M.E.S. Indian School of Doha

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.

Kindergarten to Grade 12 (KG to XII). The CBSE affiliation covers Grades 1-12, and the school provides education from KG through XII.

Co-educational day school. A double-shift system operates (morning and afternoon/evening) with MOEHE permission; there is no boarding facility.

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.

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.

No formal religious affiliation is stated; the school's aims emphasize national identity and culture.

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.

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.

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.)