Bhavan's Public School vs Ideal Indian School

	B Bhavan's Public School Doha, Qatar	I Ideal Indian School Doha, Qatar
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year QAR 5,600 - 8,800	Fees / year QAR 3,990 - 7,928
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,668	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 26	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1982
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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 Ideal Indian School is located in Abu Hamour, Doha, Qatar, on Salwa Road (PB 2836). The campus sits in a busy expatriate area with straightforward road access. The official address is Abu Hamour, Doha-Qatar.
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 The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is organized into four sections: Kindergarten, Junior Section, Boy's Section, and Girl's Section, with some wings designated by gender. The campus uses separate boy and girl sections in the appropriate divisions.
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 The school is co-educational. It operates gender-segregated wings within certain sections and runs a double-shift system (morning and afternoon/evening) to accommodate demand.
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 Students represent more than 33 nationalities; the school states it is open to other expatriate communities. The exact local-to-international ratio and the most represented nationality are not publicly published.
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 The school describes inclusive teaching practices aimed at diverse talents. Specific SEN provisions are not publicly listed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (an Indian educational trust) and licensed to offer CBSE curriculum in Qatar.	Country affiliation Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India, and open to other expatriate communities.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is publicly listed; the school presents a secular CBSE-based program.	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is listed.
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 The school operates a two-session model: a morning session and an afternoon/evening session. The evening shift typically runs around 1:00–6:00 PM or 2:00–7:00 PM depending on grade, with the morning session in the daytime. Timings may vary by grade.
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 A transport service is provided. A Doha-based transport line can be contacted at 66674599; inside-Doha transport is offered with an annual fee of 2750 QAR.
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 Application / Registration fees - Registration fee (one-time): QAR 200 per student. - Student assessment fee (one-time, where applicable): QAR 100 for Grades 1–12; not charged for KG-1 and KG-2. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - KG‑1: QAR 3,990 per year. - KG‑2: QAR 3,990 per year. - Grade 1 (STD‑01): QAR 4,463 per year. - Grade 2 (STD‑02): QAR 4,463 per year. - Grade 3 (STD‑03): QAR 4,463 per year. - Grade 4 (STD‑04): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 5 (STD‑05): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 6 (STD‑06): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 7 (STD‑07): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 8 (STD‑08): QAR 4,778 per year. - Grade 9 (STD‑09): QAR 5,723 per year. - Grade 10 (STD‑10): QAR 5,723 per year. - Grade 11 (STD‑11): QAR 7,928 per year. - Grade 12 (STD‑12): QAR 7,928 per year. Optional / Additional annual fees - Transport (inside Doha): QAR 2,750 per student per year (optional). - Transport (outside Doha): QAR 3,300 per student per year (optional). Per‑term detail and billing frequency - The published fee schedule lists the amounts as annual charges by year group and identifies the registration and assessment amounts as one‑time charges. The publicly published fee schedule does not provide a per‑term numerical breakdown or a fixed instalment timetable in the fee document itself. Parents receive and make payments through the school Parent Portal; invoicing and the specific billing instalments are delivered through that payment system. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payments are handled through the Parent Portal payment integration (Mograsys Parent Portal). The portal is used to select the payment type, complete the online payment and download the official receipt. The payment instructions specify using Google Chrome on a laptop/desktop and completing each student's payment separately. The fee document itself presents annual amounts; the school issues invoices and receipts through the Parent Portal. Late‑payment penalties or formal instalment deadlines are not published in the public fee schedule. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the school facilities or in the published fee schedule; no boarding fees are published. The school's facilities and admissions materials list day‑school sections and transport but do not publish boarding/hostel charges. Other costs and charges (uniforms, books, supplies, extra activities) - Uniforms: The school specifies an authorised uniform supplier and gives the supplier location; uniform costs are not published in the fee schedule. Parents should expect separate charges for uniforms and for any textbooks or stationery as required. - Extracurricular or activity charges: The published fee table does not list recurring activity fees beyond the tuition, registration and assessment charges. Any additional fees for clubs, special trips or optional services would be invoiced separately through the Parent Portal or school circulars (not itemised in the public fee schedule). Refund information - The published fee schedule lists which items are one‑time (registration and assessment) but does not include a public, itemised refund policy in the fee document itself. No specific refund terms or refund schedule are published in the publicly available fee document or the online payment instructions. Fee payment options and receipt - Online payment: Payments are processed via the Parent Portal payment gateway integrated into the Mograsys Parent Portal. The instructions describe the online payment flow, the need to use the portal to select payment type and download the receipt after a successful transaction. The portal uses a payment gateway flow that requires OTP confirmation. - Other payment methods: the public fee documents and online payment instruction focus on the Parent Portal gateway; no separate, detailed list of alternate payment channels (bank transfer details or in‑person cashier procedures) is published in the fee document itself. Official approval - The fee schedule is published as a Ministry‑approved fees structure for the academic year 2025–2026 and presents the annual figures above.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniforms are supplied exclusively by Merchants Trading W.L.L, the authorised uniform supplier, located in Dawoodia City, Mesaimeer (Building 529, Shop 1, Zone 56, Street 1309). The school states that no other supplier is authorised. An Activity Uniform has been introduced for use in physical education and certain events.
