DPS Modern Indian School Doha is an English medium coeducational school in the Al Wakra area south of central Doha, serving the city's large Indian expatriate community as part of the Delhi Public School network. It follows the Indian national curriculum from nursery to Class 12 and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education in New Delhi. Among the Doha international schools it is one of the larger Indian curriculum choices and a recognisable value option for relocating families.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee picture, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. For families watching the budget, it appears in our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Doha.
DPS Modern Indian School Doha at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India; All India Secondary School Examination at Class 10 and the Senior School Certificate at Class 12 |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Nursery to Class 12 (roughly ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | Around 2000 (exact year not published here) |
| Accreditation | Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; supervised by the Qatar Ministry of Education |
| Fee band | Lower or value Doha tier (see Doha fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Wakra, southern Doha |
Curriculum and academics
DPS Modern Indian School Doha follows the CBSE curriculum, the Indian national framework set by the Central Board of Secondary Education in New Delhi, taught in English from nursery upward. Pupils sit the All India Secondary School Examination at the end of Class 10 and the Senior School Certificate Examination at the end of Class 12, the qualifications that Indian universities read directly and that many universities elsewhere recognise. The programme covers languages, mathematics, science, social science and physical education in line with the national syllabus.
For families relocating from India or planning a future return, the continuity of the CBSE curriculum is the main draw, because a child can move between CBSE schools with minimal disruption to syllabus or examination path. As part of the wider Delhi Public School network the school follows the familiar DPS structure, teaching in English with Hindi and other languages alongside and preparing pupils for both the Indian system and onward study abroad.
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DPS Modern Indian School Doha fees
DPS Modern Indian School Doha sits among the more affordable international options in the city, which is why it features in our guide to the cheapest international schools in Doha. Indian curriculum schools generally charge less than the American and British campuses, landing in the lower part of the range mapped in our Doha school fees guide. We do not republish a precise figure here because the schedule changes each year, so confirm the current rate with the school before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration or admission charge, optional bus transport across southern Doha, books and uniform, and examination fees in the Class 10 and Class 12 years. Even as a value option the real cost runs above the headline tuition, so build the full total into your relocation budget rather than the tuition line alone.
Admissions and intake
DPS Modern Indian School Doha follows the Indian academic calendar, with the school year structured around a spring start rather than the autumn start used by the American and British schools, so confirm the intake timing for your child's class when you enquire. The school admits across year groups subject to availability, and as one of the larger Indian schools in the city, demand from the community can make popular classes competitive.
Admission is based on prior school reports, an age appropriate assessment or interaction and the relevant transfer documentation. Applications are made through the school and require recent reports, passport and residency papers and, for transfers from another CBSE school, a transfer certificate. Children moving from other CBSE schools usually settle quickly because the syllabus and examination structure line up.
Location and who goes there
The school is in the Al Wakra area to the south of central Doha, a district that has grown with the city's expansion and is popular with South Asian expatriate families. Many DPS Modern families live in Al Wakra and the surrounding southern neighbourhoods, and the school runs bus routes across the area. The community is overwhelmingly drawn from the Indian expatriate population, which gives the school a strong cultural and linguistic continuity for relocating Indian families.
For the wider picture of how the Indian, American, British and IB schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Doha schools hub.
DPS Modern Indian School Doha reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are DPS Modern Indian School Doha fees?
DPS Modern Indian School is one of the more affordable international options in Doha and features in our guide to the cheapest international schools in the city. Indian curriculum schools generally charge less than American and British campuses, but schedules change annually, so confirm the current figure with the school and budget separately for registration, bus, books, uniform and examination fees in Class 10 and Class 12.
Is DPS Modern Indian School Doha a good school?
DPS Modern Indian School is a large established CBSE school in the Delhi Public School network, affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education in New Delhi. Whether it fits depends on whether the Indian national curriculum and an Al Wakra location suit your family, and it is a popular value choice for the city's Indian community. Confirm current affiliation and results directly with the school.
What curriculum does DPS Modern Indian School Doha follow?
DPS Modern Indian School follows the CBSE curriculum, the Indian national framework, taught in English from nursery to Class 12. Pupils take the All India Secondary School Examination at Class 10 and the Senior School Certificate Examination at Class 12, the qualifications used across CBSE schools.
When do DPS Modern Indian School Doha applications open?
The school follows the Indian academic calendar, so the school year and intake timing differ from the autumn start used by the American and British schools. The school admits across classes subject to availability, so enquire early and confirm the intake month for your child's class.
Where is DPS Modern Indian School Doha located?
The school is in the Al Wakra area south of central Doha, a district popular with the city's South Asian expatriate families, with bus routes linking the surrounding neighbourhoods.
