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Greenwood International School Kindergarten

Qatar, Doha

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees QAR 6,000 - 7,000
Ages 3½ - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Greenwood International School & Kindergarten offers a nurturing and vibrant educational environment in Doha, Qatar, following the Indian CBSE curriculum. Established in 2018, the school operates across two accessible campuses in Al Thumama and Bin Mahmoud, catering specifically to students from Kindergarten through Grade 6. The institution is defined by its child-centered philosophy, which prioritizes activity-based learning and individual attention to ensure every student thrives academically and socially. Distinctive to Greenwood is its robust multilingual program, offering Arabic, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi as second language options alongside English instruction, fostering deep cultural connections. The campus features purpose-designed facilities, including an indoor playground, a multipurpose hall, and dedicated science and computer laboratories. Through active student bodies like the Go Green club and various cultural associations, the school cultivates a strong sense of community, responsibility, and global awareness in its young learners.

Doha, Qatar

The Essentials

Greenwood International School Kindergarten has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location

Greenwood International School & Kindergarten operates from two campuses in Doha, Qatar. The Al-Thumama campus is located on Khalaf Bin Sinan Street (Zone 47) in Al-Thumama, and the Bin Mahmoud campus sits on Saeed Bin Suhail Street (Zone 22) in Bin Mahmoud. The campuses are in established Doha neighborhoods with good road access and nearby amenities. The school is MOEHE-recognized and follows the Indian CBSE curriculum.

Stages

The Al-Thumama campus offers Kindergarten (KG1 and KG2) and primary education from Grade 1 to Grade 6. The Bin Mahmoud campus offers only Kindergarten (KG1 and KG2).

Type

Co-educational; no explicit boarding facilities are listed for Greenwood International School & Kindergarten.

Additional learning support

There is English language support for students whose language of instruction is a second language. Greenwood also operates a Gifted and Talented program. The school notes it does not admit students with disabilities. It provides individual attention for slow achievers.

Country affiliation

The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum, indicating an affiliation with India's CBSE framework, while it is recognized by Qatar's MOEHE.

Religious affiliation

There is no religious affiliation indicated by the school.

School day structure

School timings are KG1 and KG2 from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM; Grades 1–5 from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Office hours and a lunch break run from 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM (with a lunch break 2:00 PM–3:00 PM) Sunday to Wednesday; on Thursdays timings are 7:45 AM–2:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM–2:00 PM with a lunch break 2:00 PM–3:00 PM and classes 3:00 PM–6:00 PM. Drop-off starts between 7:00 AM and 7:20 AM; pick-up windows are 11:45 AM–12:00 PM for KG and 2:05 PM–2:20 PM for Grades 1–5.

Bus service

Yes. Greenwood provides transportation via school buses and vans that are air-conditioned and equipped with safety equipment. A dedicated Transport Manager oversees operations; drivers hold Qatar licenses and are trained in safety and first aid. The system uses fixed routes with one space per child; changes to stops are allowed only within existing routes with approval. Parents must accompany their child to the bus stop and collect from the designated stop side.

Fees

Annual tuition at Greenwood International School Kindergarten ranges from QAR 6,000 to QAR 7,000 for 2026/27.

Application / One-time fees

- Admission fee: QAR 300 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Uniform fee: QAR 400 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Books fee: QAR 500 (one-time, non-refundable; books must be purchased from the school).
- Caution deposit: QAR 1,000 (one-time, refundable subject to conditions).
- Total one-time payable at admission (sum of the above): QAR 2,200.

Tuition Fees (annual and per-term breakdown)

- Annual tuition (Kindergarten): QAR 6,000.
- Term / installment breakdown (tuition for Kindergarten):
- Installment 1 (Apr–Jun) — Due 15 April: QAR 2,000.
- Installment 2 (Sep–Dec) — Due 10 September: QAR 2,000.
- Installment 3 (Jan–Mar) — Due 10 January: QAR 2,000.

