M.E.S. Indian School of Doha

The M.E.S Indian School is located in Abu Hamour, Doha, Qatar. The Abu Hamour campus sits in a residential area with access to major roads and local amenities. The school is served by a comprehensive transport network.

Kindergarten to Grade 12 (KG to XII). The CBSE affiliation covers Grades 1-12, and the school provides education from KG through XII.

Co-educational day school. A double-shift system operates (morning and afternoon/evening) with MOEHE permission; there is no boarding facility.

Guidance and Counselling services include need assessment, early identification and intervention, academic development, support for slow learners, counselling for students/parents, behaviour therapy/modification, social skills training, anger and stress management, aptitude testing, career guidance, referrals for clinical analysis, and follow-up services.

Affiliated to CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi) and recognized by the Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education; it follows the Indian curriculum.

No formal religious affiliation is stated; the school's aims emphasize national identity and culture.

Class timings for Grades I–XII are Sunday to Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Administrative offices run from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; Saturday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. An afternoon session (2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) is available under a double-shift arrangement.

The school operates a large bus fleet of about 130 vehicles, serving around 100 destinations across Qatar. Routes are organized into four zones; each zone is overseen by route inspectors (roughly 25 buses and 25 routes per inspector). Buses board at designated stops with safety procedures and transport rules in place; there are parking areas with buses both inside and outside the campus.

The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi, India syllabus across all levels from Pre-Primary to Senior Secondary. Pre-Primary Classes (Kindergarten I–II) include English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Conversation/EVS/Science, Art & Craft, PT, Swimming, Computer Science, Music, Dance, Yoga, DEAR period, and I Love Qatar (Qatar History). Primary Classes (I–IV) cover English, Modern Mathematics, EVS, Qatar History, Islamic Studies/Moral Science, Computer Science, Art & Craft, Music, Dance, PE, General Knowledge, with Second Language options (Hindi/Malayalam/French/Arabic/Urdu/Tamil) and a Third Language option (Hindi or another language) contingent on uptake. Middle School (V–VIII) adds English, Modern Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Qatar History, PE, Art Education, Work Education, General Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence, with Second Language options (Hindi/Malayalam/French/Arabic/Urdu/Tamil) and Third Language options (Arabic/Malayalam/Urdu/Kannada/French/Hindi). Secondary (IX–X) comprises English Language & Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Qatar History, with internal assessments in Value Education, Health Education, PE, Art Education and Work Education; AI is introduced in IX. Senior Secondary (XI–XII) offers three Science groups with distinct subject combinations, a Commerce stream, and an Arts/Humanities stream; Core/Elective subjects are outlined per group, with internal assessments (General Studies, Physical & Health Education, Work Education) and Skill Subjects such as Design, Marketing, Tourism and Early Childhood Care and Education. Subject schemes may be updated by CBSE, with no changes allowed in XI after the first term and none in XII.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) at M.E.S. Indian School is delivered primarily through the Department of Guidance & Counselling, which supports students' academic, social, psychological and behavioural skills and helps them cope with and resolve issues. The department provides services including Need Assessment, Early Identification & Intervention, Academic Development, and Support & Guidance to Slow Learners. It also offers counselling for students, parents and siblings, Behaviour Therapy/Modification, Social Skills Training, and Anger/Stress/Anxiety Management, as well as Motivational sessions, Aptitude Testing and Career Guidance with follow-up services. The school also runs wellbeing initiatives such as the ambassador programme “My Well-being is a Trust” to promote student wellbeing (launched October 2025). These elements together constitute the school's structured SEL framework, supported by a dedicated guidance team.

SEN support is provided through the Guidance & Counselling framework, including Need Assessment, Early Identification & Intervention, and Support & Guidance to Slow Learners. The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a dedicated Special Educator (Harleen Kaur) and counsellors/wellness staff (e.g., Irene Thomas, Fashna Abdul Samad, Ameena Nidhin) as part of the school's welfare personnel. This indicates MES Indian School Doha has staff specifically addressing learners with learning needs within its general school framework. The school participates in disability-awareness activities, such as a disability awareness visit to the Doha International Center for Special Needs. Public information does not indicate the school operates as a separate specialist SEN institution; SEN support appears within the overall guidance and counselling services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) provisions are not publicly described; however, the curriculum includes a multilingual language component with Second Language options. The Courses Offered page lists Second Language choices: Hindi, Malayalam, French, Arabic, Urdu and Tamil. In Secondary (IX–X), English Language & Literature is listed as a core subject, indicating English is a central part of the curriculum. No dedicated EAL department or EAL-specific staff is listed in the public disclosures; language support appears within the general curriculum rather than a distinct EAL programme. Public information thus documents language offerings rather than a separate EAL programme.

Mental wellbeing is supported by the Guidance & Counselling department, which helps students develop academic, social, psychological and behavioural skills, including Anger/Stress/Anxiety Management and Social Skills Training. The school has launched wellbeing initiatives, notably the ambassador programme 'My Well-being is a Trust' in October 2025 to promote student wellbeing. World Mental Health Day activities have been organized within the MES community, featuring assemblies, talks and student-led campaigns to raise awareness about mental health. The Guidance & Counselling team provides ongoing support and follow-up services for students' mental wellbeing. These elements reflect an active, school-wide focus on mental wellbeing within the SEL framework.

Safeguarding and welfare are supported by formal staff structures, including a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher and a Special Educator listed in the Mandatory Disclosure (e.g., Irene Thomas, Fashna Abdul Samad, Ameena Nidhin, Harleen Kaur). The Mandatory Disclosure confirms the school's safeguarding and welfare arrangements and names key staff involved in student care. The school engages in safeguarding-related activities such as disability-awareness visits to the Doha International Center for Special Needs. Anti-bullying sessions coordinated by the Guidance & Counselling team demonstrate a proactive safeguarding stance and inclusive practices. Overall, MES Indian School Doha presents a structured safeguarding framework with dedicated staff and ongoing welfare initiatives.

1. Online registration for KG I to XII is required. Existing Parents must register through the Parents portal; non-sibling category uses the Guest login to apply online. Create a login with a valid email address, check your email for login details, then log in to complete the application. Attach the required copies (QID and Passport copies for student and parents) and submit; after admission the final report card from the previous school must be submitted to the Administrative office with the school seal and Principal's signature. 2. Track your application. Use the same username and password to check the status of your application. Incomplete online applications will be rejected. Only one application shall be submitted per student; multiple applications for the same student will be rejected. 3. Admissions eligibility and communications. The school is affiliated with CBSE New Delhi and MOEHE State of Qatar and admits Indian students with a valid Qatar ID, subject to seat availability. Only online applications are accepted; shortlisted applications will be communicated via email; walk-in queries will not be entertained. 4. Admission tests and interviews. There will be an admission test for classes I to XII and an oral interview for KG I & KG II, at the Principal's discretion. The admission decision depends on performance in the test/interview and seat availability. 5. Documents required. Provide QID copies and passport copies for both student and parents; original passport and QID of the student; health card; birth certificate; immunization copy; passport-size photograph; current class mark list; and bonafide/conduct certificate from the current school. For applicants who studied outside Qatar: PHCC fitness certificate, original transfer certificate (post-admission), and MOFA-attested copies of the previous year's report card. 6. Age criteria. Age criteria are calculated as of 30 September of the academic year. KG-01 minimum age is 3 years; KG-02 minimum age is 4 years; Class I minimum age is 5 years; Class II minimum age is 6 years; Class III minimum age is 7 years; Class IV minimum age is 8 years; Class V minimum age is 9 years; Class VI minimum age is 10 years. The school is CBSE affiliated and MOEHE approved.