DPS Modern Indian School vs M.E.S. Indian School of Doha

	D DPS Modern Indian School Doha, Qatar	M M.E.S. Indian School of Doha Doha, Qatar
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year QAR 6,000 - 12,762	Fees / year QAR 4,252 - 8,295
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Day School
Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 2,024
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened —
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 The M.E.S Indian School is located in Abu Hamour, Doha, Qatar. The Abu Hamour campus sits in a residential area with access to major roads and local amenities. The school is served by a comprehensive transport network.
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 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (KG to XII). The CBSE affiliation covers Grades 1-12, and the school provides education from KG through XII.
School type	School type Co-educational day school.	School type Co-educational day school. A double-shift system operates (morning and afternoon/evening) with MOEHE permission; there is no boarding facility.
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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 Guidance and Counselling services include need assessment, early identification and intervention, academic development, support for slow learners, counselling for students/parents, behaviour therapy/modification, social skills training, anger and stress management, aptitude testing, career guidance, referrals for clinical analysis, and follow-up services.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, India, under The Delhi Public School Society.	Country affiliation Affiliated to CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi) and recognized by the Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education; it follows the Indian curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation; Islamic Studies is offered as part of the curriculum.	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated; the school's aims emphasize national identity and culture.
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 Class timings for Grades I–XII are Sunday to Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Administrative offices run from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; Saturday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. An afternoon session (2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) is available under a double-shift arrangement.
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 The school operates a large bus fleet of about 130 vehicles, serving around 100 destinations across Qatar. Routes are organized into four zones; each zone is overseen by route inspectors (roughly 25 buses and 25 routes per inspector). Buses board at designated stops with safety procedures and transport rules in place; there are parking areas with buses both inside and outside the campus.
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 / Admission fee - One‑time admission fee (payable at enrolment): - KG classes: QAR 241. - Classes I–III: QAR 302. - Classes IV–VIII: QAR 422. - Classes IX–X: QAR 482. - Classes XI–XII: QAR 482. Tuition fees (by year group) — annual and per‑term - Tuition is published as an annual amount and is payable in three terms (equal instalments). Annual and per‑term figures (annual ÷ 3) are: - KG (all kindergarten levels): Annual QAR 4,252 → Per term QAR 1,417.33. - Classes I–III: Annual QAR 4,777 → Per term QAR 1,592.33. - Classes IV–VIII: Annual QAR 5,040 → Per term QAR 1,680.00. - Classes IX–X: Annual QAR 6,090 → Per term QAR 2,030.00. - Classes XI–XII: Annual QAR 8,295 → Per term QAR 2,765.00. Transport / bus fees - Transportation fees are listed as a separate charge. Example (as published): KG transport — Inside Doha QAR 3,500; Outside Doha QAR 4,500. Transport fees for other classes are presented in the school's transport arrangements and fee schedule. Transport charges must be paid in advance and there is no refund for transport once charged. Other mandatory or standard charges - Insurance: QAR 536. - E‑learning fee: QAR 500. - Documentation fee: QAR 107. - Level determination fee: QAR 127. - Stationery fee: QAR 250. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is payable in three terms covering: Term I (April–July), Term II (August–November) and Term III (December–March). Each term's tuition instalment is due before the start of that term. Published due dates are: on or before 11 April (Term I), on or before 11 September (Term II) and on or before 11 December (Term III). Transport fees follow a similar term schedule and may also be paid for the full year in a single payment. Late or non‑payment may result in removal of a student from the school roll; re‑admission is considered only after settlement of outstanding fees and with required approvals. Payment methods and counters - Fees can be paid online through approved banks or at the school's fee payment counters during published school payment hours. Parents may opt to pay the full year's fees in a single payment where permitted. Boarding / hostel - The school does not provide boarding/hostel accommodation; it operates as a day school. Refunds, pro‑rata charges and cancellations - If a student leaves the school before completing the first month of a term, fees will be charged on a pro‑rata basis for that period. Transport charges are non‑refundable once levied (school transport policy states no refund). Late payment may lead to removal from the roll and re‑admission only after all dues are cleared and approvals obtained. Discounts or fee concessions (if any) are subject to submission of supporting details and approval by the relevant authorities. Additional notes and specific cases - Students promoted from Class XI to XII are required to pay the fee for the full academic year (April–March) as per the published schedule. - Uniform costs are not shown as a separate, fixed fee in the published fee schedule; uniform purchase is handled separately under school supplies/uniform arrangements. (Amounts shown are as published in the school's approved fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year.)
