Qatar, Doha
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Olive International School Doha operates across several campuses in Doha, Qatar. Senior secondary campuses are located in Al Thumama and Umm Salal Ali, a Primary Campus is in Nuaija, and KG campuses are in Abu Hamour and Kharaitiyat. The Thumama campus hosts the senior secondary program, while Umm Salal Ali hosts an evening program for Grades 1–8; the other campuses serve primary and early years. The school provides transportation to major residential areas where available, with details published by the school's transport policy.
Kindergarten; Primary; Middle; and Senior Secondary levels across the multiple Doha campuses. The curriculum is CBSE-based for all levels.
Co-educational day school. The school also operates an evening program at Umm Salal Ali for Grades 1–8; there is no public indication of boarding facilities.
A detailed nationality breakdown is not published. The school operates CBSE across multiple Doha campuses, indicating an international student body typical of private international schools in Qatar.
The School Support Policy commits to inclusive education with access to learner support, counselors, and collaboration with parents. If needed, students may be referred to external specialists, and an in-house special educator may provide additional academic assistance. The school provides ramps and accessible facilities to support learners with different needs.
Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India.
No explicit religious affiliation is stated; the school presents its CBSE-based program in a secular, inclusive framework.
School timings include Primary from 7:00 am to 1:45 pm and Kindergarten from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Office hours are generally 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, with some extended hours noted for administration.
The school runs a transport fleet that serves major residential areas. Transportation is subject to availability and priority. Parents should apply for transport via the prescribed form collected at the school office.
Annual tuition at Olive International School ranges from QAR 5,500 to QAR 12,700 for 2026/27.
Olive International School teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Olive International School Doha follows a CBSE-based curriculum for Kindergarten through Higher Secondary, with English as the medium of instruction and CBSE subject structures across grade bands; Qatar History and regional language options are available where offered (Umm Salal Ali campus). Kindergarten delivers a thematically integrated, developmentally appropriate program that supports multiple intelligences through circle time, art and craft, general awareness, physical education, and discovery centers. Primary and Secondary employ a constructivist, inquiry-based approach organized around five units of learning and five cycles—explore, engage, explain, extend, evaluate—fostering communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving. In Secondary and Higher Secondary, CBSE streams include Science-1 (English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Science-2 (English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), Commerce (English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics), and Electives (Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering Graphics/Computer Science/Informatics Practices/Psychology/Physical Education), with Qatar History and multiple second/third language options. Co-curricular offerings include Art, Music, Dance, Health & Fitness, and SEWA, and the program is described as Outcome Based Education aligned with NEP 2023, implemented from 2020 onward.
1. Registration. Each child requires a separate form to be filled out. It is mandatory for parents to provide accurate information in the parental undertakings section. Please ensure to attach the previous school report, which should include comments on the academic and extra-curricular performance, along with the completed form. Get the prospectus and hall ticket.
2. Entrance test. A written test is required as part of the admission procedure. Students seeking admission will also undergo an interaction session with the Principal as part of the admission procedure. The test assesses core academic skills and informs admission decisions. The outcome of the test will be considered along with the interaction when finalizing admission.
3. Parent/child interaction with the Principal. The interaction provides an opportunity for parents and the child to discuss strengths, interests, and goals. The Principal observes fit with the school values and environment. The interaction is used to inform the admission decision along with the test results.
4. Result. The result indicates admission status. Admission is subject to the result and other criteria. Admitted families will receive next-step instructions.
Time to Apply. The admission process typically commences in November. Admissions are open for the Evening School Program at the Umm Salal Ali campus for Grades 1 to 8 for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Admission Classes. KG I to Grade IX and Grade XI.
Minimum Age. KG1 applicants must be at least 3.5 years old by March 31 in the admission year.
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