School is located in Abu Hamour, Doha, Qatar, on Salwa Road (PB 2836). The campus sits in a busy expatriate area with straightforward road access. The official address is Abu Hamour, Doha-Qatar.
Stages	Stages Junior School covers Nursery to Grade 6; Primary School covers Grades I to V; Middle School covers Grades VI–VIII; Secondary and Senior Secondary cover Grades IX–X and XI–XII.	Stages The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is organized into four sections: Kindergarten, Junior Section, Boy's Section, and Girl's Section, with some wings designated by gender. The campus uses separate boy and girl sections in the appropriate divisions.
School type	School type Co-educational day school.	School type The school is co-educational. It operates gender-segregated wings within certain sections and runs a double-shift system (morning and afternoon/evening) to accommodate demand.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students represent more than 33 nationalities; the school states it is open to other expatriate communities. The exact local-to-international ratio and the most represented nationality are not publicly published.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support DPS Modern Indian School provides a Learning Support Department with tailored interventions for students with learning differences. There are dedicated Special Educators and counselors, with additional wellbeing staff; the curriculum includes inclusive practices (CWSN) and NEP 2020-aligned approaches.	Additional learning support The school describes inclusive teaching practices aimed at diverse talents. Specific SEN provisions are not publicly listed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, India, under The Delhi Public School Society.	Country affiliation Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India, and open to other expatriate communities.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation; Islamic Studies is offered as part of the curriculum.	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is listed.
School day structure	School day structure Usual school days run Sunday to Thursday from 7:15 am to 4:00 pm. Nursery timings are 7:15 am to 11:00 am, and Grades I–XII run from 7:15 am to 2:00 pm. Friday and Saturday are closed; Ramadan timings differ when applicable.	School day structure The school operates a two-session model: a morning session and an afternoon/evening session. The evening shift typically runs around 1:00–6:00 PM or 2:00–7:00 PM depending on grade, with the morning session in the daytime. Timings may vary by grade.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school operates an in-house transport system supervised by a Transport Executive, with trained drivers and attendants and a dedicated transport policy. Buses are fully equipped, with safety procedures, attendance records, and route-change guidelines; transport is optional and subject to fee policies and seat availability.	Bus service details A transport service is provided. A Doha-based transport line can be contacted at 66674599; inside-Doha transport is offered with an annual fee of 2750 QAR.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details One‑time application and admission fees - Registration Fee (non‑refundable): QAR 100 per student. - Admission Test Fee (non‑refundable): QAR 108 for Classes I to XII; not listed for Nursery & Prep. - Seat Reservation Fee (non‑refundable; deducted against Installment 1 if paid before session starts): QAR 425. - Total one‑time fee on admission: QAR 525 for Nursery & Prep; QAR 633 for Classes I–XII. Tuition fees — per term and per academic year (by year group) - Nursery & Prep: QAR 2,000 per term; total annual tuition QAR 6,000. - Classes I–IV: QAR 2,891 per term; total annual tuition QAR 8,673. - Classes V–VIII: QAR 3,118 per term; total annual tuition QAR 9,354. - Classes IX–X: QAR 3,800 per term; total annual tuition QAR 11,400. - Classes XI–XII: QAR 4,254 per term; total annual tuition QAR 12,762. - Each annual tuition is payable in three equal instalments (the per‑term amounts above). Transport (bus) fees and terms - Inside city: Installment 1 QAR 1,400; Installment 2 QAR 1,300; Installment 3 QAR 1,300 — total QAR 4,000 per year. - Outside city: Installment 1 QAR 1,500; Installment 2 QAR 1,500; Installment 3 QAR 1,500 — total QAR 4,500 per year. - Transport fee is charged by term. If a student has attended even one day of a term and then withdraws from transport for that term, there is no refund. Transport fees will not be adjusted for zone changes until the end of the term. Other costs and school store (books, uniforms, miscellaneous fees) - The school operates a book and uniform store for purchase of textbooks, notebooks and uniform items; store timings and return conditions apply (uniforms may be returned or exchanged within the stated return period; textbooks are non‑returnable except for printing errors). - Ancillary and special fees (for activities, medical, computer, etc.) are referenced in