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M.E.S. Indian School of Doha

Qatar, Doha

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

M.E.S. Indian School in Doha was established in 1974 as an English‑medium CBSE‑affiliated school recognized by the Ministry of Education & Higher Education of Qatar. It is one of the premier educational institutions in the Gulf and operates on its own campus, providing stability in Doha. The school employs about 295 teaching and 180 non‑teaching staff and emphasizes holistic development through a broad program of curricular and co‑curricular activities. The Faculty Improvement Programme supports ongoing teacher development, with staff attending workshops and conferences organized by NCERT, CBSE Gulf Council and local educational agencies. Students participate in national and international competitions across literary, cultural, and sports disciplines.

Community

MES Indian School maintains a dynamic community that emphasizes both curricular and co‑curricular learning, with activities across music, dance, dramatics, debates and sports. Quran and Islamic classes are offered for Muslim students after school hours, and mass PT exercises are held on Thursdays as part of the school's routine. Students are organized into four houses—Red, Blue, Green and Yellow—and compete in house events, fostering teamwork and leadership. The school arranges annual picnics and educational tours and participates in CBSE Gulf Council and inter‑school competitions at national and international levels.

Parent-Teacher Association

M.E.S Indian School established its Parent‑Teacher Association (PTA) for the 2021‑23 academic year; the first PTA plenary session was held on December 20, 2021. The PTA is intended to promote positive views of parents through effective collaboration and to foster productive interaction between parents, teachers and school leaders. At the December 20 meeting, the principal welcomed the parents and introduced the PTA team leaders, while presenting an overview of achievements and best practices and inviting feedback on academics, conduct and holistic growth. The session also featured a video presentation on the school's progress and a vote of thanks. The MES community and local press later reported on the PTA, noting the significance of this first plenary in establishing a structured home–school partnership.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 4,252 - 8,295
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2024
Type Co-educational, Day School
Bus Service Yes

M.E.S. Indian School of Doha is one of the longest-established Indian schools in Qatar, with over 50 years of history. It follows the CBSE curriculum from kindergarten through Class XII, with ISO 9001:2015 certification and QNSA compliance. The school offers a new campus at Abu Hamour with world-class infrastructure, science laboratories, digital library, and e-learning platforms.

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