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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
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

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Public materials do not publish a nationality breakdown.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

Boarding Arrangements
The Scholars' International School does not offer boarding; it operates as a day school. It serves classes from kindergarten to Grade 6. It operates from two separate villas in Doha as a day-school campus.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are prescribed for all students. Boys wear a blue-green checkered blazer with the school logo (class 1 onwards) with a white shirt, dark navy trousers, a logo tie, a belt, socks, and black shoes; KG students have a winter pullover with the logo. Girls wear a light turquoise-green blazer with the logo (class 1 onwards) with a white shirt, a blue-green checkered pinafore, a logo necktie, a belt, socks, and black shoes. A Physical Education uniform applies on Tuesdays; on Thursdays, students wear house-colour sportswear (Polo T-shirts in house colours, white track pants, white socks, and white shoes). The uniform must be purchased from the school store; variations are not permitted on campus.

House System
The school uses a house system; house colours are used for the Physical Education uniform (Polo T-shirts in house colours). Orientation programmes include a dedicated section on the house system, indicating it is part of student life.

Governance and Ownership
The Scholars' International School is managed by the Al Azhar Group, which assumed management in May 2024. The Al Azhar Group operates multiple educational institutions in India and Qatar, including Brilliant Indian International School in Doha.
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Scholars' International School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) primarily through its Co-curricular Activities, which are integrated into the school's holistic education approach. An Enrichment Period provides two weekly dedicated periods for life skills, curricular activities, and clubs, with students selecting areas of interest and receiving instruction from teachers proficient in those topics. The program includes mentoring and life-skill modules, Qatar Identity activities, and Islamic Values activities, all designed to foster character and well-being. Clubs such as Kids Club, STEM Club, and Reading Club, along with cultural activities in music, dance, art, and physical education, help students develop social-emotional competencies and peer connections in a diverse setting. The initiative explicitly emphasizes friendship among students from diverse backgrounds as they learn, play and grow together.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by a Student Counsellor in the Primary section, Nada Abdel Mohmed, and by on-site nurses who attend to students' health and safety needs. The presence of a Student Counsellor indicates dedicated welfare support for students, alongside health services provided by nurses. The school's Code of Ethics emphasizes student safety and wellbeing, including providing effective supervisory tools to guarantee the safety and wellbeing of students. Life skills and personality development within the curriculum contribute to students' emotional resilience. Public materials also indicate that life-skills and mentoring are part of the curriculum and co-curricular offerings.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are integral to the school's policy framework. The Code of Ethics requires staff to provide a healthy and safe learning environment and to guarantee the safety and wellbeing of students. Article 4 of the Code explicitly articulates the principal's duty to provide effective supervisory tools to guarantee student safety and wellbeing. Staffing supports safeguarding, including a Primary Student Counsellor and on-site nurses who attend to students' health and safety needs. The combination of formal safeguarding policies and welfare staff underpins the school's approach to student protection.
Parent Experience

History
The Scholars' International School was founded on 9 September 2012 by a group of visionaries committed to delivering quality Indian CBSE education with strong values. It began with 33 students and has grown into a school serving around 833 students, with classes from kindergarten to Grade 6. The campus operates from two separate villas in Doha, providing a safe learning environment. In May 2024, the Al Azhar Group assumed management of Scholars International School, marking a new era in leadership and governance. The Al Azhar Group also runs Brilliant Indian International School in Duhail and maintains a broader education portfolio in India, reflecting the group's expansion and commitment to quality education.

Community
The Scholars' International School maintains an active school community that marks national and cultural events each year. Annual Day features a cultural programme and prize distribution, and Qatar National Day is celebrated on campus with student involvement. The school observes Indian Republic Day and Constitution Day with assemblies and related activities. Sports and other community events have been part of the school's life since its early years, including the first Sports Day in 2012.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parental involvement is a recognized component of the school's operations. Orientation Programmes for new students and their parents explicitly include Parental involvement and Parent-Teacher Communication as key topics. The school holds regular Primary Section Parent-Teacher Meetings to discuss student progress with families. Major school events involve parents, such as the SCHOLARIUM annual expo. Home–school connections are supported through ongoing communications and a counselling/mentoring framework that involves families. Staff coordinate with parents to support extracurricular activities and school functions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Two separate villa campuses host The Scholars' International School in Doha. The school is an Indian CBSE institution recognized by the Ministry of Education, Doha. Classrooms are fully air-conditioned and equipped with audio-visual smart boards; the library, science and computer laboratories are well equipped; there is a mini-auditorium for assemblies and performances. MyClassBoard provides a web-based system for teachers, students and parents to access attendance, lesson plans, library details, clinic details and transport information. A fleet of air-conditioned buses serves Doha-area routes, managed by a Transport Co-ordinator and supported by trained bus attendants for student safety. The school provides on-site health support with a full-time nurse and a counsellor.

