Qatar, Doha
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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
Greenwood International School Kindergarten has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
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.
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).
Co-educational; no explicit boarding facilities are listed for Greenwood International School & Kindergarten.
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.
The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum, indicating an affiliation with India's CBSE framework, while it is recognized by Qatar's MOEHE.
There is no religious affiliation indicated by the school.
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.
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.
Annual tuition at Greenwood International School Kindergarten ranges from QAR 6,000 to QAR 7,000 for 2026/27.
Greenwood International School Kindergarten teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3.5 to 12.
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.
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.
The school does not admit students with any sort of disability and is not a specialist SEN institution.
Specialist language teachers support students for whom English is a second language.
Yoga and music are used as part of the discipline approach to support students' mental wellbeing and focus.
Safeguarding is reflected in the school's staffing responsibilities, with child protection listed among the principal's duties.
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.
The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.
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.