Indian Curriculum good schools in Doha

Qatar Starter
By Qatar Starter

I am an Indian and am in the process of migrating from Dubai to Doha where I lived for 17 years. I have children aged 7 and 4. Which school should I try to get them admitted to. Which Indian boards are available in Doha - is it CBSE or also ICSE.

I have heard the following schools:

Birla
DPS
DMIS
MES
Ideal

How would the parents rate these schools. Any practical advice in this matter is welcome. Thanks in advance.

By abe• 10 Mar 2009 14:42
abe

Dear Qatar Starter...be ready for a painfull surprise..ge

Academic quality of the Indian Schools in Qatar are appalling. Please don’t even think of sending your kids to MES.It is the worst.

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By stealth• 10 Mar 2009 14:21
Rating: 5/5
stealth

DPS is older than BPS and are better than BPS anyway.

If you are living in Wakra or Ummsaid DPS will be better for you as it will be much closer.

With regards to fees MES you pay just one third of what you pay in DPS and BPS

By Qatar Starter• 10 Mar 2009 13:54
Qatar Starter

Thanks for your comments.

I am tending towards BPS or DPS.

So far BPS seems to be more established. Whereas DPS is new and is still establishing their base in Doha.

DPS seems to be more systematic in their education procedures.

By alfa Q• 10 Mar 2009 11:36
Rating: 5/5
alfa Q

DMIS, DPS, BPS are all same for lower classes. MES (Muslim Education Society) is good for higher classes.

By Kwan• 10 Mar 2009 08:49
Rating: 4/5
Kwan

don't go for MES.

-the classes are crowded

-the English is bad

-for them education is business/ numbers

DPS and BPS are good options.

By Andrews• 10 Mar 2009 08:29
Andrews

Useful thread for me as well..waiting for more comments...

By Formatted Soul• 10 Mar 2009 08:24
Formatted Soul

Jackmohan...Do you really think a school with almost 50 children in one class is better than a school with 25-30 max children in one class? In MES the classes are too crowded only the bright students get attention.

My Personal opinion DPS..best in terms of teaching and extra curricular activates.

Then again bright smart children find their way to excel wherever they study!

I recommend DPS..

By anonymous• 10 Mar 2009 08:16
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

MES, DPS & BPS are the good ones...of which....MES stands head, neck & shoulders above the other 2 because of its extra-curricular activities...and sports....

Just open any newspaper and MES guys tops the extra-curricular activities in inter-school competitions in Qatar!!!

DMIS is the worst Indian School...its just to Abu Hamor Petrol station....sooooo tiny like a lower primary school.

And seems their swimming pool is always dry....and its teachers are always leaving....just search DMIS here and you will find the answers.....dont confuse it with DPSMIS school

By shyampsunder2003• 9 Mar 2009 22:58
shyampsunder2003

MES means middle east educational services

By King_Albert• 9 Mar 2009 22:47
Rating: 4/5
King_Albert

If you are not a keralite, then MES is not the best.

If you are a keralite, then MES is the best.

MES means Malayali English School...I think so..

By shyampsunder2003• 9 Mar 2009 19:21
shyampsunder2003

well dps and mes are good

in doha cbse and kerala board is offered

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