Indian School Al Maabela and Indian School Darsait are both in Muscat, about 43 km apart. Both schools follow an Indian curriculum. Published annual fees are OMR 469 - 769 at Indian School Al Maabela and OMR 480 - 648 at Indian School Darsait, which puts Indian School Al Maabela roughly 10% higher. Both take pupils from 3 to 18. The two are similar in size, at around 4,500 and 3,820 pupils.
ISAM is located in South Al Maabela, Muscat, Oman. The campus sits on a substantial site in the Al Maabela area, spanning about 10,000 square meters. The postal address is Post Box 134, P.C. 122, Al Maabela, Sultanate of Oman. The school operates a school‑monitored transport service for students.
Location
ISD is located in Muscat, Oman, in the Jibroo area (Darsait neighborhood). The official address is Indian School Darsait, P.O. Box 1551, PC 114, Jibroo, Muscat. The Darsait/Jibroo area is a populated part of Muscat that hosts Indian community institutions.
Stages
Stages
Kindergarten to Class 12 (KG I to STD XII) under the CBSE curriculum.
Stages
ISD operates Pre Primary, Primary (Classes I–V) and Senior Curriculum (Classes VI–XII). The Senior Curriculum includes two streams: Science and Commerce.
ISD is a private, independent CBSE-affiliated school. It is listed as an Independent school by CBSE's SARAS system and is part of the Indian Schools in Oman network under supervision associated with the Indian Embassy.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
A dedicated Special Educator provides additional learning support; contact details are available for SEN queries.
Additional learning support
ISD provides Special Educational Needs support. The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a Special Educator (Mrs. Naosheen Zaman) and a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher (Dr. Nita Joseph and Mrs. Anu Radhakrsihnan).
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India. CBSE affiliation number 6130013; affiliation valid from 2024 to 2029.
Country affiliation
ISD is located in the Sultanate of Oman and operates as part of Indian Schools in Oman. It is supervised in relation to the Indian Embassy in Oman.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed. The school operates as a secular CBSE school.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated; ISD functions as a secular CBSE-affiliated Indian community school.
School day structure
School day structure
School days run Sunday to Thursday. Typical start times are around 6:50–7:30 am with finish times around 2:00–3:00 pm, varying by grade; occasional timetable changes may occur.
School day structure
School days run Sunday to Thursday with distinct timings by level: KG I & KG II 7:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m; Class I 7:45 a.m.–12:50 p.m; Classes II–V 7:45 a.m.–12:50 p.m; some Classes (afternoon shift) 1:20 p.m.–5:20 p.m; Classes VI–XII 6:45 a.m.–1:35 p.m.
Bus service details
Bus service details
A school‑monitored transport service is provided; transport arrangements are managed by the school and inquiries can be directed to the transport contact listed by the school.
Bus service details
ISD operates a school bus service; transport is typically managed by a private operator and routes are published for Muscat Indian schools. For current routes, pickup points and fares, contact the school's transport/administration. (Past reports confirm school-managed transport arrangements and safety discussions.)
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Admission fees and refundable deposit
- Refundable deposit for new admissions: OMR 100.000 for the 1st student. - Admission fee for new admissions: OMR 10.000 for the 1st student. - Combined total payable at new admission for the 1st student (deposit + admission fee): OMR 110.000. New admissions must also pay the first quarter tuition together with these admission charges. - For an additional (2nd) student from the same family the refundable deposit shown is OMR 10.000 and the admission fee is OMR 10.000 (total OMR 20.000).
Tuition fees — Indian nationality (Tuition Fee - General)
- Annual fee common for all classes (existing students): OMR 10.000 (labelled under term/annual common fee).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Monthly due dates fall on the 1st of each month (listed from 01/04/2025 through 01/03/2026) with corresponding last payment dates shown (monthly last dates range from 15/05/2025 through 15/04/2026). There is a maximum grace period of 45 days from the due date. - Late payment penalty: Any payment exceeding the grace period is subject to a monthly fine of OMR 1.00 until the outstanding month's fee is cleared.
