Qatar, Doha
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The school follows the CBSE curriculum. English is the language of instruction. Qatar History and Islamic Studies/Moral Education are included among core subjects. Artificial Intelligence is introduced for Class IX.
Co-curricular activities include music (classical, vocal and instrumental), dance, orchestra, gymnastics, dramatics, debate, public speaking and photography. Students participate in individual and group competitions to develop creative talents. Mass PT exercises are conducted on Thursdays, and students are taken on annual picnics and educational tours.
Second languages offered include Hindi, Malayalam, French, Arabic, Urdu and Tamil. Third languages offered include Arabic, Malayalam, Urdu, Kannada, French and Hindi. Hindi is taught as either a second or third language depending on options. Qatar History and Islamic Studies/Moral Education are compulsory for KG to VIII.
The school uses a four-house system—Red, Blue, Green and Yellow—to organize co-curricular activities. Co-curricular offerings include games, sports, music, dance, orchestra, dramatics, debate, public speaking and photography. Annual picnics and educational tours are organized under teacher supervision.
As part of its Learning through Activity programme, the school emphasizes sustainability and community engagement, including a kitchen garden and a kitchen garden harvest presented to the Ministry. The Campus Care Force maintains the garden and leads daily student participation in horticulture. The school conducts community-based initiatives to foster environmental awareness and social responsibility.
Houses promote leadership roles, with positions such as Head Boy/Girl, House Captains, Literary Association Secretaries, Student Editors, Prefects and Students Council members elected to develop leadership qualities.
The school participates in CBSE zonal and national sports competitions and offers coaching in swimming, athletics, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, football, badminton, cricket and martial arts. Facilities include a sports complex with a synthetic track, a flood-lit field, separate pools for adults and beginners with lifeguards, a large auditorium and other amenities. Transportation includes a fleet of about 120 air‑conditioned buses. The school holds a three‑day annual sports festival, and guidance and counselling services support students' academic, social, psychological and behavioural development.
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