historical fee breakdowns and may apply annually; parents should assume there may be occasional annual “special” or activity charges in addition to tuition. - Late‑payment and re‑admission fees (examples above) are additional charges that can apply. Refund and withdrawal policy - One calendar month's written notice is required to withdraw, or alternatively one term's fees (tuition and transport for the relevant term) in lieu of notice. - Tuition fees for the relevant term, special fees and admission/seat reservation fees are not refundable. - If a newly admitted child is withdrawn before the start of the academic session, admission fees already paid will be forfeited from the deposited amount. - Transfer Certificates will not be issued until all school dues are cleared. Caution deposit (where paid) is refundable as a cheque in favor of the student's father after clearance procedures. Fee payment methods and banking details - Accepted payment methods: cash, debit/credit card, current‑dated cheque (payable to “DPS‑Modern Indian School”), online payment via the parent portal payment gateway, Ooredoo Money and bank‑to‑bank transfer. Receipts are issued at the fee counter, via the parent portal or by email (online receipts may appear after accounts verification). - Bank‑to‑bank transfer details (use transaction remark: Admission No, Student Name, Fee name): - Account Holder: DPS‑Modern Indian School - Account Number: 0215‑0254460‑001‑0010‑000 - SWIFT: DOHBQAQA - IBAN: QA74 DOHB 0215 0254 4600 0100 1000 0 - Bank: Doha Bank, C‑Ring Road Branch, P.O. Box 3846, Doha, State of Qatar. Boarding - No boarding (residential) facilities are listed for this school; student transport services are provided instead. This school operates as a day school with bus/transport services.	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Registration fee (one-time): QAR 200 per student. - Student assessment fee (one-time, where applicable): QAR 100 for Grades 1–12; not charged for KG-1 and KG-2. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - KG‑1: QAR 3,990 per year. - KG‑2: QAR 3,990 per year. - Grade 1 (STD‑01): QAR 4,463 per year. - Grade 2 (STD‑02): QAR 4,463 per year. - Grade 3 (STD‑03): QAR 4,463 per year. - Grade 4 (STD‑04): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 5 (STD‑05): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 6 (STD‑06): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 7 (STD‑07): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 8 (STD‑08): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 9 (STD‑09): QAR 5,723 per year. - Grade 10 (STD‑10): QAR 5,723 per year. - Grade 11 (STD‑11): QAR 7,928 per year. - Grade 12 (STD‑12): QAR 7,928 per year. Optional / Additional annual fees - Transport (inside Doha): QAR 2,750 per student per year (optional). - Transport (outside Doha): QAR 3,300 per student per year (optional). Per‑term detail and billing frequency - The published fee schedule lists the amounts as annual charges by year group and identifies the registration and assessment amounts as one‑time charges. The publicly published fee schedule does not provide a per‑term numerical breakdown or a fixed instalment timetable in the fee document itself. Parents receive and make payments through the school Parent Portal; invoicing and the specific billing instalments are delivered through that payment system. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payments are handled through the Parent Portal payment integration (Mograsys Parent Portal). The portal is used to select the payment type, complete the online payment and download the official receipt. The payment instructions specify using Google Chrome on a laptop/desktop and completing each student's payment separately. The fee document itself presents annual amounts; the school issues invoices and receipts through the Parent Portal. Late‑payment penalties or formal instalment deadlines are not published in the public fee schedule. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the school facilities or in the published fee schedule; no boarding fees are published. The school's facilities and admissions materials list day‑school sections and transport but do not publish boarding/hostel charges. Other costs and charges (uniforms, books, supplies, extra activities) - Uniforms: The school specifies an authorised uniform supplier and gives the supplier location; uniform costs are not published in the fee schedule. Parents should expect separate charges for uniforms and for any textbooks or stationery as required. - Extracurricular or activity charges: The published fee table does not list recurring activity fees beyond the tuition, registration and assessment charges. Any additional fees for clubs, special trips or optional services would be invoiced separately through the Parent Portal or school circulars (not itemised in the public fee schedule). Refund information - The published fee schedule lists which items are one‑time (registration and assessment) but does not include a public, itemised