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DPS-Modern Indian School
Largest Indian school in Qatar, CBSE curriculum. Senior campus at Al Wakra (Pearl Roundabout).
Curriculum
Indian
Fees, annual
QAR 6k–13k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~10,000
Founded
2001
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery & Prep (KG) | 3 | QAR 6,000 |
| Classes I - IV (Primary) | 6 | QAR 8,673 |
| Classes V - VIII (Middle) | 10 | QAR 9,354 |
| Classes IX - X (Secondary) | 14 | QAR 11,400 |
| Classes XI - XII (Higher Secondary) | 16 | QAR 12,762 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | QAR 100 | |
| Admission test fee (Grades 1-12) | QAR 108 | |
| Seat reservation fee | QAR 425 |
Reviews
- Established in 2001 in Al Wakrah, Doha, regarded as one of the long-established Indian CBSE options in Qatar. Parent ratings cluster around 4.2 of 5.
- Parents emphasise dedicated teachers and academic outcomes. One parent said the school "stands out with its exceptional education quality; the dedicated staff has truly transformed my child's learning journey". Long alumni tenures of eleven years and more recur, with parents naming careers in medicine and law as outcomes.
- Facilities are flagged as a differentiator at this fee level. Parents cite a swimming pool, large grounds and a movie theatre.
- The most consistent complaint is narrow: a strict no-phones policy. Parents frame it as an inconvenience rather than a deal-breaker.
- Parent signal is thin and largely positive recommendation rather than detailed feedback. The school appears in lists of Indian schools in Qatar; one item flagged the removal of Diwali from the holiday schedule across nineteen Indian schools, including DPS-MIS, in 2023.
Positives
- Academics. Parents cite CBSE results, dedicated teaching and long-term outcomes including medical and legal careers
- Facilities and fees. Swimming pool, large grounds and theatre seen as strong for the QAR 6,000 to 12,762 fee band
Considerations
- Phone policy. Strict no-phones rule recurs as the single substantive complaint
- Holiday calendar. Reported in 2023 to have removed Diwali from the holiday schedule alongside other Indian schools in Qatar
Leadership
Ms. Asna Nafees
Asna Nafees is the Principal of DPS-Modern Indian School, Doha. With a commitment to fostering holistic development and academic excellence, she leads the school in its mission to provide quality education rooted in Indian values while embracing a global outlook.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- CBSE Grade X 2025 Topper 100% (500/500), school average 90%, 95% passed with distinction, 63% scored 90% and above
- CBSE Grade XII 2024 100% pass, toppers 97% (Science), 96.8% (Commerce), 96% (Humanities), 233 students passed with distinction, 76 students scored 90% and above.