Bhavan's Public School and Birla Public School are both in Doha, about 1 km apart. Both schools follow an Indian curriculum. Published annual fees are QAR 5,600 - 8,800 at Bhavan's Public School and QAR 6,200 - 12,507 at Birla Public School, which puts Birla Public School roughly 30% higher. Both take pupils from 3 to 18.
The school is located at a new single campus in Abu Hamour, Doha, Qatar. It opened for a soft launch on January 5, 2026, and all existing Bhavan's Public School campuses were consolidated into this one facility.
Location
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Stages
Stages
The school offers classes from LKG/UKG through Class XII (KG I to XII). LKG-UKG and Classes 1–12 are the defined instructional groups, with timings published for these levels.
Stages
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School type
School type
Bhavan's Public School Qatar is a private English-medium CBSE-affiliated day school. It is managed by the Al Misnad Education Centre and operates under Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Public data on the number of nationalities or the local-to-international student ratio is not published by the school.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not published on the school's public pages.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Affiliated with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (an Indian educational trust) and licensed to offer CBSE curriculum in Qatar.
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is publicly listed; the school presents a secular CBSE-based program.
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
School day for LKG-UKG runs 6:30 am to 11:00 am; Classes 1–12 run 6:30 am to 1:45 pm. Office timings are 6:30 am to 3:30 pm Sunday to Wednesday, and 6:30 am to 1:45 pm Thursday.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
The school provides transport options; details and providers are handled by the transport department. Fees would be subject to the ministry-approved transport arrangements.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Bhavan's Public School — Fees Overview
One‑time / admission charges (per new admission, amounts in QAR)
- Registration fee: Al Wakra branch QAR 150; New Salata branch QAR 88. - Admission fee: Al Wakra QAR 250; New Salata QAR 250. - Special fee (one‑time/annual component shown in fee schedule): Al Wakra QAR 421; New Salata QAR 416. - Caution deposit (security deposit): Al Wakra QAR 1,000; New Salata QAR 520. - Education accessories / tools fee: Al Wakra QAR 75; New Salata: included in the schedule (amounts shown in the published schedule).
Tuition fees by year group (stated as tuition per term, amounts in QAR)
- Al Wakra branch — Tuition fee (per term): - KG I & KG II: QAR 1,867 per term. - Std. I – IV: QAR 2,217 per term. - Std. V – VI: QAR 2,550 per term. - Std. VII – IX: QAR 2,567 per term. - Std. X – XII: QAR 2,917 per term.
- New Salata branch — Tuition fee (per term): - KG I & KG II: QAR 1,943 per term. - Std. I – IV: QAR 2,293 per term. - Std. V – VI: QAR 2,660 per term.
Other recurring / optional fees
- Transportation: optional; parents are asked to contact the transport department for route and rates — transport fees are charged separately from the tuition schedule. - School meals / canteen: available (canteen purchases are optional and charged separately). - Books and uniform: approximate historical guidance shows book costs around QAR 600 and uniform (3 sets) roughly QAR 500–600 as approximate estimates appearing in school circulars; parents should budget for the one‑off book and uniform purchase in addition to the fees above.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is invoiced on a per‑term basis (tuition amounts in the published fee tables are given as "per term"). - The parent/guardian selects the installment to pay via the online fee portal during the payment process. Receipts are generated and available in the portal within 24 hours of successful remittance. - The school collects registration/admission/special fees and the caution deposit at time of admission as separate line items in addition to the per‑term tuition.
Fee payment methods / options
- Online payment via the school parent portal using debit/credit card through the payment gateway (Q‑Pay flow described in the school's online payment instructions). - Bank transfer (wire) to the school's bank account (Doha Bank) using the published IBAN; parents must email the remittance details to the school accounts office after transfer so the payment can be reconciled and an official receipt issued. The school's payment instructions include the bank account name, account number, IBAN and the requirement to include student name and admission number in the transfer reference. - Invoices and receipts are issued through the school portal; the online instructions specify entering the student admission number and selecting the installment before payment.