Food options	Food options —	Food options There is a canteen in the Boys' Section that provides a variety of nutritious meal options for students. The school also highlights healthy eating through school activity coverage and celebrations such as World Food Day.
House system	House system —	House system The campus operates a house system with four houses named after colours: Blue, Green, Red and Yellow. Students compete in inter-house events across sports, arts and sciences.
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 The school is governed by a Managing Committee and publishes messages from the Chairman and President. The Chairman and Managing Director is Khalid Mohammed Ghanim Al Kubaisi. The school is run on a no-loss, no-profit basis by its founding philanthropists.
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 The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi under the 10+2 pattern and is recognized by Qatar's Supreme Education Council; CBSE syllabi and textbooks are followed for all classes, with qualifying examinations at the end of Classes X and XII, and English as the medium of instruction. KG I offers English (Phonetic), Mathematics, Conversation, Rhymes, General Knowledge, and Art & Games, while KG II adds English, Mathematics, Conversation, Rhymes, General Knowledge, EVS, and Art & Games. Classes I to IV include English, Second Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Qatar History, Art & Craft, General Knowledge, Holy Quran / Dance, Islamic Studies / Moral Science, Music, Physical Education, Work Experience (Computer Science) and a Third Language is offered only in Class IV. Classes V to VIII cover English, Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Qatar History, Third Language, Art, Islamic Studies / Moral Science, Physical Education, Dance, Music, Environmental Studies, Work Experience (Computer Science), and co-curricular activities such as General Knowledge, Maths Quiz and Creative Writing. For IX–X, English (Language & Literature), Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Art, Physical Education, Environmental Studies, Qatar History, Work Experience (Computer Science), and co-curriculars; in XI–XII, three CBSE-aligned streams are offered—Science, Commerce and Humanities—with the listed subject combinations and electives; Second Languages (I–X) include Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam and Tamil, while Third Languages (IV–VIII) add Kannada and Marathi; participation in Work Experience, Physical Education and Co-curricular Activities is compulsory for XI–XII and assessed under CBSE.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 The school lists a Counselor and Wellness Teacher on staff (Mr Sreejith MSc MPhil) in its Mandatory Public Disclosure, indicating dedicated support for student wellbeing. The mission and values emphasise a caring, inclusive learning environment that addresses individual differences, capabilities, and learning styles. The school also states it aims to provide a safe and stress-free environment to help students grow as confident individuals. Club activities such as Eco Kids Club, Gavel Club, Astronomy Club, English Literary Club, and Heritage & Cultural Club offer social engagement and teamwork opportunities. Public materials describe these elements and staff roles but do not outline a formal, school-wide SEL program by name.
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) The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a Special Educator (1) and a Counselor and Wellness Teacher on staff. It notes one Special Educator and one Counselor/Wellness Teacher among teaching staff, but does not specify the types of Special Educational Needs (SEN) supported or whether the school is a specialist SEN institution. The school is described as CBSE-affiliated and recognized by Qatar's authorities as a mainstream school, not as a specialist SEN facility. The school's published materials also indicate disability access is provided within the campus.
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 Medium of Instruction is English. The curriculum also includes Second Language offerings in Classes I–X and Third Languages in some classes (e.g., IV–VIII). There is no explicit description of a dedicated EAL (English as an Additional Language) program or staff in the publicly disclosed materials. The curricular information shows language provision but does not outline a separate EAL support service. The school does not publicly disclose details of any specific EAL program beyond the listed language structure.
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 A Counselor and Wellness Teacher is listed on staff, underscoring formal support for student mental wellbeing. The school's stated philosophy asserts that learning should occur in a caring and stress-free environment, reinforcing wellbeing as a core principle. The presence of a wellness-focused teaching role further supports mental health and emotional support for students. The combination of these elements is documented in the mandatory disclosure and the school's philosophy; further program details are not publicly disclosed.
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 Safeguarding and child protection are addressed in the School Policies section, which includes a Safety and Security Plan and a Parental Complaints Policy & Procedure, among others. The policies also reference an Anti-Bullying Policy and related safeguarding measures. These policy documents indicate formal safeguarding provisions are in place within the school's governance framework. Publicly available materials confirm these policy commitments, though specific safeguarding procedures are not itemised in detail here.
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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 The school's campus is organized into four sections: Kindergarten, Junior Section, Boys' Section, and Girls' Section. It uses a house system with four colours—Blue, Green, Red and Yellow—for co-curricular activities and competitions. Address and contact details are in Abu Hamour, Doha.
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 Co-curricular activities include sports within the house system. The campus supports sports events and related programs as part of its extracurricular activities.