- Annual tuition (Grade): QAR 7000.
- Term / installment breakdown (tuition for Kindergarten):
- Installment 1 (Apr–Jun) — Due 15 April: QAR 2,300.
- Installment 2 (Sep–Dec) — Due 10 September: QAR 2,300.
- Installment 3 (Jan–Mar) — Due 10 January: QAR 2,400.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are billed in three installments per academic year with the following due dates:
- Installment 1 (Apr–Jun): due 15 April.
- Installment 2 (Sep–Dec): due 10 September.
- Installment 3 (Jan–Mar): due 10 January.
- Mode of payment accepted: Cash, card and bank transfer.
- Fee-extension policy: Extension is permitted only for the tuition fee upon submission of a post-dated cheque (PDC) in favour of the school; no extension is provided for transport fees.
- Outstanding dues are reported to the Ministry of Education if not cleared.
- Two weeks' notice prior to the start of a new term is required for withdrawal; fees for the full term must be paid irrespective of the month of withdrawal if notice is not given as required. If withdrawal occurs after a term has started, the respective term fee must be cleared.

Sibling discount

- A 50% sibling discount on tuition and transport fees is available for the third child.

Other costs

- Books: compulsory purchase from the school; fees once paid are non-refundable.
- Uniform: may be bought separately from the school; uniform fees once paid are non-refundable.

Boarding

- No boarding fees apply; the school does not operate a boarding facility.

Fee payment options and administrative details

- Accepted payment methods: Cash, card and bank transfer. Post-dated cheques (PDC) are required if fee extension is requested.
- Accounts contact: accounts@greenwood.qa; general email: admin@greenwood.qa; phone contacts listed for campuses.
Academics

Greenwood International School Kindergarten teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3.5 to 12.

Curriculum

The Greenwood International School & Kindergarten follows the Indian CBSE syllabus for kindergarten (KG1 and KG2). The school offers second language options: Arabic, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. Arabic, Qatar History and Islamic Studies are taught according to the syllabus prescribed by the Supreme Education Council, Qatar. The academic year is organized into three terms, with two evaluations per term. Learning methods include activity-based learning, learning by doing, hands-on experiences, and dedicated language support for students for whom English is a second language. The Bin Mahmoud Campus offers KG1 and KG2, and the Al Thumama Campus offers KG1, KG2 and primary from Grade 1 onward.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Greenwood International School & Kindergarten promotes SEL through a values‑based, inclusive community centered on rights, respect, trust and compassion, with staff‑provided counseling and English language support for learners who need it.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not admit students with any sort of disability and is not a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Specialist language teachers support students for whom English is a second language.

Mental Wellbeing

Yoga and music are used as part of the discipline approach to support students' mental wellbeing and focus.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is reflected in the school's staffing responsibilities, with child protection listed among the principal's duties.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Register your interest for KG 1 to Grade 6 online at www.greenwood.qa. The admissions team reviews the application and, if suitable, invites you to the next step.

2. If invited, take a campus tour and meet admissions specialists to ask questions. On the same day, KG2 and above applicants complete an oral interaction and entrance exam.

3. The entrance papers are reviewed and the admission status is communicated the same day or within two working days.

4. If admission is confirmed, pay the non-refundable registration fee of QAR 2200 on the same day to secure the seat; the seat is not reserved until payment is received.

5. After payment, submit all required documents within the period specified by the admissions team. Required documents include: Registration form; recent passport-size photographs; copy of Health Card (HMC); copies of applicant's and parents' Qatar IDs; latest school report (if applicable); overseas applicants: Grade 2 and above report cards must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Qatar Embassy in the country of the last school; local/overseas applicants: a transfer certificate showing completion of the academic year; Fit to Join School certificate from PHCC; Languages Form; other medical certificates if requested.

6. Fees must be cleared for the term before the first day of the term; class placement is carried out by the academic staff and leadership team.

7. Overview: All nationalities except Arab are eligible to apply. Siblings have priority but admission is not guaranteed. All applicants must pass an entrance test; those who pass are offered a seat or placed on a waiting list. When a seat becomes available, candidates on the waiting list are considered. If a child fails the entrance test, the school may reassess at its discretion. Applications are online and must be fully filled.

8. Grade Levels: Children will be admitted to the appropriate class as per the mentioned age criteria.

Scholarships

The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.

Waitlist

The school maintains a waiting list for applicants who pass the entrance test but do not secure an immediate seat. When a seat becomes available, candidates on the waiting list are considered for admission. Sibling priority applies within the admissions process.

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