refund policy in the fee document itself. No specific refund terms or refund schedule are published in the publicly available fee document or the online payment instructions. Fee payment options and receipt - Online payment: Payments are processed via the Parent Portal payment gateway integrated into the Mograsys Parent Portal. The instructions describe the online payment flow, the need to use the portal to select payment type and download the receipt after a successful transaction. The portal uses a payment gateway flow that requires OTP confirmation. - Other payment methods: the public fee documents and online payment instruction focus on the Parent Portal gateway; no separate, detailed list of alternate payment channels (bank transfer details or in‑person cashier procedures) is published in the fee document itself. Official approval - The fee schedule is published as a Ministry‑approved fees structure for the academic year 2025–2026 and presents the annual figures above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details DPS-Modern Indian School Doha follows the CBSE curriculum aligned with NEP 2020, with English as the medium of instruction and multiple language options (Second language: Hindi, French, Tamil, Malayalam, Arabic; Third language options include Arabic, Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu, Marathi). The Foundation phase covers Nursery and Prep, with Primary (Classes I–V) emphasizing English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies/EVS, introducing Computer Science from Class I, and including Qatar History and Islamic/Moral Science plus co-scholastic work in Art, Music, Dance, and Physical Education. Grades VI–VIII (Middle School) are NEP-aligned, offering Core Subjects English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science; II Language options (Hindi, French, Tamil, Malayalam, Arabic) and III Language options (including Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu, Marathi); with Computer Science, Qatar History, and Islamic/Moral Studies, plus internal assessments and external benchmarks such as SAFAL, TIMSS, and PIRLS. Grades IX–X follow CBSE with a two-term assessment system, internal assessments, half-yearly and annual examinations, and Grade X pre-boards; subjects include English, Mathematics, General Science, Social Science, and a Second Language, with Informatics Technology or Artificial Intelligence as technology options. Grades XI–XII follow CBSE's All India Senior School Certificate Examinations (AISSCE) with three streams—Science, Commerce, and Humanities—each detailing compulsory and optional subjects; Grade XI allows a sixth skill-based subject, with the program designed to facilitate admission to premier universities worldwide.	Curriculum details The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi under the 10+2 pattern and is recognized by Qatar's Supreme Education Council; CBSE syllabi and textbooks are followed for all classes, with qualifying examinations at the end of Classes X and XII, and English as the medium of instruction. KG I offers English (Phonetic), Mathematics, Conversation, Rhymes, General Knowledge, and Art & Games, while KG II adds English, Mathematics, Conversation, Rhymes, General Knowledge, EVS, and Art & Games. Classes I to IV include English, Second Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Qatar History, Art & Craft, General Knowledge, Holy Quran / Dance, Islamic Studies / Moral Science, Music, Physical Education, Work Experience (Computer Science) and a Third Language is offered only in Class IV. Classes V to VIII cover English, Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Qatar History, Third Language, Art, Islamic Studies / Moral Science, Physical Education, Dance, Music, Environmental Studies, Work Experience (Computer Science), and co-curricular activities such as General Knowledge, Maths Quiz and Creative Writing. For IX–X, English (Language & Literature), Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Art, Physical Education, Environmental Studies, Qatar History, Work Experience (Computer Science), and co-curriculars; in XI–XII, three CBSE-aligned streams are offered—Science, Commerce and Humanities—with the listed subject combinations and electives; Second Languages (I–X) include Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam and Tamil, while Third Languages (IV–VIII) add Kannada and Marathi; participation in Work Experience, Physical Education and Co-curricular Activities is compulsory for XI–XII and assessed under CBSE.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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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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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Enquiry and waiting list. Register your ward's details in the waiting list using the Pre-Admission Form. Click Apply Now to fill out and submit the online form. The Registrar will respond based on vacancies and the Pre-Admission Form numbers. 