Modes of fee payment and bank details
- Cash payment and bank cards (debit/credit) are accepted at the school cash counter (counter hours: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working days Sunday to Thursday, except public holidays). - Online payments via Bank Muscat are accepted using either the bill payment option or account-to-account fund transfer. When transferring, include the student GR/Admission Number and fee term in the remarks. The school's Bank Muscat account for transfers is: Indian School Al Maabela, Account No: 03070-1359778-0011, Markaz Al Bahja branch, Sultanate of Oman.
Boarding / hostel fees
- No boarding or hostel fees are listed in the published fee structure and facility information; the school's published materials show school-monitored transport but do not list boarding/hostel services or related charges. For transport or boarding enquiries, the school provides a transport contact email.
Other costs (uniforms, textbooks, stationery, transport)
- The fee structure page does not list specific amounts for uniform, textbooks, stationery or transport. The school provides a bookstore contact and a transport contact for parents to obtain bookstore/transport pricing and related charges. Bookstore and transport contact details are provided in the school contact directory.
Refund information
- The admission refundable deposit amounts are shown for new admissions (OMR 100.000 for the 1st student; OMR 10.000 for a 2nd student) and are indicated as refundable in the fee schedule. Detailed refund conditions are not itemised in the published fee schedule.
Fee details
Application / Admission fees
- Admission fee (one‑time at admission): OMR 10.
Tuition fees by year group (monthly, per‑term (quarter), and annual calculations)
- Balvatika - Tuition (per month): OMR 44. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 132. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 528. - Facilities fee: OMR 10 (annual). - Supplementary fee (infrastructure development): OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 262 / OMR 162.
- KG I - Tuition (per month): OMR 42. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 126. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 504. - Facilities fee: OMR 8 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 254 / OMR 154.
- KG II - Tuition (per month): OMR 40. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 120. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 480. - Facilities fee: OMR 8 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 248 / OMR 148.
- Grade I to Grade VIII - Tuition (per month): OMR 41. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 123. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 492. - Facilities fee: OMR 6 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 249 / OMR 149.
- Grade IX and X - Tuition (per month): OMR 43. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 129. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 516. - Facilities fee: OMR 8 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 257 / OMR 157.
- Grade XI and XII (Science / Commerce specializations – class codes per school) - Science (various subject combinations) — standard bands published: - Example band A (Tuition per month OMR 51.500): - Per term (3 months): OMR 154.5. - Per year (12 months): OMR 618. - Facilities fee: OMR 8 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 282.5 / OMR 182.5. - Another band (Tuition per month OMR 54): - Per term (3 months): OMR 162. - Per year (12 months): OMR 648. - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 290 / OMR 190. - Other published monthly rates (e.g., OMR 49; OMR 46.500; OMR 44) follow the same multiplication to give per‑term and annual totals: - OMR 49 → term OMR 147; year OMR 588; fee at admission published as OMR 275 / OMR 175. - OMR 46.500 → term OMR 139.5; year OMR 558; fee at admission published as OMR 267.5 / OMR 167.5. - OMR 44 → term OMR 132; year OMR 528; fee at admission published as OMR 260 / OMR 160. - Use the published monthly rate for the specific stream/combination to compute the per‑term and annual tuition shown above.
Notes on how published charges are applied
- Facilities fee and Supplementary fee (infrastructure development) are treated as annual/one‑time charges at the start of the academic year; the school states these annual fees are to be paid at the beginning of the academic year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment frequency options: tuition may be paid monthly, quarterly, or yearly. A 5% discount applies for payment of the full annual tuition in advance. First quarter fees are requested on or before 15 April for the academic year; subsequent quarters follow the school quarter schedule. - Typical quarter structure and fines for late payment (published): - First month of each quarter (up to the last working day): no fine. - Second month of each quarter: fine OMR 1.000. - Third month of each quarter: fine OMR 2.000. - An additional fine of OMR 5.000 applies after the completion of a quarter (cumulative; effectively an additional OMR 8.000 if all fines accumulate as described). - The fine schedule above applies cumulatively if fees remain unpaid for remaining months/quarters. - Fee counter hours (school office): Sunday–Thursday 07:00–14:30; Saturdays 08:00–13:00.
