Loyola Group of Institutions - Qatar

What Loyola Group of Institutions - Qatar does

Loyola International School (LIS) is a private K-12 institution operating in Qatar under the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) curriculum, established as the Qatar arm of the India-based Loyola Group of Institutions which has a 45-year legacy across ten institutions. The school runs two campuses: the Oasis Campus in Al-Wukair serving KG 1 through Grade 12 on a 17,500 sq meter site with 164 classrooms, three ICT labs, science and math laboratories, sports grounds, and smart classrooms; and the Al-Nasr Campus in Doha focused on early childhood through Grade 6 on a 5,270 sq meter site with villa-style intimate classrooms. Combined enrollment across both campuses is approximately 3,861 students, with the principal customer segment being Indian expatriate families in Qatar seeking Indian-curriculum education that bridges cultural continuity with international exposure. The academic program is anchored by the proprietary LAMP (Loyola Authentic Magical Program) framework designed for whole-brain development, supplemented by a structured extracurricular ecosystem including Model UN, Toastmasters, coding and media clubs, and annual events such as REFLECTIONS STEAM exhibition, VARNA inter-school art competition, and Anandotsav held at the Qatar National Convention Centre.

The business model is straightforward tuition-based recurring revenue, with annual fee structures published on the school's website for both campuses and billing on an annual cadence. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through online inquiry forms, campus visits, and a self-service parent portal powered by MyClassboard for admissions, grades, and attendance tracking. Distribution is concentrated entirely within Qatar, with no multi-country expansion evident. The school's positioning rests on three pillars: (1) brand heritage from the parent Loyola Group's 45-year Indian footprint and ten associated institutions, (2) the LAMP pedagogical framework, and (3) a strategic partnership with IIT Madras for future-focused STEM exposure. Operational infrastructure includes active social media presence on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube, a digital newsletter (Ignited Minds), and community engagement partnerships with the Indian Embassy in Qatar, ICBF, and ICC Qatar.

Governance and leadership reflect a family/legacy-style management structure. R Venkat Rao serves as Chairman, Anup Chakravarthy as Managing Director, Sarat Koduru as Director-Operations, and Bhavna Vijaykumar Sonkamble (MA, M.Ed., MBA) as Principal. The institution holds CBSE affiliation for both campuses (Oasis: 6630206, Al-Nasr: 6330012) and maintains all mandatory regulatory documentation including Building Safety, Fire Safety, Health/Water, Recognition under RTE Act 2009, and NOC certificates. The school celebrated its decennial (10-year anniversary) in September 2025 and reports strong academic outcomes including a 100% Class X pass rate in 2024-25 and a 97% Class XII pass rate in the same academic year.

Name

Loyola Group of Institutions - Qatar

Legal name

Loyola International School

Website

https://lisdoha.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Loyola International School is a private CBSE-affiliated K-12 institution in Qatar operating two campuses (Oasis in Al-Wukair and Al-Nasr in Doha) with ~3,861 students, serving Indian expatriate families through the proprietary LAMP framework and an IIT Madras partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• CBSE curriculum
• International schooling
• Holistic education
• Student development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Wukair

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: School fees charged to students for educational services including academics, facilities, and extracurricular activities. Fee structures are available for both Al-Wukair (Oasis) and Al-Nasr campuses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loyola International School operates two campuses in Qatar that deliver full K-12 education following the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) Indian curriculum. The Oasis Campus in Al-Wukair serves KG 1 through Grade 12, while the Al-Nasr Campus in Doha focuses on Kindergarten to Grade 6, with students transitioning to Oasis for secondary school. Academic instruction is enhanced by the proprietary LAMP (Loyola Authentic Magical Program) framework aimed at whole-brain development, supported by smart classrooms, ICT labs, science and math labs, sports facilities, and a wide range of extracurricular clubs and events.

Product overview

Loyola International School operates as a unified educational institution with two distinct campuses in Qatar - the Oasis Campus in Al-Wukair serving students from KG 1 to Grade 12 as the main campus for middle and senior school education, and the Al-Nasr Campus in Doha focused on early childhood and primary education from KG 1 to Grade 6. The institution offers a comprehensive K-12 academic program enhanced by the LAMP (Loyola's Authentic Magical Program) framework for holistic development. Academic offerings are supported by technology-enhanced facilities including smart classrooms with smartboard technology, three ICT labs for digital literacy and coding, science and math laboratories, expansive sports grounds with football courts and indoor facilities, music and dance rooms, and comprehensive library services. The extracurricular program includes diverse clubs (MUN, media, coding, literary, entrepreneur, math), annual events (REFLECTIONS STEAM exhibition, Anandotsav annual day, VARNA art competition, Busy Bees competition), and sports programs. Students transition from Al-Nasr to Oasis Campus after Grade 6 for continued secondary education. Administrative functions are supported by the MyClassboard student management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oasis Campus (Al-Wukair) — K-12 CBSE Education
• Al-Nasr Campus (Doha) — Kindergarten to Grade 6 CBSE Education
• LAMP (Loyola's Authentic Magical Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate in Class X board examinations (2024-25)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Loyola participates in ICBF charity initiatives including Eid charity drives, collecting food items and daily essentials for the Indian community in Qatar. The school collaborates on community welfare activities that teach students about giving back.
• IIT MadrascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IIT Madras opens doors to future-focused fields including emerging technologies. Students gain access to expert mentors and programs that challenge them to think deeper, bolder, and beyond the textbook.
• Indian Embassy in QatarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool events are attended by embassy officials including the Ambassador of India to Qatar. Annual events and Republic Day celebrations feature embassy representation.
• Indian Cultural Centre Qatar / ICC QatarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Indian Community Centre Qatar for various school events and community engagement activities. ICC officials attend school functions and support cultural initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Indian International School (GIIS) Qatar: Multi-country Indian curriculum school operator with a Qatar campus. Direct competitor in the Indian-expats segment with a notable pan-India brand and tech-enabled learning model.
• Birla Public School: One of the largest and oldest Indian CBSE-affiliated schools in Qatar, operating multiple campuses and serving the Indian expatriate community. Direct curriculum and target-segment overlap with Loyola.
• Doha Modern Indian School: Indian CBSE school in Doha offering K-12 education to the Indian expatriate community. Direct competitor in curriculum, segment, and geographic market.
• Delhi Public School (DPS) Qatar / DPS International: Branch of the well-known DPS network offering Indian curriculum in Qatar. Targets the same Indian expatriate families with a strong parent-group brand, similar to Loyola's India-legacy positioning.
• Ideal Indian School: CBSE-affiliated school in Doha serving Indian expatriate students K-12. Competes in the same curriculum niche and price band as Loyola.
• MES Indian School: Well-established Indian CBSE school in Doha with a long history serving Indian expatriate families. Operates under a similar fee-based model targeting the same primary demographic as Loyola.

Broad incumbents

• American School of Doha: Premier international school in Doha offering American curriculum. Some Indian families opt for this as an alternative to CBSE, representing adjacent competition for premium expatriate families.
• King's College Doha: Premium British-curriculum school in Doha with a strong global brand. Competes for upper-tier expatriate families considering non-CBSE international options.

Regional players

• Qatar International School: Established British-curriculum international school in Doha serving expat families. Adjacent competitor because Indian families weighing international curricula also consider British options.

Others

• MyClassboard (EdTech Platform): School management platform already used by Loyola for admissions and student/parent portals. Enablers/administrative infrastructure providers rather than direct competitors, but increasingly relevant as schools digitize operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lisdoha
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@loyolainternationalschools3522
• Facebookfacebook.com/loyolainternationalschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/lisdoha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loyola-international

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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