Refunds and caution‑deposit handling
- A caution deposit is collected as a refundable security deposit at admission (amounts shown above). The school's publicly posted fee schedules list the caution deposit as a charged item; no detailed refund procedure or timetable for returning the caution deposit is stated in the published fee documents. Parents should note that the published fee schedules do not include an explicit, itemized refund policy for caution deposits or tuition refunds.
Other notes on charges and billing
- The fee schedule separates one‑time admission charges (registration, admission, special fees, caution deposit, accessories/tools fee) from recurring tuition (expressed per term). - Transport and other optional services (for example canteen purchases) are billed separately. The transport department publishes route and fee details on request.
Fee details
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The school is managed by the Al Misnad Education Centre and is part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. It is a private English-medium school with CBSE curriculum licensed by the Supreme Education Council of the State of Qatar.
Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Bhavan's Public School Doha follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum with English as the medium of instruction. It offers education from LKG through Class XII, organized as Primary (I–V), Middle (VI–VIII), Secondary (IX–X), and Senior Secondary (XI–XII). CBSE affiliation enables AISSE (Class X) and AISSCE (Class XII) examinations, with the school's affiliation period noted as 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2028 under affiliation number 6330008. XI–XII streams are Science (English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics, and Computer Science) and Commerce (English, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, and Informatics Practices). Languages offered include Hindi, Malayalam, French, and Arabic as second languages, with Tamil available as a third language from Class V onward; the curriculum also covers Qatar History, Islamic/Moral Science, Life Skills, Work Education, Art Education, Music, Dance, and Physical Education, all under CBSE guidelines.
Curriculum details
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
Bhavan's Public School Qatar supports social and emotional learning through a holistic approach to student development, and publicly communicates initiatives focused on students' well‑being and growth, including mindfulness and self‑directed learning as part of its ethos; examples of mental health and wellbeing activities include an Interactive Session titled “Salute Mentale” (December 28, 2025) and leadership emphasis on self‑development and holistic growth in communications from the Principal.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school provides inclusive education for students with learning disorders and offers remedial classes as part of its policies; it is not described as a specialist SEN institution. Public reporting on the range of SEN provisions is limited to these mentions in policy and press coverage.
Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
The school operates as an English‑medium CBSE school in Qatar; there is no publicly disclosed information about a dedicated EAL program beyond the English language of instruction.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through school‑level activities such as the Salute Mentale session and a focus on student wellbeing in school communications and leadership messages about self‑development and holistic growth.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Bullying is strictly prohibited in school premises per MOE/HE rules, and safeguarding is reflected in the school's Code of Conduct and Ethical Code of Conduct aligned with MOE/HE; these safeguarding provisions are described in the Bhavans Public School Policy.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Bhavan's Public School is a private English-medium school in Qatar, managed by the Al Misnad Education Centre and affiliated with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. It offers CBSE curriculum under license from the Supreme Education Council of Qatar. The school uses a child-centered pedagogy built on four pillars: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live, and learning to be. It has well-equipped laboratories and other facilities to support student development. Bhavan's Public School – Mesaimeer is located at Building No 105, Zone 56, Street 1008, Mesaimeer.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Physical Education is a core part of the curriculum, focusing on holistic development. The school holds Sports Day and other athletic activities annually. After-school coaching is offered to broaden athletic skills. Students participate in various tournaments and sports competitions.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The instructional programme spans from LKG to Senior Secondary XI-XII. LKG offers English, Mathematics, Art & Craft, G. K., and Physical & Health Education; UKG offers English, Mathematics, a Second Language, G.K., Art & Craft, Computer Science, and Physical & Health Education. Primary – I–V includes English, Second Language (Hindi / Malayalam / French / Arabic), Mathematics, EVS, Qatar History, Islamic Studies / Value Education, Arts & Craft, Music, Dance, Physical Education, and General Knowledge; a Third Language is introduced from Class V onwards (Hindi / Malayalam / French / Arabic / Tamil) and Computer Science. Middle School – VI–VIII covers English, Second Language (Hindi / Malayalam / French / Arabic), Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Qatar History, Islamic Studies / Value Education, Arts & Craft, Music, Dance, Physical Education and General Knowledge, Life Skills, Health Education, Third Language and Computer Science. Secondary School – IX–X includes English Communicative, Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Work Education, Art Education, Physical & Health Education, Qatar History, Islamic / Moral Science, Life Skill & LT. Senior Secondary XI–XII offers Science or Commerce streams with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics and Computer Science or English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Informatics Practices (IP). Hindi is compulsory for students of Indian nationality. Examinations, grading and promotions follow CBSE (Delhi) continuous evaluation.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Dance and Music are offered as extracurricular activities; Dance classes are compulsory for classes I to IV. The Art & Craft program provides painting, crafts, needlework, and clay modelling for classes 1–10, with coaching and opportunities to participate in external art competitions. The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities including Art & Craft, Dance, Music, Athletics and Games, Computer Studies, and Literary Activities.
Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Bhavan's Public School Doha is part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, a premier Indian educational network founded in 1938 by Dr. KM Munshi. The school opened in May 2010 with 44 students, initially operating across two campuses, Al Wakrah and Matar Qadeem. CBSE middle-school affiliation was granted in 2012 and CBSE secondary affiliation followed in 2013, enabling students to participate in all-India examinations. By 2013 the school had about 1,500 students from 24 nationalities across its two campuses. In January 2026 the school consolidated all operations into a single new Abu Hamour campus, with a soft opening on January 5, 2026 and a Grand Inauguration planned for February 2026; the Abu Hamour campus is managed by the Al Misnad Education Centre under Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
History
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Community
Community
The school hosts a range of events, including Qatar National Day celebrations and an Interactive Session “Salute Mentale” in December 2025, reflecting an active school community. Students are recognized for achievements in cultural and sports activities, such as Kalanjali winners and the CBSE Nationals Kho-Kho team, highlighted in December 2025 posts. There is an emphasis on inter-campus collaboration with events like the Inter-Campus Kho-Kho & Football Meet 2025. The school also engages families through events such as the Global Day of Parents, with principals addressing students to acknowledge parental roles (Global Day of Parents in 2022) and similar observances in 2025.
Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
Public materials do not describe a separately named PTA body, instead, parent involvement is structured through school policies and events. The Bhavan's Policy document includes a Parent's Code of Conduct toward the school and its associates, outlining expected parent behavior and roles. The school publicly celebrates parent-focused events such as the Global Day of Parents (noted in 2022) and a Global Day for Parents observed around 2025, indicating ongoing parental engagement. Circulars published on the site show notices about school events and arrangements that often involve parents, such as sports days and student activities. While no formal PTA governance or elections are described in public materials, parent participation is facilitated through these channels.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The school is a private English-medium institution offering the CBSE curriculum under license from the Supreme Education Council, State of Qatar. It is part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and is managed by the Al Misnad Education Centre.
Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Eligibility for admission. Age limits are defined per class and are determined by the dates 31 March and 30 September. Parents should verify the class-specific age requirement before applying. The policy ensures students are placed in the appropriate class according to age.
Step 2: Documents required for registration. The student's identification card or valid passport (original plus one copy) is required, along with the birth certificate (original plus one copy) and a valid residency permit for all non-Qataris (original plus one copy). Two recent photographs are required, and a health record is needed for children aged three to six who are residents in Qatar (sight of originals plus copies). For Class I onwards, a previous school TC and last year's report card are required, and for KG II and above a written test is conducted. For KG I, only a parent interview with the Principal is required, and the child should accompany the parent for the interview.
Step 3: Admission testing and interview. The admission test for KG II and above is based on the syllabus of the class immediately preceding the class sought. All tests are followed by an interaction with the Principal, and the principal's final decision is binding. The process is designed to assess readiness and fit with the school's program.
Step 4: Fees and fee payment. Fee structures are provided in the Ministry Approved Fee File for Bhavan's Public School – Al Wakra and Bhavan's Public School – New Salata, showing Registration Fee, Admission Fee, Special Fee, Caution Deposit, Education/Tools Fee, and Tuition Fee per term, varying by grade. An online fee payment option is available. Transportation fees are handled by the transport department; contact them for details. Fees are subject to approval of SEC.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