2. Registration and initial processing. Submit the duly-filled admission form and the required documents to the Registrar. Once the Registrar verifies your documents, proceed to the Accounts office and pay the Assessment Fee of QR 109. The online registration form is accessed via the Online Registration for Processing the Admission page. 3. Language options and academic structure. The First Language for all classes is English. The Second Language options vary by class, including Hindi, French, Malayalam, Tamil, Marathi, Arabic, Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu, and other languages as listed for different grade ranges. Main subjects include Mathematics, General Science, Social Studies, Computer, with streams and subject groups defined for higher grades. 4. Age eligibility and entry testing. The child should have completed 3.6 years (3 years 6 months) as of 1 April for Nursery (KG-I) and 5 years 6 months for Class I. Nursery and Prep assess readiness for the specified grade. For Class I–V, a written test is conducted in English and Mathematics; for Class VI–X, tests cover English, Mathematics and Science. All tests are followed by an interaction with the Principal. 5. Mid‑term admissions and final placement. Admission is subject to vacancies. Mid‑term admission is possible only if a vacancy exists, with termwise syllabus. The decision of the Principal/designate is final. 6. Afternoon shift admissions (2026‑27). Afternoon shift admissions are Open for Grades I–VIII with transfers restrictions removed by MoEHE for 2026‑27. Transfers from other schools in Qatar are accepted; eligibility tests and formalities apply.	Admissions 1. Submit online applications for Morning and Evening sessions via the Admission Online Portal. Online applications are mandatory and no walk-in admissions are entertained. Admissions are provisional and subject to approval from MOEHE and CBSE. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for document verification and an Admission Assessment. 2. Age criteria apply as of 30 September 2025 for the Evening Session. The age ranges are: KG-1 is 3 years 4 months to 4 years 11 months 29 days; KG-2 is 4 years to 5 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 1 is 5 years to 7 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 2 is 6 years to 8 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 3 is 7 years to 9 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 4 is 8 years to 10 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 5 is 9 years to 11 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 6 is 10 years to 12 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 7-14 is 14 years 11 months 29 days. The date reference is 30 September 2025. 3. Document requirements at application time include: 1. valid QID copies of the student and both parents; 2) valid passport copies of the student and both parents; 3) copy of child's immunization record; 4) birth certificate; 5) MOFA-attested mark sheet of the previous class if studied abroad; 6) Transfer Certificate countersigned by the education board if not CBSE; 7) Qatar national address (from Metrash); 8) parent employment letter (from Metrash/employer); 9) parent's undertaking (download from the application). At application time, items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 are mandatory. 4. MOFA attestation is required for admission when transferring from abroad; MOFA-attested previous class mark sheet is mandatory to complete admission formalities (Class 2 onwards). Document submission deadlines are: for admissions before May 31, submit within 15 days of admission; for admissions from June 1 onwards, MOFA documents must be submitted at the time of application. All pending documents must be submitted before the deadline, failing which the admission may be cancelled. All admissions are provisional and subject to MOEHE and CBSE approval. 5. Eligibility and admissions are online only; there are no walk-in admissions. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for document verification and an Admission Assessment. Shortlisted candidates must present the Admission Assessment Intimation at the Security Gate for entry. 6. Selection is based on available vacancies, submitted documents, and admission rules. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for document verification and an Admission Assessment. Shortlisted candidates must present the Admission Assessment Intimation at the Security Gate for entry. All admissions are PROVISIONAL and subject to approval from MOEHE and CBSE.
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 waiting list is maintained through the Pre-Admission Form. Register your ward's details in the waiting list via the Pre-Admission Form and submit online using the Apply Now option. The Registrar will contact you based on vacancies and the numbers on the Pre-Admission Form.	Waitlist The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
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