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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 follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi, India syllabus across all levels from Pre-Primary to Senior Secondary. Pre-Primary Classes (Kindergarten I–II) include English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Conversation/EVS/Science, Art & Craft, PT, Swimming, Computer Science, Music, Dance, Yoga, DEAR period, and I Love Qatar (Qatar History). Primary Classes (I–IV) cover English, Modern Mathematics, EVS, Qatar History, Islamic Studies/Moral Science, Computer Science, Art & Craft, Music, Dance, PE, General Knowledge, with Second Language options (Hindi/Malayalam/French/Arabic/Urdu/Tamil) and a Third Language option (Hindi or another language) contingent on uptake. Middle School (V–VIII) adds English, Modern Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Qatar History, PE, Art Education, Work Education, General Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence, with Second Language options (Hindi/Malayalam/French/Arabic/Urdu/Tamil) and Third Language options (Arabic/Malayalam/Urdu/Kannada/French/Hindi). Secondary (IX–X) comprises English Language & Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Qatar History, with internal assessments in Value Education, Health Education, PE, Art Education and Work Education; AI is introduced in IX. Senior Secondary (XI–XII) offers three Science groups with distinct subject combinations, a Commerce stream, and an Arts/Humanities stream; Core/Elective subjects are outlined per group, with internal assessments (General Studies, Physical & Health Education, Work Education) and Skill Subjects such as Design, Marketing, Tourism and Early Childhood Care and Education. Subject schemes may be updated by CBSE, with no changes allowed in XI after the first term and none in XII.
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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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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. Online registration for KG I to XII is required. Existing Parents must register through the Parents portal; non-sibling category uses the Guest login to apply online. Create a login with a valid email address, check your email for login details, then log in to complete the application. Attach the required copies (QID and Passport copies for student and parents) and submit; after admission the final report card from the previous school must be submitted to the Administrative office with the school seal and Principal's signature. 2. Track your application. Use the same username and password to check the status of your application. Incomplete online applications will be rejected. Only one application shall be submitted per student; multiple applications for the same student will be rejected. 3. Admissions eligibility and communications. The school is affiliated with CBSE New Delhi and MOEHE State of Qatar and admits Indian students with a valid Qatar ID, subject to seat availability. Only online applications are accepted; shortlisted applications will be communicated via email; walk-in queries will not be entertained. 4. Admission tests and interviews. There will be an admission test for classes I to XII and an oral interview for KG I & KG II, at the Principal's discretion. The admission decision depends on performance in the test/interview and seat availability. 5. Documents required. Provide QID copies and passport copies for both student and parents; original passport and QID of the student; health card; birth certificate; immunization copy; passport-size photograph; current class mark list; and bonafide/conduct certificate from the current school. For applicants who studied outside Qatar: PHCC fitness certificate, original transfer certificate (post-admission), and MOFA-attested copies of the previous year's report card. 6. Age criteria. Age criteria are calculated as of 30 September of the academic year. KG-01 minimum age is 3 years; KG-02 minimum age is 4 years; Class I minimum age is 5 years; Class II minimum age is 6 years; Class III minimum age is 7 years; Class IV minimum age is 8 years; Class V minimum age is 9 years; Class VI minimum age is 10 years. The school is CBSE affiliated and MOEHE approved.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.	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 —
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