Sports Facilities
Physical Education is part of the Grades I–VI curriculum. Co-curricular Activities include cultural activities such as Music, Dance and Art and Craft, alongside PE. Clubs include Kids Club, STEM Club and Reading Club. Houses are Charity (Yellow), Honesty (Blue), Loyalty (Purple) and Solidarity (Green) to support teamwork in activities.

Academic Facilities
The curriculum follows CBSE, Delhi, India. The academic session is divided into three terms: Term 1 from April to September, Term 2 from October to December, and Term 3 from January to March. Kindergarten includes English, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Islamic Studies, Arabic (Arab nationals only), Art and Craft, Dance or Music, Games and Personality Development. Grades I and II offer English, Mathematics, EVS, Qatar History and languages Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic or French, along with Value Education/Islamic Studies, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education and General Knowledge. Grades III to VI include English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Qatar History and languages Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic or French; a Third Language is introduced in Grade 4, along with Value Education/Islamic Studies, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education and General Knowledge. Qatar History is included.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular activities form an integral part of the students' holistic education. An Enrichment Period provides two weekly periods for exploring life skills, curricular activities and clubs. Houses are Charity (Yellow), Honesty (Blue), Loyalty (Purple) and Solidarity (Green). Clubs include Kids Club, STEM Club and Reading Club. Co-curricular activities cover Life Skills, Enrichment Activities, Mentoring, Qatar Identity Activities, Islamic Values Activities, Exhibitions, Poster Making, Debate, Discussion, Role Play, Bulletin Boards, Quizzes and Field Trips, including Scholars Fest. Cultural Activities include Music, Dance, Art and Craft, and Physical Education. Value Additions include counselling, a mentoring program, and health management with a full-time nurse.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Scholars' International School follows the CBSE curriculum from Delhi, India, and presents a research-oriented and stimulating program. The academic session is organized in three terms: Term 1 (April to September), Term 2 (October to December), and Term 3 (January to March). The school serves Kindergarten through Grade VI and had a student body of 833 as reported by the institution.

Arts & Creative
Arts and performing arts are integrated into the curriculum through Visual Arts, Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Theatre, Band), and Art and Craft. The school provides dedicated periods for co-curricular activities and enrichment, with weekly periods set aside for these activities.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum includes languages such as Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, and French. Kindergarten offers Arabic (Arab nationals only); Grades I–II include Hindi/Malayalam/Arabic/French; Grades III–VI include Hindi/Malayalam/Arabic/French, with a Third Language introduced in Grade 4. Qatar History is also part of the program.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular activities include clubs such as Kids Club, STEM Club, and Reading Club. An enrichment period provides two weekly periods for life-skills development, mentoring, Qatar identity activities, Islamic values activities, exhibitions, poster making, debates, quizzes, field trips, and Scholars Fest. The school organizes house activities (Charity-Yellow, Honesty-Blue, Loyalty-Purple, Solidarity-Green) to foster teamwork and belonging.

Community & Service
Qatar Identity Activities and Islamic Values Activities are part of the co-curricular program, with exhibitions, field trips, and community-facing projects supporting student engagement and cultural awareness.

Leadership & Professional
Mentoring, life-skill development, and opportunities to participate in debates, exhibitions, poster making, and Scholars Fest are part of the program to cultivate leadership, communication, and critical thinking.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is part of the core curriculum, and cultural activities include music, dance, and physical arts. The campus operates from two separate villas in Doha, providing a safe and supportive learning environment, with transport options managed by a dedicated team.
Languages

Language Provision
The Scholars' International School is an Indian CBSE institution recognized by the Ministry of Education in Doha, Qatar. It operates from two villas in Doha and serves kindergarten to Grade 6 with 833 students. The CBSE-aligned curriculum lists English as a core subject at all levels and includes language options: Arabic (Arab nationals only) in Kindergarten; Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, and French in Grades I–II and Grades III–VI; a Third Language is introduced in Grade 4; Qatar History is included in Grades I–II and Grades III–VI; EVS (Environmental Science) is part of the curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
The Scholars' International School is an Indian CBSE institution in Doha, Qatar, approved by the Ministry of Education.
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
The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
School Events
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