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The Scholars' International School

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 6,000 - 6,958
Ages 3 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 833
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, Hindi, Malayalam
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Primary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

The Scholars' International School is a CBSE Indian school in Doha, Qatar, established in 2012. It operates from two villa campuses in Doha and is led by a principal appointed in 2024 under the Al Azhar Group. The school serves a growing student body (reported as 833 students) across Kindergarten through Grade VI, with a CBSE curriculum and a strong emphasis on co-scholastic development through enrichment periods, clubs, and cultural activities.

12, Al-Rayyan, Qatar

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The Essentials

The Scholars' International School has 833 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The Scholars' International School is located in Doha, Qatar, with the mailing address P.O. Box 201308. The school operates from two separate villa campuses in Doha. A bus service connects the campus to major residential areas in and around Doha.

Stages
The school offers classes from kindergarten to Grade 6. The current student body is around 833 pupils.

Type
The Scholars' International School is a co-educational institution following the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus. It describes itself as an Indian CBSE school with an international perspective.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Public materials do not publish a nationality breakdown. The school has around 833 students and identifies as an Indian CBSE school with an international perspective. No local-to-international ratio is publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
The school provides a full-time professionally trained school counsellor, a full-time nurse in the clinic, and a mentor–mentee program for students. These supports are part of the school's value-added offerings.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), under affiliation number 6630202. The CBSE listing confirms the affiliation and Qatar as the district.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated. The school presents itself as a CBSE Indian school with an international perspective.

School day structure
Arrival guidance is to report to school by 6:55 a.m. Regular dispersal times are 11:30 a.m. for Kindergarten and 1:30 p.m. for Primary. School buses depart at 11:30 a.m. for Kindergarten and 1:45 p.m. for Primary.

Bus service
The Scholars' International School operates a fleet of fully air-conditioned buses. A professional transport company conducts operations under the school Transport Co-ordinator, with trained drivers and female bus attendants for safety. Transportation fees are 3,000 QAR annually within Doha and 3,800 QAR annually for areas outside Doha.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The Scholars' International School ranges from QAR 6,000 to QAR 6,958 for 2026/27.

Application & admission fees

- Kindergarten (KG I & KG II): Admission Fee QAR 300 (one-time) and Caution Deposit QAR 938.
- Primary (Class I – VI): Registration/Admission Fee QAR 250 (one-time) and Caution Deposit QAR 938.

Tuition fees by year group (term and annual amounts)

- Kindergarten (KG I & KG II): Term 1 QAR 1,800; Term 2 QAR 2,400; Term 3 QAR 1,800. Tuition per year QAR 6,000.
- Primary — Class I & II: Term 1 QAR 2,000; Term 2 QAR 2,655; Term 3 QAR 2,000. Tuition per year QAR 6,655.
- Primary — Class III to VI: Term 1 QAR 2,100; Term 2 QAR 2,758; Term 3 QAR 2,100. Tuition per year QAR 6,958.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and transportation fees are required to be paid term-wise. The published term payment due dates are: Term 1 payable on or before April 5; Term 2 payable on or before September 5; Term 3 payable on or before January 5. Parents should follow the school's term deadlines when remitting fees.

Transportation (bus) fees

- Kindergarten transport (annual): Inside Doha QAR 3,500; Outside Doha QAR 4,000.
- Primary transport (annual): Within Doha QAR 3,000; Outside Doha QAR 3,800. Transport is charged annually but tuition and transport fees are collected term-wise.

Boarding fees

- No boarding facility or boarding fees are listed. The school operates from separate villas and the published fee pages list tuition and transport only.

Other costs and fees

- Uniform: A prescribed school uniform is required for all students and must be purchased from the school store; uniform items and requirements are published but prices are not listed. Parents are responsible for the cost of uniforms.
- Books and materials: Books are distributed from the school store; parents are responsible for the cost of books and any stationery.
- Caution deposit (listed above) is an additional one-time amount held by the school.

Refund information

- No formal refund policy or detailed refund procedure is published on the school's fee pages or admission guidelines. For questions about refunds (for example, in case of withdrawal), contact the school's Accounts/Admissions office.

Fee payment options and practical payment details

- The published admission guidance states that school fees must be remitted to the school Accounts department; specific online payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, e-wallet) are not listed in the published fee or admission pages. Parents should use the school's Accounts/Admissions contact channels for available payment methods and for receipts.
Academics

The Scholars' International School teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
The Scholars' International School Doha follows the CBSE curriculum (Delhi, India) for Kindergarten through Grade VI, approved by the Ministry of Education, State of Qatar. The academic year is organized into three terms: Term 1 April to September; Term 2 October to December; Term 3 January to March. Kindergarten subjects include English, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Islamic Studies, Arabic (Arab nationals only), Art & Craft, Dance or Music, Games, and Personality Development. Grade I and II subjects include English, Mathematics, EVS – Environmental Science, Qatar History, Hindi/Malayalam/Arabic/French, Value Education/Islamic Studies, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and General Knowledge. Grades III to VI subjects include English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Qatar History, Hindi/Malayalam/Arabic/French, Third Language (Grade 4), Value Education/Islamic Studies, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and General Knowledge. The official language of instruction is English.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Admission is open to all Indian students in Qatar, subject to seat availability. The registration for the new academic year starts in the first week of December. Submit the registration form using the online application link for The Scholars' International School or The Scholars' Kindergarten. The school serves a student body of 833 and operates from two separate villas in Doha.

2. Registration documents and syllabi: Register online by filling the application and uploading the required documents: a photocopy of the student's valid Qatari Residence Permit, photocopies of the parents' Residence Permits, photocopies of relevant passport pages, a recent report card (not applicable for KG I), a Health Record, Conduct Certificate (not applicable for KG I, KG II, and Class 1), four passport photos, Original Transfer Certificate countersigned by the CBSE Head Quarters or Regional Officer, and a local map for transportation if required. The syllabus for the entrance test/interaction will be sent to shortlisted candidates.

3. Interaction/admission test: The date of the admission test or interaction will be informed well in advance. Shortlisted candidates will participate in the test or interview process as part of the selection.


4. Admission call letter: The selected students must complete the admission process within the allotted time, or the seat will be offered to the next eligible candidate.

5. Office visit and appointment: Upon receiving the admission call letter, parents should call the office to book an appointment and report to the reception at the specified time.

6. Verification of documents: After the verification of documents, admission and transport forms must be completed and submitted.

7. Remittance of fees: Fees must be remitted at the Accounts department and paid term-by-term as outlined in the fee schedule.

Scholarships
The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.

Waitlist
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