Boarding / hostel fees
- Boarding fees: Not applicable. No boarding/hostel fees or boarding facility charges are listed in the published fee structure or circulars for Indian School Darsait. The published fee schedule covers tuition, facilities, supplementary (infrastructure), admission fee and caution deposit only.
Other costs and one‑time charges
- Caution deposit (refundable): published as OMR 100 for non‑sibling admissions and OMR 10 for sibling admissions (refundable on withdrawal subject to school procedure). - Supplementary fee (infrastructure development): OMR 10 (non‑sibling in most categories; sibling cases noted as not applicable). - Facilities fee: published per class (values shown above); the school states Annual Fees — Supplementary and Facilities Fees — are to be paid at the beginning of the academic year. - Books / school materials / uniform / optional sales: the school issues separate circulars/forms for book orders (for example a Google Form for books for the upcoming academic year and CSE sale circulars are published), and these charges are handled separately from the tuition/facilities charges listed above. Specific book or uniform prices are not published in the headline fee table; the school communicates book/uniform procurement and charges through dedicated circulars.
Refund information
- The caution deposit is explicitly refundable. No other general refund amounts or a wider refund policy for tuition or annual fees is published on the fee‑structure page; the only listed refundable item in the published fee schedule is the caution deposit.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Online bank transfer: parents may transfer fees using online banking (Bank Muscat, National Bank of Oman, Bank Sohar, Bank Dhofar, etc.) and must include the student GR number and purpose (for example: Tuition fees QTR‑1). Published bank accounts: - Bank Muscat – Account No.: 0336000030500014; Account Name: INDIAN SCHOOL DARSAIT; Branch: Jibroo; Swift: BMUSOMRXXXX. - National Bank of Oman (NBO) – Account No.: 1016-0275190-001; Account Name: INDIAN SCHOOL DARSAIT; Branch: Al Khuwair; Swift: NBOMOMRXXXX. - Electronic payment portal (E‑Pay): an E‑Pay / digital campus login and online payment facility is published for the school's use (ETH Digital Campus portal). Parents may use the school's electronic payment portal where available. - In‑person payments: the school's fee counter is open during the hours noted above for payments at the school office.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Indian School Al Maabela (ISAM) is an English-medium, co-educational CBSE school in South Al Maabela, Muscat, Oman, established on 17 April 2010 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. It offers education from Balvatika through STD XII, with grade levels including Balvatika, KG1, KG2, I–X, and XI/XII streams. The senior secondary streams are XI-Science, XI-Commerce, XI-Humanities, and XII-Science, XII-Commerce, XII-Humanities, aligning with the CBSE Class XI-XII framework. Facilities support the curriculum with physics, chemistry and biology laboratories, computer and ICT labs, and a library. CBSE-aligned assessment resources, including CBSE sample papers for X and XII across Science, Commerce and Humanities, indicate the school follows CBSE syllabus and examination patterns.
Curriculum details
ISD is CBSE-affiliated and follows NCERT-based curricula from Nursery through Class XII, with English as the language of instruction and Hindi or Malayalam as the secondary language; VI–VIII also offer additional language options including French, Sanskrit, and Arabic. The curriculum emphasizes Physical & Health Education and Art and Dance Education across VI–XII. For Senior Secondary (Classes XI–XII) ISD offers Science and Commerce streams, including Science Non-medical, Science Medical, Commerce with Mathematics, Commerce without Mathematics, and Commerce for CWSN. XI–XII subject packages are: Non-medical – English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science/PE; Medical – English, Mathematics/Psychology/PE/CS, Physics, Chemistry, Biology; Commerce With Mathematics – English, Mathematics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics; Commerce Without Mathematics – English, Informatics Practices/Web Applications/Marketing, Business Studies, Economics; Commerce for CWSN – English, Psychology, Web Applications, Economics, Marketing/PE. VI–VIII provide Language 1 English; Language 2 Hindi/Malayalam; Language 3 options (Hindi/Malayalam/French/Sanskrit/Arabic); Electives 1–3 (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) plus Work Experience, Sports, and Art Education/Music/Dance; IX–X follow English as Language 1 and Language 2 options (including French/Sanskrit/Arabic) with no Language 3, and continue with Mathematics, Science, Social Studies along with Work Experience, Sports, and Arts.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admissions Process: Online Registration and initial payment are the first step. Online registration for new admissions (KG1–IX) is to be completed through the Board of Directors website, and registration fees are paid there. This step sets the formal start of the process and begins the eligibility check for your child.
