Greenwood International School Kindergarten vs Ideal Indian School

	G Greenwood International School Kindergarten Doha, Qatar	I Ideal Indian School Doha, Qatar
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year QAR 6,000 - 7,000	Fees / year QAR 3,990 - 7,928
Age range	Age range 3½ - 12 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 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2018	Opened 1982
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Greenwood International School & Kindergarten operates from two campuses in Doha, Qatar. The Al-Thumama campus is located on Khalaf Bin Sinan Street (Zone 47) in Al-Thumama, and the Bin Mahmoud campus sits on Saeed Bin Suhail Street (Zone 22) in Bin Mahmoud. The campuses are in established Doha neighborhoods with good road access and nearby amenities. The school is MOEHE-recognized and follows the Indian CBSE curriculum.	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 The Al-Thumama campus offers Kindergarten (KG1 and KG2) and primary education from Grade 1 to Grade 6. The Bin Mahmoud campus offers only Kindergarten (KG1 and KG2).	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; no explicit boarding facilities are listed for Greenwood International School & Kindergarten.	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 There is English language support for students whose language of instruction is a second language. Greenwood also operates a Gifted and Talented program. The school notes it does not admit students with disabilities. It provides individual attention for slow achievers.	Additional learning support The school describes inclusive teaching practices aimed at diverse talents. Specific SEN provisions are not publicly listed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum, indicating an affiliation with India's CBSE framework, while it is recognized by Qatar's MOEHE.	Country affiliation Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India, and open to other expatriate communities.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no religious affiliation indicated by the school.	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is listed.
School day structure	School day structure School timings are KG1 and KG2 from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM; Grades 1–5 from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Office hours and a lunch break run from 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM (with a lunch break 2:00 PM–3:00 PM) Sunday to Wednesday; on Thursdays timings are 7:45 AM–2:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM–2:00 PM with a lunch break 2:00 PM–3:00 PM and classes 3:00 PM–6:00 PM. Drop-off starts between 7:00 AM and 7:20 AM; pick-up windows are 11:45 AM–12:00 PM for KG and 2:05 PM–2:20 PM for Grades 1–5.	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 Yes. Greenwood provides transportation via school buses and vans that are air-conditioned and equipped with safety equipment. A dedicated Transport Manager oversees operations; drivers hold Qatar licenses and are trained in safety and first aid. The system uses fixed routes with one space per child; changes to stops are allowed only within existing routes with approval. Parents must accompany their child to the bus stop and collect from the designated stop side.	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 Application / One-time fees - Admission fee: QAR 300 (one-time, non-refundable). - Uniform fee: QAR 400 (one-time, non-refundable). - Books fee: QAR 500 (one-time, non-refundable; books must be purchased from the school). - Caution deposit: QAR 1,000 (one-time, refundable subject to conditions). - Total one-time payable at admission (sum of the above): QAR 2,200. Tuition Fees (annual and per-term breakdown) - Annual tuition (Kindergarten): QAR 6,000. - Term / installment breakdown (tuition for Kindergarten): - Installment 1 (Apr–Jun) — Due 15 April: QAR 2,000. - Installment 2 (Sep–Dec) — Due 10 September: QAR 2,000. - Installment 3 (Jan–Mar) — Due 10 January: QAR 2,000. - Annual tuition (Grade): QAR 7000. - Term / installment breakdown (tuition for Kindergarten): - Installment 1 (Apr–Jun) — Due 15 April: QAR 2,300. - Installment 2 (Sep–Dec) — Due 10 September: QAR 2,300. - Installment 3 (Jan–Mar) — Due 10 January: QAR 2,400. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed in three installments per academic year with the following due dates: - Installment 1 (Apr–Jun): due 15 April. - Installment 2 (Sep–Dec): due 10 September. - Installment 3 (Jan–Mar): due 10 January. - Mode of payment accepted: Cash, card and bank transfer. - Fee-extension policy: Extension is permitted only for the tuition fee upon submission of a post-dated cheque (PDC) in favour of the school; no extension is provided for transport fees. - Outstanding dues are reported to the Ministry of Education if not cleared. - Two weeks' notice prior to the start of a new term is required for withdrawal; fees for the full term must be paid irrespective of the month of withdrawal if notice is not given as required. If withdrawal occurs after a term has started, the respective term fee must be cleared. Sibling discount - A 50% sibling discount on tuition and transport fees is available for the third child. Other costs - Books: compulsory purchase from the school; fees once paid are non-refundable. - Uniform: may be bought separately from the school; uniform fees once paid are non-refundable. Boarding - No boarding fees apply; the school does not operate a boarding facility. Fee payment options and administrative details - Accepted payment methods: Cash, card and bank transfer. Post-dated cheques (PDC) are required if fee extension is requested. - Accounts contact: accounts@greenwood.qa; general email: admin@greenwood.qa; phone contacts listed for campuses.	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 The Greenwood International School & Kindergarten follows the Indian CBSE syllabus for kindergarten (KG1 and KG2). The school offers second language options: Arabic, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. Arabic, Qatar History and Islamic Studies are taught according to the syllabus prescribed by the Supreme Education Council, Qatar. The academic year is organized into three terms, with two evaluations per term. Learning methods include activity-based learning, learning by doing, hands-on experiences, and dedicated language support for students for whom English is a second language. The Bin Mahmoud Campus offers KG1 and KG2, and the Al Thumama Campus offers KG1, KG2 and primary from Grade 1 onward.	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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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
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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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Register your interest for KG 1 to Grade 6 online at www.greenwood.qa. The admissions team reviews the application and, if suitable, invites you to the next step. 2. If invited, take a campus tour and meet admissions specialists to ask questions. On the same day, KG2 and above applicants complete an oral interaction and entrance exam. 3. The entrance papers are reviewed and the admission status is communicated the same day or within two working days. 4. If admission is confirmed, pay the non-refundable registration fee of QAR 2200 on the same day to secure the seat; the seat is not reserved until payment is received. 5. After payment, submit all required documents within the period specified by the admissions team. Required documents include: Registration form; recent passport-size photographs; copy of Health Card (HMC); copies of applicant's and parents' Qatar IDs; latest school report (if applicable); overseas applicants: Grade 2 and above report cards must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Qatar Embassy in the country of the last school; local/overseas applicants: a transfer certificate showing completion of the academic year; Fit to Join School certificate from PHCC; Languages Form; other medical certificates if requested. 6. Fees must be cleared for the term before the first day of the term; class placement is carried out by the academic staff and leadership team. 7. Overview: All nationalities except Arab are eligible to apply. Siblings have priority but admission is not guaranteed. All applicants must pass an entrance test; those who pass are offered a seat or placed on a waiting list. When a seat becomes available, candidates on the waiting list are considered. If a child fails the entrance test, the school may reassess at its discretion. Applications are online and must be fully filled. 8. Grade Levels: Children will be admitted to the appropriate class as per the mentioned age criteria.	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 school maintains a waiting list for applicants who pass the entrance test but do not secure an immediate seat. When a seat becomes available, candidates on the waiting list are considered for admission. Sibling priority applies within the admissions process.	Waitlist The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
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