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 The school follows the CBSE curriculum (10+2) with English as the medium of instruction and offers subjects across primary to senior levels, including science, commerce and humanities streams at the XI–XII level. The campus supports laboratories and subject-specific facilities as part of CBSE education.
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 Co-curricular activities are integrated with the CBSE program, including General Knowledge, Maths Quiz and Creative Writing, with Work Experience and Physical Education compulsory for Classes XI–XII. These activities are assessed in alignment with CBSE guidelines.
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 Ideal Indian School was established in 1985 by 62 philanthropists from Doha's Indian expatriate community and is run on a no-loss and no-profit basis by its founding fathers. The school opened on 20 May 1985 in Najma near Canada Dry with 15 locally appointed teachers and 10 divisions, offering English, Maths, Hindi, Science, and a third language. It was formally inaugurated on 24 February 1986 by H. E. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Al Thani, then Minister of Education, and soon moved to a larger Mansoura campus to accommodate future growth. Over the late 1980s and early 1990s the campus expanded with a Girls Wing, additional language offerings, and CBSE affiliation, with enrollment rising accordingly. By 2000 the school had over 4,000 students from more than 30 nationalities, reflecting its rapid expansion and multicultural character.
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 Ideal Indian School comprises four sections—Kindergarten, Junior Section, Boy's Section, and Girl's Section—each supported by a house system with four color houses: Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow. The student body is multicultural; by 2000 it included about 22 nationalities. The school runs a range of clubs, including Eco Kids Club, Gavel Club, Astronomy Club, English Literary Club, and Heritage & Cultural Club, and publishes IIS Times to connect the school with the community. Community events and cultural activities are part of school life, and events such as Mother's Day and Father's Day have been covered in local media.
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 Ideal Indian School maintains a formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) with a dedicated management committee. The PTA is represented on the school site by a PTA Members page and a PTA-Management-Committee PDF, which together outline the structure and membership. These documents indicate an organized body that coordinates parent involvement and supports school initiatives through committee work. The school provides PTA contact details and location information, including Abu Hamour, Doha, and multiple contact channels for engagement. Through its committee and members, the PTA participates in school life alongside the clubs and student activities that connect families to the school community.
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 The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi under the 10+2 pattern and is recognized by the Supreme Education Council, State of Qatar. The school follows the CBSE curriculum, syllabi and textbooks for all classes. Qualifying examinations are held at the end of Classes X and XII. The medium of instruction is English, which is also the first language taught at the school.
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision The school uses English as the medium of instruction, which is the first language taught. Second Languages: Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam and Tamil. Third Languages: Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Marathi. Indian students must offer Hindi either as Second or Third Language.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school uses English as the medium of instruction.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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 1. Submit online applications for Morning and Evening sessions via the Admission Online Portal. Online applications are mandatory and no walk-in admissions are entertained. Admissions are provisional and subject to approval from MOEHE and CBSE. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for document verification and an Admission Assessment. 2. Age criteria apply as of 30 September 2025 for the Evening Session. The age ranges are: KG-1 is 3 years 4 months to 4 years 11 months 29 days; KG-2 is 4 years to 5 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 1 is 5 years to 7 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 2 is 6 years to 8 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 3 is 7 years to 9 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 4 is 8 years to 10 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 5 is 9 years to 11 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 6 is 10 years to 12 years 11 months 29 days; Grade 7-14 is 14 years 11 months 29 days. The date reference is 30 September 2025. 3. Document requirements at application time include: 1. valid QID copies of the student and both parents; 2) valid passport copies of the student and both parents; 3) copy of child's immunization record; 4) birth certificate; 5) MOFA-attested mark sheet of the previous class if studied abroad; 6) Transfer Certificate countersigned by the education board if not CBSE; 7) Qatar national address (from Metrash); 8) parent employment letter (from Metrash/employer); 9) parent's undertaking (download from the application). At application time, items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 are mandatory. 4. MOFA attestation is required for admission when transferring from abroad; MOFA-attested previous class mark sheet is mandatory to complete admission formalities (Class 2 onwards). Document submission deadlines are: for admissions before May 31, submit within 15 days of admission; for admissions from June 1 onwards, MOFA documents must be submitted at the time of application. All pending documents must be submitted before the deadline, failing which the admission may be cancelled. All admissions are provisional and subject to MOEHE and CBSE approval. 5. Eligibility and admissions are online only; there are no walk-in admissions. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for document verification and an Admission Assessment. Shortlisted candidates must present the Admission Assessment Intimation at the Security Gate for entry. 6. Selection is based on available vacancies, submitted documents, and admission rules. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for document verification and an Admission Assessment. Shortlisted candidates must present the Admission Assessment Intimation at the Security Gate for entry. All admissions are PROVISIONAL and subject to approval from MOEHE and CBSE.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.	Scholarships The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.	Waitlist The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
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