2. Gather required documents: Have all required documents ready for the admission date to ensure smooth processing. For KG I & KG II you need the child's birth certificate, two passport photos, a copy of the child's passport with visa/resident page, immunization records, both parents' resident cards and passports, and for KG II a transfer certificate (TC) and mark list. For Classes I–IX you need the original transfer certificate, birth certificate, previous class progress report, child's passport with visa, two passport photos, parents' passport/resident copies, and immunization records (the STD I requirement applies).
3. Admission date readiness: On the admission date, ensure all documents are readily available to support seamless processing. The school emphasizes having the required papers on the day of admission to avoid delays.
4. Check vacancies and shifts: Admission is governed by vacancies published on the admissions page. The page lists Vacancy Position for 2024-2025 with morning and, if needed, afternoon shift openings, and notes that after morning shift vacancies fill, afternoon shift vacancies may be used for KG1–STD V. This indicates admissions depend on current seat availability.
5. Medium of instruction and languages: The medium of instruction is English, and languages are offered in addition to English for select classes (the admissions page confirms English as the primary medium and that other languages are offered). This is relevant for families planning language options within the curriculum.
6. XI admissions policy and forms: For Class XI admissions, there is an XI admission policy and admission forms offered for 2024-25, including forms for ISAM students and non-ISAM students. If you are pursuing XI admission, these resources are part of the process.
7. Final steps and enrollment: After submitting the required documents and completing any class-specific steps, families should follow the school's enrollment confirmation procedures as outlined in the XI policy or general admission guidance. The page notes that policies and forms are available for related senior classes, which indicates the need to review class-specific requirements during finalization.
Admissions
1. Online Registration (Board-managed central process). The Board of Directors (BOD) administers online registration for Indian Schools in Muscat, including Indian School Darsait. For ISD, this central system is the first step; inter-school transfers are not covered by this procedure. A link to complete the online registration is provided through the BOD system. This step establishes eligibility and creates the initial registration record.
2. Visit ISD to complete the admission process. After you complete the online registration, you must visit Indian School Darsait to finalize the admission. This visit accompanies the on-site formalities and a review of your submitted information.
3. Prepare and submit required documents. You will need the student's BOD Registration Form, a passport-size photograph, birth certificate, passport (front page and address page), resident card (front & back), and the immunization/vaccination record for Balvatika to Class I. For academic classes I to IX and XI, bring the annual progress report and the original transfer certificate (TC), countersigned if the previous school is not CBSE-affiliated. Parents must also provide their own passport and resident card.
4. Online application form and document upload. A link for the Online Application Form will be provided to enter the student's details and upload the necessary documents. This step formalizes the data you previously supplied and ensures the school has all current information on file.
5. Language options and final considerations. For classes I to X, Second Language and Third Language options are announced for the 2025-2026 academic year, with choices such as Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Tamil, Sanskrit, and French (in some slots). Afternoon options add further language choices for certain classes. This step ensures families understand language offerings before final placement. com/admission_procedure.php) and the Board-wide language options for 2025-2026.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Indian School Al Maabela does not publish an internal scholarship program on its site.
Scholarships
The school offers fee concessions based on parental income. These concessions are available upon written request and are subject to approval by the School Management. A concession is described as an income-based adjustment to fees, rather than a separate named scholarship program. Applicants should submit the request with relevant supporting documents for consideration.
Waitlist
Waitlist
The school's admissions information does not describe a waitlist or pool system. Admissions are described in terms of current vacancies by class and shift (morning, with afternoon shifts possible if morning seats fill). This implies that admission is contingent on seat availability rather than a published waitlist. Families should monitor vacancy information for their desired class and shift.
Waitlist
Indian School Darsait operates within a centralized admission system managed by the Board of Directors for Indian Schools in Oman. When applications exceed available seats, admissions are allocated through a random draw (lottery) that considers the parent's stated choices, with priority given to the first choice.
