DPS Modern Indian School vs Shantiniketan Indian School
DPS Modern Indian School and Shantiniketan Indian School are both in Doha, about 5 km apart. Both schools follow an Indian curriculum. Published annual fees are QAR 6,000 - 12,762 at DPS Modern Indian School and QAR 5,335 - 9,460 at Shantiniketan Indian School, which puts DPS Modern Indian School roughly 27% higher. DPS Modern Indian School takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Shantiniketan Indian School from 3 to 19. Typical class sizes are 18 at DPS Modern Indian School and 26 at Shantiniketan Indian School.
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
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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
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School type
School type
Co-educational day school.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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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
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, India, under The Delhi Public School Society.
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation; Islamic Studies is offered as part of the curriculum.
Religious affiliation
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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
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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
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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.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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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.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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
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Scholarships
Scholarships
The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.
Scholarships
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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.
